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PRECIOUS-Gold recovers from 9-week low ahead of U.S. election

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* Gold hits support after biggest 1-day drop since June * Investors cautious ahead of neck-and-neck U.S. election * Hong Kong's gold shipments to China jump in September By David Brough LONDON, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Gold prices firmed a touch on Monday after posting their biggest one-day drop since mid-June in the previous session as investors took to the … [Read more...] about PRECIOUS-Gold recovers from 9-week low ahead of U.S. election

South African Coal Mining says strike ends

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JOHANNESBURG Nov 5 (Reuters) - South African Coal Mining said on Monday that a 2-week wage strike at its Umlabu Colliery in South Africa had ended. The company said in statement the strike was resolved through negotiations with the National Union of Mineworkers but did not provide any details. (Reporting by Sherilee Lakmidas; Editing by Ed Stoddard) … [Read more...] about South African Coal Mining says strike ends

S.Africa’s rand firms slightly, awaits U.S. vote

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JOHANNESBURG Nov 5 (Reuters) - South Africa's rand firmed slightly against the dollar on Monday but failed to break out of a recent trading range amid uncertainty over the outcome of this week's U.S. election and more concerns about euro zone debt. By 1540 GMT, the rand was trading at 8.7060 against the greenback, 0.58 percent firmer than Friday's close of 8.7570 in New … [Read more...] about S.Africa’s rand firms slightly, awaits U.S. vote

S.Africa police block opposition from Zuma’s home

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JOHANNESBURG Nov 4 (Reuters) - South African police prevented the country's main opposition leader from using a public road leading to President Jacob Zuma's house in his home village on Sunday, citing safety concerns. South African media have reported the government plans to spend some 250 million rand ($28.61 million) on President Jacob Zuma's home village, angering the … [Read more...] about S.Africa police block opposition from Zuma’s home

Rugby-Stricken Ferris adds to Irish injury headache

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DUBLIN Nov 4 (Reuters) - Ireland flanker Stephen Ferris joined a mounting absentee list ahead of next weekend's international against South Africa after he was sidelined with an ankle injury, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) said on Sunday. Ferris, whose season has been disrupted by injury, picked up his latest knock in Ulster's win over Edinburgh on Friday and the … [Read more...] about Rugby-Stricken Ferris adds to Irish injury headache