Sept 24 (Reuters) - South Africa-focused Petra Diamonds Ltd said it expected production in the year ending next June to grow by about 30 percent, helped by contribution from its Finsch and Williamson mines and higher output at its Kimberley Underground mines. The diamond miner said profit from mining activity rose 35 percent to $103.3 million in the year ended June 30. … [Read more...] about Petra Diamonds forecasts 30 pct growth in annual production
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EMERGING MARKETS-Russia leads losses on growth worries
LONDON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Russian stocks fell 1.6 percent on Monday, adding to last week's 4 percent decline, as the slowdown in the global economy pressured commodities prices, while other emerging markets also weakened. Oil and commodities prices have lost ground steadily amid a raft of weak economic data from around the world. The latest on Monday was Germany's Ifo … [Read more...] about EMERGING MARKETS-Russia leads losses on growth worries
UPDATE 1-Rugby-Cooper tirade no distraction, says Wallaby team mate
(Recasts after news conference, changes slug) * Ashley-Cooper talks of "great buzz" in Wallaby camp * Team mate Cooper says the environment is "toxic" By Ken Borland JOHANNESBURG, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Quade Cooper's belief there is "a toxic environment" in the camp will not distract Australia ahead of Saturday's Rugby Championship test against South Africa, … [Read more...] about UPDATE 1-Rugby-Cooper tirade no distraction, says Wallaby team mate
Boxing-S.African ex-WBO boxing champion Sanders killed by robbers
* Sanders shot in arm, stomach by robbers * He won WBO heavyweight title with 2003 knockout JOHANNESBURG, Sept 23 (Reuters) - South African former world heavyweight boxing champion Cornelius "Corrie" Sanders died on Sunday after being shot by armed robbers who burst into his nephew's 21st birthday party, the South African Broadcasting Corporation reported. … [Read more...] about Boxing-S.African ex-WBO boxing champion Sanders killed by robbers
Rugby-McCaw to take sabbatical in bid to prolong career
Sept 23 (Reuters) - New Zealand captain Richie McCaw will miss next year's Super Rugby season and the All Blacks' June tests while taking a sabbatical written into his contract, Canterbury Crusaders' coach Todd Blackadder has told local media. Crusaders skipper McCaw would lead the All Blacks on their end-of-season tour to Europe for tests against Scotland, Italy, Wales … [Read more...] about Rugby-McCaw to take sabbatical in bid to prolong career
