* Jan S.African cargo trades at $81.25/T * Hurricane Sandy seen causing temporary price rise at most * U.S. coal exports start to slow LONDON, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Prompt European coal prices rose by $1-$1.50 a tonne on Tuesday in line with coal swaps and higher gas but few trades were reported. South African cargo prices rose by $1.00 but remain below $80 a … [Read more...] about Euro Coal-Prices rise $1-$1.50/T with gas, swaps
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UPDATE 1-IMF eases restrictions on Zimbabwe, allows economic monitoring
(Adds details, background) WASHINGTON Oct 30 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday relaxed restrictions on technical assistance to Zimbabwe, opening the way for an IMF staff-monitored economic program. The move marks a major step toward normalizing relations with the southern African country. "The executive board has decided to resume IMF … [Read more...] about UPDATE 1-IMF eases restrictions on Zimbabwe, allows economic monitoring
PRECIOUS-Gold flat as Europe stocks gains muted by US Sandy
* Traders focus on Friday's U.S. non-farm payrolls * U.S. financial markets still closed by Hurricane Sandy * Indian gold importers buy on dips before festivals * Rubber bullets fired at Amplats miners in South Africa By David Brough LONDON, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Gold prices were little changed on Tuesday as E uropean s tock markets rose and the … [Read more...] about PRECIOUS-Gold flat as Europe stocks gains muted by US Sandy
Cricket-Donald rates South Africa pace attack as best ever
SYDNEY, Oct 30 (Reuters) - South African bowling great Allan Donald believes the pace attack of Dale Steyn, Vernon Philander and Morne Morkel which will take on Australia in a three-test series next month is the best the country has ever produced. Steyn and Philander are the top two bowlers in the world at the moment according to the ICC rankings, while Morkel has … [Read more...] about Cricket-Donald rates South Africa pace attack as best ever
Gold One signs wage deal with S.Africa workers
JOHANNESBURG Oct 31 (Reuters) - Junior gold miner Gold One has signed a two-year wage deal with the National Union of Mineworkers for employees at its Modder East mine in South Africa, the company said on Wednesday. Salaries will be increased by 10 percent for category A and B lower employees and by 8 percent for B upper employees in 2013 and in 2014, it added. … [Read more...] about Gold One signs wage deal with S.Africa workers