| | | | A look at where gold goes from here with a focus on China's continuing role | | | | | TOP STORIES | Wednesday , 11 May 2011 | | Precious metals consultants, CPM Group, predict Chinese silver fabrication demand will rise 15.6% to 177.2 million ounces this year, well exceeding the forecast 104.6 million of domestic silver mining production. Wednesday , 11 May 2011 | | S&P warns that Indonesia's mining industry is undergoing a regulatory overhaul that is likely to weaken the operating and financial performance of domestic mining companies. Wednesday , 11 May 2011 | | With a list of 100 hot gold stocks, we take a look at some of the other reasons why Barrick may have decided to make a bid for Equinox Minerals Tuesday , 10 May 2011 | | $1700 gold this year, $2000 next and possibly $3000 or perhaps $5000 this decade before it eventually falls back are Jeff Nichols' predictions for the gold price. Wednesday , 11 May 2011 | | After losing its assets in the DRC under cloudy circumstances, First Quantum has put its best foot forward in Zambia, and is reaping the rewards of its efforts Tuesday , 10 May 2011 | | Shares in the rare earth miner fell as much as 5% in aftermarket trading after the group said it had narrowed its quarterly loss but, failed to meet analyst expectations Wednesday , 11 May 2011 | | High metal prices and increased production helped to boost the diversified base metal miner's profits to $71.2m for the quarter Wednesday , 11 May 2011 | | The bank expects nickel prices to decline 11% by year-end, despite an expected supply deficit of around 30,000 tonnes. Tuesday , 10 May 2011 | | The decision to move the unit, which oversees its potash developments in Saskatchewan and its Ekati diamond mine in the country's Northwest Territories, is part of the plan to develop its Jansen project Wednesday , 11 May 2011 | | The world's largest steel-maker, which reported better-than-expected Q1 earnings, said it expects earnings to reach a post-crisis high in the current quarter of between $3bn and $3.5bn Wednesday , 11 May 2011 | | The Australian uranium miner says it does not believe it will be affected by Namibian government plans to change its policy on the ownership of strategic minerals Wednesday , 11 May 2011 | | The Australian miner says it is aiming to start production of the metal from its Mount Lindsay project in Tasmania in 2013 in a bid to take advantage of strong global demand for the metal Wednesday , 11 May 2011 | | Barminco has had its underground mining contract with AngloGold on the Sunrise Dam gold mine rolled over for another five years, making it the company's largest ever underground mining contract. Tuesday , 10 May 2011 | | China Guangdong had to withdraw its offer for Kalahari Minerals as UK takeover panel would not allow it to make reduced offer. Tuesday , 10 May 2011 | | At current growth rates China's economy may match that of the U.S. by 2016 and growing wealth will ensure that by the end of the decade China is likely to dominate the world's gold market. Monday , 09 May 2011 | | Ernst & Young's Mike Elliot says, while India looks set to become a global steel powerhouse, over capacity remains a concern globally as does the continued increase in input costs | | This week's edition of Barry Sergeant on Mining looks at the numbers out from Vale and some big gold miners, the commodity sell off and the likelihood of rotation | | According to GFMS's Platinum and palladium survey, platinum prices are expected to continue to firm in 2011 as investment demand picks up the slack, despite an expected surplus | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | CONFERENCES | The Australian Resources and Energy Conference 2011 | | Date: 21 May 2011 - 25 May 2011 | | Venue: Broken Hill, Australia | | The inaugural Australian Energy and Resources Symposium will be held in the iconic outback town of Broken Hill, NSW and will showcase Australian resources and energy companies to investor delegations from across the globe. Read More | | CHI World Resource Investment Conference 2011 | | Date: 05 June 2011 - 06 June 2011 | | Venue: Vancouver Convention Centre East | | Featuring a world class line-up of speakers, covering all types of direct investments in resource public companies, speculative investing, resource exploration, oil & gas, green technology and clean energy, world outlook, investment strategies and more! Mineweb's Jan Chadwck will attend. Read More | | Diggers and Dealers 2011 Forum | | Date: 01 August 2011 - 03 August 2011 | | Venue: Kalgoorlie, WA | | This important Australian annual mining conference combines presentations by listed mining and exploration companies with a large exhibition area housing exhibitors from the mining, exploration and service sectors. Read More | | | | | | FEATURED
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