| | | | A look at some of the underlying reasons for the mining strikes seen over the last few weeks in South Africa and Chile and some of the longer term implications | | | | | | TOP STORIES | Thursday , 04 Aug 2011 | | Although Moody's recently upgraded Stillwater Mining's rating with a stable rating in the wake of the proposed acquisition of Peregrine Metals, angry analysts and investors are thirsting for blood. Thursday , 04 Aug 2011 | | Yamana reported a 178% jump in net earnings and a 50% increase in its dividend on the production of 546,105 gold equivalent ounces in the first half of this year. Thursday , 04 Aug 2011 | | Newcrest announced Thursday it had suspended work at its Gosowong mine in Indonesia after a helicopter carrying mostly mine workers and contractors crashed, killing 9. Thursday , 04 Aug 2011 | | While prices are expected to rally somewhat in August, analysts expect the nickel market to remain in oversupply for some time Wednesday , 03 Aug 2011 | | While the group missed market expectations with underlying profits of $7.8bn for the six months, it did sweeten the announcement with a $2bn expansion of its current share buyback programme. Thursday , 04 Aug 2011 | | The West-African focused miner said strong gold prices and higher-than-expected production helped push profits up to $128.4m for the second quarter. Thursday , 04 Aug 2011 | | Though miners in Queensland are lobbying against a land policy that restrict companies from mining on agricultural land, India's GMR Infra has stopped its pursuit of Bandanna Energy's coal mines. Wednesday , 03 Aug 2011 | | A contentious bonus demand remains at the centre of the dispute between workers and management at the world's top copper miner and is, as yet, unresolved Thursday , 04 Aug 2011 | | Results on the talks aimed at avoiding a strike at the world's second largest platinum producer are only expected late on Thursday and negotiators remain unsure of exactly where they are likely to go Thursday , 04 Aug 2011 | | Cash flush miners, in desperate need of new resources are likely to pursue more and more hostile bids, deal advisors suggest Thursday , 04 Aug 2011 | | The Belgian firm, now one of the world's largest recycler of industrial metals said profit rose 15% in the first half on the back of firmer precious metals prices Thursday , 04 Aug 2011 | | Copper/moly miner Antofagasta saw copper output rise as Esperanza mine ramps up, but c osts also up sharply year on year. Full year copper output expected to be unchanged 620,000-640,000 tonnes. Wednesday , 03 Aug 2011 | | Thailand and South Korea are the latest emerging economies to put their money into gold as concerns abound about the strength of western benchmarks like the dollar and the euro Wednesday , 03 Aug 2011 | | China's decision to give HSBC entry to its gold futures market is seen by many as a harbinger of a larger opening of the country's gold futures market to both local and international players Wednesday , 03 Aug 2011 | | Because of ongoing nuclear power development in China, Africa and the Middle East, uranium prices could bounce back to pre-Fukushima levels of $70/lb. in 2012, says Geordie Mark; Energy Report interview. Wednesday , 03 Aug 2011 | | Investors concerned about the debt ceiling debacle in the U.S. and put $3.5bn into gold ETFs in June according to fund tracking website, IndexUniverse.com Wednesday , 03 Aug 2011 | | Verde Potash released a billion tonne resource at its Cerrado Verde potash project in Brazil, making for a massive increase over its previous inferred tonnage. Wednesday , 03 Aug 2011 | | Ivanhoe CEO and founder, Robert Friedland said Thursday that recent deals in the copper sector and the quality of its Oyu Tolgoi deposit show the company is undervalued Wednesday , 03 Aug 2011 | | According to Frank Holmes, gold stocks are likely to outperform but, he cautions, it will be those gold stocks whose managements have recognised the need for greater discipline and bigger dividends Wednesday , 03 Aug 2011 | | A look at some of the underlying reasons for the mining strikes seen over the last few weeks in South Africa and Chile and some of the longer term implications | | Michael Power, Investec Investment strategist takes a look at the implications of the latest kick of the US debt can, the growing role of china and the likely impacts on commodities | | HSBC precious metals analyst, James Steel looks at the likelihood of increased volatility in the gold market and the continued growth in emerging market demand in the wake of the macro economic turmoil | | |
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