Wednesday, August 31, 2011

MINEWEB.COM'S TOP STORIES: Corruption, Murder, Sex - and other tales of a Mexican barite mine

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Fiscal policy, and the end of gold's correction - Murenbeeld

Dundee Wealth Economics cheif economist, Martin Murenbeeld, takes a look at the possibility of a bank collapse in Europe, fiscal policy going forward and why a return to a gold standard is unlikely
 

TOP STORIES | Wednesday , 31 Aug 2011                                                     

Corruption, Murder, Sex - and other tales of a Mexican barite mine

Did a Calgary mining company subsidiary bribe a Mexican mayor, then seek congressional intervention when the official's demands became too outrageous? The RCMP is investigating.    Wednesday , 31 Aug 2011

Why cobalt is the king of critical metals

According to Aheadoftheherd editor, Rick Mills, while few follow cobalt, its importance in many cutting edge technologies and the supply difficulties faced make it a very critical metal. A Critical Metals Report interview    Wednesday , 31 Aug 2011

Drilling proves fruitful for Lake Shore near Timmins mine

Lake Shore stock has taken a hammering of late on lacklustre gold production, but got a bit of a bounce on news of 'decent' drilling results.    Wednesday , 31 Aug 2011

Gold's popularity growing, but what does that mean for demand?

According to a recent Gallup poll, one in three Americans view gold as the best long-term investment, but the numbers would suggest that very few of them are actually invested in the yellow metal    Wednesday , 31 Aug 2011

Gold's price surge draws prospectors, thieves and hopefuls from the woodwork

With gold now fetching over $1,800 an ounce, many people are looking to cash in on the jump, selling off jewellery and scouring rivers in the hopes of a payout. But, theft is also on the rise    Wednesday , 31 Aug 2011

Two coal miners refuse to hand over safety information - MSHA

According to the Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration, two coal companies have refused to provide them with accident and injury information    Wednesday , 31 Aug 2011

POSCO to expand domestic nickel production capacity

Mega-steel producer POSCO said it is securing increased nickel production to ease the impact of the metal's volatility in global markets.    Wednesday , 31 Aug 2011

NA Tungsten ekes out rare profit

It was a good quarter for North American Tungsten: in the black with solid tungsten production and improved recoveries.    Tuesday , 30 Aug 2011

Gold leaf to the rescue in India as high prices keep investors at bay

The hefty jump in the price of the yellow metal has kept many investors at bay, but traders are innovating by launching half gram gold coins and a gold leaf to bring back fleeing customers.    Tuesday , 30 Aug 2011

Tata Steel to up China investment

The Indian steelmaker plans to raise investment in China by around 5% by early 2012, as it seeks to maintain market share and export more products from its Chinese mills to Europe and Japan.    Tuesday , 30 Aug 2011

SA mine nationalisation debate hurting investment

An advisor to SA's mines minister, Susan Shabangu, speaking on the sidelines of a conference, said while the debate aroudn the issue was hurting investment, the policy will be made clear by mid 2012    Wednesday , 31 Aug 2011

Vale, Petrobas in talks over fertilizer assets

According to the companies, discussions about a potential operation involving Vale's nitrogenous assets are ongoing but, no binding agreement has yet been reached    Wednesday , 31 Aug 2011

African Rainbow Minerals announces jump in FY headline earnings

The diversified miner said it expects prices to remain robust over the medium term as demand continues to grow in emerging economies like India and China    Wednesday , 31 Aug 2011

Gold jumps 2.2% as outlook remains "sufficiently uncertain"

Gold Leaps as the market "Questions Upside for Gold", while Finnish demand "puts entire Greek rescue at stake"    Tuesday , 30 Aug 2011

Implats halts work at Rustenburg shaft project after fatality

According to the National Union of Mineworkers a contractor from Murray & Roberts died after being struck by a rock at the shaft    Tuesday , 30 Aug 2011

ECB Gold reserves drop by 4m euros for week ending August 26

According to data from the European Central Bank, the gold holdings declined as a result of the sale of gold by one central bank under the auspices of CBGA and gold coin trading by another    Tuesday , 30 Aug 2011

Yesterday's Top Story: Northgate dumps Primero Mining in favor of C$1.46b AuRico Gold deal

Northgate's new CEO, Ritch Hall, says a deal with AuRico Gold "gives Northgate shareholders a significant premium to market" and the opportunity to be "a leading intermediate gold company."    Tuesday , 30 Aug 2011

PODCASTS / RADIO                                                     

The danger of financialisation and substitution in the copper market - Simon Hunt

A look at how the copper market is placed given the likelihood of a return to recession in the West and concerns around inflation in China

Gold to move higher within the next 12 months but a correction won't go amiss - Embry

Sprott Asset Management's John Embry wouldn't be surprised to see gold at $2,500 per ounce within the next 12 months but says he would prefer to see some kind of correction first

Chinese growth, inflation and the implications for commodity prices

The Beijing Axis MD ,Kobus van der Wath, talks us through the implications of the latest set of Chinese inflation numbers in light of the crises in Europe and the US and what it means for commodities

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