Tuesday, September 20, 2011

MINEWEB.COM'S TOP STORIES: Major gold stock promotion now seems to be a competitive sport

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TOP STORIES | Tuesday , 20 Sep 2011                                                     

Major gold stock promotion now seems to be a competitive sport

The major gold company CEO presentations at the Denver Gold Forum saw the CEOs taking a rather aggressive stance in promoting the merits of investment in their own company over that of its peers.    Tuesday , 20 Sep 2011

Agnico-Eagle getting Grayd for C$275 million, one third cash

Agnico-Eagle Mines is making a friendly C$275 million bid for junior Grayd Resources and thereby expanding its presence in Mexico.    Monday , 19 Sep 2011

Mining royalty companies say they can outperform gold prices-DGG Forum

Mining royalty companies suggest that they are outperforming other gold investments, making their biggest profits on the commodity cycles.    Tuesday , 20 Sep 2011

India's GVK offers $1.26bn for Hancock coal assets

In a bid to acquire a majority stake in Hancock's coal assets in Australia, the Indian group is set to spend $1.26 billion to take a 79% stake in two mines and own a third, as well as a port and rail project.    Monday , 19 Sep 2011

Endeavour expands new silver-gold vein at Guanajuato

Endeavour Silver's latest batch of drilling results near Guanajuato are showing good promise for its recently discovered Daniela silver-gold vein.    Monday , 19 Sep 2011

Global rough diamond growth to set new record this year - De Beers

The diamond producer expects global demand growth for rough diamonds to set a new record this year on the exceptionally strong performance of its key U.S. market and robust demand in China and India.    Monday , 19 Sep 2011

Eastern demand for gold still largely untapped - Holmes

In a wide ranging discussion with the WGC's Jason Toussaint, US Global's Frank Holmes gets an idea of just how much potential there is for gold demand from both central bank and retail investors in the east    Tuesday , 20 Sep 2011

Australia set to launch physical bullion exchange

According to the Australian Bullion Exchange, the country's first OTC spot market for gold, silver and platinum will begin operations on Oct 4th.    Tuesday , 20 Sep 2011

China's Baotou to buy up rare earth oxide at higher-than-market price

The company announced plans on Tuesday to buy praseodymium-neodymium oxide at up to $140,915 per tonne, above market levels, in an apparent effort to help stem a decline in rare earths prices.    Tuesday , 20 Sep 2011

Iamgold shares up on promising drill results

The Canadian gold miner said drill results from exploration near its existing mines in Burkina Faso showed excellent promise" and it encountered significant mineralized intersections at its Koemboe project in Suriname    Tuesday , 20 Sep 2011

Rio Tinto lifts Kennecott Utah Copper mine's resource

Diversified global miner Rio Tinto has lifted the copper mineral resources of its Kennecott Utah Copper Bingham Canyon Mine by 20 million tonnes to 106 million tonnes.    Tuesday , 20 Sep 2011

Australia raises iron ore projections; coking coal cut by 5%

Australia raised its projections for iron ore output and exports on Tuesday by 3% from an earlier projection but its outlook for coking coal is more subdued as the sector may need until early calendar 2012 to fully recover from floods.    Tuesday , 20 Sep 2011

Venezuela formalises gold industry nationalisation

President Hugo Chavez's government issued a decree on Monday that prohibits the export of the metal from the country and gives the state 55% of joint ventures    Tuesday , 20 Sep 2011

Tokyo Steel to raise all product prices in Oct

For the first time in seven months, based on signs of robust growth in demand from the construction market, Japan's Tokyo Steel Manufacturing Co, will raise all product prices in October.    Tuesday , 20 Sep 2011

Mongolia's mining ban key for environment- president

Mongolian president Tsakhia Elbegdorj said on Monday that the law banning mining in the country's river and forest areas is necessary and intended to protect its environment and herdsmen's livelihoods.    Tuesday , 20 Sep 2011

Semafo halts Guinea gold mine operations as violent protests ensue

Quebec-based Semafo reported on Monday it had halted operations at its Kiniero gold-processing plant in Guinea and evacuated its expatriate workers after violent protests by locals seeking jobs at the mine.    Tuesday , 20 Sep 2011

Gold, platinum, oil to lead commodity gains: Duet Commodities Fund CIO

According to Tony Hall, CIO at the Duet Commodities fund, Gold, platinum and Brent oil will lead gains in commodities as investors seek to protect their assets and shortages emerge    Monday , 19 Sep 2011

Yesterday's Top Story: Gold equities should be doing a heck of a lot better-DGG Forum Panel

Are low dividends routinely paid by gold mining companies sending a message that gold company executives lack confidence in the gold sector?    Monday , 19 Sep 2011

PODCASTS / RADIO                                                     

Mine supply and the gold bubble myth - Paul Walker

While increased mine supply is likely to cause problems for the gold sector longer term, Thompson Reuters GFMS MD Paul Walker does not believe the metal is in bubble territory

Village Main Quarterly Results - Bernard Swanepoel Village CEO

"If you look at the sum of the parts, we think it's significantly undervalued ... we've been putting our money where our mouth is..."

Jan Nelson: CEO, Pan African Resources

Pan African Resources hopes for a rich strike in a gold-laden area not explored for a century.

Thompson Reuters GFMS Gold Survey 2011 – Update 1: Neil Meader

A look at some of the trends seen in the gold market recently, with a focus on central bank purchases and a view of where the gold market is heading

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