| | | | A look at the factors currently influencing supply and demand in the PGM sector with Johnson Matthey publications manager Jonathan Butler | | | | | TOP STORIES | Tuesday , 06 Sep 2011 | | Growing concerns about economic growth are weighing on prices but, a surge in investment demand for precious metals is helping to boost demand while, at the same time supplies remain tight Tuesday , 06 Sep 2011 | | While, India's net diamond account closed at a deficit of $1.26 billion in July 2011, as compared to the $312 million in July 2010, recent cuts in rough prices are raising the hopes of traders Tuesday , 06 Sep 2011 | | The Brazilian miner has announced plans to sell or lease its planned fleet of large bulk iron ore carriers to Chinese and other ship owners, three months after its 362-m-long dry-bulk vessel failed to gain access to China's ports. Tuesday , 06 Sep 2011 | | This past Friday saw an important breakout in both the HUI and the GDX ETF indices that would seem to confirm the beginning of a momentum move for precious metals stocks Monday , 05 Sep 2011 | | A union spokesperson has confirmed that the mine workers at the large Grasberg copper mine will embark on a month-long strike from September 15th, in pursuit of better wages. Tuesday , 06 Sep 2011 | | The yellow metal stuck its nose through $1,900 for the first time in almost two weeks as recession fears returned the table, but eased back as the session wore on Monday , 05 Sep 2011 | | The global steelmaker will temporarily shut down the blast furnace at its Eisenhüttenstadt plant in the next few weeks due to weaker steel demand. Monday , 05 Sep 2011 | | According to a statement on the company's website, the Chinese major will develop two laterite mines in the Philippines after signing agreements with two companies last week. Monday , 05 Sep 2011 | | Europe's second-largest copper producer KGHM has raised its 2011 net profit target to 3.3 billion, on the back of higher prices and asset sell-offs. Monday , 05 Sep 2011 | | The company reports that it is still negotiating with the Zimbabwe government about requirements to transfer a 51% stake of its Zimbabwe unit Zimplats to local blacks. Monday , 05 Sep 2011 | | The company plans to raise production capacity at its Aughinish refinery, the largest in Europe, by 110,000 tonnes to 2-million tonnes of alumina by 2013. Monday , 05 Sep 2011 | | Austria's Voestalpine is currently operating at full capacity and has robust orders on hand, with crisis plans already prepared in case the global economy drops off sharply. Monday , 05 Sep 2011 | | The U.S. Mint reported 54,000 ounces in sales last month of the new America the Beautiful 5-oz silver bullion coins. Monday , 05 Sep 2011 | | 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 | | Dr. Doom believes that while gold prices could go higher, they are reaching excessive levels | | 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 | | |
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