| | | | Nicky Oppenheimer speaks on what the family is planning to do with the $5.1bn it will receive from Anglo American for its stake in De Beers | | | | | TOP STORIES | Monday , 07 Nov 2011 | | In spite of 2004 and 2008 investigations determining no illegal activity in the silver futures market, the CFTC says it has been continuing to investigate the issue since late 2008. Monday , 07 Nov 2011 | | The latest economic news out of the Eurozone is hardly conducive to light at the end of the global economic imbroglio and thus gold and silver would seem likely to continue a steady upwards path overall Monday , 07 Nov 2011 | | Production is on the up for Fortuna Silver Mines with a second mine in operation now; and with near term plans for expansion Fortuna Silver eyes doubling silver output. Friday , 04 Nov 2011 | | Indonesia's National Police Chief says he will permit a formal investigation by the Corruption Eradication Commission to investigate police officers who may have received funding from PT Freeport Indonesia. Monday , 07 Nov 2011 | | For South Africa's Oppenheimer family, today's buyout offer from Anglo American brings to a close an involvement with the diamond producer that began in 1927. Friday , 04 Nov 2011 | | Nevada's Board of Examiners may authorize the State Department of Taxation to refund up to $18.18 million of a special tax on mining claims fees enacted in 2010. Monday , 07 Nov 2011 | | The steelmaking firm has received acceptances for its proposed share swap and relocation to Britain from just over 98% of its shareholders, allowing it to proceed with a premium London listing. Monday , 07 Nov 2011 | | The company issued a statement Monday morning saying operations at its Kusasalethu gold mine have been suspended pending investigations after an employee was killed in an accident. Monday , 07 Nov 2011 | | Kazakhstan's Industry Ministry says the construction of a third gold refinery to process an expected increase in volumes of the precious metal will begin next year and it will have capacity to produce 25/t of bullion per year. Monday , 07 Nov 2011 | | The Peruvian government says Newmont Mining should consider revising the environmental plan for its $4.8 billion Conga gold mine, which has run into stiff opposition from locals because they fear it would displace a string of alpine lakes. Monday , 07 Nov 2011 | | Pittsburgh-based Horsehead is trying to transfer the majority of its hedging contracts it has with its clearing agent, a British affiliate of MF Global, which has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Friday , 04 Nov 2011 | | Primero Mining's shares rose to a near seven-week high of C$3.33 early Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange after the company posted a third-quarter profit, helped by strong gold prices. Friday , 04 Nov 2011 | | The miner's third-quarter operating profit increased to $49.5 million from $29.3 million a year earlier, boosted by the surge in the price of gold. Friday , 04 Nov 2011 | | The company has announced plans to sell $3 billion worth of notes in four tranches, the proceeds of which will be used to repay debt and for general corporate purposes. Friday , 04 Nov 2011 | | Brazilian newspaper Folha de S. Paulo reported on Friday the country's proposed mining code overhaul will limit the approval of new mining licenses for companies that are already large producers of a given mineral. Friday , 04 Nov 2011 | | While gold's bull market doesn't seem to be waning just yet, there does seem to be a shift in sentiment in terms of its status as a safe haven Friday , 04 Nov 2011 | | Randgold CEO, Mark Bristow, talks about the direction of the gold price, cash costs and the group's latest set of quarterly numbers | | A look at Harmony Gold's quarterly numbers, the group's dividend plans and Wafi Golpu which, Briggs says, is going to be rather reminiscent of Freeport's Grasberg mine | | A look at the reasons behind the 34% drop in iron ore prices during October and what this means for earnings going forward | | |
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