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HSBC's James Steel believes that gold still has a way to run especially in the current environment, wherein, the yellow metal's safe haven status have begun to re-emerge
 

TOP STORIES | Wednesday , 09 Nov 2011                                                     

Hecla's 'unique' 3Q introduces silver price-linked dividend

Despite lower silver production, Hecla Mining's board declared the first quarterly silver price-linked dividend during 3Q11, a two-cents per share dividend on an average realized silver price of $37.02.    Wednesday , 09 Nov 2011

AngloGold's record-breaking jump in Q3 earnings beats expectation

AngloGold Ashanti, reported a record-breaking jump in its third-quarter earnings on Wednesday that beat expectations as high gold prices filled its coffers, with strong performances from continental Africa and South America.    Wednesday , 09 Nov 2011

De Beers deal good news for Anglo - RBC

With demand for diamonds expected to grow, particularly in Asia, Anglo American's $5.1bn purchase of the Oppenheimer's stake in De Beers has met with approval from analysts.    Tuesday , 08 Nov 2011

IAMGOLD reports 182% in 3Q11 adjusted net earnings

IAMGOLD announced that its adjusted net earnings for the first nine months of this year increased 186% as 3Q11 adjusted net earnings rose 182%.    Wednesday , 09 Nov 2011

Brigus Gold makes gains on good gold intercepts

Brigus Gold drilled more solid gold-mineralized intercepts near its Black Fox mine in Ontario and dangled the possibility of a nearterm production decision that would add ore to existing milling facilities.    Wednesday , 09 Nov 2011

China and rare earths - not as straightforward as you might think - John Kaiser

John Kaiser talks about the rare earths producer and investor side and points out that China may have the largest stake in developing sources outside its borders. Critical Metals report interview.    Wednesday , 09 Nov 2011

Osisko adds 4 million ounces gold to Hammond Reef but grade drops

The Hammond Reef project gets heftier for Osisko Mining as it pushes resources there to over 10 million ounces gold following a 300,000-metre drill program.    Tuesday , 08 Nov 2011

Graff Diamonds looks to raise $1bn in Hong Kong IPO

According to a source close to the deal, the London-based diamond business is looking to raise about $1 billion in a Hong Kong IPO planned for next year to help fund the firm's expansion in the booming Asian market.    Wednesday , 09 Nov 2011

War scenario: invest in non dollar assets of which gold is No.1 - Maybury

Warning of another possible 'U.S. goes to war' episode ahead, Richard Maybury suggests investment in gold, silver, platinum and oil and other non-dollar assets to protect against subsequent dollar collapse.    Wednesday , 09 Nov 2011

Peru, Newmont work on social fund to calm mine opponents

Peru's prime minister told opponents of Newmont's $4.8 billion Conga gold mine Tuesday that the authorities involved have agreed to develop a social development fund to ensure compensation for affected communities.    Wednesday , 09 Nov 2011

Silvercorp's profit rises 49% on strong prices

The company's quarterly profit surged 49% as the average realized sales price for its silver more than doubled to $18.5 million, up from a profit of $12.4 million a year earlier.    Wednesday , 09 Nov 2011

First Quantum revises FY gold, copper output view

Africa-focused First Quantum Minerals has lowered its full-year production outlook to reflect a dip in quarterly production, even as higher gold and copper prices enabled the company to achieve a third-quarter profit.    Wednesday , 09 Nov 2011

Australia's Forrest considering a return to nickel

Andrew Forrest in his capacity as chairman of Poseidon may be returning to the nickel space as the group is considering reopening the Mount Windarra mine that has been shut for 15 years.    Wednesday , 09 Nov 2011

Grasberg miners union plans to extend strike to 3rd month

In what is considered Indonesia's worst industrial dispute, workers at Freeport McMoRan's Grasberg copper/gold mine plan to extend the ongoing wage strike by a month to Dec. 15.    Wednesday , 09 Nov 2011

Yesterday's Top Story: The more gold the West sells the more China is buying

China is buying gold as part of a long term strategy to position itself ultimately as the global currency of choice and to the benefit of its citizens who it has encouraged to buy precious metals.    Tuesday , 08 Nov 2011

PODCASTS / RADIO                                                     

For the individual, gold is the only place to hide - McAvity

Given the current machinations in the global financial system, Deliberations on World Markets Author Ian McAvity believes that another global financial slowdown is inevitable

De Beers Selling out to Anglo - Nicky Oppenheimer

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

Gold prices, cash costs and Randgold quarterlies - Mark Bristow

Randgold CEO, Mark Bristow, talks about the direction of the gold price, cash costs and the group's latest set of quarterly numbers

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