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| | | | Johnson Matthey Publications Manager, Jon Butler, looks at what happened in the PGM market in 2011 and looks ahead to the anticipated trends for 2012 | | | | | TOP STORIES | Tuesday , 15 May 2012 | | The proposed acquisition of Nukem Energy Group is expected to have a positive impact on Cameco's cash flow earnings starting in 2013. Tuesday , 15 May 2012 | | S&P anticipates demand and pricing for rare earth elements will remain high enough to allow Molycorp to complete its Mountain Pass mine build out and complete the Neo Materials acquisition. Tuesday , 15 May 2012 | | Silver Wheaton CEO Randy Smallwood suggests challenging times for junior and mid-tier mining companies could be beneficial for the company's expanding portfolio. Tuesday , 15 May 2012 | | Gold exchange traded funds are close to the $2 billion mark for the first time in India, marking a shift in the buying patterns of Indian consumers. Tuesday , 15 May 2012 | | Longtime President and CEO of Baja, John Greenslade, quits as the clock ticks for Baja to source more funding to finish its Boleo copper project in Mexico. Monday , 14 May 2012 | | A look at the trends seen in the PGM market in 2011 and what Johnson Matthey expects in 2012 Monday , 14 May 2012 | | Speaking on the sidelines of a diamond conference in Vicenza, Italy, Susan Shabangu said it was too early to discuss details of the tax proposal but added it will keep the country's vital mining industry competitive. Tuesday , 15 May 2012 | | The South African Revenue Service's crackdown on claimants of refunds for diesel purchases has been criticised strongly by independent auditors; SARS remains unapologetic Tuesday , 15 May 2012 | | Ever in need of coal, India has set its sights on the acquisition of a coking coal mine in Mongolia and will, in return, establish the country's first steel plant. Monday , 14 May 2012 | | Peru figures larger in First Quantum plans as it buys a sizeable stake in junior explorer Zincore Metals. Monday , 14 May 2012 | | The miner expects output at its Lagunas Norte mine to be similar to last year and its Pierina mine to produce slightly lower ounces than it did in 2011. Tuesday , 15 May 2012 | | The two-year investment is earmarked for the Inmaculada and Crespo projects, near its Arcata and Pallancata mines in southern Peru. Tuesday , 15 May 2012 | | Polish copper miner KGHM posted a 29% drop in its Q1 net profit Tuesday, in line with market estimates, as the appreciating zloty resulted in foreign exchange losses on its dollar positions. Tuesday , 15 May 2012 | | General Manager Juan Jose Herrera told the International Gold Symposium on Monday the company's silver output will likely rise 7% this year. Tuesday , 15 May 2012 | | The company is continuing coal mining operations in Mongolia despite a recent announcement by government it would suspend its licences. Monday , 14 May 2012 | | Most of the local workers at the company's Kayelekera uranium mine went on strike Friday demanding higher wages and the plant is expected to operate at about 65% capacity until they return. Monday , 14 May 2012 | | For many investors PGM is not as attractive as gold from an investment point of view in this kind of market because it is not a pure precious metal play Monday , 14 May 2012 | | The Indian government is mulling the issuance of gold bonds to decrease imports, arrest the rupee's slide and channel household savings into infrastructure. Friday , 11 May 2012 | | According to Mark Cutifani, AngloGold Ashanti CEO, the group's diversity helped boost the numbers for the quarter, as did the higher gold price | | "We are probably going through the correction now, the second half of the year is likely to be a little better" | | CHR Metals director Huw Roberts, looks at the reasons behind the emerging return of interest in zinc on the part of analysts and what we might expect in the medium term | | Jeff Nichols, looks at why central bank buying is so important and the potential impact of a breakup of the euro zone on the gold market | | |
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