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| | | | | | | TOP STORIES | Thursday , 21 Jun 2012 | | The governor of Argentina's Chubut Province has introduced a bill he says will define a general framework for regulating and permitting mining and oil projects, including open-pit operations. Thursday , 21 Jun 2012 | | The U.S. Fed has effectively maintained the status quo with a continuation of Operation Twist, but no additional stimulus for now. Gold moved down as a result, but then began to recover. Wednesday , 20 Jun 2012 | | Extorre Gold Mines has been trading at heights suggesting some buyers see another offer coming over Yamana's recent bid for it. Wednesday , 20 Jun 2012 | | Costa Rica's lengthy history of on-and-off-then-on-again prohibitions against open-pit mining has taxed the patience of mining and exploration companies, who are now seeking legal relief. Thursday , 21 Jun 2012 | | In drilling the Filo del Sol project, NGEx hits an especially notable silver intercept within more extensive copper-gold mineralization. Wednesday , 20 Jun 2012 | | India's largest coal miner, with a near monopoly position, has been granted 116 coal mines to push through its expansion plans. Wednesday , 20 Jun 2012 | | David Levenstein believes that the world's current policy makers are going to make sure that the fiat monetary system remains intact, at any cost. Thursday , 21 Jun 2012 | | While most experts focus on the inflationary elements of printing money to prop up lenders, for the soft middle, the fear should be default. Thursday , 21 Jun 2012 | | The lingering uncertainty around Chinese exports sent Molycorp's shares as much as 12.8% higher to $23.29 on Wednesday morning on the NYSE, with the stock later trading up 8.9% at $22.50. Thursday , 21 Jun 2012 | | Eric Zurrin, CEO of Resource Investment Capital Ltd., based mainly in Mongolia, gives an insider's view of what's going on in Mongolia for investors who recognize its huge potential. A Gold Report Interview. Thursday , 21 Jun 2012 | | The miner has not yet decided whether to sell all or part of its 81.8% stake in Frieda River copper project in Papua New Guinea, potentially worth more than $2 billion. Thursday , 21 Jun 2012 | | A government decree signed Wednesday showed the state will only pay Glencore's local subsidiary, Sinchi Wayra, for the machinery and goods stored at Colquiri, minus any debts the company has. Thursday , 21 Jun 2012 | | Clifford Elphick, who formed Gem Diamonds in 2005, says diamond prices will eventually resume their upward trend because of the simple fact that demand will continue to exceed supply. Thursday , 21 Jun 2012 | | The steelmaker is looking for alternative coal and iron ore projects following a disagreement with the Bolivian government over power supplies for it $2.1 billion venture in the country. Thursday , 21 Jun 2012 | | Data from the two countries suggests that China is picking up the slack in the system from a weaker India. Wednesday , 20 Jun 2012 | | As gold continues to trade as a risk asset all eyes are focused on the FOMC meeting scheduled for later today and feelings are mixed as to what is likely to occur. Wednesday , 20 Jun 2012 | | For the first time in 10 years, Puru Saxena is bullish on US equities and has no exposure to gold and silver, he tells Mineweb why. | | Standard Chartered's Judy Zhu expects copper to trade in a relatively tight range in the short term with a hope of some rebound going into Q4. | | "All these things have been pushing gold up and down, and up and down but I think ultimately the markets are becoming more pro-gold." | | Co-chair of Osler Hoskin & Harcourt's Mining Group, David Hanick, looks at some of the emerging trends in the mining M&A space. | | |
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