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| | | | | | | TOP STORIES | Thursday , 07 Jun 2012 | | As a new co-chairman shares Chairman Peter Munk's workload, employees and shareholders may finally have to concede that Barrick Gold's patriarch can't manage the world's top gold miner forever. Thursday , 07 Jun 2012 | | In spite of record profits, record operating cash flows and a 156% increase in shareholders, the disconnect between Top 40 mining companies and shareholders is growing, says a PwC report. Thursday , 07 Jun 2012 | | Junior miners are taking a more focused approach to drilling according to Major Drilling. Wednesday , 06 Jun 2012 | | Dennis Gartman believes that while it is a speculative play, the yellow metal is going to continue on its route from the bottom left to the upper right hand side of the graph. Wednesday , 06 Jun 2012 | | A lonely figure amidst voices of conciliation, the National Union of Mineworker's Madoda Sambatha called for the actual nationalisation of South Africa's mineral wealth rather than its mines. Wednesday , 06 Jun 2012 | | Continental Gold adds Kenneth Thomas to its board on the heels of multiple operational hires. Wednesday , 06 Jun 2012 | | Bob Wolf explains why some rare earth metals are irreplaceable and recounts the difficulties faced by miners wishing to produce them. Critical Metals Report interview. Wednesday , 06 Jun 2012 | | Chinese demand for iron ore is seen rebounding after the country approved an estimated $23 billion of steel projects that will use material produced by miners such as Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton. Thursday , 07 Jun 2012 | | Analysts will be listening closely to Ben Bernanke for any hints that more bond buys are in store, especially after the lack of immediate aid for the troubled euro zone from the ECB. Thursday , 07 Jun 2012 | | TALCO produced 122,338 tonnes of the metal in January-May 2012 versus 132,058 tonnes in the same five months last year, a source close to the company's management said Thursday. Thursday , 07 Jun 2012 | | Prices rose Thursday, spurred by optimism that Europe is seeking a way to solve Spain's banking crisis and that the US will launch measures to boost its economy. Thursday , 07 Jun 2012 | | The company expected to report a net profit of about $5 billion, broadly flat on the previous year, Norilsk chief executive Vladimir Strzhalkovsky said in January. Wednesday , 06 Jun 2012 | | The miner says the workers at its Tasiast gold mine have initiated an unlawful work stoppage, halting mining and processing activity at the facility. Wednesday , 06 Jun 2012 | | The steelmaker is hoping to clear all regulatory hurdles in Canada early next year, allowing it to begin construction of its planned iron ore mine near the Arctic. Wednesday , 06 Jun 2012 | | Despite allegations it is using violence and intimidation to peel members away from the dominant NUM, the union says it is recruiting at Anglo American Platinum, top producer of the metal. Wednesday , 06 Jun 2012 | | With the help of S&P Capital IQ Mineweb has looked at the credit health of some of the world's gold miners and the results are somewhat surprising. Tuesday , 05 Jun 2012 | | The Gartman Letter author, Dennis Gartman, looks at why he doesn't see gold as a safe harbour and how he sees the global political mess unfolding over the next few months. | | Sprott Asset Management's John Embry believes at current levels gold is offering the finest buying opportunity of the whole 12 year bull market. | | Ian McAvity looks at some of the major events taking place at the moment and what they might mean for gold, silver and the rest of the commodities complex. | | The author of Things That Make You Go Hmmmm..., looks at whether or not an orderly exit is possible and what it all might mean for gold. | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | CONFERENCES | Earth's Resources Conference 2012 | | Date: 20 June 2012 - 21 June 2012 | | Venue: JW Marriott Hotel, Hong Kong | | A high-powered invitation-only conference bringing together institutional investors and mining companies interested in particular in generating investment in the Asian marketplace. Read More | | | | | | ENGINE ROOM Editorial Europe Lawrie Williams, London
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