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| | | | "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." | | | | | TOP STORIES | Wednesday , 13 Jun 2012 | | While it has been suggested royalty streaming companies are set to plough cash into the junior sector, there may be fewer invited to the party than some expect. Wednesday , 13 Jun 2012 | | Fast, agile, with a six foot vertical leap, Alpha Natural Resources is hoping the world's first mine search and rescue dog will show the industry that K9 search and rescue works in the mining space. Wednesday , 13 Jun 2012 | | The recent turmoil in Europe and generally poor platinum price performance over the last few months has left South African platinum producers struggling and, marginal assets under threat. Tuesday , 12 Jun 2012 | | As Brazil rushes to meet global iron ore demand, domestic iron ore companies find their production projects facing delays, particularly in project permitting, S&P observed in a recent report. Wednesday , 13 Jun 2012 | | According to South Africa's Minister of Mineral Resources, Susan Shabangu, a report on the plight of the platinum sector and potential solutions to it has been completed and waits on her desk. Tuesday , 12 Jun 2012 | | The lack of notable increases in Asian central bank gold holdings is startling given that over the past decade the rise in foreign reserve assets has been growing at unprecedented levels. Wednesday , 13 Jun 2012 | | Now is the time for the investor to weigh up exploration and development stocks and perhaps take advantage of the seasonal shift as gold exploration programs peak and pave the way for times ahead. Wednesday , 13 Jun 2012 | | While refusing to give any details of the state miner yet, South Africa's Minister of Mineral Resources said Tuesday that the industry as a whole needs to engage in more constructive discourse. Tuesday , 12 Jun 2012 | | According to Jim Rogers, bailing out ailing financial institutions adds to debt burdens and gives policymakers wiggle room to put off making tough decisions like paying down debts. Wednesday , 13 Jun 2012 | | Rio Tinto Alcan CEO Jacynthe Cote says the market will be near a balance this year but could slip into a supply deficit by 2013 as new projects fail to keep the pace with high-cost capacity cuts. Wednesday , 13 Jun 2012 | | The miner has recently come under fire over governance and is trying to shake off a reputation tainted by deals in the DRC that continue to raise concerns and weigh down its share price. Wednesday , 13 Jun 2012 | | Nathan Tinkler had been widely expected to sell down his 21% stake in Whitehaven Coal, but is instead looking to taking over the business. Wednesday , 13 Jun 2012 | | The company says the management of its Crocodile River Mine will consult with potentially affected employees to review the need for a possible restructuring. Wednesday , 13 Jun 2012 | | Prices held firm on Wednesday's early trading session as investors were concerned about how further chaos in the single currency region will impact global demand for metals. Wednesday , 13 Jun 2012 | | Criminal syndicates have discovered thefts of gold, silver and rare coins are far more lucrative and less risky. This to the detriment of coin dealers and coin collectors in North America and elsewhere. Tuesday , 12 Jun 2012 | | Co-chair of Osler Hoskin & Harcourt's Mining Group, David Hanick, looks at some of the emerging trends in the mining M&A space. | | Investec Asset Management, investment strategist, Michael Power believes that the balance of economic power is shifting from the west to the rest and taking commodities with it. | | 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. | | |
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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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