| These selected stories represent only a fraction of the news and analysis featured and updated all day on www.mineweb.com - check out our home page for the rest of the news and expert analysis now available at www.mineweb.com | | | | Standard Chartered's Jeremy Gray looks at how the commodities sector is currently placed and why future supply is going to become a big issue. | | | | | TOP STORIES | Tuesday , 03 Jul 2012 | | Pan American Silver CEO Geoff Burns called Gov. Martin Buzzi's proposed mining law reform "an incredibly unfortunate development for the mining industry" for Chubut and Argentina. Tuesday , 03 Jul 2012 | | A governor's advisory committee has a few short weeks to resolve conflicts and errors in mapping of possible sage-grouse protected habitats that could hurt Nevada mining and exploration. Tuesday , 03 Jul 2012 | | According to RBC Capital markets, current price weakness in the diamond sector is likely to continue, most likely into 2013, on the back of slowing growth and discrepancies between rough and polished prices. Monday , 02 Jul 2012 | | The securities and exchange commission has been under increasing pressure in recent weeks to finalise the rules regulating so-called conflict minerals and resource extraction after it missed its April 17, 2011, deadline. Tuesday , 03 Jul 2012 | | Cambodia has highly prospective geology, an emerging exploration services industry and is mining-friendly. Ken Booth* discusses why Cambodia should not be ignored by investors. Gold Report interview. Tuesday , 03 Jul 2012 | | According to a unit of the Anglo-Australian mining company, it has reached a tentative agreements with unionised workers at its Alma aluminium smelter in Quebec. Tuesday , 03 Jul 2012 | | The mill at its Rice Lake Mining complex in Manitoba, where operations were suspended in early June, has a capacity of 2,500 tonnes per day. Tuesday , 03 Jul 2012 | | The Finnish miner had previously guided it would produce 25,000-30,000 tonnes of nickel this year and expects its second-quarter results to be hit by weak nickel prices. Tuesday , 03 Jul 2012 | | Australian iron ore developer Flinders said it had been informed by MMK that it was terminating their scheme implementation agreement after a June 30 deadline passed without the deal being finalised. Tuesday , 03 Jul 2012 | | CEO Nicholas Curtis says he underestimated the power of social media as local residents in Malaysia have used Facebook and Twitter to rally local and foreign opposition to the company's proposed rare-earths plant. Monday , 02 Jul 2012 | | Anglo American Platinum warned on Monday that lower platinum prices and falling sales would see its first-half earnings decline by more than 20%. Monday , 02 Jul 2012 | | Australia on Sunday imposed a price on carbon emissions but, even as it starts, the scheme's future is in doubt with conservative opposition vowing to repeal it and whipping up a scare campaign around it. Monday , 02 Jul 2012 | | According to the Bombay Bullion Association, imports of gold are expected to be around 300 tonnes in the second half of 2012. Monday , 02 Jul 2012 | | Where is gold headed? Downwards to $700 or upwards to $7,000. Depending which 'expert' you listen to there is a huge difference in opinion on the likely direction of the gold price. Monday , 02 Jul 2012 | | Nicholas Brooks, head of research and investment strategy at ETF Securities explains the recent strong moves seen in gold exchange traded commodities. | | Mitsui and Co Precious Metal's David Jollie looks at the current state of the platinum sector and where it is likely heading. | | Frank Holmes and Brian Hicks talk about the performance of gold stocks relative to bullion and why management ownership improves stock performance. | | 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. | | |
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