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| | | | Head of Macquarie China commodities research, Bonnie Liu, looks at the outlook for Chinese growth, the changes being seen in the region and their impact on copper and iron ore. | | | | | TOP STORIES | Tuesday , 07 Aug 2012 | | The negotiations are dragging on and on, but Harry Winston is reportedly still interested in acquiring BHP Billiton's 80% stake in the Ekati diamond mine. Tuesday , 07 Aug 2012 | | In seven of the past 10 years, gold has seen double digit percentage growth between end July and December. Blanchard analysts see this happening again this year and are looking for new price records ahead. Tuesday , 07 Aug 2012 | | "While we have not acted on our silver investigation, I am hopeful and expect the commission to do so in September or October," Bart Chilton, CFTC commissioner, told Reuters. Tuesday , 07 Aug 2012 | | The miner posted a smaller-than-expected drop in H1 profit despite the impact of weaker prices and reduced copper production, and revealed plans to cut spending for the year. Tuesday , 07 Aug 2012 | | Cracking the whip on illegal mining in Goa, the state government is keen to cancel 40 mining leases, further curbing iron ore mining. Tuesday , 07 Aug 2012 | | Instead of the regular sacred thread tied around the brother's wrist, this rakhi festival, consumers opted for gold bracelets and coins to mark the occasion. Monday , 06 Aug 2012 | | With India's coal shortage for the current fiscal year twice as large as it was two years ago, the country has no option but to step up coal imports. Monday , 06 Aug 2012 | | The copper-zinc mine is facing community opposition and government inquiries after its pipeline burst nearly two weeks ago exposing more than 200 people to a mineral slurry. Tuesday , 07 Aug 2012 | | The Indonesian company has ceased selling tin on the spot market owing to low market prices which at the moment are not high enough to support its activities. Tuesday , 07 Aug 2012 | | Steelmakers globally are struggling with declining demand in Europe and Japan and slowing growth in China, the world's largest producer and consumer. Tuesday , 07 Aug 2012 | | Ferrochrome miner Merafe posted a 70% first-half profit rise despite a sharp drop in production following its decision to shut some furnaces to cut power demand. Tuesday , 07 Aug 2012 | | The smelters are reportedly planning to increase refined copper exports following a recent tax adjustment that has reduced their costs to export. Monday , 06 Aug 2012 | | The company was granted a 25-year mining licence for Fishtie in 2010 as its attention started shifting to bigger projects like Trident mine and the expansion of Kansanshi. Monday , 06 Aug 2012 | | Jay Taylor feels we are in the gold bull market of a lifetime - but found himself gagged by BNN in a recent videoed interview in not being allowed to make any mention of GATA. Monday , 06 Aug 2012 | | Julian Phillips says he has noticed a change of mood in the gold market with prices moving on news that will send the metal higher rather than negative news. | | "We're in a long-term industry, this is not about the next couple of days, this is about the next ten years, the next 20 years, the next 30 years". | | Morgan Report author, David Morgan says, at the moment, investment demand is the driving factor of both gold and silver. | | ETF Securities, Head of Research and Investment Strategy, Nick Brooks looks at the trends seen in the gold ETF market over the second quarter and what to expect going forward. | | |
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