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| | | | | | | TOP STORIES | Thursday , 09 Aug 2012 | | Lower-grade ore compounded by higher costs for energy, labor and consumables increased Kinross's 2Q production cost of sales per gold equivalent ounce to $725. Thursday , 09 Aug 2012 | | While the stock prices of the world's top mining co's are well below their 52 week highs it does still leave them in a strong position with respect to M&A opportunities. Wednesday , 08 Aug 2012 | | Increased and steady production results in the second quarter and the first half of 2012 at Yamana operations have Yamana CEO Peter Marrone very pleased. Thursday , 09 Aug 2012 | | A bristling Aquarius CEO told analysts during a conference call at the group's results that it had a significant say in whether or not the JV mine would remain open Wednesday , 08 Aug 2012 | | Tocqueville's John Hathaway says as more investors realize that capital safety is the real reason to own gold, safe storage is more important than ever. Gold Report interview. Thursday , 09 Aug 2012 | | The West-Africa-focused gold digger said profits rose to $142m in the 3 months to June while output from its Loulo-Gounkoto complex reached a record high Thursday , 09 Aug 2012 | | The country says it has begun investigating reports of 5 deaths during a protest at the Vale BSGR iron ore project in Zogota Thursday , 09 Aug 2012 | | The gold-focused royalty company said despite an 11% rise in quarterly profit, its 2012 revenue is likely to be at the lower end of its previously announced range because of weaker prices. Thursday , 09 Aug 2012 | | The precious metals firm cited a complete lack of gold sales at its Sleeping Giant mine and low palladium prices for a 21% drop in revenue Thursday , 09 Aug 2012 | | According to the gold miner, Burns, who currently heads the group's operations in Mexico will replace Steve Reid as executive vice president and COO Thursday , 09 Aug 2012 | | A group of unidentified gunmen attacked the Lubumbashi airport early on Wednesday, killing at least one soldier, but government forces repelled the offensive after several hours of fighting. Wednesday , 08 Aug 2012 | | Revenue at the company, whose customers include Boeing and Rolls Royce, rose 3.5 percent to $281.7 million. Wednesday , 08 Aug 2012 | | Vancouver-based Nevsun expects to produce 280,000 to 300,000 gold ounces for the year as it mines higher grades of ore at its flagship Bisha mine in Eritrea. Wednesday , 08 Aug 2012 | | Gold may have breached the Rs 30k mark again, but buying by consumers, stockists and retailers continues, albeit in smaller denominations. Wednesday , 08 Aug 2012 | | Julian Phillips looks at the potential fallout not only for the rest of the European community but, also for gold and silver of a Greek exit. Wednesday , 08 Aug 2012 | | Orbite Aluminae, which has developed a process for extracting heavy rare earths from aluminous clays in Canada has announced extraction of first commercial samples. Wednesday , 08 Aug 2012 | | The platinum miner says cash flows dropped 85% in the full year to end June as margins were squeezed, forcing it into cash conservation mode. Wednesday , 08 Aug 2012 | | In a bid to control prices and food inflation, the Indian government is set to unveil a roadmap to stimulate investments into financial instruments, away from gold. Wednesday , 08 Aug 2012 | | "CEOs are going to be losing their heads like it's the French Revolution out there. They're going to be chopped left, right and centre." | | "There's no doubt in the world that you're looking at a new AngloGold Ashanti and a great future for the company and its shareholders." | | 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. | | 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. | | |
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