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| | | | | | | TOP STORIES | Friday , 10 Aug 2012 | | Production issues, compounded by lower moly prices and higher project costs, have had a devastating effect on Thompson Creek profits, forcing the company to seek additional financing. Friday , 10 Aug 2012 | | Strong Q2 results from Randgold bode well for the rest of the year as Gounkoto pays off its capital costs inside a year and Kibali lies not far ahead. Friday , 10 Aug 2012 | | Converging views from a number of analysts suggest that there is still plenty of huff left in the dragon as China pulls its growth levers, with copper and iron ore the most likely beneficiaries Thursday , 09 Aug 2012 | | Silver Wheaton reported record silver equivalent sales of 6.9 million ounces (6.8 million ounces of silver and 2,400 gold ounces) for the second quarter of this year. Friday , 10 Aug 2012 | | Although six mega-deals in the global metals sector were announced in the first quarter, only one mega-deal was announced during the second quarter, according to a PwC report. Thursday , 09 Aug 2012 | | According to documents published on a ministry website, Russia's ministry of natural resources is considering allowing companies with foreign capital to mine its gold, PGM and diamond reserves Friday , 10 Aug 2012 | | While timing the rebound exactly is impossible, Pinetree Capital's Marshall Auerback thinks now is the time to pay attention to the gold market. Gold Report interview. Thursday , 09 Aug 2012 | | The German steelmaker said earnings from its industrial units softened the impact of weaker demand for its steel products Friday , 10 Aug 2012 | | While iron ore prices may have fallen back fairly sharply of late they are still such that the big producers operating in Western Australia's Pilbara should be able to remain in the money. Friday , 10 Aug 2012 | | Speaking on his first conference call as CEO of the gold miner, J. Paul Rollinson said he will be focusing on costs but failed to give clarity on the group's plans for its Tasiast operation Friday , 10 Aug 2012 | | With inflation hitting a 2.6 year low and the central bank eager to do more to stimulate the economy. Gold buying is growing in China and its gold producers are getting in on the act Thursday , 09 Aug 2012 | | The Canadian miner said a sharp increase in production at its Canadian Malartic mine helped the group to a C$13m net profit for Q2. Friday , 10 Aug 2012 | | 13 coal miners have died in explosions in the state of Coahuila in the last three weeks, forcing the government to suspend work at 32 coal mines until working conditions are improved. Friday , 10 Aug 2012 | | According to traders, premiums paid to secure high-grade tin could rise by around $50 to $700 a tonne in the next two months as business picks up after the summer. Thursday , 09 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 | | "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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