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Silver: an important weapon against ‘superbugs’—Silver Institute
By Dorothy KosichCombating antibiotic-resistant superbugs and suppression of hospital-acquired infections have increased the importance and number of uses of silver-infused products, says The Silver Institute.
Honda to reuse rare earth metal recycled from hybrid vehicle batteries
By Dorothy KosichThree Japanese companies have agreed to jointly recycle rare earth metals to “strengthen networks which lead to the reuse and recycling of Honda products.”
GlencoreXstrata secures alumina supply from potential upstart producer in Quebec
By Kip KeenGlencoreXstrata signs agreement with Orbite covering potential alumina production by atypical process.
Harmony Gold expects write-down on PNG mine
By ReutersThe company expects a write down a portion of the carrying value of its Hidden Valley mine because of lower gold and silver prices.
Base metals likely to remain volatile and move sideways this Summer - Standard Bank
By Dorothy KosichWhether another supply slump emerges in base metal complex and commodities in general, depends on exogenous factors, particularly Chinese liquidity, Standard Bank suggests.
Platinum stakes high; as many as 145,500 jobs at risk in SA - Nomura
By Geoff CandyNomura says South African platinum miners are at risk of losing 145,500 jobs this year and next as more mines operate at a loss.
Permanent brain drain and other perils of the junior downturn
By Kip KeenA dearth of junior financing has painful implications for the most important junior asset: brains.
Looking for the best juniors at the worst of times - Handwerger
By Jeb HandwergerJunior miners are priced at valuation levels not seen since the late 1990's post Bre-X scandal, says Jeb Handwerger.
In a downturn, cash flow is king - Taylor
By Kevin Michael GraceAccording to Jay Taylor, not all miners are equal and advises investors to look for companies with cash flow and the potential for organic growth. Interview with The Gold Report.
Golden Star cuts production guidance, exploration and capex spending
By Dorothy KosichGolden Star’s operational review process has included cost reduction measures, mine plan re-optimization and capital reallocation.
Platinum squeeze drives ETF growth
18 Jun 2013Peru protesters push to stop $5bn Newmont mine
18 Jun 2013Mega gold mine era coming to a close - for now
14 Jun 2013Newcrest facing scrutiny writedown disclosure
17 Jun 2013Did South African mining just grow up?
14 Jun 2013Better than nothing: Ecuador eases mining laws
14 Jun 2013A tapering threat: Where to from here for gold
13 Jun 2013MMTC sale fetches Indian government $98m
15 Jun 2013FAST NEWS
- US Fed announcement sees gold/silver on volatile toes
- Gold holds steady ahead of US Fed policy statement
- Intrepid faces tough fight over Indonesia copper-gold mine
- Mining in Siberian coal region suspended after quake
- Costs surge hurting Chile’s mine competitiveness - Antofagasta
- Brazil's mining royalty increase will hurt companies - Vale CEO
INDEPENDENT VIEWPOINT
- Despite consolidation, gold, silver holdings vital - Levenstein
- Gold is a broken commodity - Dennis Gartman
- Luke warm cobalt the only bright spot this year - Morrison
- Out-of-favour energy metals showing potential - Handwerger
- The conflict over conflict metals – Reisman
- Signs silver prices are nearing a bottom
- Chinese silver demand - behind the noise
- Buying gold and silver at fraction of price – streaming explained
- From paper reserves to gold reserves
- The importance of country risk for mining investment
TECHNOLOGY NEWS
- Cameco to use jet boring to mine Cigar Lake ultra high grade uranium »
- Harmony Gold finances Rock Engineering chair at University of Pretoria »
- Metso’s new mining slurry pump seal saves water »
- Rail-Veyor wins Bell Canada innovation award »
- Sneak preview of new Cat longwall coal shearer and more »
- Quality, Health, Safety and the Environment – the Aggreko view »
- Reverse circulation kit for Atlas Copco mid-range blasthole drills »
- International Mining launches International Mining Technology Hall of Fame »
MORE TOP STORIES
US House Subcommittee urged to support ‘Good Samaritan’ law for AML cleanup
Friday , 14 Jun 2013Witnesses complained to Congress that mining companies should not be forced to pay annual claim maintenance fees on lands withdrawn from mining by the BLM.
Polymetal expects no write downs despite price falls
Friday , 14 Jun 2013The Russian gold miner has been battered by the sharp drop in gold and silver prices experienced but says it does not expect to write down the value of its reserves.
Impala rout highlights mining double whammy
Friday , 14 Jun 2013The convertible dollar debt due February 2018 of Impala Platinum has lost 15% on a total-return basis since being sold on Feb 21.
Cliffs suspends $3.3bn Canada chromite project
Thursday , 13 Jun 2013The move by Cliffs Natural Resources to suspend its Black Thor project in Ontario dims hopes for development of the region's mineral-rich Ring of Fire.
Nautilus near doubles share count, raises C$40 million through rights offering
Wednesday , 12 Jun 2013Nautilus Minerals, a junior that seeks to build an underwater mine, raises C$40 million and gets new top shareholder.
COMPANY RELEASES
| Pretivm Provides Valley of the Kings Bulk Sample Update -
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| Sandfire Appoints Chief Operating Officer -
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| Azumah Reports Julie Expansion to Transform Wa Gold Project -
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| Triton Minerals Reports Mozambique Drilling to Commence -
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| Veris Gold Corp. Elects Nine-Member Board -
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| Noram Grants Incentive Stock Options to Certain Directors -
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| Canada Zinc Metals 2013 Exploration Plans for Akie and Kechika -
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| Infinity Announces Financing for up to $30.0 Million -
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| Duluth Reports 2013 Annual Shareholders' Meeting Voting Results -
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| Barker Minerals Begins 2013 Frank Creek Drilling Program -
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| Harmony Reports Impairment of Hidden Valley Asset -
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Metals Prices
| Spot Gold USD/oz | 1,367.50 | -0.09% |
| Spot Silver USD/oz | 21.59 | -0.52% |
| Spot Platinum USD/oz | 1,438.00 | +0.14% |
| Spot Palladium USD/oz | 703.72 | -0.86% |
| LME Copper USD/t | 6,971 | -0.71% |
| LME Aluminium USD/t | 1,795 | +0.28% |
| LME Nickel USD/t | 14,025 | -0.43% |
| LME Lead USD/t | 2,076 | -1.14% |
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Top Gainers
| Company | Price | Gain |
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| NORDIC MINES | 1.50 SEK | +118.98% |
| AUSTRAL GOLD LIMITED NPV | 0.19 AUD | +35.71% |
| ARGENTINA MINING LTD NPV | 0.02 AUD | +33.33% |
| CHESSER RESOURCES LIMITED NPV | 0.14 AUD | +22.73% |
| ANGLO ASIAN MNG | 35.00 GBp | +12.90% |
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Losers
| Company | Price | Loss |
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| AXG MINING NPV | 0.001 AUD | -50.00% |
| GOLDEN PROS SUB SUB SHS NPV | 1.26 GBp | -32.80% |
| ALCHEMY RESOURCES LIMITED NPV | 0.05 AUD | -25.00% |
| ASHBURTON MINERALS NPV | 0.003 AUD | -25.00% |
| TAWANA RESOURCES NL NPV | 0.007 AUD | -22.22% |
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- Platinum market deficit to hit 844,000oz in 2013 - HSBC »
- Mega gold mine era coming to a close - for now »
- 'Renegade' California gold mine receives record $11m fine »
- Downward forces again hit gold and silver – can it continue? »
- Pascua-Lama class action lawsuit filed against Barrick »
- China’s gold demand – surmise and reality »
- Six reasons why the gold rush is over - Nouriel Roubini »
- Standard Bank lowers gold forecast as equity correlation turns negative »
- Permanent brain drain and other perils of the junior downturn - JUNIOR MINING
- Golden Star cuts production guidance, exploration and capex spending - JUNIOR MINING
- China`s looming low-grade coal ban boon for Australia, SA coal - ENERGY
- Looking for the best juniors at the worst of times - Handwerger - INDEPENDENT VIEWPOINT
- Mongolian president faces mining license corruption accusations - POLITICAL ECONOMY
- Mega gold mine era coming to a close - for now - GOLD ANALYSIS
- Platinum market deficit to hit 844,000oz in 2013 - HSBC - POLITICAL ECONOMY
- UPDATED - Top 100 Mining Companies: What a difference a year makes
- Peru protesters push to stop $5bn Newmont mine - POLITICAL ECONOMY
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