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Unprecedented price, currency volatility to test mining companies—E&Y
By Dorothy KosichAs supply and demand approaches equilibrium in many commodities, longer lead times in changing supply are leading to over and under corrections, causing more price volatility, says Ernst & Young.
Low grade gold mega resources move to the back burner
By Lawrence WilliamsWith low grade gold mega resources being seen as too expensive to develop in the current financial climate, explorers like Pretium, Seabridge and others are targeting potential higher grade options.
Silvercorp net income drops as mining costs rise in China
By Kip KeenSilvercorp Metals production declines in the final quarter 2013, with grades dropping and Chinese labour costs rising.
Islamist suicide bombers kill 20 in Niger uranium mine attack
By Abdoulaye MassalatchiThe bombers struck a barracks and a uranium mine run by France’s Areva on Thursday, officials say, killing 20 people and wounding dozens.
Iron ore, copper, gold, potash to drive Canadian 2013 exports-EDC
By Dorothy KosichIron ore shipments, strong copper production and a 20% increase in Ontario’s gold output are expected to give a huge boost to Canada’s exports, advises Canada’s export credit agency.
Sentient acquires further stake in Samco Gold
By Lawrence WilliamsSome funds are taking advantage of low share prices to buy into promising exploration juniors – the latest being the Sentient Group which has just increased its stake in Samco Gold.
Sprott is bullish on silver (and gold) equities
By Brian SylvesterSprott Silver Equities Class co-manager Maria Smirnova explains why Sprott increased holdings of silver equities in certain of his funds. A Gold Report interview.
Thick, high-grade silver ore shoot grows for Fortuna
By Kip KeenOver the past few months Fortuna Silver has demonstrated substantial width and grade to an extension of its Trinidad zone at the San Jose silver mine in Mexico.
China demand drives Asian gold bar premiums to record highs
By A. AnanthalakshmiGold is seeing some renewed demand in China after falling on Tuesday for the eighth time in nine sessions.
Barrick Gold weighs ‘less is more’ approach
By Liezel Hill“Being more profitable is better than being bigger,” said CEO Jamie Sokalsky yesterday at the Bloomberg Canada Economic Summit in Toronto.
The nutty nature of mine union wage demands
23 May 2013Afferro agrees to $190m takeover
22 May 2013Is the platinum sector imploding?
21 May 2013Reading drill result press releases – Brent Cook
21 May 2013FAST NEWS
- Glencore set to appoint Caplan as aluminium boss
- Markets capricious as gold fights battle below $1400
- Guinea approves BHP, Global Alumina stake sale in refinery project
- Vale, Rio Tinto accused of neglecting displaced Mozambicans
- KGHM wins part of Rio Tinto Kennecott tender
- Grasberg mine tragedy jogs memories of supply shortfall
INDEPENDENT VIEWPOINT
- The importance of country risk for mining investment
- Even some bears think that gold may be oversold!
- Silver volatility explained
- Copper and some tips for diversifying out of gold - Cook
- Three reasons to buy gold equities - Holmes
- Gold only acts as inflation hedge when necessary - Ash
- Commodities have crashed, next up bonds - Dines
- How to find money in any market - Kanagy, Alch
- Mick Davis raises cash for comeback
TECHNOLOGY NEWS
- Unprecedented price, currency volatility to test mining companies—E&Y »
- Latest versions of Micromine and Geobank software launched »
- New generation Sandvik Mining trucks move into field evaluation phase »
- Large pipe flowmeter installed at Cuajone copper mine »
- U.S.patent awarded for Western Lithium’s lithium extraction process »
- New software system for mine security developed »
- Aureus’ New Liberty gold project on track – ball mill ordered »
- Cat introduces its new 988K wheel loader »
MORE TOP STORIES
At the threshold of new era in deep sea mining - ISA
Tuesday , 21 May 2013Despite a number of concerns the UN’s International Seabed Authority says companies could apply for deep sea mining licences by 2016.
Salmon sperm may provide cheap option for rare earths recovery
Monday , 20 May 2013Separating and recovering rare earths can be tedious and expensive, but a Japanese researcher says a low-cost and environmentally friendly extraction process has been discovered.
Aus unions seek to re-unionise Rio’s Pilbara iron ore mines
Monday , 20 May 2013Two powerful trade unions are to work together after years of inter-union hostility to try and end Rio Tinto’s 15,000 strong non-union workforce policy at its Pilbara iron ore mines.
McEwen shifts course at El Gallo II - expansion on the cheap?
Friday , 17 May 2013McEwen Mining outlines a possible third path for its El Gallo II silver-gold mine in Mexico.
Anti-gold campaign at play in India?
Friday , 17 May 2013The Indian government's measure to discredit gold is just a desperate attempt, not bought by savvy Indian investors.
COMPANY RELEASES
| Bayfield Drills 16.0m of 10.47 g/t Au and 34.68 g/t Ag on Intrepid Zone -
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| Eagle Plains Joins Mineral Deposit Research Unit of UBC -
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| Alexander Nubia Strengthens Corporate Development -
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| Sunridge Completes Initial Resource Estimate for Near Surface Gold on Kodadu -
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| Centamin Results of Annual General Meeting of Shareholders -
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| Development Milestone Achieved at Rare Element's Bear Lodge Project -
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| Endeavour Silver Reports Results of Annual General Shareholder Meeting -
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| Condor Releases Report & Accounts for Year to 31 December 2012 -
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| Condor Blanco Intersects Significant Sulphide Mineralisation at Carachapampa -
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| Sovereign Mines of Africa PLC Announces Audited Results -
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| Northam Platinum Provides Update on Zondereinde Smelter -
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Metals Prices
| Spot Gold USD/oz | 1,390.40 | +2.03% |
| Spot Silver USD/oz | 22.55 | +1.53% |
| Spot Platinum USD/oz | 1,456.50 | -0.27% |
| Spot Palladium USD/oz | 734.10 | -1.10% |
| LME Copper USD/t | 7,480 | +1.30% |
| LME Aluminium USD/t | 1,838 | +0.16% |
| LME Nickel USD/t | 15,165 | +0.86% |
| LME Lead USD/t | 2,054 | +2.60% |
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Top Gainers
| Company | Price | Gain |
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| DOT RES LTD. | 0.03 CAD | +100.00% |
| WHETSTONE M | 0.02 CAD | +100.00% |
| HUNT MNG COR | 0.08 CAD | +77.78% |
| MAXIM RES IN | 0.06 CAD | +71.43% |
| VIOR | 0.03 CAD | +66.67% |
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Losers
| Company | Price | Loss |
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| AURA SVR RES | 0.005 CAD | -50.00% |
| ELECTRA GOLD | 0.005 CAD | -50.00% |
| NETCO SVR IN | 0.010 CAD | -50.00% |
| PAC CASCADE | 0.005 CAD | -50.00% |
| RICHMOND MNR | 0.005 CAD | -50.00% |
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- Low grade gold mega resources move to the back burner »
- Unprecedented price, currency volatility to test mining companies—E&Y »
- HudBay/Thompson Creek combo would be earnings monster--Ecclestone »
- Bullion bank led casino manipulates gold price – and everything else! »
- Average silver prices could decline to $24/oz this year - CPM Group »
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- 14 still missing, feared dead in Freeport Indonesia’s Big Gossan catastrophe - GOLD NEWS
- Massive 55% drop seen in gold exploration – IntierraRMG - EXPLORATION
- Perfect storm decimates SA gold and pgm stocks - Sibanye hit hardest - GOLD NEWS
- Salmon sperm may provide cheap option for rare earths recovery - SUSTAINABLE MINING
- Average silver prices could decline to $24/oz this year - CPM Group - SILVER NEWS
- Hecla CEO Baker forecasts further metals prices decline - FAST NEWS
- UPDATED - Top 100 Mining Companies: What a difference a year makes
- The importance of country risk for mining investment - POLITICAL ECONOMY
- South African mines cannot afford pay rises - Implats - PLATINUM GROUP METALS
- Robin Hood in reverse – gold being taken down to make the rich richer - GOLD ANALYSIS
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