EUROPE AND MIDDLE EAST

Anglo American approves capex to 2014

Wednesday , 16 May 2012
The London-based mining group plans to increase output by more than 50% by end 2014 as it bets demand for the commodities it produces will be buoyed by Asian economic expansion.

Gold dented as dollar profits from Greek worries

Wednesday , 16 May 2012
The gold price got sucked into a broad-based sell-off that dented global markets Wednesday on the back of alarm over political turmoil in Greece.

African Barrick Gold ups Tanzania royalty pay by 1%

Wednesday , 16 May 2012
The FTSE 250 gold miner will pay an additional 1% in royalty to the Tanzanian government, citing the current gold price environment.

ThyssenKrupp considers selling Brazil, Alabama steel mills

Tuesday , 15 May 2012
The management board had decided to examine all strategic options including a partnership or a sale for the two mills, in which it has invested a total of 12 billion euros.

European gold reserves unchanged at 433 billion euros

Tuesday , 15 May 2012
The latest data from the European Central Bank showed Tuesday that gold reserves held by European central banks remained unchanged at 432.705 billion euros in the week ending May 11.

Gold recovers as forecast-beating German data lifts Euro

Tuesday , 15 May 2012
Prices were up 0.1% to $1,557.80/oz on Tuesday after a positive reading of German growth lifted the Euro against the U.S. dollar.

Copper miner KGHM's net profit drops on forex losses

Tuesday , 15 May 2012
Polish copper miner KGHM posted a 29% drop in its Q1 net profit Tuesday, in line with market estimates, as the appreciating zloty resulted in foreign exchange losses on its dollar positions.

South African mines minister plays down tax worries

Tuesday , 15 May 2012
Speaking on the sidelines of a diamond conference in Vicenza, Italy, Susan Shabangu said it was too early to discuss details of the tax proposal but added it will keep the country's vital mining industry competitive.

US PGM investment out of favour

Monday , 14 May 2012
For many investors PGM is not as attractive as gold from an investment point of view in this kind of market because it is not a pure precious metal play

Platinum to remain in surplus, palladium to move to deficit in 2012 - Johnson Matthey

Monday , 14 May 2012
A look at the trends seen in the PGM market in 2011 and what Johnson Matthey expects in 2012

Aurubis Q2 profit beats analyst estimates

Monday , 14 May 2012
Analysts polled by Reuters expected Aurubis, on average, to post a 52.8% drop in its second quarter net profit, but the company achieved net earnings of $143.7 million

Kazakhmys top shareholder makes way for independent chairman

Friday , 11 May 2012
Top shareholder Vladimir Kim will make way for an independent chairman to lead the London-listed Kazakh copper miner within the next 12 months.

Gold plunges to 4-month lows on rising dollar

Friday , 11 May 2012
With gold buyers remaining largely absent, the gold price has fallen nearly 4% so far this week, its worst weekly performance this year, prompting investors to seek refuge in the dollar.

Qatar SWF to add to Xstrata stake - FT

Friday , 11 May 2012
The Gulf state is expected to continue building its stake in Xstrata Plc, currently at 8.5% to 10%, the Financial Times reported Thursday.

Gold recovers after dropping to four-month low

Thursday , 10 May 2012
The gold price steadied on Thursday, having fallen 3% this week as concerns over Europe's sovereign debt crisis pressured the Euro and other risk assets.
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