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Gold Prices Flat as US Dollar Pares Gains on US Data, Mining Stocks Mixed
Spot gold prices once again were steady around US$1,125/oz after showing yet more volatility yesterday, when the yellow metal slipped below US$1,120/oz after almost reaching US$1,135/oz, largely in response to movements in the currency markets.
Gold fell after the euro weakened against the US dollar on comments from a Greek official, who said that the country [...]
Nomura Holdings Inc Research : Iron Ore Contract Prices and Coking Coal has doubled in 2010
Nomura Holdings Inc. reported the results of research on changes in iron ore contract prices in 2010. Nomura Holdings estimated contract iron ore prices in 2010 will increase by 70%. While banking institutions estimate the iron ore price will rise 40% – 50%.
AngloGold to Cut Production and Mining Exploration Cost In South Africa
Gold producer in South Africa is working to increase gold production to benefit from rising gold prices. But at the same time South African gold producers face problems of increase in labor costs. But this year, gold producers are planning a decrease of production costs and exploration of gold mines in South Africa.
AngloGold Ashanti Ltd., [...]
Gold Prices Rises, Profits of Gold Producers Barrick Gold Expected To Rise
Increase in gold prices affect producer profits in gold and gold mining company. One of the largest gold producer Barrick Gold Corp. reported profits in this year will increase sharply, as gold prices rose sharply. In previous years the company suffered a loss of $ 468 million. But this year, profits in the fourth quarter [...]
Newcrest Mining Profit Rises 14% as Gold Price Gains
Newcrest Mining Ltd., Australia’s largest gold mining company, said first-half profit rose 14 percent because of higher gold prices.
Net income was A$176.2 million ($157 million), or 36.3 cents a share, in the six months ended Dec. 31, from A$154 million, or 33.6 cents, a year earlier, the Melbourne-based company said today in a statement. That [...]
Australian Iron Ore Producer, Atlas Iron Would Sell 70 Percent Stake In Iron Ore Mines Ridley
Steel maker China, India, Korea and Japan are interested in buying stakes iron ore mine owned by Australian iron ore producer, Atlas Iron Ltd. Purchasing stakes iron ore mines in order to anticipate competitive iron ore demand from steel manufacturers of the world.
Gold Prices Increase on Falling Supply and Rising Demand
February gold futures broke $1200 for the first time a little after 4AM New York time. February 2010 is now the major front month contract after the expiration of the December contract on November 30th.
Gold futures were up 14% in November, the best monthly performance in ten years. Silver was also up 14%. Gold traded [...]
Investors Bet On Upbeat Prospects For Asian Gold Mining Companies
Gold miners enjoyed a sizable rally Wednesday, particularly in Australia and China, with prices for the precious metal climbing to a fresh record high and growing speculation that Beijing will boost its gold purchases to offset the U.S. dollar’s decline.
“Everything is working in gold’s favor,” said Cameron Peacock, a market analyst at IG Markets in [...]
Gold Prices Declines From Record in Asia as Rally Encourages Selling
Gold prices dropped for the first time in three days in Asia as some investors sold the metal to lock in gains after its rally to a record and as the dollar advanced.
Bullion’s 14-day relative strength index has held at more than 70 since Nov. 13, a chart signal that gold prices may be set [...]
