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AngloGold Ashanti’s Latin America profit plunges 52%

AngloGold Ashanti's, the world’s third-largest gold producer, reported that profits from its Latin American operations dropped 52% from $92 million to $48 in the second quarter of this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 7, 2012 | 12:52 pm

Is this why the call it the devil’s metal? Outcome of CFTC silver price rigging probe murkier than ever

On Monday conflicting reports about the outcome of a four-year old probe into possible price manipulation of silver left investors perplexed about the future trading direction of the precious metal.

Frik Els | August 6, 2012 | 9:45 pm

AngloGold Ashanti wants to buy more small miners

AngloGold’s completion of five small, but high-value-yielding acquisitions over the past four years was expected to add about 700 000 oz/y to its production profile at about two-thirds of the cost its competitors would pay to build new assets.

Frik Els | August 6, 2012 | 8:01 pm

Why junior gold stocks are still the place to be: Edward Karr

Edward Karr, CEO of Geneva-based RAMPartners, favors a disciplined, patient and steady approach to investing in junior gold mining companies.

The Gold Report | August 6, 2012 | 7:16 pm

No project delays and capex freezes here: China’s biggest gold miner is growing at 60%

China's number one gold producer said Monday first-half revenues surged 61.4% to $7.8 billion compared to 2011 and should exceed $15.5 billion for the full year.

Frik Els | August 6, 2012 | 6:06 pm

Pimco’s Bill Gross is all wet: equities work

The cult of equities is not dead, according to Michael Jones, chairman and chief investment officer at Riverfront Investment Group.

Michael Allan McCrae | August 5, 2012 | 9:52 pm

Filipino miners balk at mining rules

Artisanal miners in the Philippines are accused of causing environmental devastation but the miners vow to resist mining reforms announced by President Benigno Aquino.

Michael Allan McCrae | August 5, 2012 | 8:43 pm

Coins worth much more than just the gold they contain

While the Perth Mint produces some products that are a favourite with investors who just want gold exposure only, the mint wants you to know that it has produced some collectibles.

Michael Allan McCrae | August 5, 2012 | 8:13 pm

Priced for collapse

Where is the gold price today? If you're like many Americans, you have no idea whether it went up, down, or sideways.

Peter Schiff - Euro Pacific Precious Metals | August 5, 2012 | 7:52 pm

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