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Anglo American’s big write-down

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Michael Allan McCrae | February 13, 2015 | 3:36 pm

Consensus forecast 2015 gold price average: DOWN

Of 35 analysts polled by the London Bullion Market Association Ross Norman of Sharps Pixley is most bullish at $1,321, but 5 others see a dip below $1,000.

Frik Els | January 29, 2015 | 8:38 pm

Here is how metal-eating bacteria may make asteroid mining profitable

The technique, known as biomining, is already being tested here on Earth as a sustainable treatment of ores and mine waste.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 29, 2015 | 5:31 pm

Mining M&A: Private equity can’t run away fast enough

The smart money is waiting for fire sale prices before jumping into metals and mining. Or worse; has simply lost interest in the sector.

Frik Els | January 29, 2015 | 1:32 am

Anglo American set for commodity slump-triggered charge

The firm became the first major mining company to openly accept the toll that slumping commodity prices are taking on the global industry.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 28, 2015 | 4:49 pm

Anglo American mulls sale of more coal mines in Australia

The operations that may be added to the list of assets for sale are Dawson and Foxleigh, in Queensland.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 23, 2015 | 5:17 pm

Anglo hit by platinum, iron ore units lower earnings outlooks

The miner shed over 3.7% after two of its business divisions — Amplats and Kumba — warned they expected full-year earnings to shrink more than previously flagged.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 23, 2015 | 3:30 pm

Faber: Gold will rally 30% in 2015

Wall Street stalwart Marc Faber, also known as Dr Doom, has emerged as 2015's biggest gold bull saying confidence in central banks are about to collapse.

Frik Els | January 14, 2015 | 12:03 am

Ivanhoe Mines excoriates Globe and Mail over Platreef report

Article implies that the company engaged in illicit practices to obtain the necessary permits for its Platreef mine in South Africa.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 12, 2015 | 8:19 pm

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