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How gold is defying the haters

Despite everything that's been thrown gold's way, the precious metal has managed to hold its own, falling only slightly below the key $1,300 per ounce level.
CNBC | August 27, 2014 | 4:34 pm

Copper vs gold: Which has more M&A targets?

Karl Simich, Managing Director, Sandfire Resources, says the copper space comprises of large mines that are difficult to take over whereas the gold mining sector has smaller assets that are ripe for picking.
CNBC | August 4, 2014 | 10:00 am

Gold to Break $1,700/Ounce Level: Analysts

Gold will break out of a narrow band of trading in which the precious metal has been stuck for 12 months and will head towards $1,700 an ounce or higher as central bank moves and production problems increase the demand for gold.
CNBC | September 4, 2012 | 4:50 pm

Are diamonds the new gold for individual investors?

"Diamonds are a girl`s best friend." From Carol Channing to Marilyn Monroe to "Moulin Rouge" the iconic song has endured as a symbol of wealth for more than half a century... But should diamonds be an investor`s new BFF?
CNBC | April 17, 2012 | 1:45 pm

Alcoa and Alcoa Foundation Annual 2011 Giving Totals $38 Million Foundation Commits $1.1 Million to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Education and Workforce Development in Recognition of International Corporate Philanthropy Day

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Alcoa (NYSE:AA) and Alcoa Foundation announced combined community giving of $38 million in 2011, compared with $36.8 million in 2010. The annual giving results were released today in recognition of International Corporate Philanthrop...
CNBC | February 27, 2012 | 3:11 pm

Ivanhoe Mine shares surge on Rio Tinto takeover

Shares of Canada's Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. gained more than 5 percent in aftermarket trading on Thursday after majority shareholder Rio Tinto PLC disclosed that it is reviewing the company's board and management structure in advance of likely changes.
CNBC | January 27, 2012 | 3:25 am

Is bullion back? ‘Gold is still in a super bull market’

Gold ended last year in violent fashion, dropping 21 percent in less than three months. The sudden move, coming as equities rebounded in December, raised doubts among many investors about the sustainability of a trade that has been a winner for 10 years.
CNBC | January 18, 2012 | 12:00 pm

TSX rallies to 2-month high led by base metals miners

Toronto's commodity-heavy stock index hit its highest level in two months on Tuesday as healthy Chinese import data and a constructive outlook from U.S. aluminum giant Alcoa boosted confidence in resources and the global economy. Base metal miners were among the most influential gainers, jumping 3.2 percent, as copper prices surged on stronger than expected Chinese imports, which brightened the demand outlook for industrial metals.
CNBC | January 10, 2012 | 10:37 pm