Gold’s bull market may be nearing its end – GFMS

While investment-led demand could see prices reach a record above $2,000 an ounce late this year or early next, the consultancy expects this demand to decline once macro economic conditions start to improve.

Mineweb | January 17, 2012 | 9:57 am

Both gold and silver to do well in 2012 – Commerzbank

Gold's pullback in Q4 last year seen as temporary weakness. Commerzbank analysts believe both gold and silver will pick up sharply in 2012 with gold seeing new record high.

Mineweb | January 17, 2012 | 8:31 am

Goldman Sachs reckons copper to be boosted by China growth pick-up

Re-accelerating Chinese growth will make for better base metals markets - notably copper - say Goldman Sachs analysts

Mineweb | January 17, 2012 | 8:21 am

Race for Australian mine assets heats up

In what is likely to be upbeat year for Australian mining M&A, some large Asian and U.S. companies are ready to bet on the country's coal, iron ore and uranium assets to meet booming demand for power.

Mineweb | January 17, 2012 | 8:00 am

If there ever was a time for investment in gold and gold stocks, it is now – Stephenson

When it comes to picking gold mining names in the current market environment, John Stephenson believes that buying quality is the way to go and predicts $2500 gold this year.

Mineweb | January 17, 2012 | 7:51 am

India’s quest for coal just beginning

While it is the private firms that made most of the acquisitions in the international coal market last year, there is no shortage of money in the war chests of India's state-owned coal firms

Mineweb | January 17, 2012 | 7:49 am

thyssenkrupp nears sale of stainless steel unit – sources

A thyssenkrupp source with knowledge of the process said Monday the debt-burdened steel group is close to selling its stainless steel unit, with a deal likely to come as early as February.

Mineweb | January 17, 2012 | 7:36 am

Xstrata sells 2 S.Africa collieries to Imbawula

The company has sold its Spitzkop and Tselentis coal collieries in South Africa to the Imbawula group for an undisclosed amount, adding that there would be no job losses as a result of the deal.

Mineweb | January 17, 2012 | 7:29 am

The war against Idaho’s silver miners

Local comment scorning MSHA's shuttering of Hecla's Lucky Friday mine on safety grounds along with other gripes on what is seen as a campaign against Idaho's silver miners.

Mineweb | January 17, 2012 | 7:27 am

Unigold drills 73m at 2.36 g/t gold – shares skyrocket

A strong gold exploration drill result at a project in the Dominican Republic propelled Unigold shares to lofty heights on Monday.

Mineweb | January 16, 2012 | 8:32 pm

India’s rich eye gold

The emergence of young, entrepreneurial high networth individuals in India is leading to a more diverse investment appetite, with gold linked debentures and gold ETFs high on the list.

Mineweb | January 16, 2012 | 12:56 pm

Gold back above $1,640/oz as euro, stocks recover

Gold rose back above $1,640 an ounce in Europe on Monday as it took advantage of a rising euro and a recovery in stock markets which took some downward pressure off prices.

Mineweb | January 16, 2012 | 11:52 am

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