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SA Platinum Mining Oversupply Will Cause Price Drop - 2008-07-30
Research analysts David Davis and Johan Bruwer of Credit Suisse Standard Securities released a report that said the South African platinum mining industry was expanding "too rapidly", making it "highly likely" that platinum and rhodium would go into "significant oversupply" in the medium to long term, and negatively impacting prices.
A Copper Mining Company To Watch - 2008-07-22
Gold World editor Luke Burgess reviews the investment highlights of a new copper mining company expanding it's holdings in Argentina.
Gold Moves Higher on Iranian Rocket Tests - 2008-07-09
Gold regained ground on Wednesday as speculators resurfaced on news that Iran had test-fired nine long- and medium-range missiles, lifting the metal's safe-haven appeal in times of uncertainty.
ETF Securities Gold, Platinum Holdings Hit Record - 2008-06-30
ETF Securities Ltd. reported its holdings of gold and platinum rose to record highs in the week to June 29, while its palladium holdings increased 11%.
Crystallex International Corp. - 2008-06-28
Gold World editor Ian Cooper explores the latest Venezuelan gold mining news and why Crystallex may again be a buy.
Australian Gold Production Drops 7% in 12 Months - 2008-06-23
Over the past 12 months, gold production in Australia, the world's third-largest miner, has fallen 7%.
South African Gold Output Down 10.1% in April - 2008-06-19
South African gold output fell 10.1% in volume terms, while overall mineral production declined 2.0% in April compared to the same month in the previous year. Statistics South Africa added that production of non-gold minerals also fell by 0.7% in April.
Tokyo Stock Exchange to List First Gold ETF - 2008-06-13
The Tokyo Stock Exchange plans to launch the nation's first bullion-backed, gold exchange-traded fund on June 30, in a bid to draw more investors and help enhance Tokyo as a financial center.
Chinese Jewelry Sales up 36% Yr-on-Yr - 2008-06-12
Growth of the jewelry industry in China has been developing much faster than anyone expected.
Top Five "Gold" Songs of All-Time - 2008-06-10
Top Five Gold Songs of All-Time
India Benchmark Gold ETF Sees Record Holdings - 2008-06-04
Physical gold held by the exchange-traded funds (ETFs) listed on the National Stock Exchange of India peaked to the highest level ever at 4.57 tonnes during May. The total gold by India's five gold ETFs (seen above) showed an approximate 10% rise in physical bullion holdings compared to April.
1Q 2008 South African Gold Production Falls 15.6% - 2008-06-03
South African gold production fell by 15.6% to 52,228 kilograms during 1Q 2008 compared to 4Q 2007 due to the national electricity emergency which effectively closed the gold mining industry from January 25 to 31.
Platinum Hits 2-Month High of $2,160/oz - 2008-05-16
Platinum prices jumped to a 2-month high today reaching $2,160 an ounce on concern supplies may fall short of demand as production declines in South Africa, the world's biggest producer of the metal.
Iamgold Increases 1Q Net Earnings by 205% yr/yr - 2008-05-14
Canadian gold-miner Iamgold Corp. (NYSE: IAG, TSX: IMG) increased its 1st quarter net earnings by 205% year-on-year, to $34,4-million, lifted by higher gold prices and an increase in output.
South African Gold Production Falls 11% yr/yr in March - 2008-05-13
South African gold production fell 10.9% in volume terms, while overall mineral production declined 17.2% in March compared to the same month in the previous year. Production of non-gold minerals fell by 18.1% in March.
Indians to Buy 2.5 Million Ounces of Gold Tomorrow - 2008-05-07
India will see the highest gold sales of the year tomorrow when thousands of people will go on a gold shopping spree for Akshaya Tritiya, the birthday of Lord Parasurama, the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
Gold Surges After Fed Cuts Rates - 2008-04-30
Gold futures gained in electronic trading today, rebounding from their decline in the regular session, as the Federal Reserve's decision to cut the fed funds rate by 25 basis points boosted demand for the precious metal.
OPEC's President: 'Oil Could Hit $200 a Barrel' - 2008-04-29
OPEC's President: 'Oil Could hit $200 a Barrel'
Retail Gasoline Hits Record High in the US - 2008-04-22
Retail Gasoline Hits Record High
Wholesale Prices Soaring - 2008-04-15
Inflation at the wholesale level soared in March at nearly triple the rate that had been expected as the costs of energy and food both climbed rapidly.
Zimbabwe's 2008 Gold Outlook Bleak - 2008-04-11
Zimbabwe's 2008 Gold Outlook Bleak
A Peak Into the Future US Job Market? - 2008-04-02
A Peak Into the Future US Job Market?
Euro Continues Higher - 2008-03-11
The euro continued its march higher against the US dollar today, reaching a record high of US$1.5495 after news of an unexpected rise in German investor sentiment confidence.
China Gold Demand Now 2nd in World - 2008-02-29
China has reportedly overtaken the United States to become the second biggest market in the world for gold and gold jewelry, according to new figures from the Shanghai Gold Exchange.
Home Sales Fall to 9-Year Low - 2008-02-26
Sales of existing homes fell for the sixth straight month in January, dropping to the slowest sales pace on record.
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