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November 2007 Archives

China Copper Imports - 2007-11-20
China, the world's largest copper consumer, produced a record tonnage of the industrial metal in October to meet rising demand from builders. Editor Luke Burgess reviews why refined copper imports to China, the world's fastest-growing major economy, may see a dramatic drop in 2008.

Platinum Market Prices - 2007-11-15
Production problems mean demand for platinum is exceeding supply, which could push platinum market prices as high as $1,700 an ounce by the end of next year.

Investing in Gold in 2008 - 2007-11-13
Editors Luke Burgess and Greg McCoach reviews the fundamentals that will continue to drive gold prices and gold investing in 2008.

A 10 Billion Trillion Trillion Carat Diamond - 2007-11-09
Located over 10,000 feet above sea level in the frigid Maluti Mountains of Lesotho, the Letseng diamond mine is the highest diamond mine in the world. But this sky-scraping mine is really most widely known for the large world-class gems that it produces.

Gold Digs in Above $800 - 2007-11-05
Forward month gold prices took a small step back this morning but held strong over the $800 level with a reeling US dollar and positive fundamentals expected to pushed the precious yellow metal toward new record highs.