DIVIDEND TO RISE 30%

‘Great year' for Randgold as on way to 1 million oz/y gold by 2013

Monday , 08 Feb 2010
Randgold Resources has come up with strong figures for Q4 and for the whole of 2009 and has sharply increased its dividend and has a significant new project pipeline ahead.
INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

Anglo Platinum gets full nine yards

Monday , 08 Feb 2010
Is Anglo American beating around the bush, or setting itself up for a rights issue?
PROFIT NUMBERS

Xstrata shares up on dividend announcement

Monday , 08 Feb 2010
The decision, say analysts, reflect an upbeat view of the commodities markets
ASARCO ACQUISITION REAPS $1.024BN TAX SAVINGS

Grupo Mexico predicts growth in copper and other metals, reversing upward inventories trends

Monday , 08 Feb 2010
With the re-acquisition of U.S. copper miner Asarco, Grupo Mexico claims it is now the world's top company in terms of copper reserves.
FULL YEAR EARNINGS DOWN; IN LINE WITH GUIDENCE

Angloplat's $1.6bn rights issue backed by owner

Monday , 08 Feb 2010
The group said the issue would pay off most of its debt before adding that it expects platinum demand will grow in 2010.
QUARTERLY NUMBERS

Harmony Q2 earnings up on higher gold price

Monday , 08 Feb 2010
The gold miner says it is looking for growth opportunities but cautions that the rand price of gold is likely to be flat for the next 12 months
MEADOWBANK GOLD MINE NEARS PRODUCITON

New mining development critical to Nunavut economic growth

Monday , 08 Feb 2010
This past weekend's meeting of the G7 Finance Ministers in Iqaluit, Nunavut, brought renewed global attention to the critical need for mining dollars to stimulate the economy of Canada's newest territory.
NO MORE MR NICE GUY

China and U.S. heading for a cold war? What impact on gold?

Sunday , 07 Feb 2010
Some observers feel that China may be looking to retaliate over recent U.S. political statements and moves and a recent Chinese poll suggests it and the U.S. may be moving towards a ‘cold war'. Such political uncertainties could have a positive impact on the gold price.
TEAM STRENGTHENING

More positive results on copper-gold project for high-flyer Sandfire

Monday , 08 Feb 2010
More high copper and gold values reported at Sandfire's De Grussa prospect have given the company's shares another boost as maiden resource announcement imminent.
AWASH WITH MINERAL DEPOSITS

Mongolian PM confirms Tavan Tolgoi decision

Monday , 08 Feb 2010
Sukhbaatariin Batbold says the decision not to auction the stake in the massive coal project will mean the country will get a greater return on the asset
MANAGEMENT SHUFFLE

BHP names new Iron ore chief

Monday , 08 Feb 2010
In the second major management reshuffle of a big miner in a week, the group announced that Chris Campbell is the new president of the group's iron ore business
GOLD UPDATE

The recent sell-off in gold could mean the correction is nearly complete.

Monday , 08 Feb 2010
And, as the price of gold approaches the $1,000 we could see some renewed interest by central banks
MINEWEB PODCASTS AND RADIO

John Embry on gold and Barry Sergeant on top 100 mining movers and shakers

Sunday , 07 Feb 2010
Mineweb has recently introduced podcasts where key figures are interviewed. The first of these is from John Embry of Sprott Asset Management talking on gold.
INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

Silver stocks smashed and bloodied

Friday , 05 Feb 2010
It's seems to be a case of "who blinks first" in this USD 25bn equities subsector, where the king of volatility resides.
WORLD'S GREATEST MINING FRANCHISE

Exxaro (and other) iron ore wannabes

Friday , 05 Feb 2010
65 listed iron ore development companies twist like devils to get to the front of a global pack
MARKET MAYHEM

Is the double dip upon us? Markets, gold and commodities plunge

Friday , 05 Feb 2010
The latest falls in the markets and gold and commodity prices are raising the fear factor among investors as worries about a double dip recession resurface.
NOTE FROM THE CAPE

Thoughts on Indaba - upbeat atmosphere before the gold price drop

Friday , 05 Feb 2010
The annual Mining Indaba is now over and it was much more upbeat than that of last year, but the survivors will have to face the big drop in the markets as they return to their desks.
TRADING IN GOLD

Thursday's drop in gold the biggest one-day loss since 2008

Friday , 05 Feb 2010
A wave of risk aversion helped to trigger massive technical selling of the yellow metal
CONTRACT MINING UNDER CONSIDERATION

Mongolia cancels Tavan Tolgoi auction to retain 100% of world's largest undeveloped coal project

Friday , 05 Feb 2010
Squeezed in between China and Russia and actively courted by third-party nations and entities, Mongolia is moving to assert its independence over its vast mineral resources.
INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

Weekend Top Story: Intelligent gold from a smart company

Friday , 05 Feb 2010
Once again, Gold Fields sets a tough standard for the gold quarterlies reporting season.

         

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TECHNOLOGY NEWS

WORLD'S BIGGEST CONSTRUCTION AND MINING EXHIBITION

New technology to be displayed at bauma 2010 

WESTERN AUSTRALIAN GOLD SCENE

Takeover battle for control of Dioro gold finally over

Wednesday , 03 Feb 2010
BODDINGTON MINE OPENING

Newmont chief opens Boddington mine, believes gold could hit US$1,350/ounce this year

Wednesday , 03 Feb 2010
MINING INDABA

Commodity prices to continue rising throughout 2010, but at a slower rate - BarCap

Wednesday , 03 Feb 2010
MEGA IPO

Resourcehouse to launch $3bn Hong Kong IPO in March

Thursday , 04 Feb 2010
NO MORE THAN FRAMEWORK AGREEMENTS

ASIC appeals judgement clearing Fortescue Metals Andrew Forrest

Thursday , 04 Feb 2010
QUARTERLY NUMBERS

Gold Fields forecasts drop in Q3 output but Q2 EPS jumps

Thursday , 04 Feb 2010
NO SIGNIFICANT FCX RATINGS UPSIDE

U.S. miners unlikely to repurchase shares, increase dividends until economic recovery well established - S&P

Friday , 05 Feb 2010
FORECAST

Global miners set to report sharp slide in half year profits

Thursday , 04 Feb 2010
CHINA - RIO RELATIONS

Rio Tinto names new China head, hopes to improve relations

Friday , 05 Feb 2010
NO U.S. NICKEL, RARE EARTH MINES NOW OPERATING

USGS says bleak 2009 economy cut U.S. mineral production value by 22%

Thursday , 04 Feb 2010
‘LITHOSPHERE' MEETS CURRENT NEEDS

Lithium NOT rare earth-type space for up-and-comers - Ecclestone

Thursday , 04 Feb 2010
NUCLEAR RENAISSANCE?

Nuclear second coming could run out of steam - Expert

Friday , 05 Feb 2010
MEN AND VERY BIG MACHINES

Build, pillage, then privatise: a short history of mine nationalisation in Africa.

Wednesday , 03 Feb 2010
GOLD PRICE/FXI LINK

The China bubble, gold and the markets

Wednesday , 03 Feb 2010
STRIKE ONGOING FOR SEVEN MONTHS

Despite ongoing strike action Vale plans to restart Sudbury operation

Thursday , 04 Feb 2010
ULTIMATE SAFE HAVEN

The impact on gold of the dollar and the U.S. economy

Wednesday , 03 Feb 2010
   Randgold declares $0.17 annual dividend - Monday , 08 Feb 2010
   Mundo Minerals to raise A$15.7 million - Monday , 08 Feb 2010


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