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3 Dec 2008 Gold  ►  Gold ends at two-week low as dollar strengthens
Gold futures fell Wednesday to close at their lowest level in nearly two weeks, as the U.S. dollar rose against its major rivals, reducing the metal's appeal as an alternative investment.... more 
  Oceana Gold mothballs Philippines mine
New Zealand's biggest gold miner is mothballing its huge gold-copper mining site at Didipio in the northern Philippines province of Nueva Vizcaya... more 
  Failed bidding for gold, copper site
A government bidding for a potential gold and copper mine site on Mount Diwalwal in southern Philippines failed on Wednesday when no investor turned in an offer, a senior state official said... more 
2 Dec 2008   Gold rises as falling dollar increases appeal
Gold futures rose Tuesday, after losing the most in nearly nine months in the previous session, as a weakening U.S. dollar raised the metal's appeal as an alternative investment.... more 
  Morgan Stanley quietly builds its stake in OZ Minerals
INVESTMENT bank Morgan Stanley has emerged with a key stake in OZ Minerals amid increasing speculation about the future of the struggling miner... more 
  Rio Tinto JV Oyu Tolgoi copper project cuts 40% of staff
Oyu Tolgoi, copper-gold joint venture between Canada's Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. (IVN.T) and Rio Tinto Ltd. (RTP) in Mongolia, has cut about 250 jobs, representing around 40% of its staff because of the... more 
  Fresnillo plans US$4.54 per share cash offer for MAG Silver
Silver producer Fresnillo PLC said it informed MAG Silver Corp it plans to make a US$4.54 per share cash offer for the remaining shares it does not already own in the group... more 
  BBA says India's Nov gold imports at 35-40 tones
Bombay Bullion Association on Tuesday said India’s gold imports for November estimated at 35-40 metric tons, down by 54 tons from same period last year... more 
  Silver Standard Resources Inc.: San Luis gold resources increase by 31%
Silver Standard Resources Inc. (Toronto:SSO.TO)(NasdaqGM:SSRI) -... more 
1 Dec 2008   Gold and other metal futures end sharply lower
Gold futures finished sharply lower Monday, pressured by tumbling oil prices and firmness in the U.S. dollar, as other metals also posted steep losses.... more 
  Zambo Norte copper-zinc mine starts operations
A multi-million dollar mining company that shifted its operations in the hills of Siocon, Zamboanga del del Norte from gold-silver mining to copper and zinc expects to ship out its first copper... more 
  Petaquilla Minerals: Wet commissioning of Molejon initiated
Richard Fifer, President and CEO of Petaquilla Minerals Ltd. (the 'Company') (TSX: PTQ) (OTCBB: PTQMF) (FRANKFURT: P7Z), today announced that the wet commissioning of the gold production facility at... more 
  CANADIAN MINING PERSPECTIVES: Debt reduction begins at Teck
Teck Cominco of Vancouver has announced the first steps of its debt reduction plans by suspending the 2009 dividend on its Class A common shares and Class B subordinate voting shares. The move is... more 
  Focus Minerals Ltd 69% increase in probable gold ore reserves at Tindals Mining Centre to 128,700 ounces
Australian gold producer, Focus Minerals Ltd (ASX:FML), is pleased to announce a significant upgrade to gold reserves at the Tindal’s Mining Centre, located at Coolgardie, Western Australia... more 
  Platinum slides 7 pct, Japan auto data hurts
Platinum tumbled 7 percent in Europe on Monday as weak Japanese auto sales data further emphasised poor demand from carmakers, while gold came under pressure from a firmer dollar and falling oil... more 
  Further robust copper intercepts at Kanmantoo
Hillgrove Resources Limited (ASX:HGO) has now completed its resource definition drill program at the company's flagship Kanmantoo Copper/Gold Project, which has intersected further copper­gold... more 
  Medusa Mining discovers high grade vein at the Co-O mine, Philippines
Medusa Mining Ltd said it has discovered a new high grade vein at the Co-O Gold Mine in the Philippines. The Great Hamish Vein is currently interpreted to be between 600 to 650 metres long and open... more 
28 Nov 2008   Zijin Mining plans to invest RMB1 bln in equity of listed miners
Zijin Mining Group Co., Ltd (601899.SH) announced Friday a plan to use one billion yuan to invest in equities of listed mining companies at home and abroad... more 
27 Nov 2008   Solomon Gold signs deal with Newmont Mining over copper projects
Solomon Gold PLC said it has signed principal terms of a planned deal with Newmont Mining Corp unit Newmont Ventures Ltd in respect of Solomon Gold’s copper gold exploration projects on the island... more 
26 Nov 2008   Gold dips as rising dollar damps demand
Gold futures fell Wednesday, slipping for a second session from their highest level in nearly five weeks, as a strengthening dollar reduced the metal's appeal as an investment alternative.... more