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3 Dec 2008 Palladium  ►  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 
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 
  Norilsk Nickel sees steady copper, nickel output for 2009
Russia’s metals giant GMK Norilsk Nickel will slash expenses by 10 percent next year, including through the staff reduction. The company will lower funding of investment projects by 24 percent in... 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 
  Norilsk Nickel output down 0.5%, copper up 1.3% in 9M08
Russia's Norilsk Nickel cut nickel production by 0.5% in January-September 2008 to 218,000 tons on the same period last year, and increased copper production by 1.3% to 316,000 tons, the company said... 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 
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 
25 Nov 2008   Gold ends slightly lower as crude, stocks fall
Gold futures gave up earlier gains and closed slightly lower, as crude-oil prices tumbled and as U.S. equity markets erased gains.... more 
24 Nov 2008   Gold hits six-week high on dollar, safe-haven buying
Gold futures rose for a fourth consecutive session Monday, surging to close at their highest level in nearly six weeks, amid safe-haven buying, broad stock and commodity rallies, and a continuing... more 
  Pioneer announces promising drilling results from Leo Dam, Increases equity in JV
Highly Elevated PGE Confirms Nickel Sulphide Potential at Leo Dam Prospect Pioneer Increase equity in Joint Venture... more 
21 Nov 2008   Gold futures surge, briefly topping $800 an ounce
Metal locks in more than 6% gain for the week... more 
  Gold rises as weak economy spurs safety buying
Gold futures rose Thursday, gaining ground as gloomy economic news and falling crude-oil prices stepped up investors' interest in safe-haven buying.... more 
20 Nov 2008   First drilling in Kalplats extended area intersects target grade PGM mineralisation
* Results Confirm Stella Layered Intrusive Continues To South Of Kalplats Area... more 
19 Nov 2008   Gold futures rise, breaking slump as dollar weakens
Gold futures rose Wednesday for the first session in three, rallying as much as 4% before paring gains and closing slightly higher, as the U.S. dollar's weakness increased the metal's appeal as an... more 
18 Nov 2008   Gold falls as data reduce inflation pressures
Gold futures fell Tuesday as the metal's appeal as a hedge against inflation declined after the U.S. reported a record drop in producer prices and inflation pressures in the U.K. eased much more... more 
  Russian '08 state palladium sales down 46 pct-JM
Palladium sales from Russian state stocks are expected to fall 46 percent to 800,000 ounces in 2008, although a further 1 million ounces shipped in September have yet to be sold, Johnson Matthey said... more 
17 Nov 2008   Gold futures end slightly lower as stocks fall
Gold futures ended Monday's trading slightly lower, following declines on the U.S. stock market, but a weakening dollar limited the metal's losses.... more 
  Giant mines scramble to cut output
Mining companies -- which couldn't dig minerals out of the earth fast enough just a few months ago -- now are struggling to climb out of a very deep hole... more 
14 Nov 2008   Gold gains over $37 for the day, up 1.1% on week
Grim economic news fuels gains; silver leads other metals higher... more 
13 Nov 2008   Gold futures dip, then rally in electronic trade
Prices drop below $700 an ounce on Nymex for the first time in three weeks... more