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Newcrest Says Asia, Africa Present `Great' Opportunities for Acquisitions Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 8:59PMNewcrest Mining Ltd. , set to buy smaller rival Lihir Gold Ltd. for $9.6 billion, said it’s eyeing further merger and acquisition opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region and West Africa.
Inside Alaska business Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 8:06PMAlaska business news in brief
Coin hunters seek investments, collection completion Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:29PMHAGERSTOWN About 50 dealers gathered Saturday for the biannual Interstate Coin Show at the Best Western Grand Venice Hotel.
State measures fish size, number Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 6:43PMWhen Elizabeth Historical Society photographer Jim Paglin got a call saying that the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) was collecting Apple River water quality samples just west of Elizabeth on Becker Road, he dropped what he was doing, followed his news-nose, and gathered the facts.
Seattle Times homeless series spurs offers of help Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 6:31PMEmployers called or e-mailed with offers of household furniture, cash and employment for Cherie Moore and Cody Barnes, whose story of homelessness was the focus of an article that anchored a three-day series on family homelessness last week in The Seattle Times.
Copper artist’s sculptures in high demand Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 4:53PMSACRAMENTO, Calif. - In his tool-packed workshop in Rough andReady, Calif., David Burns creates a copper forest that will neverdie.
Who wants to be a bullionaire? Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 4:46PM"Sell unwanted gold for CASH!" - TV, mags and billboard ads pulse with promises.
Can Gold Continue it’s Ride Up or is a Correction Inevitable? Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 4:30PM"The European Union is dying – not a dramatic or sudden death, but one so slow and steady that we may look across the Atlantic one day soon and realize that the project of European integration that we've taken for granted over the past half-century is no more."
International Forecaster September 2010 (#2) - Gold, Silver, Economy + More Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 4:29PMThe following are some snippets from the most recent issue of the International Forecaster. For the full 28 page issue, please see subscription information below.
David Kuo: Gold may glitter – but is it overpriced? Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 4:19PMThe price of an ounce of gold is heading back towards its all-time high in June of $1,260.
MAG Silver Appoints Michael Petrina, P.ENG as Vice President Operations Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:17AMVANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Sept. 3, 2010) - MAG Silver Corp. (TSX:MAG)(NYSE Amex:MVG) ("MAG" or "the Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Petrina, P.ENG, MBA, as Vice President Operations of the Company.
IESI Acquires Recycling Facility in North Austin Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:17AMAcquisition of Central Texas Security Shredding Demonstrates Company's Commitment to Environmental Initiatives
Metals Stocks: Gold futures down nearly 1% after U.S. jobs data Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:16AMGold futures fall prey to selling, pulling back toward $1,240 mark as better-than-expected U.S. jobs data raise hopes about prospects for economic recovery and reduce demand for the precious metal as a safe haven.
LUK Takes Fortescue to Court Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:12AMLeucadia National Corporation sued Fortescue Metals Group Ltd., one of its subsidiaries and its CEO in an effort to stop them from raising more funds through an issue of additional subordinated notes.
Vale Loses Paranapanema Bid Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:04AMVale S.A. lost its bid at $6.75 per share to acquire the majority stake in Brazilian base metals and fertilizers holding company Paranapanema due to invalid tender.
Fortescue rejects Leucadia claim Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:03AMFortescue Metals has rejected a claim for damages from its third largest shareholder Leucadia.
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Aust stocks higher at noon Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:31PMThe Aust stock market was higher at noon, after losing some ground with all four major banks falling.
Billionaire Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue metals sued by major shareholder Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:29PMFortescue Metals Group, the iron ore miner owned by billionaire Andrew Forrest, has hit back at legal action launched by one of its largest shareholders Leucadia National Corporation.
Fish are there but be careful Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:22PMFishing has been good this week, but the swell and riptides have been increasing with the approach of Hurricane Earl, so be careful out there on the beach — if it's even open. Two anglers were swept away this week; one died and one was rescued by the Coast Guard. It goes without saying, no fish is worth your life.
Neighborhood Watch: Many in Kings Beach area do not support biomass plant Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:19PMKings Beach resident Dawn Baffone, who lives about 100 feet from the parcel where the proposed biomass plant would reside, said she is worried about the respiratory impact the facility could have on her family.
Buy and Hold Still Holds Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:15PMBy: John Browne Senior Market Strategist, Euro Pacific Capital, Inc. As Americans have justifiably lost faith in the stock market, the classic buy-and-hold investment strategy has fallen from favor.
Scrap Metal Prices Entice Thieves To Cash In Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:12PMThieves are trying to cash in on the rising prices paid by recyclers for scrap metal.
Australia shares touch firmer; Sigma dips Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:07PM[Reuters Australia] - MARKETS-AUSTRALIA-STOCKS (UPDATE 3):Australia shares touch firmer; Sigma dips
Conquest in box seat to take NQM Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:07PMConquest Mining is in the box seat to acquire North Queensland Metals after a rival suitor gave up its bid.
Market up, despite bank slump Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:58PMTHE Australian stock market was higher this afternoon, after losing some ground with all four major banks falling into negative territory.
SMX completes first trading, clearing & settlement cycle successfully Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:55PMSingapore Mercantile Exchange (SMX), the first pan-Asian multi-product commodity and currency derivatives exchange, successfully completed its first trading, clearing and settlement cycle.
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise with global sentiment Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:05PMMARKET CLOSE: NZ stock rose buoyed by offshore sentiment; ING, FPH and APN lead gains
Peter Brimelow: Ruff Times riding major market trend Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:55PMIt was an awful August, but it was great for Howard Ruff, who expects it to continue that way, reports Peter Brimelow.
Australia's opposition hits snag in government bid Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:45PMAustralia's opposition came under pressure to explain a $9.6 billion hole in its election manifesto costings on Thursday putting at risk its talks with independent MPs whose backing it needs to form a government.
Australia's opposition hits snag in government bid Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:42PM* Opposition bid for minority government trips on costings
Asian shares advance to 2-week high on growth hopes Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:38PMAsian stocks rose, lifting the MSCI Asia-Pacific Index to a two-week high, as faster-than-estimated growth in US manufacturing supported confidence in global economic growth.
UF doctors warn parents about dangers of third-hand smoke Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:23PMUniversity of Florida doctors hope new information about the residue of cigarette smoke converts a pack of Jacksonville parents into nonsmokers. It’s not enough to just stop smoking around kids, doctors told nearly two dozen parents a few months ago. The smoke leaves a lasting layer of toxins behind on just about every surface it touches, posing a health risk to children in particular. In other ...
RockBridge Awards Drilling Contract for Rare Earth Property Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:01AMVANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA-- - RockBridge Resources Inc. has entered into an agreement for diamond drilling of the Cross Hills Rare Earth prospect property near Grand Le Pierre, Newfoundland.
RockBridge Awards Drilling Contract for Rare Earth Property Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:01AMVANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - 09/01/10) - RockBridge Resources Inc. (RockBridge- "RBE") (TSX-V: RBE - News ) has entered into an agreement for diamond drilling of the Cross Hills Rare Earth prospect property near Grand Le Pierre, Newfoundland. The Cross Hills property consists of 100% interest in 343 mineral claims covering 20,923 acres, prospective for Rare Earth Elements and ...
Eriez Introduce New Equipment at RWM and IFAT 2010 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:00AMOptimum separation is a key stage in all applications. Eriez has designed and developed an extensive range of separators utilising magnetic principles, and at RWM, UK (stand 1410, Hall 17) and IFAT, Germany (Stand 500, Hall B3) in September 2010, Eriez will be launching 3 new systems for non ferrous and ferrous metal recovery.
Millions lost in water leakage per year, says study Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:58PM01 September 2010 DHAHRAN - Water leakage in pipeline networks across the Kingdom results in losses amounting to SR3,075 million annually, according to a study conducted by the Center for Clean Water and Clean Energy.
BASE METALS - EUROPEAN MORNING VIEW - Metals boosted by stronger than expected Chinese PMI data Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:58PMLondon, 01 September 2010 - The metals had a volatile time yesterday, they opened on a firm footing in Asia with average gains of 0.7 percent at the peak and then dropped to down an average of 1.7 percent, before closing down by an average of 1.2 percent, with copper and aluminium down around 0.5 percent, while tin was down 3 percent.
Norilsk Nickel merger with potash firms unreasonable says Deputy PM Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:49PMA merger between Russia's metals giant Norilsk Nickel and local potash companies is unreasonable, Deputy Prime Minister Igor Sechin said on Wednesday
Gannon to head Deutsche's Aust mining team Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:45PMBank expanding infra, natural resources teams. 1 Sep 2010 4:33 PM
China Manufacturing Quickens From Weakest Since 2009 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:43PMManufacturing in China grew at a faster pace in August after the weakest performance since early 2009 in July, signaling that the economy’s slowdown is stabilizing.
China manufacturing picks up, India going strong Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:37PMBEIJING, Sept 1 — China’s manufacturing sector regained some momentum in August while India and Russia continued to power ahead, cheering investors in the face of signs that sputtering US recovery was cooling global demand. A pair of China’s manufacturing surveys showed activity picked up last month after a government-engineered slowdown and ...
UCLA researcher James Enstrom not reappointed to position Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:43PMEpidemiologist James Enstrom’s appointment ended today because his research on air pollution did not align with the department mission and failed to reach funding requirements, according to a June 9 layoff notice from Richard Jackson, environmental health sciences department chair.
China's Manufacturing Expands at Faster Pace From Weakest Gain Since 2009 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:29PMChina’s manufacturing expanded at a faster pace in August after the weakest growth since February 2009 in the previous month, a government-backed survey of purchasing managers showed today.
Election uncertainty hurts manufacturing Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:00PMThe pace of growth in Australia's manufacturing industry slowed in August, with the ambiguity related to the federal election affecting demand in the sector.
Gold hits 2-month high on safe-haven buying Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:55PMGold futures on the COMEX Division of the New York Mercantile Exchange posted strong gains on Tuesday, with the price once hitting 1,251.0 dollars per ounce, the highest level since June 28, as investors' concerns about the fragile U.S. recovery sparked fresh demand for safe-haven assets.
The Style List: The look, shirt and shoe of the week Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:47PMThis week, we follow Payless to Paris, travel back in time to fetch a favourite talisman and test crease-proof claims on a cross-country adventure.
Asia Commodity Day Ahead: Gold Has Biggest Monthly Advance Since April Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:27PMThe following are the top stories on metals, agriculture and shipping.
Aust stocks open stronger Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:24PMLocal sharemarket lifts after mixed overseas leads. 1 Sep 2010 10:15 AM