Gold
Medium-term gold price forecasts “cautious”: RCR
In the GFC-dominated period since the first half of 2008, gold has been the standout performer said Resource Capital Research (RCR) in its latest quarterly report on junior and mid-tier gold companies.
Energy & minerals prices to dip in second half: ABARE
World prices for many energy and minerals commodities in the second half of 2010 are forecast to average lower than the first half of the year, according to the Australian Bureau of Agricultural & Resource Economics (ABARE).
Ramelius passes 100,000oz milestone at Wattle Dam
A high grade Western Australian gold mine wholly-owned by Ramelius Resources Limited has achieved the milestone of 100,000 fine ounces of total gold production.
Australian gold output steady in March quarter: Surbiton
Australian gold production declined slightly in the March 2010 quarter according to the latest research from Melbourne-based industry consultants Surbiton Associates.
Large base metals & gold acquisitions drop by 66 per cent: MEG
With the rapid onset of the worldwide recession in late 2008, marked by sharp drops in commodity prices that continued well into 2009 - especially among base metals – acquisitions activity almost ground to a halt.
Feature: Examining the gold premium – part two
With gold, exchange traded funds (ETF) and gold equities trading at historic highs it is timely to look at the linkages between market pricing and analyst/investor valuations, with a focus on the so-called ‘gold premium’.
Feature: Examining the gold premium – part one
With gold, exchange traded funds (ETF) and gold equities trading at historic highs it is timely to look at the linkages between market pricing and analyst/investor valuations, with a focus on the so-called ‘gold premium’.
Newcrest and Lihir enter into merger implementation agreement
Newcrest Mining and Lihir Gold announced that they have entered into a Merger Implementation Agreement (MIA) under which it is proposed that Newcrest will acquire all of Lihir’s ordinary shares under a Scheme of Arrangement.
Bearish outlook for gold in 2010: RCR
An equity research company has released its March review of junior and mid tier gold companies and issued a moderately bearish outlook on the commodity.
Minister predicts bright future for Eastern Goldfields
The Goldfields-Esperance region will remain as one of the most important areas in Australia for mineral production according to Mines and Petroleum Minister Norman Moore.
WA government warned to ‘go cold’ on push to lift tax
The Western Australia Government has been warned to “put on ice” any pre-Budget aspirations to impose higher royalties on the State’s massive $72 billion plus per annum production value from its resources sector.
US$1,000 an ounce no longer gold’s ‘magical barrier’
The magical US$1,000 an ounce price for gold - once considered unachievable - will be increasingly regarded more as the future “bottom out” floor price, according to a senior Westpac economist.
Strong rise in Australian gold production
Australian gold production rose strongly in the December 2009 quarter, according to consultants Surbiton Associates in its latest overview of the Australian gold sector.
Australia's 'biggest' gold mine to contribute 20 million ounces
A huge boost in employment and a cash injection would help Boddington and surrounding towns become a mining centre with today's official opening of Newmont Mining Corporation's gold mine.
Production set to soar to 100,000 ounces: Focus
Focus Minerals announced that it is set to become a 100,000-ounce-a-year-plus gold producer within 12 months.
Gold shares under-perform despite the headlines
In its December quarter report on junior and mid tier gold companies, equity resource company Resource Capital Research (RCR), is cautious on the medium term outlook for gold.
Gold bug is really biting: van Eyk
Gold is tipped to surge through the $US1,200 ounce mark, once again asserting itself as the investment safe haven of choice when monetary stability breaks down, according to investment researcher van Eyk.
Australia now world’s #2 gold producer
Australia regained its position as the world’s second largest gold producing country in the first half of 2009 and is on track to maintain that ranking for the full year, according to consultants Surbiton Associates.
‘Shock absorbers’ prevent volatility in gold price
Producers, analysts and investors alike came together at the Australian Gold Conference, in Perth from October 12th to 13th, to hear the latest outlook for the gold price and the Australian dollar as well as supply and demand forecasts for the commodity.
High gold price offset by A$ appreciation
The gold price for producers in Australian dollars and Canadian dollars has gone nowhere in the last three months, due to their appreciation against the US dollar, according to Resource Capital Research (RCR).
