Archive for July, 2009

Happy Days Aren’t Here Again

Friday, July 31st, 2009
e you heard the great news? The recession is over! It's true; I saw it on TV. Why fret about growing unemployment lines when banks are paying big-time bonuses again?

Global Gold Production

Friday, July 31st, 2009
re is no denying gold's store-of-value relevance throughout the history of the world. It has been and will always be the ultimate form of currency.

Profitably Playing the Next MegaMove

Friday, July 31st, 2009
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Bernanke’s Collectivism

Friday, July 31st, 2009
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Iron ore price negotiation still underway: CISA

Friday, July 31st, 2009
China is still in talks with the world's major iron ore firms for the annual supply deal, Friday's Shanghai Securities News reported, citing Shan Shanghua, secretary-general of the China Iron & Steel Association (CISA). CISA demands all

Steel makers striving for unified price

Friday, July 31st, 2009
China's steel industry association said on Friday that it plans this year to unify the spot and long-contract prices for the country's iron ore imports.

Corporate sponsorships give greens the blues

Friday, July 31st, 2009
Of the major green groups, the two that accept money from business supporters are the same two that controversially endorsed the Federal Government's emissions trading scheme revisions in May. Coincidence? Maybe not.

Alcoa completes deal for Billiton Suriname stake

Friday, July 31st, 2009
Alcoa Inc. said Wednesday executive chairman and former CEO Alain Belda will retire as an executive of the aluminum company effective Aug.

Amcor prepares equity/loan package for Alcan

Friday, July 31st, 2009
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Anglo American cuts over 15,000 jobs

Friday, July 31st, 2009
Mining major Anglo American, which today reported a steep decline in profit at $2.97 billion for the first half of 2009, has slashed more than 15,400 jobs in recent months.

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