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Gold - where is it heading?
After a stellar run which saw the metal hit all time highs, several analysts believe the recent pullback is likely to continue over the short term however the longer term trend is still up.
Gold... is it worth investing in?
Rhona O'Connell talks about the current environment and whether or not gold remains an ideal investment.
Uranium policies hurt miners
Despite the need for cleaner sources of energy, it remains a fact that several countries are still opposed to the mining and development of uranium and nuclear power generating.
Ban on the use of coal-based fuels, CTL, oil shale and tar sands
The US Air Force, Canadian Government and members of congress are seeking a repeal of the recent decision to ban the use of coal-based fuels, CTL, oil shale and tar sands by US government agencies.
Power crisis leads to copper supply constraints
Power issues in Chile is driving the price of copper closer to its all time high of $8,820/metric ton with several high profile industry insiders saying that there is a very real possibility that what South Africa's power crisis did to platinum prices, Chile's power crisis will do to copper prices.
Aluminum heading for $4,000/ton?
Head of Rio Tinto's aluminum division, Dick Evans, believes the metal will rise to as much as $4,000/ton citing a weak US Dollar, higher production expenses, supply constraints and rising power costs as the main underlying drivers. Aluminum for delivery in three months closed at $2,986/metric ton in London yesterday.
Commodities forecast
Chief economist at South Africa's First National Bank, Coes Bruggemans gives his view on where commodity prices are likely to head.
Infrastructure in South Australia
South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy (SACOME) has warned that South Australia needs to address the need for more infrastructure as the state experiences an explosion in mine development, exploration and expansion.
$1,000/oz in sight
Ross Norman from the Bulliondesk.com believes that gold needs to touch the $970/oz level first before rebounding to hit fresh highs, however is of the opinion that confidence needs to be slowly rebuilt again.
Uranium prices to hit $US105/lb
Research Group Resource Capital Research forecasts a uranium price of $US105/lb by September and believes that many junior Uranium companies have been sold off.
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