As the world enters what is historically a very good period for gold, Frank Holmes takes a look at the reasons why this year should be just as good, if not better
The World Gold Council released its Gold Demand Trends publication for the second quarter of 2010 and highlighted the massive growth in investment demand, including a 414% jump in gold ETFs
JP Morgan fund manager, Ian Henderson explains why there has been so much activity within the potash sector of late and takes us through some of the more important points of the potential deal
"We certainly exceeded guidance on all fronts and I think, based on the numbers I've seen, our earnings were about 20% above consensus numbers as well.
Charles Gibson of Edison Investment Research helps us through some of the earnings numbers that have come out, with a particular focus on the big miners, including a preview of what to expect from Rio Tinto and a focus on iron ore pricing
Franco Nevada's Chairman speaks frankly to Mineweb about why he thinks gold prices are likely to continue climbing, the need for new exploration technology and the changing role of gold as investment
The white metal has been in the news a lot lately both from the supply and the demand side but, current indications are for a market that is moving closer to balance than last year
Eaernings may have jumped six-fold in the first half but there is stillsome catch up to do. And, if the second half goes the way of the first a resumption of dividends may be on the cards