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Andean shares rise on Goldcorp deal Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 1:54AMShares in Andean Resources have jumped following a takeover bid from Goldcorp Inc.
Andean Resources jumps 10 pct on bidding war talk Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 1:25AMAndean Resources jumps 10 pct on bidding war talk
Andean shares jump on bidding war talk Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 12:57AMShares in Andean Resources, the target of a $C3.6 billion ($3.7 billion) takeover, jumped a tenth in Sydney trading today as talk of bigger gold resources at the Argentina-focused miner raised hopes of higher bid.
Andean Resources jumps 10 pct on bidding war talk Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 12:36AM* Sydney shares rise a 10th; up over 40 percent in 2 days
Norton completes Lehman hedge settlement Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 12:07AM[AAP] - Shares in Norton Gold Fields Ltd jumped after the gold miner said it had completed a litigation settlement with Lehman Brothers related to its hedging arrangements with the collapsed investment bank.Norton ...
Australia shares up 0.8 pct; Macquarie warns on H1 Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 12:04AM[Reuters Australia] - MARKETS-AUSTRALIA-STOCKS (UPDATE 5):Australia shares up 0.8 pct; Macquarie warns on H1
Shares shake off Macquarie shock to push higher Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 11:27PMBroad-based buying pushed the sharemarket higher today, with gains accelerating in the afternoon as investor confidence increased despite a slump in Macquarie shares.
Chilean mine foreman keeps trapped crew on task Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:17PMCOPIAPO, CHILE — Luis Urzua went to work as a shift foreman at the San Jose gold and copper mine in northern Chile on Aug. 5. A month later, the steely 54-year-old has yet to relinquish his command, pivoting to the challenge of organizing the increasingly sophisticated existence of 33 men facing long-term entrapment underground.
Tributes heaped on humble hero Bill Mazeroski Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:12PMWhile Bill Mazeroski is best known for his World Series-winning home run, his humble persona endears him to Pittsburghers.
Foreman serves as backbone, leader of trapped miners Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:01PMForeman serves as backbone, leader of trapped miners
Mining company makes golden deal for Resources Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:31PMGoldcorp agreed to buy Argentina-focused gold miner Andean Resources for $3.6 billion, trumping a competing offer from fellow Canadian miner Eldorado Gold Corp.[...]
'Alive' survivors to Chilean mining kin: Be strong Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:10PMFormer rugby players from Uruguay who survived more than two months of isolation in the snow-covered Andes met on Saturday with some of the relatives of 33 trapped miners and urged them to stay strong."They will be out soon," said Jose Inciarte, one of the four plane crash survivors visiting...
Uruguayans who survived 72 days in snow-covered mountains tell Chilean miners' kin: Be strong Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:03PMFormer rugby players from Uruguay who survived more than two
'Alive' survivors to Chilean mining kin: Be strong Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:26PMFormer rugby players from Uruguay who survived more than two months of isolation in the snow-covered Andes met on Saturday with some of the relatives of 33 trapped miners and urged them to stay strong. Uruguay - Andes - Chile - Alive - Sports
Uruguayans who survived 72 days in snow-covered mountains tell Chilean miners' kin: Be strong Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:03PMFormer rugby players from Uruguay who survived more than two months of isolation in the snow-covered Andes met on Saturday with some of the relatives of 33 trapped miners and urged them to stay ...
Do crises force us to face reality as well as God? — COLUMN Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 6:29AMThirty-three miners were found alive 17 days after a collapse buried them 688 metres underground in a copper/gold mine near the northern Chilean town of Copiapo. The bad news is that it will take four months to extract them.[...]
No fun ride for Gold Reef City, Carte Blanche Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 5:04AMTwo of the country's biggest-ever defamation claims have been brought by Gold Reef City casino and theme park against M-Net and Carte Blanche.
No fun ride for Gold Reef City, Carte Blanche Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 4:55AMTwo of the country's biggest-ever defamation claims have been brought by Gold Reef City theme park against M-Net and Carte Blanche.
Canada's $3.75bn swoop on Andean Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:50AMAUSTRALIA'S second-largest gold company, Andean Resources, has recommended a $C3.6 billion ($3.75bn) offer from Goldcorp Inc.
New Video Shows Emotional Trapped Chilean Miners Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:09AMA new video of 33 men trapped in a mine under Chile's Atacama Desert shows them sending greetings to their families, talking about how they are doing better since receiving food and breaking into tears as they talk about loved ones.
Newcrest takes the reins of Lihir Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:59PMNewcrest Mining Ltd has officially taken control of Lihir Gold Ltd, with the chief executive of Lihir handed a golden parachute worth millions.
Trapped Chilean miners speak to families Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:59PMChile's 33 trapped miners have spoken for the first time with their loved ones after 24 days underground.
Newcrest takes the reins of Lihir Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:43PMNEWCREST Mining has officially taken control of Lihir Gold, with Lihir's CEO being handed a golden parachute worth millions.
Trapped Chile miner to miss baby's birth Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:28PMLondon, Aug 30 : The pregnant wife of one of the 33 trapped miners in Chile has said that she would give girth to a baby girl in absence of her husband but he would be with her 'in spirit' during the delivery.
Miners speak to families Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:19PMChile's trapped miners spoke for the first time with their families, after 24 days underground.
Chile miners speak to loved ones Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 10:44PMMiners who have been trapped in a mine under Chile's Atacama Desert have had their first telephone contact with their families.
Australia's Newcrest sees further acquisitions possible Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 10:10PMSYDNEY, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Newcrest Mining , Australia's top gold miner, would be comfortable with gearing between 15 and 25 percent, but would be willing to step that up if necessary to pursue acquisitions, its chief said on Monday.
Anglo Australian Resources NL (ASX:AAR) Returns Thick High Grade Copper Intersections at San Diego Deposit, Now ... Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 9:59PMPerth, Australia, Aug 30, 2010 - (ABN Newswire) - Anglo Australian Resources NL (ASX:AAR) (PINK:AAURF) reports the results of the diamond drilling component of the successful 2010 drilling programme at the Company's wholly owned Koongie Project.
Trapped miners get messages of hope as big drill is readied Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 3:56PMChile's 33 trapped miners received messages of hope Sunday from the pope and relatives, who were promised a chance speak to the men for the first time in weeks, as a big drill was readied for a months-long rescue operation.
Trapped miners to talk with loved ones Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:27PMThe 33 men trapped in a collapsed Chilean mine will finally hear the voices of their loved ones in their first phone contact with relatives.
Trapped Chile miners to talk with loved ones Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:38PMCOPIAPO, Chile: The 33 men trapped in a collapsed Chilean mine were to finally hear the voices of their loved ones on Sunday in their first phone contact with relatives since they were discovered alive.
Super Saver faces tests to find out if anything's wrong Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:32PMSARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. - Super Saver, the Kentucky Derby winner, will likely be sent to the Rood and Riddle Equine Clinic in Kentucky this week to get a thorough examination in the wake of his 10th-place finish to Afleet Express in Saturday’s $1 million Travers Stakes.
Chile officials prepare to announce backing for Plan B drilling Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:29AMChilean officials are to approve a faster drilling plan to rescue the 33 trapped miners that could see them free within weeks.
Gold rush is growing threat to Suriname rainforest Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:27AMIt looks like a meteor strike: From out of nowhere, a huge clearing appears in the jungle -- a deep rust-colored pit surrounded by mounds of dirt and thick stands of trees pushed to the side in dense piles of overturned soil. Rainforest - Tree - Soil - Agriculture - Plant
Gold rush is growing threat to Suriname rainforest Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:06AMIt looks like a meteor strike: From out of nowhere, a huge clearing appears in the jungle - a deep rust-colored pit surrounded by mounds of dirt and thick stands of trees pushed to the side in dense piles of overturned soil.
Chile officials prepare to announce backing for Plan B drilling Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 10:59AMChilean officials are prepared to approve a faster drilling plan to rescue 33 miner workers that could see the men freed within weeks as fears grew over risks of the current four month timetable.
Santa Barbara Police Department makes 32 DUI arrests in 32 days Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 7:28AMThe Santa Barbara Police Department has remained busy all summer cracking down on alleged drunken drivers. From July 17 to Aug. 17, law enforcement officers made 32 alleged drunken driving arrests.
Chilean family survives quake, faces mine collapse Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 7:24AMCarola Narvaez breathed in the Atacama Desert’s cold dawn air and slowly began to exhale the story of how her family survived a devastating earthquake and worked to rebuild their lives — only for her husband to end up trapped deep inside a Chilean mine.
Video gives tour of trapped miners' refuge (multimedia) Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 7:08AMCOPIAPO, Chile (AP) — The first video released of the 33 men trapped deep in a Chilean copper mine shows the men stripped to the waist and appearing slim but healthy, arm-in-arm, singing the national anthem and yelling "long live Chile, and long live the miners!" — images that bolstered family members' spirits Friday.
Poor safety standards led to Chilean mine disaster Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:39AMAs drama surrounding 33 trapped miners in Chile unfolds, the lawsuits begin. read more
Is three a charm for trainer Nick Zito? Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 2:11AMSARATOGA SPRINGS — Nick Zito is truly a veteran of the Travers trail.
Oman- Gold sales slump as prices soar Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:51AMOman- Gold sales slump as prices soar
Trapped Chilean miner's wife reveals how family survived an earthquake six months ago Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:43AMLondon, Aug.28 : The wife of one of the trapped 33 Chilean miners has revealed how her family survived a devastating earthquake and worked to rebuild their lives, only for her husband to end up trapped.
40-minute video gives families first look at trapped Chilean miners Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:28AMHuddled around a television set in a dining tent, relatives laughed, smiled and clapped Friday as they watched the first video images of the 33 miners trapped in a chamber about 2,000 feet below.
Fresno firm helps offer video of Chile miners Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:06AMShaky video images confirming that 33 trapped miners still are alive have triggered jubilation in Chile -- and a sense of quiet satisfaction among 15 employees at the Fresno plant that manufactured the video gear.
Chilean family survives quake, faces mine collapse Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:46PMThe wife of a trapped Chilean miner said her hopes bolstered after seeing her husband on a 45-minute video the miners made with a small camera sent to them via one of the bore-holes.
Video Gives Tour Of Trapped Miners' Refuge Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:11AMThe first video released of the 33 men trapped deep in a Chilean copper mine shows slim but healthy miners.
Mine's operation scrutinized Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:05AMCOPIAPO, Chile - While 33 men trapped in a mine cling to hope that they'll get out alive, the company that put them there says it can't afford to pay their salaries and may go bankrupt.
Video of trapped Chilean miners shows patriotism and humor Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:03AMThe 33 men trapped deep in a mine in Chile since August 5 sent a video message to their families Thursday in which they expressed thanks for the efforts under way to free them and displayed occasional flashes of humor and patriotism.
South African Government Meets Labor Unions as Strike Threatens to Spread Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 3:57AMSouth Africa’s government met with union leaders late yesterday to look for solutions to a 10-day strike by state workers that may spread next week to gold and platinum mines.