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Global Bullion News
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February 22, 2012
NEW YORK Gold rose more than 1 percent on Tuesday, breaking ranks with the euro and equities, as a massive European bailout deal had investors buying the metal amid doubts the bailout will work.
Reuters
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/02/21/us-markets-precious-idUSTRE80T1QZ20120221
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February 21, 2012
LONDON Gold prices rose 0.6 percent on Monday as the euro rallied on optimism that European leaders will sign off on a rescue deal for Greece and as China's central bank further loosened monetary policy.
Reuters
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/02/20/markets-precious-idUSL4E8DK27R20120220
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February 20, 2012
LONDON The eye-catching prediction that China will this year overtake India as the world's biggest gold consumer seized the headlines when the World Gold Council released its latest snapshot of global demand on Thursday.
The Telegraph
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/commodities/9091741/Chinas-might-drives-the-demand-for-gold.html
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February 20, 2012
NEW YORK Gold prices settled marginally lower Friday as investors showed caution ahead of a holiday weekend and the fate of a second Greek bailout remained uncertain.
The Street
http://www.thestreet.com/story/11422756/1/gold-prices-waver-as-greece-nears-bailout-deal.htm
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February 17, 2012
HONG KONG — China is poised to overtake India to become the world’s biggest gold market this year as rising incomes fuel demand for the precious metal and a weak rupee diminishes Indian purchases, the World Gold Council said Thursday.
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/china-poised-to-overtake-india-as-worlds-biggest-gold-market-as-demand-surges-council-says/2012/02/16/gIQAQF93GR_story.html
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February 17, 2012
NEW YORK Gold prices reversed directions Thursday and eked out a gain on a Reuters report that a Greek bond swap deal could be completed over the weekend.http://www.thestreet.com/story/11421564/1/gold-prices-sag-as-bank-downgrade-threat-boosts-dollar.html
The Street
http://www.thestreet.com/story/11421564/1/gold-prices-sag-as-bank-downgrade-threat-boosts-dollar.html
Opinion
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February 22, 2012
MUMBAI The price of silver could surge to Rs 1 lakh per kg mark this year in the wake of international economic situation, Bombay Bullion Association (BBA) today said.
Economic Times
http://www.financialexpress.com/news/silver-may-surge-to-rs-1-lakh-per-kg/914909/
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February 17, 2012
MUMBAI: An escalation of tensions between the United States and Iran over the Asian nation's nuclear ambitions is likely to result in a short-term increase in gold prices, according to Ajay Mitra, managing director (Middle East & India) of World Gold Council.
Economic Times
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/commodities/gold-prices-may-spike-on-iran-america-showdown-wgc/articleshow/11918726.cms
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February 16, 2012
GEORGE TOWN The Gold Bullion Entrepreneurs Association of Malaysia (GBEAM) expects gold price to hit US$2,000 per ounce by mid-year from the current US$1,733 per ounce as the weakening global economy would drive more funds to safe-haven investments such as gold.
Malaysia Star
http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/2/16/business/10717078&sec=business
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February 15, 2012
CANBERRA Warren Buffett's annual letter to shareholders has given we gold bugs a serve, writes Bill Harcourt.
Canberra Times
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/opinion/editorial/general/gold-holds-its-lustre/2455742.aspx
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February 14, 2012
NEW YORK As Warren Buffet rails against gold in an article for Fortune magazine, it’s tempting to think that he just might have it wrong when it comes to the oldest haven of all.
The Source
http://blogs.wsj.com/source/2012/02/13/gold-has-humbled-smart-men-before/
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February 13, 2012
LONDON Berkshire Hathaway chairman and famous investor Warren Buffett has dismissed gold as a "valueless asset".
The Telegraph
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/investing/gold/9074670/Warren-Buffett-gold-has-no-value.html
Perth Mint Bullion Video
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Research and Analysis
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February 21, 2012
NEW YORK The World Gold Council (WGC) reaffirmed the power of the Love Trade in its 2011 Gold Demand Trends report released this week. Gold demand grew 0.4 percent in 2011 despite a 28 percent year-over-year increase in bullion’s average price.
Wall Street Pit
http://wallstreetpit.com/89550-the-enduring-popularity-of-gold
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February 20, 2012
NEW YORK Gold traders are getting more bullish after billionaire hedge-fund manager John Paulson told investors it’s time to buy the metal as protection against inflation caused by government spending.
Bloomberg
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-02-19/gold-bulls-expand-as-billionaire-paulson-says-buy-commodities.html
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February 15, 2012
SAN FRANCISCO Interesting to watch the media scramble to come up with reasons the markets do what they do - ebb and flow. Gold and silver prices declined for the week and here comes chicken little again "the sky is falling, the bubble has burst, blah, blah, blah".
Seeking Alpha
http://seekingalpha.com/article/363701-gold-and-silver-decline-the-blame-game-continues
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February 14, 2012
BALTIMORE An Indian wedding tradition dating back thousands of years is more than a simple cultural practice - it has become one of the biggest drivers of global gold demand.
Money Morning
http://moneymorning.com/2012/02/13/how-this-indian-wedding-tradition-drives-global-gold-demand/
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February 09, 2012
CAPE TOWN Global market volatility and economic uncertainty will continue to boost the sustained increase in demand for gold and support higher prices, says Standard Bank.
Independent Online
http://www.iol.co.za/business/markets/commodities/gold-price-to-get-support-in-2012-1.1229975
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February 08, 2012
LONDON Gold prices have been too volatile to play a reliable role as a hedge against inflation, a study of financial assets over the past 112 years showed.
Reuters
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/02/07/equities-inflation-idUSL5E8D738S20120207
Perth Mint Bullion News
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January 03, 2012
PERTH The Perth Mint today released the Australian Koala Silver Bullion Coin Series for 2012. Struck from 99.9% pure silver, these popular investment coins are available in 1 kilo, 10oz, 1oz and 1/2oz sizes.
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October 27, 2011
PERTH The biggest, heaviest, inherently the most valuable gold bullion coin in the world has been unveiled by The Perth Mint.
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October 04, 2011
PERTH The Perth Mint, the exclusive manufacturer of Australia’s official bullion coin program, has released the Australian Kangaroo Gold Coin Series for 2012.
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August 24, 2011
PERTH The Perth Mint today unveiled the 2012 Australian Lunar gold and silver bullion coin series.
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August 24, 2011
PERTH The Perth Mint today unveiled the 2012 Australian Kookaburra silver bullion coin series.
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May 13, 2011
PERTH The Perth Mint has reported two more sell-outs from the Australian Silver Bullion Coin Program.
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March 31, 2011
PERTH 1oz Year of the Rabbit coins from The Perth Mint’s 2011 Australian Lunar Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Series are officially ‘sold out’.
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March 31, 2011
PERTH A specially-made Grabener 1,000 tonne coin press was delivered to The Perth Mint this week in unusual fashion.
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January 31, 2011
PERTH The Perth Mint has announced the Australian Platypus, a new 1oz investment coin made from 99.95% pure platinum.
Perth Mint Bullion Blog
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