The Guardian (UK) 08-Feb-2008
(adds information about Mint’s coin production, paragraphs 3-6)
by Reuters
WASHINGTON, Feb 8 (Reuters) - The U.S. Mint plans to use less copper and nickel, but more zinc, as it ramps up penny production and cuts back on nickels, dimes, quarters and dollar coins, an agency spokeswoman said on Friday.
The Mint’s zinc needs will […]

February 8, 2008
Gold N.Y. Spot $ 918.8
Silver N.Y. Spot $ 17.07
Lead LME Cash $ 1.3041
Copper LME Cash $ 3.4523
Zinc LME Cash $ 1.0614
Nickel LME Spot $ 12.41
Aluminum LME Spot $ 1.2134
Platinum […]

Globe and Mail, B8 878 words 08-Feb-2008
With rising global demand and supply shortages on the horizon, commodities can make respectable gains in a portfolio
by Randy Ray, Special to The Globe and Mail
As unnerving as the markets’ latest roller-coaster ride has been for investors, commodities remain a good bet for respectable gains in a portfolio, experts […]

Dow Jones Newswires, 09:32 ET (14:32 GMT) 07-Feb-2008
VIENNA (Dow Jones)–Russia’s largest metals producer Norilsk Nickel (GMKN.RS) is preparing to place a EUR35 a share takeover offer for German copper manufacturer Norddeutsche Affinerie AG (NDA.XE), or NA, Austrian magazine FORMAT reports in a preview of its Friday issue.
The magazine bases its report on rumors in German […]

February 7, 2008
Gold N.Y. Spot $ 904.1
Silver N.Y. Spot $ 16.76
Lead LME Cash $ 1.2633
Copper LME Cash $ 3.3317
Zinc LME Cash $ 1.0578
Nickel LME Spot $ 12.01
Aluminum LME Spot $ 1.1794
Platinum […]

Dow Jones Newswires, 02:38 ET (07:38 GMT) 06-Feb-2008
By Elisabeth Behrmann
SYDNEY (Dow Jones)–Metals markets could see longer-term prices move up if BHP Billiton Ltd.’s (BHP.AU) sweetened $147.7 billion takeover bid for rival global miner Rio Tinto Ltd. (RIO.AU) proves successful.
The key synergy and future money spinner for the merger is still iron ore, where longer-term prices […]

theglobeandmail.com, 10:40 AM EST 06-Feb-2008
by ROMA LUCIW, Globe and Mail Update
Mining analysts are missing the mark in their predictions for a sharp decline in metal prices, according to a report from Ernst & Young.
“Contrary to the continued assertions of mining analysts, current metal prices are actually a return to sustainable price levels following an extended […]

February 6, 2008
Gold N.Y. Spot $ 904.60
Silver N.Y. Spot $ 16.54
Lead LME Cash $ 1.2655
Copper LME Cash $ 3.2568
Zinc LME Cash $ 1.0811
Nickel LME Spot $ 11.97
Aluminum LME Spot $ 1.1753
Platinum […]

February 5, 2008
Gold N.Y. Spot $ 890.20
Silver N.Y. Spot $ 16.37
Lead LME Cash $ 1.2542
Copper LME Cash $ 3.2664
Zinc LME Cash $ 1.0893
Nickel LME Spot $ 12.05
Aluminum LME Spot $ 1.1780
Platinum […]

February 1, 2008
Gold N.Y. Spot $ 908.15
Silver N.Y. Spot $ 16.79
Lead LME Cash $ 1.2900
Copper LME Cash $ 3.3314
Zinc LME Cash $ 1.1365
Nickel LME Spot $ 12.56
Aluminum LME Spot $ 1.2136
Platinum […]