Colorado man accused of standing naked on a highway and pounding on passing carsOctober 2nd, 2009 Nude man accused of pounding on cars on a highwayGREELEY, Colo. — A man who told officers he was a medical marijuana provider has been arrested for allegedly standing naked in a Colorado highway, pounding on passing cars and spitting at a state trooper.
Stillwater Mining says meeting fails to persuade GM to resume precious metals contractAugust 19th, 2009 Stillwater: GM not reconsidering metals contractCOLUMBUS, Mont. — Stillwater Mining Co.
Metals prices mixed as investors weigh dollar weakness, concerns about China; oil surgesAugust 19th, 2009 Metals mixed, oil surges on drop in inventoriesNEW YORK — Prices for metals were mixed Wednesday, with gold getting some support from a slightly weaker dollar, and other metals falling on concerns over a potential drop in demand from China. Gold for December delivery added $5.60 to $944.80 an ounce on the New York Mercantile Exchange, as the dollar slid against the Japanese yen and the British pound.
Mont. governor says General Motors will return to bargaining table with Stillwater Mining Co.August 6th, 2009 Mont. governor says GM-Stillwater talks to resumeBILLINGS, Mont. — General Motors Co.
Congressman wants hearing on GM's cancellation of metals contract with Montana mining companyJuly 28th, 2009 Mont. lawmaker seeks hearing on GM mining contractBILLINGS, Mont. — A Montana congressman wants a hearing into General Motors Co.'s continued use of foreign precious metals suppliers after canceling a contract with a Montana company.
Judge says GM can drop Montana mine in favor of foreign suppliers for precious metalsJuly 22nd, 2009 Judge OKs GM's move to drop Montana mine contractBILLINGS, Mont. — A federal bankruptcy judge granted General Motors Co.
General Motors drops Montana mine in favor of foreign suppliers for precious metalsJuly 22nd, 2009 GM drops Mont. mine in favor of foreign metalsBILLINGS, Mont.
Stillwater Mining asks court to enforce GM precious metals contractJuly 17th, 2009 Stillwater wants court to enforce GM contractBILLINGS, Mont. — Stillwater Mining Co.
Montana gov blasts General Motors' plan to get platinum for catalytic converters from overseasJuly 10th, 2009 Montana gov blasts GM mine contract cancellationBILLINGS, Mont. — Gov. Brian Schweitzer is calling on the Obama administration to force General Motors to honor its contract with a Montana mining company instead of going overseas to buy the precious metals used to control vehicle pollution.
Economic Survey for diamond processing, jewellery sector integrationJuly 2nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Economic Survey tabled in parliament Thursday has sought the integration of diamond processing sector with jewellery manufacturing so as to boost exports. "Forward integration of the diamond processing sector to jewellery manufacturing, where the value addition achieved is the highest, will help in boosting the export performance once the existing economic downturn passes by, the survey said.
Precious metals slightly lower amid early gains in dollar against euro; oil jumpsJune 29th, 2009 Precious metals slip, oil ralliesNEW YORK — Precious metals finished a choppy session slightly lower Monday as the dollar showed some early strength against the euro. Energy prices climbed after a militant attack on an oil platform in Nigeria, Africa's biggest crude producer.
Gold, other precious metals rise as dollar falls; other commodities mixed on economic worriesJune 16th, 2009 Gold prices inch higher as dollar fallsNEW YORK — Precious metals pushed higher Tuesday as the dollar lost some of its recent footing against other major currencies. Oil and base metals finished lower following a bleak report on industrial production.
Mining giant Grupo Mexico offers $2.9 billion for Asarco; tops bid by India's SterliteJune 2nd, 2009 Grupo Mexico offers $2.9 billion for AsarcoDENVER — Grupo Mexico SAB offered $2.9 billion Tuesday to regain control of Arizona-based Asarco LLC and pull it out of bankruptcy protection, topping a bid from India's largest copper producer. The two mining giants are seeking Asarco's assets, including three U.S.
Dollar and precious metals at a glanceApril 23rd, 2009 Dollar and precious metals at a glanceNEW YORK — Key currency exchange rates Tuesday, compared with late Monday in New York:
Dollar vs:ExchangeRatePvsDayYen88.8189.51Euro$1.4710$1.4661Pound$1.5911$1.5947Swiss franc1.02751.0313Canadian dollar1.05981.0697Mexican peso13.491013.6630
MetalPrice(troyoz.)PvsDayNY Merc Gold$1038.60$1016.70NY HSBC Bank US$1039.00$1017.00NY Merc Silver$17.273$16.513
Australia approves Chinese bid for Oz Minerals assets with conditions attachedApril 23rd, 2009 Australia approves Chinese bid for Oz MineralsCANBERRA, Australia — China's Minmetals won Australian government approval Thursday to buy most of miner Oz Minerals' operations in a deal that excludes a mine in a sensitive military area. Minmetals promised to use mostly Australian managers and to expand production at some sites as conditions of the 1.7 billion Australian dollar ($1.2 billion) purchase, Treasure Wayne Swan said in a statement announcing the approval.
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