TOP STORIES
BNP Paribas Trims 2013 Gold Forecast; Still Expects Record High
BNP Paribas on Thursday trimmed its outlook on gold prices in
2013, forecasting that the metal's price will enter a downtrend
after record highs are reached next year.
STORIES OF INTEREST
WSJ: Glencore-Xstrata Deal Faces South Africa Hurdle
The merger of Glencore International PLC (GLEN.LN) and Xstrata
PLC (XTA.LN) will face another hurdle next week in South Africa,
after the country's state-owned electricity provider, Eskom
Holdings Ltd., said it would raise its concerns the deal could harm
its coal supplies.
Afghanistan Selects 3 Preferred Bidders for Mining Projects
Afghanistan's mine ministry said Thursday that it has selected
three preferred bidders for three out of the four current mining
projects on tender in Afghanistan.
MARKETS
PRECIOUS METALS: Gold Rebounds Above $1,700 as Bears Cash Out
NEW YORK--Gold futures rose Thursday, as some investors closed
out bets on lower prices ahead of Friday's closely watched U.S.
unemployment report.
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