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Risks arising from gold price volatility will rise

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INTERNATIONAL

Gold increases in attractiveness when interest rates are low, as the opportunity cost of leaving money in the metal -- which yields no inherent investment return -- is low…

South African mining sector turmoil could worsen

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SOUTH AFRICA

Lonmin has spent 1.6 billion dollars in cash since 2008 and lost 98% of its value since 2012. The takeover will reportedly see 12,600 of Lonmin’s 35,000 jobs cut over three years…

Brexit will accentuate global market distortions

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Outlook for post-Brexit markets.

Gold market prices and profitability will suffer

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INTERNATIONAL

Even though it has lost around 13% since that peak, gold is only down by 7% in US dollar terms in the year to date, although the dollar has risen by a record amount this year.

Brexit vote will keep global markets volatile

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INTERNATIONAL

The UK vote on June 23 to leave the EU ('Brexit') startled global financial players, putting pressure on leading central banks to stabilise markets and keep bank funding flowing…

Waning investment appeal will check the gold price

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INTERNATIONAL

Having lost nearly 11% in January-March 2021, gold recouped some of its losses in April-June, but recent months have seen unseasonal weakness.

EMs will stay fragile despite improving sentiment

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INTERNATIONAL

The improvement in investor sentiment stems mainly from the stabilisation of oil prices and an easing of concerns about China's economy, lifting asset prices in emerging markets…

Nicaragua mining expansion will have serious impacts

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NICARAGUA

The amount of land granted for mining has now surpassed 2 million hectares, having doubled between 2021 and 2023 to around 1.8 million. This rapid expansion in mining activity…

Peru's growth will remain sluggish this year

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PERU

The economy is increasingly dependent on the mining sector and on mineral sales to China. The domestic economy remains hampered by depressed internal demand.

Peru mining plans will bring no rapid improvements

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PERU

A new minister for mines has announced his intention to push ahead with projects which so far have been blocked by their failure to attract a ‘social licence’. Private-sector…