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May 2008 Issue

April 2008 Issue

IN THIS ISSUE: Commodities – prices are high for gold and silver, and platinum is affected by the South African power shortages; Gold – price continues to surge on the back of strong investment demand, which reached an all-time record of US$8 billion in Q4 2007; Copper – Q1 2008 saw the recovery of import demand from China and a sharp drawdown in LME stocks, according to Bloomsbury Minerals Economics

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Taking Stock - Making mining investment count

Kathryn McPhail

One of the most significant challenges facing the mining and metals industry today is how to show the governments of developing countries and emerging economies the benefits, both social and economic, that foreign direct investment in the mining sector can bring – not just to their societies, but also to local communities. This is especially the case when commodity prices are rising and where the prevailing perception is that benefits are not shared equitably.

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Who`ll escape the credit squeeze?

Luke Clancy, WMS Editor

BECAUSE of their losses in the housing market, banks have become more reluctant to lend. On its own, a house-price crash should pose no serious long-term harm to stock markets. Property as an asset class has an almost negative correlation to equity. This low correlation provides the risk-diversifying qualities for which property is renowned.

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Editor's Comment Archive


Each Mining Communications publication features an Editor`s comment, where the issue`s most pressing issues - be they financial, operational or political - are dissected and discussed. Open this article to read the archived World Mining Stocks comments.

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World Mining Stocks Editorial Calendar


World Mining Stocks produces and comissions regular features and comment from the world of mining finance. To find out what`s in store in the coming months, check the Editorial Calendar regularly.

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World Mining Stocks - Be profiled in the next issue


World Mining Stocks is a publication that gives resource investors an inside track on companies and the mining industry itself, from mineral discovery through mine development to metal production. It provides a unique and proven method of increasing your exposure. To find out more about how to get your company profiled in the next issue of World Mining Stocks, read this article.

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Contact the World Mining Stocks Team

Luke Clancy: Editor, Eliza Gee & Brendan Sullivan: Advertising & Profile Sales.

Click here to find out how to get in touch with any of the World Mining Stocks team

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World Mining Stocks - Back Issues

World Mining Stocks archive

World Mining Stocks is dedicated to one of the hottest investment sectors around. Primarily for European investors, it targets the finance community and high net worth individuals. Here, you can browse and download all past issues of World Mining Stocks.

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