The cost of gold and silver rose today and helped to stabilize the market to some degree. Gold settled at $646.20 a troy ounce and silver landed at $12.985.
These increases in valuation of metal stocks have a profound effect on stock markets. It is the most significant rise in precious metals this year.
Source: Associated Press
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Eight of the leading platinum miners are preparing to launch an enormous mine in South Africa this year. The Bushveld platinum field will see a huge expansion in mines over the next several months.
Developers expect the expansion to increase the mine’s output to nearly 7 million ounces per year. The new mines could make platinum […]
Settlers were once drawn to Canada with the prospect of striking it rich with gold. Many were successful in their efforts. But the gold industry there dried up years ago, with the last mine closing in 2005.
Now the diamond industry is set to bring a huge influx of cash into the Northwest Territories. Prompted by […]
The Jewelry Weblog has an expansive look at jewelry and fashion in the blogosphere. The piece examines trends in the online community and provides several links to promising creators and items.
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A Tulsa jeweler has achieved notoriety through the use of Precious Metal Clay, or PMC. The clay is an alloy-filled, putty-like material that turns to metal after heating.
Using molds and other simple tools, the artist has developed ways to shape the clay into some very unique designs and textures. She also covers real items […]
