Indian platinum interest set to sparkle in 2012

MUMBAI (Reuters) - A new platinum contract was launched in India on Tuesday to serve a market where the head of the bullion association said imports could rise by almost half to 20-22 tonnes this year. "There is good demand and people think platinum will outperform gold," said Anjani Sinha, director of the Indian Bullion Marketing Association, who also heads the National Spot Exchange Ltd (NSEL ...

Russia and Mexico Both Buy Nearly $1 Billion Worth of Gold in March

Gold’s London AM fix this morning was USD 1,638.75, EUR 1,244.68, and GBP 1,014.83 per ounce. Yesterday's AM fix was USD 1,632.00 , EUR 1,240.97 and GBP 1,014.42 per ounce.

Russia & Mexico Buy Gold Worth Nearly $1B in March

Gold has been trading mostly sideways in Asia and within a narrow eight point spread. In European trading it remains near the close seen in New York yesterday.

Sentiments may drive gold demand on Akshaya Tritiya

This Akshaya Tritiya, jewellers depend on the emotional sentiment for gold for sales. After Dhanteras, this is the biggest gold buying festival in India. To celebrate the festival and boost sales amid record high gold prices, banks and jewellers alike have various discounts and offers for the consumers.

U.S. Mint strikes 9/11 medals as fundraiser - Albany Times Union

U.S. Mint strikes 9/11 medals as fundraiser Albany Times Union The mint next to US Military Academy specializes in producing bullion coins made from gold, silver and platinum, but since last year has also been making medals that help raise funds for the National September 11 Memorial and Museum in lower Manhattan. and more »

US Mint strikes 9/11 medals as memorial fundraiser - Houston Chronicle

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US Mint strikes 9/11 medals as memorial fundraiser Houston Chronicle The mint next to US Military Academy specializes in producing bullion coins made from gold, silver and platinum, but since last year has also been making medals that help raise funds for the National September 11 Memorial and Museum in lower Manhattan. Olympic medals, Jubilee coins and 2p bits – it's a licence to make moneyThe Independent all 12 news articles »