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US Mint Out Of Silver Coins - Suspends Sales | Zero Hedge

As we noted earlier this month, the demand for both gold and silver 'physical' coins has been record-breaking as 2013 began.
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Well, well, well. Can't they just print some more? Can't they just offer some paper version? haha.

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South Africa becomes China's third biggest iron ore supplier | MINING.com

South Africa becomes China's third biggest iron ore supplier | MINING.com | Gold and What Moves it. | Scoop.it

Marc Howe writes:

 

South Africa has become the third largest supplier of iron ore to China as rival exporter India struggles to overcome troubles in its mining sector.

 

Business Day Live reports that exports of iron ore from South Africa to China leapt a stunning 12% to 40.6 million tonnes in 2012 compared to 2011, while Indian exports plunged nearly 55% to 33 million tonnes.

 

India implemented a strict crackdown on illegal operations in its mining sector last year, stanching overseas sales of iron ore to the immense benefit of international competitors. ...

Hal's insight:

No surprise here. China has been on this course for years now.

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