Newcrest Mining

Stocks end lower, losses in big sectors

The Australian share market closed lower with losses in most major sectors, following weak leads from offshore.

ASX closes up, led by resources, energy

The Australian share market closed at its highest level in just over six weeks, driven by a stronger materials and energy sector.

Asian stocks waver as gold gains

Asian stocks fluctuate as mining companies and banks rose after oil and metal prices gained and StanChart's Asia head said he is 'cautiously optimistic.'

Stocks move up after see-saw session

The Australian share market closed higher after an up-and-down session where resources stocks firmed and banks ended mostly lower.

Market closes flat

The Australian share market closed flat with major banks buffering the market against the effect of profit-takers.

Aussie shares end lower on China jitters

Australian shares continued to sell off on Monday, falling one per cent amid fresh concerns about the Chinese economy and the home profit reporting season.

Newcrest eyes partner for tungsten site

Newcrest Mining Ltd is considering bringing in a partner for the O'Callaghans tungsten deposit near its flagship Telfer gold mine in Western Australia.

Newcrest reports 14.4% rise in H1 profit

Newcrest Mining Ltd has posted a 14.4 per cent increase in first half net profit and says it is in a strong position for earnings growth.

Newcrest pays dividend amid interest for tungsten

Newcrest Mining has posted a solid rise in first half profit after strong gold prices offset lower production, and says it is poised for earnings and output growth.

Stocks to watch

Stocks of interest on the Australian stock exchange at the close of trade.

Stocks close marginally higher

The Australian share market finished moderately higher despite strong profits from market heavyweights BHP Billiton and Commonwealth Bank.

Market gains ahead of BHP, CBA earnings

The Australian share market has closed marginally higher ahead of key earnings reports by heavyweights BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto and CBA later in the week.

Boddington mine to eclipse Super Pit

Rebecca Le May Newmont Mining Corp has added a second behemoth asset to its gold mining portfolio with the $US2.9 billion ($A3.25b) Boddington gold mine expansion in WA.

Stocks to watch

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at the close:

Newcrest records 17% production rise, maintains guidance

Gold miner Newcrest Mining recorded a 17 per cent increase in production in the second quarter of fiscal 2010, but maintained its guidance for full year production.

Newcrest records 17% production boost

Newcrest Mining recorded a 17 per cent increase in production in the second quarter of fiscal 2010, but maintained its guidance for full year production.