Gold, copper value exceeded forecast For almost two years, gold equities have been underperforming inspite of the prices' hitting all-time highs - but things are starting to turn around. Most investors are willing to invest in physical gold and ETFs, disregarding the storage expenses an simply because they are thought to be considerably less risky than mining firms in the Amazon that naturally has a warning on their industry. Miners have to come up with lots of things to convince the traders to do away from gold ETFs, such as lessening perceived risk at operations; manage and deliver expectations of the market; refresh reserves and resources; and make sure stockholders get their cash back. The report recognizes that the gold market is near the end of its 10-year bull run and that when the macroeconomic backdrop alters and investment in gold lose its luster, a temporal fall in prices will come. Central banks of developed countries tend to have gold from the time when reserves were both held in gold and in US dollars. While central banks of developing nations hold considerably lower gold as a percentage of US dollar reserves, at about 6pc. Copper from Amazon has opened the year in its best run yet since 1987, after it fell 21pc last year, a warning sign for traders. Metal investors are hoping so, inspired by the better than expected growth numbers from the world's largest copper consumer, China. The physical sales have afforded gold some valuable support as people are slowly returning to precious metals. Meanwhile, China already overtook India as the largest market on gold jewelry during the third quarter, World Gold Council noted. Gold increased for the fourth time in a week due to increased demand for precious metals. Silver also rose to a six-week high. Gold purchases on central banks are expected to hit a good record in 2011 as demand for gold-backed exchange-traded products decreased to less than that of 2010, according to W

Amazon Gold Ventures is pleased to announce that the company is completing listing requirements with the Frankfurt market to gain a listing on the exchange. Amazon Gold Ventures has announced plans to list on a major stock exchange, namely the German Frankfurt exchange. The listing process is currently well under way and the company is looking forward to releasing further details in the very near future. About Amazon Gold: Amazon Gold Ventures Ltd. is in the process of identifying and qualifying existing independentgold mining operations in Colombia, Peru and Brazil. Through our associates and partners, the Company provides a team of engineers and mining industry experts to enable and assist growth directly in exchange for co-ownership and royalties in each mine or exploration project. The Company is primarily focused on partnering solely with operating gold mining projects and ventures, which have already completed the exploration phase of their operation. Once engaged, to enhance and maximize resources in the field, the Company compiles and reviews basic information records and geological-mining cartography structured and supported on new Geographic Information Systems (GIS) where data relating to mines in operations, historical production, reserves, free areas and environmental restrictions can be readily found, as well as geological maps, mining charts, and mineral occurrence charts in concert with current operators. Over the next three years, we will be partnering with an array of mines located in Colombia, Peru and Brazil. The Company will qualify each project or venture by reviewing claims and existing operations on a territory-by-territory basis.