Production hike.

• Position: Placer Dome Inc. reports earnings - Mining News - Brief Article

Placer Dome Inc. reported net earnings of $53.9 million or 23 cents per share for the nine-month period ending Sept. 30. The company's share of gold production rose to 1.2 million ounces at an average production cost of $227 U.S. per ounce. Gold sales for the nine months were $672 million at an average realized price $400 U.S. per ounce. The...