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To: re3 who wrote (74974)	8/14/2001 10:35:27 AM
From: long-gone	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 116770

OT(?) ACCC to probe collusion in opal industry Jun 28 Dow Jones Newswires Claims that the Australian opal industry is being undermined by collusion among gem buyers are to be investigated by the consumer watchdog amid threats the international market for the semiprecious stone could be damaged, the Government said on Wednesday. Officials warned that the international market for opals could dry up if supply cannot be maintained because of collusion and(cont) afr.com

To: re3 who wrote (74974)	8/14/2001 1:50:05 PM
From: Rarebird	Respond to of 116770

I'm not of that mindset. If I was, I wouldn't bother to invest or trade these markets on the long or short side. Ultimately, the fundamentals win out.... USD getting hit again today. As long as that continues, I wouldn't worry about the Gold Stocks.