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October 9 – ** Gold miner stocks decline, tracking GOL/ bullion prices
**Spot gold , as markets awaited minutes from the Federal Reserve’s September policy meeting for more information
**A stronger US dollar makes gold more expensive for holders of other currencies
** Major mining companies Newmont NEM.N and Barrick Gold ABX.TO fell 0.9% and 0.7%, respectively
**Shares of South African mining companies Gold Fields
GFI.N fell by 1.6%, Harmony Gold HMY.N by 1.9% and AngloGold Ashanti AU.N by 1%
** Shares of Canadian miners Agnico Eagle Mines
AEM.TO and Kinross Gold K.TO fall 1% and 1.1% respectively