Syria

Syria trying to sell gold reserves as sanctions begin to bite – sources

Mineweb | April 19, 2012
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Syria is trying to sell gold reserves to raise revenue as Western and Arab sanctions targeting its central bank and oil exports begin to bite, diplomats and traders said.

  • Suncor Energy announces withdrawal from Syria

    Marketwire | December 11, 2011
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    CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwire – Dec. 11, 2011) – Suncor Energy reported today that it has declared force majeure under its contractual obligations and is suspending its operations with the General Petroleum Corporation (GPC) in Syria.

  • Suncor announces record third quarter; operations continue in Syria despite troubles

    Michael Allan McCrae | November 3, 2011
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    Suncor Energy Inc. (NYSE:SU), Canada's largest energy company, announced third quarter record earnings of $1.287 billion or 82 cents per share.

    Operating earnings almost tripled to a record $1.789 billion or $1.14 per common share.

    On the news, which was announced on Thursday, the company's shares were up 1.8% to $31.88.

    Production from oil sands was a bright spot for the company with an increase from 306,600 to 326,600 barrels a day; however cash costs increased $3.30 a barrel.

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