Gold demand in most Asian centres firms

BENGALURU/MUMBAI, Dec 17 (Reuters): Gold demand in most Asian centres firmed this week, spurred on by a dip in prices although buyers in the world's second-biggest consumer India held off buying in the hope of further falls.Spot gold touched $1,235.92 an ounce this week, its lowest level since July 20."Very...

Iraq plans pipeline network to cover all its territory

BAGHDAD, Dec 17 (Reuters): Iraq plans to build a pipeline network to carry oil products across all its territory as an alternative to expensive and hazardous transport by tanker truck, Oil Minister Jabar al-Luaibi said on Saturday.The network is part of a "strategic" plan for oil transportation that includes pipelines...