They faced Manitoba, who beat them 3-0, and then went on to win the gold medal.

You couldn't have said anything better about the City of Regina and the way those games were run.

They beat number-one-ranked Saskatchewan to win their pool.

We are very excited about the coming together of two great gold mining companies. We can now move forward and deliver - together - from our assets, people and projects.

Most of the rise in 2005 was in the final quarter of last year, where the gold price hit 17-year highs. We think it might get to $US650 this year.

We would not be surprised if gold advanced beyond $600 a ounce during 2006.