Randgold Resources Ltd (GOLD): FY 2008 Earnings 
Due:February 9 at 0700 GMT 
DJ Survey of 7 Analysts 
Average Net Profit: $48.068M, up 14%($42.041M in 2007) 
Average Revenue: $341.871M, up 21% ($282.805M in 2007)

Note: Earnings seen benefitting on the back of a strong 1H. The market is watching for short-term cost figures and progress at major new projects. "The company must successfully develop the underground operation at Loulo during 2009, bring Tongon into production on time (4Q'10) and continue to progress Massawa," says Citigroup. (JSA)

 
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