Article: IN BRIEF: ARNAULT HONORS...GOLD MINED...FAMILY AFFAIRS.(Bernard Arnault promoted, Welsh Gold PLC)(Tobias Forster sells shares of Forster Rohner to his brother Ueli Forster)

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January 4, 2007
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Byline: JEAN E. PALMIERI

ARNAULT HONORS: LVMH Mot Hennessy Louis Vuitton chief Bernard Arnault has been elevated to Commander of the Legion of Honor by France's ministry of economy, finance and industry for service to his country. The luxury magnate, who owns brands from Louis Vuitton to Dom Perignon, was previously an Officer of the Legion of Honor, the merit system created by Napoleon Bonaparte. Arnault's promotion was part of the government's traditional New Year honors.

GOLD MINED: Welsh gold, the most valuable precious metal, is expected to run out. Roland Phelps, managing director of Welsh Gold plc, the last remaining commercial miner of the ...

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