Article: Chile's gold output set to triple by 2015.

Chile has set in motion plans to triple its gold production in five years as gold prices continue their ascent on world markets on the back of a weak dollar, low interest rates and skepticism about equity investments.

Gold prices rose more than $15 an ounce Wednesday as investors out to make quick profits ditched the dollar in favor of gold and other commodities, including oil futures. In trading Wednesday gold prices reached $1,117, and the metal's 2010 futures rose above $1,120.

The prices have contributed to excitement in Chile amid prospects the country may earn ranking among the Top 10 gold producers if current mining development plans are completed ...

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