Gold Futures Plunge to $1,600, Silver Below $29

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DG365FD46564GFH654FU898 Gold and silver futures extended their losses Tuesday afternoon as substantial liquidation resumed in the precious metals space. COMEX gold futures for December 2011 delivery settled lower by $41.70, or 2.5%, at $1,616.00 per ounce.