December 22, 2011

India’s GDP growth hit due to slump in mining

The mining sector, which accounts for 5% of the $1.4 trillion economy, is beset with hurdles, with declining mining activity impacting state finances.

December 22, 2011

Gold and silver the currency of the elite in the Great Financial Crisis – Thunder Road

Paul Mylchreest's Thunder Road Report always makes for fascinating reading and his take on the global economy, gold and silver is frightening and disturbing. Read, learn and inwardly digest.

December 22, 2011

Eastplats increases equity interest in Lion’s Head Platinum and ownership in the Mareesburg platinum project

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 22, 2011) - Eastern Platinum Limited (TSX:ELR)(AIM:ELR)(JSE:EPS) ("Eastplats" or the "Company") is pleased to report that it has increased its interest in the Mareesburg platinum…

December 22, 2011

Talison Lithium Concludes Negotiations for H1 CY12 Sales and Achieves a 15% Price Increase for All Products

Talison Lithium Limited ("Talison" or the "Company") (TSX:TLH) advises that it has concluded negotiations with its customers with regards to first half calendar 2012 sales. A price increase of 15%…

December 22, 2011

Kinross closes term loan to fund increase in Kupol ownership

Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC) announced today that its previously disclosed US$200 million non-recourse loan from a group of international financial institutions to finance the increase in Kinross' ownership of the…

December 22, 2011

Large Retailer and More Diamond Companies Achieve RJC Certification

The list of certified Responsible Jewellery Council members keeps growing.

December 22, 2011

How 2012 is shaping up and what it means for gold

Sharps Pixley's Ross Norman looks at what we can expect in 2012 and what the key drivers for precious metals are likely to be in the new year.

December 22, 2011

Inhorgenta Munich Expands to Meet Rising Demand

A positive sign for the jewelry trade in Europe – demand for exhibition space at the Inhorgenta Munich trade show for jewelry and watches is very high, the organizers reported.

December 22, 2011

Gold hit as Euro debt concerns persist

Gold was down a touch on Thursday, recovering from an earlier low of $1,602.04/oz but struggled to gain traction as concerns over the depth of the euro zone crisis continue.

December 22, 2011

Petra Diamonds admitted, with a premium listing, to the Official List of the United Kingdom Listing Authority

Petra Diamonds Limited announces that its shares will today be admitted, with a premium listing, to the Official List of the United Kingdom Listing Authority ("UKLA") and to trading on…