October 30, 2012 New oil, gas and mineral discoveries boost African economies growth — World Bank Despite setbacks in the global economy, sub-Saharan Africa is expected to grow at 4.8% in this year, broadly unchanged from the 4.9% growth rate registered in 2011 and largely on…
October 30, 2012 INFOGRAPHIC: The history of silver The story of this legendary precious metal begins with its use by ancient civilizations.
October 30, 2012 Mounties turn to ‘diamond cop’ to deal with smuggling of gemstones and drug dealers’ treasures troves The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have appointed a special "diamond cop" to combat the smuggling of gemstones and precious metals as the illegal trade flourishes on the back of…
October 30, 2012 Yuan’s rise to historic highs could lend impetus to China’s overseas buying spree The Chinese yuan hit historic highs against the US dollar on the inter-bank spot market on Monday, rising to RMB6.2371 per dollar […]
October 30, 2012 Virginia Mines Inc.: new results on the Wabamisk project-the Mustang vein returns up to 23.28 g/t Au over 4.6 meters and is confirmed over 425 meters at surface New results on the Wabamisk project-the Mustang vein returns up to 23.28 g/t Au over 4.6 meters and is confirmed over 425 meters at surface
October 30, 2012 Scorpio Gold intersects 16.77 meters grading 2.61 g/t Gold at the Drinkwater Highwall Zone, Mineral Ridge operation Scorpio Gold intersects 16.77 meters grading 2.61 g/t gold at the Drinkwater highwall zone, Mineral Ridge operation.
October 30, 2012 Central bank gold is not in the vaults: Embry Precious metals investment strategist John Embry says the physical gold in the vaults of central banks falls far short of what they […]
October 30, 2012 Robex announces the closing of a financing of $14.8 million and is moving forward with the construction of a gold-producing plant Robex announces the closing of a financing of $14.8 million and is moving forward with the construction of a gold-producing plant.
October 30, 2012 Petaquilla Minerals Ltd. adds significant additional resources of 502,800 gold equivalent ounces at its Molejon operation complex-Palmilla Deposit The NI 43-101 compliant pit constrained mineral resources in the Palmilla deposit are estimated to contain approximately 19.7 Mt of inferred resources of gold averaging 0.50 grams g/t and silver…
October 30, 2012 Sirios Resources Inc.: drilling program update on Cheechoo gold project, Opinaca Area, James Bay, Quebec The project is adjacent to the east of the property on which the Eleonore gold mine is being built by Les Mines Opinaca Ltd., a subsidiary of Goldcorp. This future…
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am