October 16, 2012

Gold Fields issues ultimatum to 15,000 striking miners

Gold Fields Ltd. (NYSE, JSE:GFI) said Tuesday it will dismiss all miners who fail to return to work by Thursday at its KDC West and Beatrix plants, as the company…

October 16, 2012

Analysts warn miners of coup d’état risks in Mauritania

Mining companies with interests in Mauritania will face some challenges, but no major disturbances in the event of a coup d'état in the northwest African country, whose President was shot…

October 16, 2012

African countries risk harming own economies by seeking short-term mining gains: CEO

African governments risk harming their own economies by trying to squeeze quick returns from the mining companies in their countries, said Tuesday Randgold Resources’ (LON:RRS) chief executive Mark Bristow. 



October 16, 2012

BHP Billiton production report

The company outlines record petroleum production, an increase in Queensland coal volumes and a milestone achievement from Western Australia Iron Ore.

October 16, 2012

Argonaut Exploration Inc. acquires historic Lucky Luke and Cordillera Gold properties

The company announces it has entered into two mineral title purchase agreements to acquire a 100% royalty free interest in adjoining claims which contain the historic Lucky Luke and Cordillera…

October 16, 2012

SilverCrest announces Q3 production 151,368 ounces silver & 7,184 ounces gold

Third quarter production highlights: silver produced oz 151,368; 42% increase over Q3 2011, gold produced oz 7,184; 18% decrease over Q3 2011

October 16, 2012

B2Gold Corp. reports record second quarter 2012 gold production, announces mining permit received for the Jabali Central deposit on La Libertad property in Nicaragua

The company reports record second quarter 2012 gold production and announces mining permit received for the Jabali Central deposit on La Libertad property in Nicaragua

October 16, 2012

Handeni Gold Inc. expands its exploration interests

The company explains it is broadening its exploration interests to include Lake Victoria, Archaean gold properties in its mineralization portfolio.

October 15, 2012

Turquoise Hill selling off after Mongolia officially says it wants more of Oyu Tolgoi

The massive copper-gold mine is back in the sights of Mongolia's government.

October 15, 2012

Gold is getting hammered again by US economic data

US consumers are shopping again. But not for gold.