February 9, 2012

Gold futures slip lower on Greek austerity

Gold futures slipped lower Thursday, as Greek leaders agreed on an austerity package and U.S. employment numbers provided a bullish surprise for risk assets.

February 9, 2012

Centerra Gold Updates Reserves and Resources Total Gold Reserves 8.1 million Contained Ounces

Centerra Gold Inc. (TSX:CG) today issued updated estimates for the Company's reserves and resources based on its successful 2011 exploration program. TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 9, 2012) -

February 9, 2012

Iron ore, check; Indian companies now looking to bid on Afghan copper, gold deposits

After achieving a toe-hold in Afghanistan with the award of a major iron ore contract, Indian companies are turning their attention to the troubled country's copper and gold reserves.

February 9, 2012

Be careful what you wish for Ron Paul. What a world on the gold standard may look like

CNBC's Mark Koba on Thursday has a critical look at US presidential candidate Ron Paul's ideal world – one without a Federal Reserve and a return to the gold standard.

February 9, 2012

Jewellers resume buying gold, diamonds as rupee rise pauses

The 6,000-odd registered jewellers in the country seem to have again started booking raw material, believing the recent sharp recovery in the rupee's exchange rate is over for now and…

February 9, 2012

Soldi Ventures Inc. Receives Results from Metallic Gold Assays at the Golden Bullet Project, Newfoundland

Soldi Ventures Inc. (Soldi) (TSX VENTURE:SOV) is pleased to provide the metallic assay results from the first of the re-assayed holes from the winter 2011 drilling program on its Golden…

February 9, 2012

Strike Minerals Development Update at the Edwards Mine Project

Strike Minerals Inc. ("Strike") (TSX VENTURE:STK) announces that the company has commenced an underground development plan to test drill delineated gold mineralized zones on both the 60m and 90m levels…

February 9, 2012

Silvercorp forecasts 20% increase in silver production for fiscal year 2013

Silvercorp Metals Inc. ("Silvercorp" or the "Company") (TSX:SVM)(NYSE:SVM) today released production guidance for fiscal year ending March 31, 2013.

February 9, 2012

Mine manager strikes it rich with $16.6m lottery win

A northern BC miner has hit the proverbial jackpot.

February 8, 2012

Lake Shore Gold, Franco-Nevada link up for $50 million royalty/ equity agreement

Lake Shore Gold, an aspiring Canadian mid-tier gold producer, has joined forces with Franco-Nevada Corporation in a $50 million royalty and equity agreement. Both companies are listed on the Toronto…