November 8, 2012

4,500 citizens of Esquel, Argentina protest against mega-mining projects, demand halt to Yamana Gold’s operations

Around 4,500 citizens of Esquel, Argentina, protested against the mega-mining projects in the province and demanded that the government cancel Yamana Gold's authorization to operate in the region.

November 8, 2012

Yamana Gold increases investment to reopen gold mine in Atacama to USD 423 million

Canadian company Yamana Gold has announced it will increase its investment from USD 315 million to USD 423 million to reopen the gold mine "Agua de la Falda", located in…

November 8, 2012

AngloGold mines on the mend – CEO

AngloGold Ashanti (NYSE:AU) CEO, Mark Cutifani, reassured investors on Thursday the firm would turn the corner after several strikes in the mining sector left it with major losses.

November 8, 2012

Swiss jeweller unveils Disney princesses-inspired collection

Swiss luxury jeweller and watches manufacturer Chopard, in partnership with London store Harrods, has unveiled newest precious stones-based collection inspired by Walt Disney’s Princesses.

November 8, 2012

Centerra shares drop despite increasing reserve estimate of major gold project

Centerra Gold (TSX:CG) was trading low on Thursday morning, after the Canadian gold miner reported Wednesday night a $46.8 million quarterly loss due to higher costs and severely lower production…

November 8, 2012

S. African strikes drop annual mining production 8.3%

In what it shouldn’t come as a surprise for anybody who has been following the news in the last three month, South Africa reported Thursday its mining output dropped 8.3%…

November 8, 2012

China will back the yuan with gold: Leeb

Storied investor Stephen Leeb says he is bullish on gold in the long-term due to surging demand from the Middle Kingdom and his belief that China plans to back its…

November 8, 2012

Detour Gold starts mill commissioning and reaches 95% construction completion at Detour Lake

Detour Lake Development Highlights: Gold production to start in January 2013, project construction reached 95% completion mark at end of October.

November 8, 2012

Imperial reports 2012 third quarter financial results

Revenues were $49.2 million in the September 2012 quarter compared to $69.4 million in the 2011 quarter.

November 7, 2012

China Gold examining potential takeover of African Barrick Gold

China's largest gold producer, China Gold Group, announced yesterday that it will be accelerating its overseas acquisitions to secure resources abroad.