November 9, 2012

Oroco increases strike length at Xochipala

Approximately two kilometers of the contact has now been identified on the Xochipala Property in addition to geological characteristics similar to known deposits in the Guerrero Gold Belt.

November 9, 2012

Ryan Gold announces third quarter non-cash impairment in carrying value of Ida Oro property

Company determined that it was necessary to record an impairment of the carrying value of its Ida Oro property, non-cash loss attributable to the impairment is $127 million.

November 9, 2012

Colombia Crest Gold announces grant of incentive stock options

The company's board of directors has approved the grant of incentive stock options to an officer of the company and Torrey Hills capital.

November 8, 2012

Gold price hits 3-week high as investors buy metal in record numbers

The prospect of continuing dovish US monetary policy under re-elected US president Barack Obama is lighting a fire under gold ETF investors.

November 8, 2012

‘Mini gold rush’ hits Victoria

A "mini gold rush" of amateur prospectors has hit the Australian state of Victoria, with families and retirees from state capital Melbourne traveling to Bendigo in the hopes of striking…

November 8, 2012

Bolivia rejects Desarrollos Zapal’s request to operate the Los Cardones gold mine

The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources in La Paz, Bolivia, has refused to grant authorization to Desarrollos Zapal to operate the Los Cardones gold mine.

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.