December 26, 2011 How dudes mine for gold Underwater mining off Nome, Alaska, draws up to 50 boats in the summer, small independent operators looking for placer gold in ocean water just above freezing.
December 26, 2011 Freeport Grasberg copper-gold mine striker return at risk Strikers at Freeport's massive Grasberg copper-gold mine in Indonesia who are supposed to go back to work this week after 3-months out may be delaying return over suspended workers.
December 25, 2011 African Barrick Gold Mine faces multimillion dollar suit Afrcan Barrick Gold (ABG) faces a multimillion court battle following its draconian decisions taken two years ago to freeze payments to Mwanza based firm, Simba Pipe Line, under the allegations…
December 25, 2011 2 killed in protest over Indonesia gold mine Two people have been killed and 10 others injured during a violent protest over a planned gold mine in eastern Indonesia. The victims were among nearly 1,000 people in Lambu…
December 25, 2011 Russia’s gold reserves up 11 pct on the start of the year Turkish central bank increased its gold reserves to 5.758 million ounces in November Europe’s largest gold producer Turkey’s gold reserves climbed last month after its central bank bouught 1.328 million…
December 25, 2011 Ukraine to issue gold, silver investment coins Former Soviet republic of Ukraine is considering to mint more gold and silver coins and made it available for general public. According to Ukraine’s National Bank, launching of investment coins…
December 24, 2011 Mining Boom in Quebec: Alain-Jean Beauregard While many jurisdictions are working hard to prevent mining or mineral exploration, the province of Quebec is encouraging it.
December 24, 2011 Ron Paul’s investment strategy: Prepare for doomsday Ron Paul has an investment portfolio that’s worth anywhere between $2.44 million and $5.46 million, and the Wall Street Journal has taken a closer look at his holdings.
December 24, 2011 Crystallex files for bankruptcy protection and loses TSE listing Crystallex International received protection today under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act of Canada, and the company will also be delisted from the Toronto Stock Exchange next month.
December 23, 2011 Which gold and silver stocks does Dr. Ron Paul favor? Total Return, The Wall Street Journal’s personal-finance blog, recently reviewed presidential candidate Dr. Ron Paul’s (R-TX) investment portfolio.
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