October 30, 2011

Green light for Britain’s only goldmine sparks fears for national park

The Guardian reports the approval for Britain's only commercial goldmine despite opposition from environmental groups has sparked fears for the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park national park. The…

October 30, 2011

Mining investment boom exposes hypocrisy in claims of sovereign risk

Writing in the Business Day, Clancy Yeates launches a scathing attack on Australia's mining industry. Comparing Australia to Greece would be patently ridiculous to most people. Sure, things here are…

October 29, 2011

Trading value of Dubai Gold Securities rises 65% in first nine months of 2011

Trading of Dubai Gold Securities (DGS) on NASDAQ Dubai reached 8,761 securities in the third quarter of 2011, an increase of 1,280% […]

October 28, 2011

Peru’s Yanacocha locals keen on water not $4.8 billion gold project

Reuters reports Peru's government on Friday brokered the first in a series of talks between townspeople and Newmont Mining in a bid to solve a conflict over water supplies at…

October 28, 2011

Largest gold mine in eastern US getting support from locals

A massive gold mine proposed for near Kershaw, South Carolina, is enjoying broad community support. A public meeting on Thursday "drew enthusiastic support" for a plan by Romarco Minerals (TSE:R)…

October 28, 2011

Royal Canadian Mint now selling receipts for initial $250 million gold bars in Ottawa vault

The Royal Canadian Mint is pleased to announce its initial public offering of Exchange Traded Receipts (ETRs) under the Mint's new Canadian Gold Reserves program. Each ETR provides evidence of…

October 28, 2011

How will precious metals react to the EU bailout plan?

After numerous jukes and headline rumors, the world finally received a so-called EU solution. After threatening with a total insolvency Greece situation, European leaders were able to talk bondholders into…

October 28, 2011

Rural Australia calls politicians cowards for encouraging big mining firms’ fly-in-fly-out attitude

Rural communities in Queensland Australia are more than a little unhappy about state politicians and government agencies allowing mining firms like BHP to set up self-contained separate mining towns cut…

October 28, 2011

West Kirkland announces $7,005,250 bought deal private placement

West Kirkland Mining Inc. (TSX VENTURE:WKM) ("West Kirkland" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has accepted a bought deal private placement with Haywood Securities Inc. and PI…

October 28, 2011

CGA announces successful commissioning of supplementary crushing circuit and continued strong exploration results

SAG mill repair progressing well with expected resumption of full production in the December quarter.