November 6, 2011

US Mint’s gold bullion coin sales at lowest level in October

The United States Mint witnessed lowest monthly sales of the year in OCtober while Silver bullion sales remained at elevated levels.

November 6, 2011

Canadian Zinc junior reports $5.3 million loss

Junior zinc producer Canadian Zinc (TSE:CZN) reported a $5.3 million loss in the third quarter, which it attributed to higher exploration expenses and losses in the value of its shares…

November 4, 2011

Guatemalans risk lives to “mine” metals from garbage dump

It seems that Guatemala's poor will go to extreme lengths for the chance to find valuable precious metals. The Associated Press reports that hundreds of people regularly search for jewelry…

November 3, 2011

Peru can compete with Chile despite increased mine tax

Peru can remain competitive with neighbouring Chile despite a recent decision to hike mining taxes. Peru, the world's third largest copper producer, is able to offset its higher tax on…

November 2, 2011

Yamana Gold hikes dividend by 63% on strong third quarter

South America-focused Yamana Gold (TSE:YRI) increased production and revenue targets for the third quarter, and rewarded shareholders with a 63% dividend increase. Toronto-based Yamana boosted production 4% to 279,274 gold-equivalent…

November 2, 2011

Varca Ventures Announces the Acquisition of Wildcat Mining Corporation

Wildcat Mining Corporation Is a Mineral and Natural Resource Exploration Company With Leased and Owned Assets in Colorado

November 2, 2011

StoneShield Receives Data From Geldenhoof Summer 2011 Exploration

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 2, 2011) - StoneShield Capital Corp. (TSX VENTURE:STS)(FRANKFURT:5XS) ("StoneShield" or the "Company") it pleased to announce that it has received final assay results from its…

November 1, 2011

Video: What is the development valuation cycle?

Greg Johnson, President and CEO of South American Silver (TSE:SAC), explains the development valuation cycle, and how silver companies gain value throughout the exploration process. This video shows investors that…

November 1, 2011

Gold Stocks (GDX) Tumble, Platinum Stocks Set to Rise

GOLD STOCKS NEWS – Gold stocks tumbled Tuesday as the Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX) fell $1.73, or 2.9%, to $57.10 per share in morning trading.  Weakness in gold…

November 1, 2011

Colorado identifies two high grade epithermal gold zones at Heart Peaks

WEST KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 1, 2011) - COLORADO RESOURCES LTD. (TSX VENTURE:CXO) ("Colorado" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the results of the 2011 exploration programs on…