Randgold Resources' new gold mine at Tongon in Cote d'Ivoire which was nurtured as a project through a civil war and then successfully commissioned in the final quarter of 2010 during the post-election disturbances, represents a triumph of the company's philosophy of partnering with its host countries, according to its chief executive, Mark Bristow.

Shares in Kazakhstan-focused gold miner and developer Hambledon Mining (LON:HMB) fell after it was fined approximately £1.17m for causing environmental damage.

Red Rock Resources, the gold mining and exploration company with projects in Greenland and Colombia, exploration in Kenya, and interests in steel feed, uranium, and rare earths, has reported improved gold sales from its operations in Colombia.

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Shares in Norseman Gold (LON:NGL) fell after it confirmed it will post a full year pre-tax loss of A$13m-A$14m - despite a significant improvement in the fourth quarter.