February 9, 2012

Peel Mining Limited (ASX:PEX) Mallee Bull Returns More High-Grade Copper

Perth-based explorer Peel Mining Limited (ASX:PEX.AX - News) is pleased to report that follow-up RC/diamond drilling at the Mallee Bull prospect (previously known as 4-Mile), part of its 100%-owned May…

February 9, 2012

Climate-change skeptic calls for Aussie version of Fox News

Former British politician and newspaper editor Lord Christopher Monckton — a prominent climate change skeptic and the UK Independence party's head of research — caused a ruckus this week in…

February 9, 2012

Gold futures slip lower on Greek austerity

Gold futures slipped lower Thursday, as Greek leaders agreed on an austerity package and U.S. employment numbers provided a bullish surprise for risk assets.

February 9, 2012

Centerra Gold Updates Reserves and Resources Total Gold Reserves 8.1 million Contained Ounces

Centerra Gold Inc. (TSX:CG) today issued updated estimates for the Company's reserves and resources based on its successful 2011 exploration program. TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 9, 2012) -

February 9, 2012

Iron ore, check; Indian companies now looking to bid on Afghan copper, gold deposits

After achieving a toe-hold in Afghanistan with the award of a major iron ore contract, Indian companies are turning their attention to the troubled country's copper and gold reserves.

February 9, 2012

Rare Element Files December 31 Second Quarter Financial Results and Update on Preliminary Feasibility Study for Bear Lodge Project

The net loss for the second quarter ended December 31, 2011 totaled $10.1 million or $0.23 per share as compared to a net loss of $2.6 million or $0.07 per…

February 9, 2012

Mining Investment EduMine Webcast

Over the years on this blog and elsewhere I have written about mining investment.  In particular, I wrote a course for EduMine called Mining Investment – Understanding the Risks.  The…

February 9, 2012

Be careful what you wish for Ron Paul. What a world on the gold standard may look like

CNBC's Mark Koba on Thursday has a critical look at US presidential candidate Ron Paul's ideal world – one without a Federal Reserve and a return to the gold standard.

February 9, 2012

Japanese firms to enter the lithium industry in Chile

Japanese companies such as Samsung, Toyota, Mitsubishi and Sumitomo are evaluating the recently opened option to tap into the lithium industry in Chile, local newspaper Diario Financiero published on Thursday.

February 9, 2012

Jewellers resume buying gold, diamonds as rupee rise pauses

The 6,000-odd registered jewellers in the country seem to have again started booking raw material, believing the recent sharp recovery in the rupee's exchange rate is over for now and…