Troilus hits 73 metres of 1.56 g/t gold-equivalent

There are some positives.

Congo's state-owned mining company launches own bid for giant Tenke copper operation despite Freeport's stake sale to Chinese firm signed in May.

Underlying trend is still in tact but there's little upside for gold from current levels.

Two sets of surprising US economic numbers spark biggest jump in gold price since June's shocking UK exit from Europe.

Once the open pit Houndé mine is operational, Endeavour will add 190,000 ounces to its gold output per year.

The move marks the Vancouver-based miner exit from China.

In commercial production since 1896, the Mount Lyell copper and gold mine on Tasmania's west coast was put on care and maintenance two years ago.

South African labour union that led a bruising 20-week strike in 2014 declares dispute with top producers over 50% wage hike demands.

"When this market turns it will be a lot of fun again."