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South Sudan chooses mining over oil

South Sudan, the world's newest nation, has announced plans to enact a mining law by the end of October, pushing ahead exploration and expansion in the likely mineral rich, but unexplored country, helping it to diversify its economy away from oil.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 18, 2012 | 4:28 pm

Solvista posts first results for its Caramanta gold project in Colombia

Solvista released first results on a drill program recently initiated in the Middle Cauca Gold belt in Antioquia, Colombia.

MINING.com Editor | September 18, 2012 | 2:39 pm

Afghanistan to reveal final bidders for giant gold deposit

The Afghanistan Ministry of Mines said Tuesday it opened its final bid for the Badakhshan gold deposit, located in the northeastern province of Badakhshan.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 18, 2012 | 1:47 pm

Conscience of a gold miner – Nolan Watson interview

Chosen as a Canadian “Top 40 Under 40”, Nolan has created billions in shareholder wealth beginning as a 26 year old CFO at Silver Wheaton.

Tommy Humphreys | September 18, 2012 | 2:16 am

Gold still Morgan Stanley’s top commodities pick

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) maintains its bullish stance on gold, expecting the precious metal to rise robustly over the next several quarters.

Marc Howe | September 18, 2012 | 1:41 am

Gabriel Resources officially a smallcap as investors hack off another 12%

Gabriel Resources, advancing the Rosia Montana gold project in Romania, lost 12% of its market value Monday with more than 3 million shares changing hands – six times the usual volumes. Losses for the year now top 70%.

Frik Els | September 17, 2012 | 8:56 pm

Vancouver gold junior hammered after delaying Mexico environment review

Stock in Goldgroup Mining lost 13% in value on Monday after the company announced it has deferred the evaluation of the EIA for its Caballo Blanco project in Mexico.

Frik Els | September 17, 2012 | 7:37 pm

China’s biggest bank dials down Aussie resource sector lending

China's ICBC has announced a reduction in its lending to Australia's resource sector due to concerns that the mining boom is nearing an end.

Marc Howe | September 17, 2012 | 5:32 am

Bernanke’s actions will send gold to all-time high: Pento

Michael Pento has become feverishly bullish on gold in the wake of Fed chairman Ben Bernanke's announcement of indefinite stimulus spending, predicting that the Fed's actions will propel gold to an "all time high."

Marc Howe | September 17, 2012 | 1:55 am

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