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Canadian Mandalay Resources delays shipments to Chile due to ongoing protests

Canadian miner Mandalay Resources (TSX: MND, MND.WT) announced today that scheduled shipment of concentrate for February from the Cerro Bayo silver-gold mine in Chile has been delayed due to increasing public protests in the south of that country.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 24, 2012 | 3:07 pm

No more first come, first served for granting mining concessions in Colombia

Colombia’s President, Juan Manuel Santos, announced yesterday that the country will be issuing a new mining code to boost the industry and reinforce control of illegal mining.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 24, 2012 | 2:43 pm

New Saskatchewan gold dig gets green light

The Saskatchewan government has given approval for Golden Band Resources Inc. to open its Golden Heart gold mine in northern Saskatchewan.

Andrew Topf | February 24, 2012 | 12:44 pm

Gold price comes roaring back as Iran sabre-rattling intensifies

Gold's recent move higher to within sight of $1,800 an ounce for the first time since September is tracking that of oil which is trading at a nine-month high on tensions between the West and Iran. Gold futures have gained $185/oz so far this year.

Frik Els | February 23, 2012 | 7:34 pm

Coeur d’Alene back in black with $1-billion in metals sales

Coeur d'Alene Mines Corp. broke production and sales records in 2011.

Andrew Topf | February 23, 2012 | 7:09 pm

Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada’s convention pumps $72 million into Toronto economy

According to a recent report generated by the Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Culture, the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada's (PDAC) Convention contributed nearly $72 million to Toronto's economy in 2011.

Marketwire - Mining and Metals | February 23, 2012 | 5:50 pm

Thousands strike again at Freeport’s mine in Indonesia

Thousands of workers at Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc's (NYSE:FCX) Indonesia unit stopped working on Thursday following an unsettled ongoing dispute with the organization, reports Reuters.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 23, 2012 | 3:09 pm

Yamana books $81 million impairment loss

Despite unbeat quarter with 29% increase in revenues, Yamana also took a $81 million non-cash impairment loss on investments in available-for-sale securities recorded in the quarter.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 23, 2012 | 6:35 am

Do central banks care more about the Dow or gold?

On Tuesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average briefly climbed above 13,000, its highest level since May 2008. Many rejoiced at the psychological milestone as the index has nearly doubled from March 2009 lows.

Eric McWhinnie - Wall Street Cheat Sheet | February 22, 2012 | 8:24 pm

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