January 28, 2013

China seeks to expand into Iranian mining sector

A senior Chinese official has flagged Beijing's strong interest in Iranian resources.

January 28, 2013

Belo Sun intersects new high grade zone at Grota Seca and expands grande deposit

Hole VVGD-529 intersected 12.07 meters grading 11.08 g/t Au including 4.85 meters grading 26.78 g/t Au.

January 27, 2013

Repeat of 70s commodities super-cycle will lift precious metals: Rule

Sprott USA CEO says smart money will continue to flee from fiat currencies into precious metal as economic turmoil and inflation persist

January 26, 2013

Antique silver dollar auctioned for record-breaking sum

A US silver dollar coin minted which may have been handled by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson has been sold by a California auction house for the record-breaking sum of…

January 25, 2013

Report: Polyus and Polymetal to merge creating world’s No. 3 gold miner by reserves

London-listed Russian giants came close to a tie up last year.

January 25, 2013

No Dutch disease in Greenland

Greenlanders may reap the possible benefits of an international push to exploit its abundant natural resources.

January 25, 2013

Centerra Gold responds to rumours of Kumtor’s mine licence cancellation

Local media reported that Kyrgyzstan minister of economy, Temir Sariyev, implied that Centerra would have its permit revoked and a new company would continue to extract gold from Kumtor.

January 25, 2013

Gold carpet treatment promised for miners in the Dominican Republic: Alexander Medina

Interview with the country's newly appointed director of mining.

January 25, 2013

German cheer drops euro gold price to 8-month low

Central banks' 'free lunch' may be coming to an end sooner than thought.

January 25, 2013

IAMGOLD craters 19% after reducing guidance, nears 52-week low

IAMGOLD share price dip continues