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Gabriel Resources up 17% as big bets placed Rosia Montana is happening

Shares of Gabriel Resources climbed 17.7% in heavy volumes on Thursday, bringing its gains since last Friday to 32% as ongoing turmoil in Romanian politics are being interpreted as positive for the Canadian company's plans to build a massive gold mine in Transylvania.

Frik Els | August 9, 2012 | 7:23 pm

Long-suffering Kinross investors welcome cost-cutting chief

"This promotion is consistent with a renewed focus on operational fundamentals, delivering on key metrics at our sites, and reducing costs across our operations and projects."

Frik Els | August 9, 2012 | 5:59 pm

Randgold posts record production from its Mali mine despite unrest

Gold producer Randgold Resources posted today strong results for its second quarter production and profits, despite the ongoing political turmoil in Mali – where it extract two-thirds of its gold output.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 9, 2012 | 5:31 pm

Goldcorp appoints new chief operating officer

Canadian miner Goldcorp appointed George Burns as the new executive vice president and chief operating officer. Burns replaces Steve Reid, who is leaving the company to pursue other interests.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 9, 2012 | 3:18 pm

Two kilometres down South Africa’s deepest mines: life

Scientists continue to plumb the earth's most extreme environments looking for signs of life and wondering what it might say about the possibility for life elsewhere.

Michael Allan McCrae | August 9, 2012 | 5:09 am

2Q profit slips at Yamana due to escalating costs

Canadian precious metal miner, Yamana Gold (TSX:YRI), saw its profits slip 80% in the second quarter compared to a year ago.

Michael Allan McCrae | August 9, 2012 | 2:41 am

Hecla Mining’s bid to take over US Silver falls through

US Silver board of directors voted instead to merge with Canadian RX Gold & Silver and form a new firm.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 8, 2012 | 4:37 pm

Rio Tinto announces first half underlying earnings of $5.2 billion

The company points to its iron ore division's record performance as reason for first half underlying earnings of $5.2 billion.

Rio Tinto | August 8, 2012 | 3:29 pm

South Africa’s gold production continues to fall

South Africa's total mineral production grew 4.2% in June but the negative trend in gold output continued its course with bullion output dropping 4% by volume.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 8, 2012 | 3:21 pm

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Gabriel Resources up 17% as big bets placed Rosia Montana is happening

Long-suffering Kinross investors welcome cost-cutting chief

Randgold posts record production from its Mali mine despite unrest

Goldcorp appoints new chief operating officer

Two kilometres down South Africa’s deepest mines: life

2Q profit slips at Yamana due to escalating costs

Hecla Mining’s bid to take over US Silver falls through

Rio Tinto announces first half underlying earnings of $5.2 billion

South Africa’s gold production continues to fall

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