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Two countries you might be surprised to find Hallgarten’s Chris Ecclestone likes now

In this interview with The Gold Report, Ecclestone explains that canny juniors are choosing past-producing properties, which boast dependable resources estimated by majors and already existing infrastructure. And he names two current gold producers he believes are woefully undervalued.

The Gold Report | December 15, 2014 | 6:19 pm

Fourteen of the world’s largest diamond companies moving into new Panama Gem & Jewelry Center

The Panama Gem & Jewelry Center is the largest and most ambitious development project ever undertaken on behalf of the jewelry and gemstone trades in Latin America.

Panama Diamond Exchange | December 15, 2014 | 4:36 pm

VIDEO: Cat machines destroy world’s tallest sand castle

Well, they built it, so they were entitled to do whatever they wanted with the new Guinness World Record holder for the highest sand-made fort.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 15, 2014 | 11:18 am

Coeur Mining rumoured to take over Paramount Gold

Takeover rumours are swirling about a proposed buyout of Paramount Gold (TSX:PZG) by the United States' largest silver producer.

Andrew Topf | December 14, 2014 | 11:31 pm

New strike hits Peru’s largest copper mine

Unionized workers at Antamina downed tools at midnight Wednesday.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 11, 2014 | 2:49 pm

Fourth Batista company goes bankrupt

Disgraced Brazilian tycoon once held 90% of power utility worth $3.2 billion just three years ago.

Frik Els | December 10, 2014 | 8:42 pm

Miners in Guatemala to pay ten times more royalties

President Otto Perez Molina has approved a new rule passed by the Congress last week, which rises taxes to transnational miners operating in the country from 1% to 10%.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 10, 2014 | 7:12 pm