Mining identity Michael Kiernan says he will double his stake in cash-strapped copper and gold producer Redbank Mines Ltd whose chairman Kim McGrath stood down, citing personal reasons. For full story, click here
Chinese mining giants have expressed renewed interest in local mining projects while another firm has been allowed to explore anew, a government official said. For full story, click here
A federal judge will hear arguments next week in Reno on a motion by a group of American Indians and an environmental group seeking to block a big gold mine already taking shape in northern Nevada. For full story, click here
In the third quarter of 2008, South Africa’s total gold production decreased by 2.1% to 55 725 kilograms when compared to the second quarter of 2008. For full story, click here
December futures were $3.30, or 0.4 percent, higher at $811.80 in electronic trading on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. For full story, click here
Gold for immediate delivery fell $2.25, or 0.3 percent, today to $813.55 an ounce as of 11:06 a.m. in London, for a monthly gain of more than 12 percent. That’s the most since September 1999. For full story, click here
Gold headed for its biggest monthly advance since 1999 in London as a weaker dollar increased the appeal of the metal as a hedge against further declines in the U.S. currency. For full story, click here
Simmer fell 10 cents, or 5.1 rand, to 1.85 rand in Johannesburg, valuing the company at 2 billion rand ($202 million). For full story, click here
Simmer & Jack Mines Ltd., the South African gold producer, may fire as many as 500 employees at its Buffelsfontein mine. For full story, click here
A new Zealand mining firm Phoenix will soon start gold prospecting in Central Guadalcanal following a ground-breaking signing ceremony yesterday. For full story, click here
Friday, November 28, 2008