| These selected stories represent only a fraction of the news and analysis featured and updated all day on Mineweb.com - check out our home page www.mineweb.com for the rest of the news and expert analysis currently available. | | | | Simon Scott talks about the historic wage agreement at Marikana, and its longer term implications for the platinum miner. | | | | | TOP STORIES | Thursday , 20 Sep 2012 | | After three long years, Mongolian authorities have finally given their consent to resume heap leach operations at Centerra Gold's Boroo gold mine. Thursday , 20 Sep 2012 | | Precious metals analysts say investor demand is driving today's price of silver, which is up more than 20%. Thursday , 20 Sep 2012 | | Gold price to rise to record heights as the latest open ended Bernanke boost continues but watch out for accompanying inflation (which could be part of the policy). Wednesday , 19 Sep 2012 | | The latest resource estimate on Condor Gold's La India project in Nicaragua could be a game changer in that it has defined a significant open pittable resource in addition to the project's underground potential. Wednesday , 19 Sep 2012 | | The violent unrest has taken root at other nearby mines though, with Anglo American Platinum threatening legal action if wildcat strikers did not return to work on Thursday. Thursday , 20 Sep 2012 | | The two companies are looking to jointly develop Fresnillo's Camino Rojo gold and silver deposits, adding that a feasibility study is expected to be completed by early next year. Thursday , 20 Sep 2012 | | Since the last currency went off any kind of gold standard, the yellow metal has appreciated against the dollar by more than 50 times in 42 years. Thursday , 20 Sep 2012 | | Lower coal demand is taking its toll in Australia as BHP Billiton subsidiary, BMA, cans plans for major new underground mines next to its Saraji mine and its big Red Hill coal mine development - also an underground mine. Thursday , 20 Sep 2012 | | The protests in Lima have put renewed pressure on President Ollanta Humala after he enjoyed several weeks of relative quiet following a cabinet shuffle he carried out in July to calm anti-mining strife. Thursday , 20 Sep 2012 | | Hammered by a slump in iron ore prices, Fortescue earlier this week lined up $4.5 billion to restructure part of its debt and said it was in talks to sell stakes in some of its assets. Thursday , 20 Sep 2012 | | Analyst Brock Salier* explains whiy new mines may high-grade in their early production plans and provides insights into the future of gold mining in Africa. Gold Report interview. Wednesday , 19 Sep 2012 | | Platinum holdings in ETPs rose 6.6% in August, their biggest gain in 20 months, as the dispute at Marikana left at least 45 people dead and the U.S. central bank announced a third round of QE. Wednesday , 19 Sep 2012 | | Alberto Pili, a councillor for the Carbonia-Iglesias province where the Alcoa plant is located, expects Glencore to submit a letter of intent for the troubled plant in the next 10-15 days. Wednesday , 19 Sep 2012 | | With the purchase of CGA Mining, B2Gold Corp will gain access to CGA's Masbate gold mine, the largest operating gold project in the Philippines. Wednesday , 19 Sep 2012 | | Mining minister Ganhuyag Davaajav told media last week the new mining "action plan" over the next four years is likely to call for changes to the 2009 Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold deal. Wednesday , 19 Sep 2012 | | Police captain Dennis Adriao says the 22 were arrested for illegal gathering, with four of them arrested for being in possession of dangerous weapons. Wednesday , 19 Sep 2012 | | The Russian gold miner reported a decline in first half net profit from $70.3 million a year ago to $45 million due to a higher cost of sales. Wednesday , 19 Sep 2012 | | The new refinery will have a daily production capacity of 900kg of gold and 200kg of silver its head, Mohamed Osman al-Zubeir, said at the opening ceremony on Wednesday. Wednesday , 19 Sep 2012 | | The minimum wage for gold miners will rise to $197.53 a month, while diamond and platinum mine workers will see their pay climb to $212.21, according to a document handed to reporters by the chamber of mines. Wednesday , 19 Sep 2012 | | NUM and labour analysts set out the broader ramifications of the agreement signed last night between, workers and the platinum miner. Wednesday , 19 Sep 2012 | | CD Fund Principal, Willem Middelkoop, explains why he is positive on gold equities and why he expects fortunes to be made in the next few years in the sector. | | Investec Securities looks at the fundamentals underlying the platinum digger at the heart of the mining unrest currently underway in South Africa. | | Views on the DGG Gold Forum 2012 and an outlook on the deteriorating labour situation on South Africa's mines. | | Control Risks SA MD, David Butler looks at the various elements at work in the current labour environment and their longer term impacts. | | |
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Belvedere Resources Makes Significant New Gold Discovery on Antikanperä Property Vancouver, British Columbia --(Sept. 19, 2012) - Belvedere Resources Ltd. (TSX Venture:BEL) ("Belvedere") is pleased to announce results from a sixteen hole, 1367 metre drill campaign at their 100% owned Antikanperä gold property in Finland, located 35km north of Belvedere's Hitura Nickel Mine. The property covers a 10 km2 area containing numerous gold anomalies in till and bedrock associated with a geophysical signature similar to other gold properties in the area. The drill results are presented in Table 1. For full release, click here... | | | | 
Swiss Mining Institute Conference organised by Bally Capital We are living in unprecedented times, it is therefore critical for investors to eliminate counterparty risk. Throughout history gold is the only currency that has survived and maintained its purchasing power. 11 October 2012, Geneva
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Download pdf programme | | | | | | | | | | | | CONFERENCES | 2012 Chicago Hard Assets Investment Conference and Exhibition | | Date: 21 September 2012 - 22 September 2012 | | Venue: McCormick Place Convention Center/McCormick Place Hyatt | | The first Chicago Hard Assets Investment Conference features two full days of presentations from analysts, forecasters, metals mining experts, public exploration companies, and newsletter editors. Read More | | MINExpo 2012 | | Date: 24 September 2012 - 26 September 2012 | | Venue: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, USA | | The World's largest exposition of mining equipment and services attracting over 35,000 visitors. Mineweb will be exhibiting. There is an associated conference program. visit MINEWEB at Booth number 1967 Read More | | Swiss Mining Institute Conference organised by Bally Capital | | Date: 11 October 2012 - 12 October 2012 | | Venue: 11 October 2012, Geneva Swissôtel, 12 October 2012, Zurich Park Hyatt | | We are living in unprecedented times, it is therefore critical for investors to eliminate counterparty risk. Throughout history gold is the only currency that has survived and maintained its purchasing power. Read More | | | | | | ENGINE ROOM Editorial Europe Lawrie Williams, London
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