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In a bid to advance some of its non-core assets, De Beers Canada has optioned several properties in the Far North to a couple of juniors under separate deals.

Five workers have died in an accident at Anglo American‘s (AAUK-Q) El Soldado copper mine in central Chile.

With platinum prices enjoying their best levels in years, the board of SouthernEra Resources (SUF-T) has approved a plan to hive off the company’s diamond and precious metal assets into two separately listed public companies.

Vancouver — Drilling at Viceroy Exploration‘s (VYE-V) Gualcamayo gold project, in west-central Argenina, has returned further significant intersections.

The report period Aug. 25-31 saw the price of gold remain relatively stable. It ended US$1.05 higher at US$407.25 per oz. in the afternoon in London. The gold index gained 9.3 points, or 4.8%, to close at 202.93, while the diversified metals and m…

Atikwa Minerals — Ian Atkinson resigned as president but remains director; CFO Bradley Kipp adds the title of president.

High River Gold Mines (HRG-T) has agreed to a share swap that will see its stake in Russian gold producer Buryatzoloto climb to 63.1%.