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US approves IMF gold sale

THE US Congress has approved measures that will boost the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) international

North America

26 JUN 2009

Fresnillo/MAG takeover ends with more accusations

The attempted hostile takeover of MAG Silver Corp by Fresnillo plc has been called off with both companies

Catalpa to merge gold assets with Lion Selection

Gold mine developer Catalpa Resources Ltd plans to merge with its 47% shareholder, mining investment

Australia

26 JUN 2009

Norseman listing

AIM-listed Norseman Gold plc commenced trading on the Australian Securities Exchange yesterday, following

Australia

26 JUN 2009

Peter Hambro discusses iron-ore tie-up with Chinese steelmakers

Peter Hambro Mining plc, the second-largest gold producer in Russia, is seeking investment from a Chinese

Europe/Middle East

23 JUN 2009

Fresnillo pulls out of MAG Silver takeover

Fresnillo plc, the world's largest silver producer, withdrew its proposal to make an offer for Canada's

What a nugget

Mark Creasy is internationally known as the man who received the world's biggest pay-out to a prospector.

Australia

19 JUN 2009

Polymetal takes on debt-heavy Varvarinskoye

OJSC Polymetal has made its first expansion out of Russia, having entered into an agreement to purchase

Capital markets

19 JUN 2009

Cash inflow to cover development, debt

SEVERAL companies secured financing this week to cover liabilities associated with project development.

Australia

12 JUN 2009

Minera funding

Minera IRL Ltd conditionally raised US$15 million by placing shares. The proceeds will allow Minera to

Condor rejects offer

Condor Resources plc has rejected an unsolicited offer by Worldwide Natural Resources plc, calling the

Uzbekistan: waiting to be unlocked

Uzbekistan's mining sector does not have as much foreign investment as its Asian neighbours. Most of

Asia

12 JUN 2009

Creasy, Apex spin off nickel assets to Croesus

APEX Minerals NL and famed Australian prospector Mark Creasy will vend their nickel assets into former

Australia

12 JUN 2009

New Gold, Western Goldfields complete transaction

New Gold Inc and Western Goldfields Inc have completed a previously-announced merger which will give

GOLDCORP RAISES US$750 MILLION

Goldcorp Inc has entered into an agreement with a group of initial purchasers to issue and sell US$750

North America

05 JUN 2009

Eldorado takes stake in Sino Gold

Eldorado Gold Corp has agreed to purchase a 19.9% interest in Chinese-focused Sino Gold Mining Ltd from

Capital markets

05 JUN 2009