Rio has finally coughed up to a substantial copper discovery in the Pilbara. Predictably, its language was measured. But seasoned observers say it is a monster, with some suggesting it could exceed 20Moz of gold-equivalent. Plus, Chalice awaits first results from drilling near Victoria’s rich Fosterville gold mine. Show More
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The promise of a big reserve increase at the rich Fosterville mine has investors salivating. Little wonder, given its grade of ~20gpt and costs of around US250/oz. And now the anticipation is spilling into nearby juniors such as Chalice, which is among those set to drill for the next Fosterville.... Show More
Investors may disagree but Impact Minerals chief Mike Jones reckons the gold nuggets being extracted from the Pilbara ground are not what they are cracked up to be. Meanwhile, the flood of new entrants to the sector has blown out to a Melbourne Cup sized field. Show More
There is little more exciting in mining than a discovery. “Discovery” companies (as opposed to “exploration” companies) are rare, the phase characterised by investors speculating on how big a find could be, as inevitably the market has to digest each new drill hole as it is delivered. In this time... Show More
Despite a flat few months (and some EOFY selling), there continues to be strong investor interest and good value in the junior to mid-cap resources 18 months into the current cycle, particularly for those companies with quality management and projects. Gold is holding its ground at around US$1250/oz, and despite... Show More