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Some investors shun gold stocks: Aphrodite

The euro zone debt crisis is deterring some investors from funding small companies in the gold sector, says gold project developer Aphrodite Gold.

Paynes Find advances $4m capital plan

Paynes Find Gold has announced a $4 million capital raising plan to fund an exploration ramp-up at its tenements 420 kilometres northeast of Perth, following months of boardroom upheaval.

Oswal faces contempt of court charge

Former Perth fertiliser tycoon Pankaj Oswal is facing a contempt of court charge for allegedly releasing confidential information to the press about the receivers appointed to Burrup Fertilisers.

Sheffield Resources to raise $10m

Minerals explorer Sheffield Minerals has launched a $10 million capital raising to fund drilling and exploration programs at its Dampier Zircon and Enneabba mineral sands projects.

Opposition demands mining tax details

The federal opposition is demanding Treasurer Wayne Swan explain a potential $4 billion black hole in its mining tax that is due to start in July.

Doray signs Andy Well native title agreement

Doray Minerals has announced an in-principle native title agreement it says will pave the way for the company to be granted a mining lease over its Andy Well gold project in the Murchison.

Fugro wins $100m Woodside deal

Subsea services provider Fugro TSM has won a $100 million-plus contract with Woodside Energy at the North West Shelf project off the coast of Western Australia.

Rox jumps on maiden Mt Fisher resource

Rox Resources shares have spiked 12 per cent after the company unveiled a maiden JORC-compliant gold resource at its Mt Fisher gold project in the northern Goldfields.

Newcrest's H1 result beats expectations

Newcrest Mining has forecast a continuing strength in the gold price after reporting a record high first half profit, driven by stronger gold, silver and copper sales. Shares in Newcrest, Australia's biggest gold miner, were up 57 cents, or 1.7 per cent, at $43.01.

Mt Gibson reports profit slump

Iron ore miner Mount Gibson Iron has declared its maiden interim dividend, despite production problems at its mines and a slump in interim profit.

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