BHP announcement leads resources higher

THE Australian market finished almost 20 points up yesterday after a solid day by the resource sector. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index added 19.5 points, or 0.4 per cent, to 4916.8 points, while the broader All Ordinaries index gained 19.6 points,

Gold revenue to reach $10bn

RISING production at a time of historically high prices is set to push the value of Australia€™s gold production through $10 billion this year.

Production tipped to break through $10b

RISING production at a time of historically high prices is set to result in the value of Australia's gold production bursting through $10 billion this year.

Goldminers' moves starting to match the bullion price: analyst

PRICES of Australian goldmining shares are slowly catching up with historically high international gold prices, and should keep rising, according to one technical analyst's view

Strong dollar weakening gold prices

THE gold producer that takes its name from the patron saint of miners - St Barbara - has blown the whistle on the myth that the Australian industry is enjoying record gold prices because of the surge in US dollar gold prices to all-time highs.

Wise words on ailing $A gold price

ST BARBARA, the gold producer named for the patron saint of miners, has blown the whistle on the myth that the Australian industry is enjoying record gold prices because of the surge in $US gold prices.

No gold medal despite mine's rich output

THE mine that will single-handedly reverse the long-term decline in Australia's gold production €“ Newmont's $3.5 billion Boddington mine in the Darling Ranges, south-east of Perth €“ has poured its first gold.

Boddington's first pour heralds golden days

THE mine that will single-handedly reverse the long-term decline in Australia's gold production, Newmont's $3.5 billion Boddington mine in the Darling Ranges, south-east of Perth, has poured its first gold.

Sales cap makes gold a safe bet

GOLD prices were given a boost after central banks in Europe agreed to renew their pact to cap sales of the precious metal for another five years.

Boddington set to mine its first million ounces

AUSTRALIA'S biggest and costliest goldmine to build - the $3.5 billion Boddington mine in the Darling Ranges, south-east of Perth - will produce its first gold next month, slightly behind schedule.

Newmont mine on track

AUSTRALIA'S biggest and most expensive goldmine to build, the $3.5 billion Boddington in the Darling Ranges, south-east of Perth, is set to produce its first gold next month, slightly behind schedule.

Australia Gold Exploration Potential

Australia presents an intriguing opportunity to many companies looking to explore for new gold supplies amid attractive gold prices

Gold may be the shining light in the gloom of resources slump

IT HAS become the best of times for the Australian gold sector. After being on the skids for 12 years, production is set rebound in response to the surge in gold prices to a record quarterly average of $A1371 an ounce in the March quarter.

Outlook bright for gold producers

IT HAS become the best of times for the Australian gold sector. After being on the skids for 12 years, production is set rebound in response to the surge in gold prices to a record quarterly average of $1371 an ounce in the March quarter.

China Boosts Gold Price Predictions

China has increased its gold reserves and gold price predictions have gone along with it

Why Bank on Gold Prices

The price of gold has long been the standard for an accurate measure of value, and with good reason.

Gold Prices Fluctuate With Stock Market Stability

The year 2009 has been one of gold price fluctuations as people flirt with the precious-metal safe haven.

Old Mines Help Lift Gold Output

THE 10-year slide in the nation's gold production could be over, thanks to multi-year advances in gold prices prompting a recycling of gold projects.

Soaring Price Of Gold Ends Production Slide

THE 10-year slide in the nation's gold production could be over thanks to multi-year advances in gold prices prompting a recycling of gold projects.

Big Wet Drowns Gold Output

HEAVY rain again restricted Australian gold output in the March quarter, although the industry had nothing to complain about in terms of the continuing strength of gold prices.