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.

Lihir, Gsjbw At Odds Over Potential Of Revived Ballarat Gold Mine

LIHIR Gold is spending $100 million to ensure gold production at Ballarat resumes next year after a 90-year lay-off. But differences have emerged about just what level of production can be achieved at the old goldfield, acquired by Lihir this year with its $345 million takeover of Ballarat Goldfields.