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COVER STORY: It seemed like a run of the mill take-over bid when first announced, but Eastern Goldfields junior Dioro Exploration NL is spurning the attentions of persistent suitor Avoca Resources Ltd. Already riding high on the success to date of its Higginsville operations south of Kalgoorlie, Avoca can see a glittering future ahead and it wants to get there sooner rather than later. Deputy editor Dominic Piper takes an in-depth look at an issue which could well have a fair bit of play left in it yet

NORTON GOLDFIELDS: Managing director Jon Parker described the Paddington operation bought by Norton Goldfields Ltd in late 2007 as one of the "most extraordinary opportunities" he had seen in his career. The company went in with high hopes and big plans to make Paddington the mainstay of its plans for many years to come. It hasn't all been smooth sailing, but last month the company took a major step forward with the official opening of its Homestead underground decline. Jason Alexander attended the opening and caught up with Paddington general manager Jon Price  

DIGGERS & DEALERS: Yes, it is that time once again. Delegates froma round the globe will descend on Kalgoorlie from August 3-5 for three days of deal making and convivial company over a few ales. Last year, the iron ore players were crowing as many delegates were still reeling from the shock of the GFC and the daily site of plummeting share prices and market caps. One of the most common questions heard in the auditorium and bars was: When will we hit bottom? We devote 13 pages to our gold preview of the event

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Oct-Dec 2008