Gold Mining Journal is Australia’s only dedicated gold mining industry magazine.
Published quarterly, the magazine offers comprehensive coverage of the gold industry both in Australia and worldwide.
In addition to contributions from respected columnists, widespread news coverage on the gold sector is provided by Gold Mining Journal’s journalists, who frequently visit mines in Australia and around the world with mining company executives.
Edition Content
NEWS 6
A battle for control of the misfiring Gruyere mine looms large after Gold Fields made a hostile bid for its JV partner Gold Road Resources in March. The target’s board unanimously rejected the offer which values Gold Road’s 50% stake in the operation and its major shareholding in De Grey Mining at $3.3 billion. We look at the potential next moves for both parties
COVER 16
With gold recently surging through $US3,000/oz for the first time in history, the scramble is on to find new sources of the precious metal. Several explorers are adopting the old adage the best place to look for gold is right next to an old mine. Michael Washbourne speaks to four companies seeking to uncover missed treasures from historical production centres, including an exclusive interview with legendary mining investor Tim Goyder
ASIA-PACIFIC 24
The resurgence of the Chatree mine in Thailand headlines our annual spotlight on the Asia-Pacific region. Elsewhere, New Zealand has taken the unusual step of adding gold to its list of critical minerals and the team behind Nickel Industries is looking to add a precious metal string to their Indonesian bow
ESG 32
The quest for long-term sustainability in the gold sector continues with the likes of Gold Fields adding more renewable power systems to its global portfolio, the LBMA launching a new online database to facilitate more transparency in the market and the governments of Ghana and Mali clamping down on artisanal mining in their respective countries
REGIONAL ROUND-UP 40
West African Resources has moved a step closer to becoming a 500,000 ozpa producer after unveiling plans for an underground profile at Toega, a key satellite source to its flagship Sanbrado operation in Burkina Faso. Meanwhile, James Bay Minerals has delivered a maiden resource for its Independence project in Nevada and Tesoro Gold continues to turn up high-grade results in Chile
Cover image: Minerals 260 managing director Luke McFadyen and chairman Tim Goyder at the company’s West Perth office









