Russia: gold-containing minerals found in Kamchatka

The researchers from the Institute of Geology and Mineralogy have found gold-containing minerals at the Maletoyvayam deposits in Kamchatka. The prospecting was carried out at the order of the research company Elekhim. In particular, the new type of mineral contained compounds of gold with tellurium, sulfur and selenium. Gold can be found with silver impurities,…

Kazakhstan: gold output up in January 2018

In January Kazakhstan’s production of raw gold and semi-processed gold, or in powder form, increased by 8.7% YoY and amounted to 5,978 kg. According to the Statistics Committee of the Kazakh Ministry of National Economy, in the reporting period the production of raw silver and semi-processed silver, or in powder form, was equal to 59,644…