Plan Nord - Investing in the Future of Quebec

Interesting overview of Plan Nord, the long term sustainable mining development plan of the Quebec government.

Article from TMR (Technology Metal Research:

http://www.techmetalsresearch.com/2011/06/rare-earths-plan-nord-and-the-future-of-quebec/#.TyxGi9LtmAQ.twitter

Top 20 Mining Picks - Caesars Report

Caesarsreport has released its Top 20 Mining picks for 2012, looks like a few winners in there. I am quite bullish on #13, Gold Bullion Development (GBB.V) and have picked up 200,000 shares. we'll see how she does.

Caesarsreport is a highly respected information and research provider specializing in junior mining companies.

You can see their website here http://www.caesarsreport.com/

You can link to the free report here:

http://www.caesarsreport.com/freereports/CaesarsReport_MiningTop25_2012.pdf

Nicaragua goes back to gold

Record prices for gold have led to an influx of foreign investors and the reactivation of Nicaragua’s long-dormant mining industry. Annual gold production has more than doubled in just the past three years. Gold is now the country’s No. 3 export and has helped Nicaragua post the highest economic growth rate in Central America.

You can see the full article here:

http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/americas/120104/nicaragua-gold-mining-boom-is-back