Greenland will push ahead with a uranium and rare earths mine despite the objections of Denmark as the melting of the polar ice cap unlocks its natural resources.

The sale rescues Paladin, as it urgently needed to raise funds following 3 years of pain as uranium prices slumped after the Fukushima disaster.

Two sources with knowledge of the deal say Macquarie has not concluded a deal to buy Goldman Sachs’ uranium trading desk.

Exploration spending plunged by 30 percent or $10 billion last year, squeezing budgets to search for minerals and sustain supplies, according to MinEx Consulting.

UBS analysts advise that the BHP Billion and Rio Tinto are best plays among commodities equities, along with Fortescue, Teck, Cameco, Alumina Ltd., and Umicore.

The latest morning headlines, top junior developments and metal price movements. Today the gold price pulls back after strong gains yesterday and Revolver area-play drilling produces first hole.

This is after Hui Xiao was detained in Hong Kong on Sunday, following a request by the Australian government, which now has 45 days to apply for extradition.

Scotiabank analysts make noise on the uranium drum, drawing a what-if supply/price picture if Japan restarts reactors.

The latest morning headlines, top junior developments and metal price movements. Today the gold price holds to last week’s gains and Platinum Group outlines plans after a massive financing.

Mineweb’s Kip Keen speaks with Fission Uranium’s Ross McElroy who has been awarded PDAC’s Bill Dennis award for a Canadian discovery.

The latest morning headlines, top junior developments and metal price movements. Today the gold price was back on the move, up, and Maya Gold & Silver reports an impressive intercept from Zgounder in Morocco.

Matters worsened for ERA when a leach tank at its Ranger mine’s processing plant ruptured and collapsed, causing an acidic radioactive slurry spill.

The latest morning headlines, top junior developments and metal price movements. Today the gold price is on the decline and Impact cuts some high grade silver and gold in Mexico.

We cover the basics on three coming drill programs in Canada – two gold, one uranium.

Paul Harris, sees a lot of untapped value in Colombia that has been pummeled by the market but is poised to benefit from a more accommodating political climate and rising gold prices. An interview with The Gold Report.