Xstrata buys Exco’s Cloncurry copper project for $A175m

The copper division of diversified miner Xstrata has entered into an agreement to buy the Cloncurry copper project from Australian junior Exco Resources for A$175-million. Xstrata said on Wednesday that the acquisition would expand its production...

White Dam production 30% above target – Exco

The annualised production at White Dam gold project, in South Australia, where production started in April, is 30% above its target level of 50 000 oz/y, 75%-owner Exco Resources reported on Tuesday. Under the management of joint-venture (JV)...

Renewed activity in Australia's gold sector

Australian miners are taking another look at old gold deposits as bullion prices remain strong, says industry consultant Surbiton Associates. “We are experiencing an extended period of high Australian gold prices which has led to old deposits...

Exco opens South Australia gold mine

Gold and copper developer Exco Resources has officially opened its White Dam gold mine, in South Australia, following its first gold pour in April. Exco said in a statement on Thursday that while the project was still being ramped-up to full...

Exco pours first gold at White Dam in S Australia

Australian precious metals company Exco Resources has poured its first gold from the White Dam project, in South Australia. The company said in a statement on Monday that the first pour followed a successful six-month construction and...

Company Announcement: Exco Resources Ltd [EXS] - White Dam Receives MARP Approval

Attached please find a press release on: Exco Resources Ltd is pleased to announce that a Mining and Rehabilitation Programme Approval (‘MARP’) in respect of the White Dam project has been received from the department of Primary Industry and...