Gorey Guardian – More gold and platinum in county than previously thought
There is more platinum, gold and precious metals in the south east’s streams and rivers than previously believed, with notable levels on the borders of Wexford and Wicklow. By applying modern testing methods to stream samples collected in the 1980s, the Geological Survey of Ireland’s Tellus Programme has discovered the highest levels of platinum are […]
IMC Exploration – Geological Survey of Ireland Tellus Survey Reveals High Levels of Gold in streams near the Goldmines River and Avoca regions of County Wicklow.
The directors of IMC Exploration Group plc (IMCP) note the unprecedented Irish press coverage of a geological survey that has revealed higher than expected levels of gold and platinum in the streams and rivers of Wicklow and Wexford in south east Ireland. Articles published in recent days in the Irish Times, the Independent, the Journal […]
Gold explorer IMC close to main market London listing – Irish Independent
by Gavin McLoughlin Irish minerals explorer IMC expects to be listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange by the end of March as it seeks to reap the benefits of Ireland’s ‘gold coast’ The company owns prospecting licenses in Wicklow and Wexford, in which there is more gold and […]
Irish Times – Gold found but no rush expected to surveyed Irish rivers – IMC Exploration
Geological study finds higher than anticipated metal levels in Wicklow’s Goldmines river – by Dick Ahlstrom – Irish Times High gold levels were found in the aptly named Goldmines river in Co Wicklow. These are where the 5 gold prospecting licenses owned by IMC Exploration (IMCP) are situated. A geological survey has revealed higher than […]
Gold’s price rally has diehard fans excited – but for how long? – The Guardian
by Debbie Carlson at The Guardian China is wobbling, oil is plummeting, Britain is threatening to quit Europe. And the gold bugs couldn’t be happier. With a 15% gain in 2016, gold’s rally has its diehard fans excited. But for how long? This is the metal’s best start since 1980, when gold prices rallied about […]
Gold bugs predict $US2,000 plus prices – ABC News
By business reporter Emily Stewart Gold prices have dipped today as markets rebound, but this year the precious metal has seen a meteoric rise. “In US dollar terms the gold price is up around 15 per cent, currently trading around [the] $US1,250 an ounce mark,” said Jordan Eliseo, the chief economist at ABC Bullion. “In […]
Investors Are Flocking To Gold Like There’s No Tomorrow – Forbes Magazine
Article by Laura Gensler, Forbes Staff Gold is having a moment. The precious metal surged 6% last week, and is up 16% this year, as global market turmoil has prompted nervous investors to rush into what they view as a safe haven investment. “The strong rally in gold highlights the fear that currently permeates through […]
IMC Exploration (IMCP) – Modern Mining in the Vale of Avoca.
Excerpts from a brief history of metal mining in the Vale of Avoca, County Wicklow – by Alan Thomas and Peadar McArdle – Published by IMC Exploration (IMCP) Modern Mining in the Vale of Avoca (1958-1982) Mining in the Avoca Valley between 1958-1982 relied for the greater part on underground trackless mining – extracting large tonnages of […]
IMC Exploration (IMCP) – Avoca, Our Mining Heritage
Excerpts from a brief history of metal mining in the Vale of Avoca, County Wicklow – by Alan Thomas and Peadar McArdle. The Vale of Avoca is a beautiful part of County Wicklow, deservedly know as the “Garden of Ireland”. It features on the earliest known map of Ireland by the geographer Ptolemy who is said to […]
The Prospect of Large Gold Nuggets! – IMC Exploration
Gold Frenzy, the story of Wicklow’s gold – An excerpt from the book by Dr Peadar McArdle. Dr McArdle, who recently retired as Director of the Geological Survey of Ireland, has had a long term interest in the history and origin of the Goldmine River gold deposits. Text copyright Dr Peadar McArdle 2011. Pt 13 – The Prospect […]