Panamanian Gold Exports Shoot Up

Gold exports have increased from 5,749 ounces in the first half of 2009 to 33,369 in the same period of this year.

Monday, August 2, 2010

According to information from the National Comptroller's Office, income from gold exports increased from $1.5m to $23.8m.

"Experts and the Panamanian Mining Chamber say that the figures are entirely due to the beginning of Petaquilla's operations in Colón, which will already be generating royalties for the government, though not everyone agrees with the project," reports Pa-digital.com.pa.

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