“In the long run I am actually quite positive for all commodity prices, especially given we have Mr Bernanke …” - Dr Marc Faber

We look at mining in Asia and we start with an exclusive interview with Dr Marc Faber, author of “Tomorrow’s Gold” and who runs the GloomBoomDoom.com report website.  He is also a director of Ivanhoe Mines operating in Mongolia.  Marc Faber is the guest most requested by our listeners.

Part 1 with Marc Faber and interviews with Leyshon Resources and Olympus Pacific Minerals - Download MP3 (right click and select “Save Target As”)

Part 2 with Marc Faber and interviews with Jinshan Goldmines and our resident trader Michael Hampton - Download MP3 (right click and select “Save Target As”)

Paul Atherley, Managing Director of Leyshon Resources Ltd (ASX.LRL AIM.LRL).  Leyshon and Qiqiha’er brigade are developing the first ever Sino Foreign owned gold mine in the mineral rich province of Heilongjiang. Commissioning of a proposed carbon in leach plant is scheduled for 2008. www.leyshonresources.com

Leyshon Resources Minesite Profile

Colin Patterson, President, Olympus Pacific Minerals (TSX.OYM). The Phuoc Son Suture in Vietnam is home to Olympus’ two advanced-stage properties, Bong Mieu and Phuoc Son, near Oxiana’s 5.1 million oz. Sepon deposit. Already on track to the 1 million oz. mark, these gold properties have seen considerable exploration and development. www.olympuspacific.com

Olympus Pacific Minerals Minesite profile

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The Marc Faber interview continues.

Jay Chmelauskas, President and CEO, Jinshan Gold Mines(TSX.JIN). Jinshan Gold Mines is a Canadian mining company focused on the exploration and development of gold projects in Asia, and is building one of the largest gold mines in China with planned production starting June 2007.  The final feasibility study indicates the mine is expected to produce approximately 117,000 ounces of gold per year. www.jinshanmines.com

Jinshan Gold Mines Minesite profile

And Michael Hampton tells us a credit crunch might be looming. For Michael’s charts, click here.

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