As recession fears emerge amid slowing global growth, signals are emerging of a possible resurgence in gold, precious metals, and the mining industry as a whole. The public mining sector has been stagnant (for investors) for most of the 10-year U.S. economic boom, but that could be changing. Gold has finally found a bid, and M&A among major industry players is booming as they scoop up under-appreciated assets. Ecuador has been a hotbed of activity and is a top destination for investors with some appetite for high-risk high-reward endeavors; junior miners are known for explosive moves. Lucky Minerals (LKY) has a promising property in this region that is showing early signs of quality mineralization, and they're performing deeper exploration in 2019. With some more good findings, LKY's $15m valuation might not stay there for long.

Eldorado Gold Corporation ("Eldorado" or "the Company") provides the following updates.

Eldorado Gold Corporation, ("Eldorado" or "the Company") announces that the Company will resume mining, crushing, stacking and heap leaching at its Kisladag gold mine in Turkey. Advancement of the previously announced mill project has been suspended. The Company is also providing three year consolidated production guidance, along with detailed cost guidance for 2019.