269 workers at Olimpiada gold mine in Krasnoyarsk region test virus positive.
Vladimir Putin and Chinese president witness agreement that will see cross-border cooperation to work in massive Far East mine.
Geologists say as much as 44.8 billion roubles-worth has been found in valley to the north of famous range.
Panning to be legalised in former GULAG region in bid to crackdown on black market.
An auction for Russia's largest untapped gold deposit is to be announced soon, says First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov.
Consortium featuring Russian businessman line up bid to invest in mine which develops deposits in Siberia.
Gems and precious metals rain over Russia’s coldest region as police and secret services stage emergency search.
Even the giant nugget's 6,66 kg weight seemed to match the day.
Giant airships seen as ideal way to transport heavy lifting equipment to remote mining locations.