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Government could profit if gold is mined

Government could receive royalties if there is a gold rush following surveys by an Isle of Man-based mining company.

That's according to the senior manager for energy policy who says scans will soon be conducted by helicopter before land samples are taken. 
 
The commodity price for gold and silver has increased over the last few years - an opportunity that Isle of Man Mining Ltd. is looking to exploit. 
 
Dr Ken Milne says it has real potential to benefit the economy: 
 

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