November 25, 2015

Is gold a bargain at 5-year low? One measure suggests not

Gold-copper ratio highest since 2011

November 25, 2015

These 6 metals, minerals back to greenfield pricing by 2020

New study says in a post-China boom world geological shortage becomes a stronger driver of prices than demand – and even coal will need new mines.

November 25, 2015

Platinum, palladium prices break fall

Platinum remains at record discount to gold.

November 25, 2015

Anglo American shares close at lowest in 16 years on HSBC note

HSBC downgraded the company to 'reduce' from 'hold' and highlighted that Anglo's precarious cash flow situation may force it to cancel its dividend.

November 25, 2015

Goldcorp, Teck combine projects, create new $3.5 billion mine in Chile

The 50/50 joint venture, momentarily named Project Corridor, is expected to help slash development costs as metal prices have dropped to multiyear lows.

November 24, 2015

Copper price: Lower for longer

Study shows copper price fall matches previous down-cycles going back to 1975, but expect a long painful slog before a sustained recovery.

November 24, 2015

Illegally mined gold from Colombia sold in the US — report

Small-scale miners are being forced out at gunpoint or extorted to work for the armed groups that are taking over their operations. These gangs later sell the gold in the…

November 24, 2015

Most copper producers in Chile barely breaking even — mining group

The ongoing slump in copper prices spells trouble for Chile's mining industry, where most medium-sized producers are already unable to make a profit.

November 24, 2015

INFOGRAPHIC: Mining is a crucial industry for Manitoba

Learn about this, as well as mining's contributions to Manitoba in wealth and safety.

November 23, 2015

Hedge funds have never been this bearish on commodities

CHART: China fears see hedge funds enter unprecedented bearish position on major commodities including crude oil, gasoline, gold, copper, corn and wheat.