July 7, 2015

These are the top business risks mining and metals firms face

Getting — and keeping — a social license to operate, as well as resource nationalism, remain among the top five business risks for the industry.

July 7, 2015

Stansberry’s Matt Badiali shares his guide to avoiding pitfalls in the climb to resource investing heights

Successful resource investors have to make their way past a lot of money pits before they find a stock that will make it to the top.

July 6, 2015

Canadian Kaizen to buy Pinaya copper-gold project in Peru

The miner is is acquiring a 100% interest in the Pinaya copper-gold project from AM Gold (TSXV: AMG) for $4.5 million to diversify its portfolio.

July 6, 2015

South Africa’s main union rejects gold firms wage offer

Companies are keen to avoid a repeat of last year’s five-month platinum strike, but their ability to raise salaries is limited.

July 6, 2015

Mongolia to sell stake in its giant Tavan Tolgoi coal mine

The move is part of a plan to sell the government's holdings in 10 state-owned companies over this year and next to boost foreign investment and revive growth.

July 3, 2015

China’s rate cuts to slow copper demand even further — report

China's central bank commitment to ensure policy remained prudent this year may mean no more monetary stimulus, which could see copper demand growth slow further.

July 2, 2015

Chile gives copper giant Codelco much-needed $225 million cash injection

The funds will come from the company’s own 2014 profits, as the state-owned miner gives its profits to Chile's government.

July 2, 2015

Anglo American laying off up to 20% of its staff as investors press for further savings

Cuts likely to be announced at the end of the month, when the miner is set to publish its first-half results.

July 2, 2015

Mongolia’s mining sector ready to take off again — Erdene Resource

The company, which owns a gold project in Mongolia, is optimistic about the country's stance towards foreign mining investment over the coming years.

July 2, 2015

B.C. government cleared by privacy commissioner on Mount Polley

The B.C. government did not fail in its duty to proactively disclose concerns that had been raised over the Mount Polley tailings pond, the province's Information and Privacy Commissioner said…