March 16, 2014

Scientists find way to turn base metal into precious one

More than conquering the age-old quest to turn base metals into precious ones, these scientists are applying modern day alchemy to build the next-generation of fuel cells and electrolyzers.

March 12, 2014

South Africa approves law that gives state a 20% of oil, mining firms

The new law also lets the state to acquire an unspecified additional share at an “agreed price,” among other debated changes.

March 11, 2014

Paul Adams: Investor-friendly Australian projects around the world

Rather than shoot for the stars, Paul Adams of DJ Carmichael argues that junior miners should focus on more modest projects best suited to maximizing shareholder value.

March 10, 2014

Focus Graphite Inc.: Well Positioned for ‘The Next Big Thing’ in Graphite

Advances in automotive battery technology are making graphite the next big thing for commodity investors. Graphite is the critical material for the new generation of batteries, even more than lithium…

March 10, 2014

More than 25,000 investors and mining types walked into PDAC. The result was. . .realistic

PDAC curse or blessing? Fresh from the Letter Writer Presentations track at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) conference, The Gold Report asked thought leaders to share their…

March 10, 2014

CHART OF THE DAY: Attendance at the industry’s biggest shindig and the mood of miners

A drop.

March 9, 2014

Tesla battery plant will need 6 new flake graphite mines

$5bn ‘gigafactory’ to spark EV uptake; battery graphite demand could double in 6 years with no growth elsewhere.

March 6, 2014

Encouraging signs for Quebec and Canadian mining companies

Grant Thornton International’s annual mining industry study.

March 4, 2014

‘Frothy’ gold, natural resources rally will pull back, says Rick Rule

'I suspect that the rally we are in now is a false rally' - Rick Rule

March 3, 2014

Michael Ballanger: junior miners rising from the ashes

You didn't really think that junior miners would languish forever, did you? Junior mining stocks are starting to make a careful climb from the depths after tax-loss selling in December.