March 23, 2016

Animation: How China trumps the US in trade

The U.S. trade deficit with China reached record proportions in 2015.

March 22, 2016

The end of the global diversified miner?

New report predicts mining's majors will increasingly move away from diversification strategies to concentrate on competitiveness in certain core sectors.

March 22, 2016

Rising prices, equities suggest end of mining bear market near

For the first time in years, the mood at the recent Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention in Toronto was buoyant.

March 21, 2016

Fission Increases PLS Mineralized Strike Length to 2.58 km; Grows 3 Zones

Exploration drilling at new R840W zone delivers more high-grade growth with 45m step out

March 21, 2016

The richest and poorest countries in the world

The world economy is complex, but today’s series of maps will allow you to simplify your understanding of the relative wealth of people around the globe.

March 21, 2016

Thom Calandra: Precious metals, uranium & other key commodities to watch

Thom discusses a few of his favorite picks, including a new gold producer in Mexico, Canarc Resources.

March 21, 2016

Natural gas about to overtake coal for power generation in the US

2016 would be the first year the fossil fuel loses out to natural gas as preferred fuel for electricity generation in the US.

March 21, 2016

Former oil sands workers eye renewables market

Edmonton-based group aims to re-train 1,000 jobless workers into solar panel installers by 2018.

March 21, 2016

Germany to bring half its gold back by 2020

The country's central bank has already repatriated 1,400 tons or 41.5% of its gold reserves.

March 20, 2016

New Rio Tinto chief plays down expansion expectations

Rio sources say 44-year-old French executive's command of operational and financial detail were important factor in appointment.