March 25, 2016

This country just ended its coal power production

Scotland has stopped generating electricity from coal for the first time in more than 100 years.

March 24, 2016

Current oil price rally reaching its limits

Oil prices have climbed by about 50 percent from their February lows, topping $40 per barrel. But the rally could be reaching its limits, at least temporarily.

March 24, 2016

AME BC Welcomes Mineral Exploration Incentives in Federal Budget 2016

The Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia (AME BC) welcomes incentives announced in the Government of Canada’s 2016 budget that assist mineral explorers and developers in British Columbia (BC).

March 23, 2016

Commodity bulls twisting in the wind

After rebound in sentiment, mining and metals sector increasingly vulnerable to outside shocks says new report.

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.