March 10, 2014

Copper at 8-month low on disappointing China exports

Shanghai copper, in turn, went down beyond its 5% daily limit on Monday, hitting its lowest in more than four years.

March 9, 2014

Australia still fighting coal mine fire that made town look ‘like Mordor,’ though toxic fumes reduced

The fire started in early February, engulfing nearby town in smoke.

March 9, 2014

Ukraine: Vultures of political capital descend

There are two countries that could use this situation to the benefit if they play their cards wisely: Belarus and Canada.

March 9, 2014

Canadian grain vs. Canadian oil

Some farmers accuse railways of loading more oil while allowing their crops to pile up.

March 7, 2014

Why gold looks better than the S&P: Marc Faber, PhD

Marc Faber, author of the Gloom, Boom, and Doom Report, and a Director of Sprott Inc. shared his most recent views during a recent visit to our offices… In particular,…

March 7, 2014

Swiss National Bank lost over $10bn in 2013 on weak gold prices

Its bullion reserves are now worth about $17 billion less.

March 7, 2014

Anglo quits coal terminal expansion in Australia

The withdrawal leaves India's GVK Group and Adani as the only two groups considering port expansions in the region.

March 7, 2014

Zimtu Capital analyst: All roads lead to Athabasca Basin

The average grades for a few of the bigger deposits in the Basin are above 15% U3O8, whereas the world average is far below 2% U3O8.

March 6, 2014

Prentice to lead renewed Northern Gateway consultation efforts

A former federal minister of Indian and Northern Affairs will lead renewed efforts to consult with and establish partnerships with First Nations and Aboriginal communities in British Columbia and Alberta…

March 6, 2014

Enbridge’s controversial pipeline gets OK

First piece of Canada's pipeline puzzle falls into place after energy giant's Line 9 to carry oil sands crude from west to east is approved.