December 30, 2013

Biggest losers of 2013: Countries that lost the most on gold

Many countries' foreign reserves accounts lost big in the gold price drop this year.

December 30, 2013

Canada gives Cameco’s Millenium mine the green light

Located 600 kilometres north of Saskatoon.

December 27, 2013

Colombia to seize major tungsten mine run by terrorists

The government is sending troops to seize and close a major illegal tungsten mine run by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC)

December 27, 2013

Canadian miners among the most hurt in 2013

New mining listings in the Toronto Stock Exchange and its junior counterpart, the TSX-V, continue to dive.

December 26, 2013

Fracking, uranium and solar – Oh my!: Growth and innovation in 2013

The Energy Report profiled some of the most innovative stories in the energy space in 2013. Our experts talked about everything from developments in hydraulic fracturing techniques to new ways…

December 24, 2013

China stabilizing GDP growth, prioritizing reform

But exports forecasted to rise by at least 10% next year.

December 24, 2013

Germany repatriated 37 tons of gold in 2013

Final goal is to store half the national reserves of the precious metal, or about 3,400 tons, in its own vaults by 2020.

December 24, 2013

Canada’s Sherritt sells coal business for almost $1bn

The two separate buyers are US-based Westmoreland Coal and a group led by Altius Minerals.

December 24, 2013

Levi Spry highlights quality Australian projects that will find funding

Quality will win out, says Levi Spry, senior resources analyst at GMP Securities Australia.

December 23, 2013

BC coal project faces fresh woes over foreign workers

Canada's United Steelworkers union is asking the British Columbia Supreme Court to revoke the HD's exploration permit, alleging local authorities granted it without addressing safety concerns.