October 26, 2012

The sky’s the limit in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan's unique political history has created a modern-day last frontier for exploration.

October 26, 2012

Germany’s gold vaults exhausted a decade ago: Turk

Precious metals expert James Turk says that all of Germany's gold stocks have been exhausted by leasing into the broader marketplace.

October 26, 2012

Indonesian businessman warns foreigners of local investment perils

A prominent Indonesian businessman has warned foreign miners of the perils of investing in his own country over the next two years due to new laws which curb overseas ownership.

October 25, 2012

Years away: Kloppers says BHP waiting for new technology before Olympic Dam decision

If you're spending $33 billion you want to do it as efficiently as possible.

October 25, 2012

Myanmar poised to become new mining Mecca for Chinese investors

Chinese companies are seeking the wealth of mining opportunities that neighbouring Myanmar (ex-Burma) has to offer, as the country opens its economy to foreign investment after more than half a…

October 25, 2012

South African unions sign deal with gold companies

The South African National Union of Mineworkers and two other unions signed Thursday a deal with industry body the Chamber of Mines (CoM), agreeing to a new pay structure for…

October 25, 2012

Goldcorp injects optimism into mining sector: Q3 beat expectations

In times when most miners are reporting profit below estimates, Goldcorp (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG), posted better-than-expected third quarter results on Thursday as it benefited from operating improvements at Red Lake and Peñasquito,…

October 25, 2012

Streaming gold & silver companies generating huge gains for investors

One type of precious metals equity has been significantly outperforming both the metals and mining shares. This business model is gold and silver streaming companies.

October 25, 2012

China to undergo U-shaped recovery

A leading analyst says growth in China is set to gradually recuperate as the Middle Kingdom's economy experiences a short, sharp U-shaped convalescence.

October 25, 2012

Is silver the new gold?

An analysis of precious metals and commodities funds indicates that silver could well be the new gold for investors seeking to hedge against inflation.