March 21, 2012

In West Africa, a Canadian mining company pioneers ‘the new humanitarianism’

Mining company boss Steve Letwin was ecstatic when he struck a precedent-setting deal with the Canadian government to work together on a training project for African youth. “I think it’s…

March 21, 2012

Canada’s Quebec budget banks on mining royalties to balance books

The government of Quebec, Canada’s most indebted province, is banking on a royalty windfall from its natural-resources sector, especially mining, to help begin its long climb out of the red.

March 21, 2012

Riverstone Intersects 15.88 g/t Au Over 10 Metres at the Kao Deposit

Riverstone Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:RVS)(OTCQX:RVREF)(FRANKFURT:3RV) ("Riverstone" or the "Company") is pleased to report results from eleven diamond drill holes on the 100% owned Kao Deposit, which forms part of the…

March 21, 2012

Massive silver spike imminent – Fractal analysis

Hubert Moolman maintains that both gold and silver are rather close to entering the mania phase of the bull market but, in order to get there value needs to be…

March 21, 2012

Aquila Enters Into Operating Agreement with HudBay Minerals for Back Forty Project

Aquila Resources Inc. (TSX: AQA)(OTCQX:AQARF)(FRANKFURT:JM4A) ("Aquila" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the Company has entered into an Operating Agreement with HudBay Minerals Inc. (TSX:HBM)(NYSE:HBM) ("Hudbay") to advance work…

March 21, 2012

Mexico shaker leaves mines intact

There are few, if any, reports of damage to mines hours after a large earthquake rocked central and southern Mexico on Tuesday.

March 21, 2012

Rio Tinto in Mongolian power struggle

A power solution for one of Rio Tinto's most prospective mines remains elusive, raising doubts over whether plans to be in production within six months can be achieved. T

March 20, 2012

YOSEMITE: Enviros begin pressing U.S. to block new gold mining claims

Having seen the Obama administration ban new mining claims near the Grand Canyon, environmentalists are promoting similar restrictions for gold exploration around Yosemite National Park.

March 20, 2012

Gold Falls $20 As Hopes Fade For More Easing

Gold fell Tuesday, snapping a three-day winning streak, amid selling prompted by lower crude oil and U.S. equity markets and a spate of positive U.S. economic data that eroded hopes…

March 20, 2012

Why Gold Looks Downright Terrible

There are three mentalities for those with an interest in gold: Traders see gold (and all precious metals) as vehicles to go long or short depending on the opportunity set,…