March 9, 2012

Silver Institute sees increased investment demand this year

In a news release issued Thursday, the institute said silver-based ETFs now account for 586 million ounces of silver, up from 576 million ounces at the end of 2011.

March 9, 2012

Time to accumulate gold and silver

Do you own enough gold and silver for what lies ahead?

March 9, 2012

Gold falls as job data crushes rate outlook

Gold fell abruptly this morning, pushed by a rising dollar after data showed the U.S. economy created more jobs than expected over the last three months, decreasing prospects the Federal…

March 9, 2012

Canadian Mandalay Resources resumes operations in Chile

Canadian miner Mandalay Resources (TSX: MND, MND.WT) resumed operations at its Cerro Bayo project in Chile today, after protestors removed blockades, allowing supplies in and out of the mine.

March 9, 2012

Over 18% of Canada’s job losses in February were in the mining industry

Despite a healthy economic growth, Canada’s economy lost 2,800 jobs in February, with at least 18% of those positions belonging to the mining sector.

March 9, 2012

Australia trade dives into deficit on China, gold

Australia's trade account unexpectedly dived into the red in January as exports to China were hit by the Lunar holiday and shipments of gold took a steep drop, making a…

March 8, 2012

Ivanhoe Australia turns into nice little earner earlier than scheduled, still on the chopping block

Ivanhoe announced on Thursday its Australian project is producing copper and gold ahead of schedule. Last week the company said Ivanhoe Australia is on the chopping block as its mega-mine…

March 8, 2012

Select gold, silver mid caps for near-term action: Bo Chew

With high market volatility, running a small fund like the Magna Opportunity Fund, which seeks to deliver exceptional returns, requires nimble management.

March 8, 2012

Cease Trade Order Revoked; GMR Global Mineral Resources Corp. Receives Revocation Order from British Columbia Securities Commission

GMR Global Mineral Resources Corp. (FRANKFURT:GLLN) is pleased to announce that the company has received a Revocation Order from the executive director of the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC); revoking…

March 8, 2012

Zimbabwe – last to leave, never mind turning off the lights – they’re already off

In the 32 years of his benighted rule, Zimbabwe's President Robert Gabriel Mugabe has done more damage to the country than its white-led minority government ever did.