December 11, 2017

Congo mines say revised code threatens industry’s future

Monday, mining companies in the DRC said that proposed changes to mining code adopted by lower house of parliament would do lasting damage to investment.

December 10, 2017

Bitcoin’s mania parabolic

Bitcoin’s meteoric skyrocketing this year has been astonishing, captivating traders across the globe.

December 10, 2017

Gold stocks break, gold to follow

We’ve been persistently bearish on precious metals since September and that has annoyed our readers.

December 10, 2017

Wisconsin to lift sulphide mining ban

In six months sulphide miners in Wisconsin could be back in business.

December 8, 2017

Is gold really strong?

Silver and mining stocks declined for another day, but this time gold ended the session with a gain. How can we interpret the latter? As a sign of strength?

December 8, 2017

Rick Rule on speculating before a narrative becomes popular

Rick Rule, CEO of Sprott U.S. Holdings, discusses his viewpoint on "if" and "when" questions, and speculating in markets before they become popular.

December 8, 2017

Mine fatalities in South Africa rise first time in decade

There were 81 fatalities from January through November, according to data from the Chamber of Mines. Thursday, a death at Tshepong Mine brought total to 82.

December 8, 2017

Platinum’s discount to palladium hits 16-year-high

Palladium hit high of $1,022.70 Thursday, just off a 16-year high from last week, while platinum hit a low of $887.50 per ounce.

December 8, 2017

Mongolian Gov’t can’t nationalize Erdenet Copper Mine — court

Erdenet, which produces 530,000 tons of ore annually, is one of Asia’s biggest copper and molybdenum mines and a top tax contributor to the country’s $12 billion economy.

December 7, 2017

Newmont’s cost-cutting, production plans: ‘We’ve only just begun’

With seven greenfield projects Denver gold miner on track to increase global share of gold production to 5%.