June 22, 2016

UK Royal Mint sales up more than a third ahead of Brexit vote

Elevated demand has translated into a 150% increase in revenue for Britain's official producer of gold and silver coins and bars.

June 22, 2016

Waking up groggy truck drivers from 17,000 KM away

"The shift schedules are demanding. The work is repetitive. There are issues trying to keep people engaged in the work that they are doing."

June 22, 2016

South African gold miners to appeal ruling in silicosis case

If the class action goes ahead, it will affect almost every gold mine in South Africa, including their parent companies, covering their conduct over the last 50 years.

June 22, 2016

Silver traders follow gold to longest bull bet since ’09

This chart shows that where gold goes, silver often follows.

June 22, 2016

Kirkland Lake plans $18 million exploration program at Macassa

To fund it, the miner has proposed a $15-million non-brokered offering of 1.05 million flow-through shares.

June 21, 2016

The world’s 50 most valuable mining companies

Combined these mining and metal giants are worth $700 billion with operations in every corner of the world.

June 21, 2016

Rio Tinto may be planning a $9bn spinoff a la BHP

Rumours follow Rio's decision to group its least loved units — coal, uranium salt, borates and its Iron Ore Co. of Canada — under a new umbrella branded as the…

June 21, 2016

21 incredible uses for silver

Silver is generally known for its use in coins, silverware and of course jewellery. However, today these account for less than 50% of all silver consumption.

June 21, 2016

2017 Investing in African Mining Indaba introduces significant price reduction for mining corporates

Registration fees are as much as 50% lower than last year for mining corporates

June 21, 2016

Rio Tinto to boot iron ore chief in fresh management shake-up

Andrew Harding, once tipped as the most likely person to take the company’s reins, is being replaced by Chris Salisbury, currently leading the copper and coal division.