March 23, 2016

Palisade Mine Tour II – awakening a sleeping giant: District size gold in Paraguay

Palisade had the pleasure of sending our Technical Team to site for a little due diligence, and wow were we surprised with what this little cafeteria loaner had to offer.…

March 23, 2016

Gold prices hit 4-week-low as dollar strengthens

Rally after Brussels attacks proves short-lived.

March 22, 2016

The end of the global diversified miner?

New report predicts mining's majors will increasingly move away from diversification strategies to concentrate on competitiveness in certain core sectors.

March 22, 2016

Rising prices, equities suggest end of mining bear market near

For the first time in years, the mood at the recent Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention in Toronto was buoyant.

March 22, 2016

Sumitomo’s quest for more gold starts with Viscount Mining

With cash in hand and a goal of doubling gold output in the next five years, Japanese heavyweight Sumitomo is looking to acquire gold assets—and Viscount Mining Corp. could be…

March 22, 2016

Eldorado Gold granted key permit for Olympias mine in Greece

The permit allows the company to set up a processing plant in Olympias, which is crucial for the development of the mine.

March 22, 2016

These bacteria can help you find rich platinum deposits

Fresh research shows a new role for bacteria in cycling platinum group metals in soils and sediments, offering a better understanding of how to search for them.

March 22, 2016

Gold rallies, European stocks fall after Brussels explosions

Risk aversion is back in the marketplace Tuesday, following the terrorist attacks in Belgium's capital.

March 22, 2016

EarthWorks: Ignoring best practices, four BC/Alaska transboundary mines risk Mount Polley disaster

If these mines were to fail, the Unuk, Stikine, and Nass watersheds would be polluted by mine waste, jeopardizing the billion dollar fishing industry that Alaska and Canadians alike rely…

March 21, 2016

Gold price may be pulling back, ETF investors are not

Money keeps pouring into physical gold-backed ETFs.