November 24, 2015

Illegally mined gold from Colombia sold in the US — report

Small-scale miners are being forced out at gunpoint or extorted to work for the armed groups that are taking over their operations. These gangs later sell the gold in the…

November 24, 2015

Most copper producers in Chile barely breaking even — mining group

The ongoing slump in copper prices spells trouble for Chile's mining industry, where most medium-sized producers are already unable to make a profit.

November 24, 2015

INFOGRAPHIC: Mining is a crucial industry for Manitoba

Learn about this, as well as mining's contributions to Manitoba in wealth and safety.

November 24, 2015

Is gold on the verge of a breakout?

The latest report shows that overall worldwide demand for Gold soared by a whopping 33%.

November 23, 2015

Troubles in Dominican mine force Barrick to cut 2015 output forecast

Due to a mechanical issue detected at its jointly owned Dominican Republic-based mine.

November 23, 2015

Hedge funds have never been this bearish on commodities

CHART: China fears see hedge funds enter unprecedented bearish position on major commodities including crude oil, gasoline, gold, copper, corn and wheat.

November 23, 2015

Gold price: Hedge funds can’t exit market fast enough

Chart: Hedge funds dump 368 tonnes of gold in just three weeks to enter second most bearish futures position ever.

November 23, 2015

Peru: Application of prior consultation law risks mining project delays

A recent decision by Peru’s government to require mining companies to carry out prior consultation with indigenous communities is set to further complicate the investment climate.

November 23, 2015

Zonte Metals mulling legal actions against Colombia after gold permit rejected

Its project would sit on top of the Gramalote deposit, a joint venture between AngloGold Ashanti and B2Gold that could become one of the first modern commercial scale gold mines…

November 23, 2015

RAB’s Philip Richards: Why a gradual bull market in metals is on its way

After five trying years, RAB Capital Founder and President Philip Richards sees the light at the end of the tunnel.