March 20, 2015

Gold prices: The big picture

Gold has phases and as each one comes up, we watch it closely to see if this time repeats a similar pattern.

March 20, 2015

Back at it again: An interview with Peter Breese

Legendary investor, Warren Buffett says “if a business does well, the stock eventually follows.” It is on this theme that mining executive Peter Breese has built his career.

March 19, 2015

INFOGRAPHIC: Space Exploration is Taking Off

Up until recent years, the momentum associated with space exploration had more or less fizzled. While it would seem that rapid innovation is occurring in every other technology field worldwide,…

March 19, 2015

Caterpillar Feb. sales down 11%

The company experienced a annual drop in the resource industries segment sales in every geographic region except Asia/Pacific.

March 19, 2015

Newmont Mining ordered to turn over evidence to Peruvian wounded in protest

New human rights tool will shed light on the events leading to the paralysis of Peruvian farmer during repression of 2011 protest.

March 19, 2015

Gold reserves dip at Primero’s Mexico mine

Toronto-based Primero Mining reported Wednesday lower gold reserves at its San Dimas operation, impacted by lower price assumptions, while silver reserves rose.

March 19, 2015

US grants Peru $1m for Amazon clean-up due to illegal mining legacy

Funds aim to help reduce the use of mercury and design remediation plans in Peru's southern regions.

March 19, 2015

Chile imposes 2nd highest fine in history to Pan Pacific Caserones mine

Japan's top smelter, Pan Pacific Copper, will have to pay $11.9 million for breaching several environmental rules.

March 19, 2015

Barrick faces multi-billion dollar suit over Porgera mine

PNG landowners have submitted a position statement, outlining “irreparable losses” as a result of social, economic and environmental damages allegedly caused by the operation.

March 19, 2015

Hats off to Yellen

Hitting a sensible balance between expectations and realities, the Federal Reserve said No to any near-term rate raises.