June 30, 2014

INFOGRAPHIC: Bitcoin Vs. Gold

Bitcoin has grown wildly in popularity in its short history. But how does it stack up against gold, the international currency for thousands of years? Find out in today's post!

June 30, 2014

Juniors’ woes may be investors’ boon

Investors should hold gold and seek stock in promising explorers.

June 30, 2014

Sibanye Gold mulling move into platinum industry by year-end

South Africa’s top gold producer is said to be going ahead with plans to expand into the country’s platinum sector before the end of the year.

June 30, 2014

Gold seen to consolidate with positive bias Monday

Silver weaker but should rise later this week.

June 30, 2014

Gold set for 2nd quarterly gain amid global tensions

U.S. data, ECB meeting also in spotlight.

June 30, 2014

Venezuelan army said to have trespassed Guyanese border, attacked miners

Miner allegedly failed to pay the soldiers a periodical fee in exchange for them turning a blind eye to illegal mining on Venezuelan territory.

June 30, 2014

Anglo American goes ahead and puts platinum mines, other assets up for sale

The firm is offloading some of its historic South African platinum mines as part of a $4bn sale of under-performing assets.

June 29, 2014

Chinese M&A: Watch out for Las Bambas effect

China's 'Order 9' makes it much easier for domestic companies to make acquisitions abroad.

June 29, 2014

Hedge funds add record 61% to bullish gold bets

Smart money playing catchup after three weeks of gold price gains add record number of net long positions for the week to 12.1 million ounces.

June 28, 2014

Strike is over but platinum, palladium prices have plenty upside

New report says risks to supply remain substantial.