June 3, 2014

Newmont stops copper output at Indonesia mine

The miner said its concentrate storage facilities have reached full capacity and that it is still trying to delay putting its employees on paid leave at reduced compensation

June 2, 2014

Connecting the dots

In this month’s Markets at a Glance, we present a collection of thoughts on why we think precious metals are a compelling investment now.

June 2, 2014

From Constantinople to Istanbul, Turkey has never been better

Every time he travels to Turkey, portfolio manager of our Emerging Europe Fund (EUROX), Tim Steinle, says the country continues to develop.

June 2, 2014

CHART: Gold now cheapest vs stocks since January 2008

At the same time stock market volatility is at a 7-year low. This can't last.

June 2, 2014

Centerra to shut Kumtor gold mine if doesn’t get permits

Despite apparently having made peace in February, Centerra and the the government of Kyrgyzstan have locked horns over the future of Kumtor mine.

June 2, 2014

CHARTS: Platinum, palladium ETF holdings jump to record highs

South African strike negotiations on knife-edge after latest offer.

June 2, 2014

Philippines eyes $1bn revenues from proposed new mining law

The new revenue-sharing scheme would see the government taking 55% of the industry's net revenues or 10% of gross revenue, whichever is higher.

June 2, 2014

Ian Parkinson’s copper and gold names for a fresh round of M&A

Growth for the sake of growth is over, but that doesn't mean mergers and acquisitions in the mining space are finished, says Ian Parkinson, director of equity research-mining with GMP…

June 2, 2014

UN urges talks following violent Guatemala mining protest

A local resistance movement has been trying to stop development of El Tambor gold mine.

June 2, 2014

Gold in a fix

It is hard to see how the twice-daily gold fix can survive.