May 6, 2014

Streaming success: buying metals not mines

More small companies are cutting precious metal deals with sector giants to bankroll new projects without surrendering equity.

May 6, 2014

Decade-low interest in resource funds; sector ripe for reversal: Jason Mayer

“If the data keeps indicating synchronized global economic growth, it should be very good for resources, and specifically resource stocks.”

May 6, 2014

And the band played on

After three months of consistently disappointing jobs numbers, the markets were as keyed up for a good jobs report as a long suffering sailor awaiting shore leave in a tropical…

May 6, 2014

Geopolitical tensions particularly in Ukraine continue to dominate the gold market

Despite a mainly negative sentiment towards gold from investors as evidenced in the continued liquidation in gold-backed exchange-traded funds amid signs of an improving U.S. economy, the crisis in Ukraine…

May 6, 2014

Canadian mining equities improve in Q1, but companies remain cautious

The majors continue to focus on rigorous cost control measures and disciplined M&A activities and juniors still seek the right opportunities.

May 6, 2014

Roxgold’s Burkina Faso drilling hits more insane grades

Stock is up 6% on Tuesday after regional drilling returns 226.8gpt gold over 3.1m including 442gpt over 1.6 metres.

May 6, 2014

Funding still an issue for miners, especially juniors: report

While the mining industry seems to be on its way up, cash-strapped juniors continue to struggle.

May 6, 2014

Anglo Asian scores three-year copper sales deal

The Gedabek mine expects to exceed its target to produce 595 tonnes of copper for 2014.

May 6, 2014

Mongolia wants to regain investors confidence by returning mining licenses

Foreign direct investment in the central Asian country dropped 50% last year.

May 6, 2014

South American, African mines lift Glencore Xstrata copper output

Copper has gained an increasingly important role in Glencore Xstrata's portfolio since last year’s mega merger.