January 13, 2014

‘Big money’ entering resources, precious metals: Rick Rule

Rick Rule, Chairman of Sprott Global Resource Investments Ltd., says some of the ‘big money’ that was circling the resource sector has finally found a home.

January 13, 2014

Chen Lin says investors should bank on balance sheets while waiting for the next wave in gold and gold miners

For over a decade, mining companies have relied on a rising gold price to reward their decisions, regardless of whether they were good decisions. Those days are over.

January 13, 2014

Peru announces national strategy against illegal mining

Includes involvement of police and military forces.

January 13, 2014

Goldcorp launches $2.6-billion hostile takeover offer for Osisko

If it goes through, Goldcorp will be the No. 1 gold producer in the Canadian province of Quebec.

January 12, 2014

Indonesia ban rocks nickel market

Against expectations of a last minute climbdown by authorities, Indonesia's nickel, bauxite and tin ore ban went into effect Sunday.

January 12, 2014

Mongolia sees Oyu Tolgoi deal this month

If Rio Tinto and Mongolia can reach a deal on a $6bn+ expansion of the copper-gold mine it would completely transform the Asian nation's economy.

January 12, 2014

Historic 1oz gold coin goes for $4.6 million at auction

Minted by Ephraim Brasher in 1787, a goldsmith and neighbour of George Washington, the coin contains 26.66 grams of gold.

January 12, 2014

Index trackers and their effect on gold and silver futures

A potentially vicious bear trap is now set in both precious metals on Comex.

January 11, 2014

What really bothers me about the so-called U.S. economic growth

On the surface, the data suggest there’s economic growth in the U.S. economy.

January 11, 2014

Investors pile back into gold stocks

Miners enjoy heavy gains on Friday as the gold price continues 2014 climb.