January 19, 2016

Apple, Sony, Samsung linked to child labour claims in cobalt mines

Consumer products sold across the globe could contain traces of the metal produced by informal Congolese mines, who employ children as young as seven, says Amnesty International.

January 11, 2016

The world’s northernmost mines

They are all located in just three countries: Norway, Russia and Canada.

January 4, 2016

Veteran investor Rick Rule reveals a unique arbitrage opportunity

Rick praises innovative precious metals streams on base metal projects and one Canadian company that is adding value and being rewarded for it.

December 18, 2015

Fanya Metal Exchange founder gone missing

Exchange trading in minor metals including antimony, germanium, bismuth, wolfram and indium in Kunming China owes investors more than $6 billion.

December 16, 2015

INFOGRAPHIC: The story of Voisey’s Bay: Today’s mine (Part 3 of 3)

The last part of this series highlights the richness of the deposit itself - and we also profile the world's largest icebreaking cargo ship that is used to transport the…

December 3, 2015

How to win in any market: 9 rules for contrarian investing

When it comes to investing, the first rule thing you need to learn is effective management of your emotions.

November 26, 2015

Rick Rule: Absolutely manic bull market in gold coming soon

But when will the bear end?

November 13, 2015

What do conflict minerals have to do with financial reform?

A small statute in the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Protection Act is wreaking havoc in the Congo, according to a new report by National Center for Policy Analysis Senior…

October 26, 2015

Rick Rule: I am too wise to call a bottom in mining

Rick has seen too many cycles to answer a question like that.

September 14, 2015

Eric Coffin: Base metals or precious metals

With the Yuan devaluation, interest rate hikes, and stock market volatility, Eric Coffin explores what commodities merit your investment dollars.