November 23, 2015

Hedge funds have never been this bearish on commodities

CHART: China fears see hedge funds enter unprecedented bearish position on major commodities including crude oil, gasoline, gold, copper, corn and wheat.

November 23, 2015

Peru: Application of prior consultation law risks mining project delays

A recent decision by Peru’s government to require mining companies to carry out prior consultation with indigenous communities is set to further complicate the investment climate.

November 23, 2015

Anglo American Utilizing Immersive Technologies’ Managed Services to Improve Performance at Los Bronces Mine

Immersive Technologies has over 80% market share of the high fidelity training simulator in the mining industry with over 930 simulator modules deployed and has achieved quantifiable results to date…

November 23, 2015

RAB’s Philip Richards: Why a gradual bull market in metals is on its way

After five trying years, RAB Capital Founder and President Philip Richards sees the light at the end of the tunnel.

November 23, 2015

Dr Copper, the economy and the stock market no longer in sync

Doctor copper, can no longer be viewed as a leading indicator, in fact, a name change might be in order.

November 20, 2015

Newmont’s Indonesian copper exports to restart

Exports suspended for nearly two months over building of smelter.

November 20, 2015

Commodity prices have not bottomed yet — Goldman Sachs

Unless demand picks up or more miners cut output, prices for raw materials are set to stay low for years, or worse, continue to drop, the investment bank predicts.

November 19, 2015

Vale to end Manitoba nickel refining in 2018

Nickel is trading at seven year low.

November 19, 2015

A brutal year for mine financing explained in just one chart

A miserable $400 million down from a high of $4.6 billion in 2012.

November 19, 2015

Chinese commodity trade barometer at record low

The Baltic Dry Index which tracks bulk shipping rates on more than 50 routes around the world drops to lowest since 1985.