March 8, 2017

After terrible 2016, Indian gold demand will recover: WGC

According to the World Gold Council, Indian gold demand has bottomed.

March 8, 2017

PDAC 2017 Convention exceeds expectations

Over 24,000 people attended this year's Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada’s Convention — a strong indication that confidence has returned to the mineral exploration and mining industry.

March 8, 2017

Newmont piles into Yukon with USD$39.5 million earn-in agreement

U.S. gold producer Newmont Mining (NYSE:NEM) has joined the race to develop a new mine in the Canadian Yukon territory.

March 8, 2017

No surprise in recent moves in gold and silver markets

Precious metals expert Michael Ballanger reflects on the cause of this week's decline in precious metals markets, and contemplates the factors that will help him determine a bottom.

March 8, 2017

Investors are becoming bullish on commodities

Investors are increasingly turning to commodities as prices rally.

March 7, 2017

Centerra Gold, Evolution Mining were lowest-cost gold producers in Q4

The top 19 public gold companies produced gold at a weighted-average cost of US$868/oz.

March 7, 2017

Dawson City wants to designate worm-like piles of mine tailings as protected historical site

In what appears to be a first in Canadian history, a community is hoping to inaugurate mining waste as a protected historic site.

March 7, 2017

Burkina Faso gold mine to build solar hybrid power plant

IAMGOLD (TSX:IMG) is taking a further step towards diversifying its power needs into renewable energy, with a plan to install at 15-megawatt-peak (MWp) solar power plant at its Essakane mine…

March 7, 2017

Teranga Gold’s social, environmental efforts grant it top award at PDAC

The company's mission includes a commitment to ensure communities are better off as a result of its presence.

March 6, 2017

The Barron is back

Bob Moriarty of 321 Gold chronicles the career of Dr. Keith Barron and his latest foray in Ecuador.