February 18, 2016 Mining capital expenditure continues to fall – cycle expected for another two years This week we looked at the capex cycle of mining companies, and how miners delaying development will replenish their ounces with acquisitions.
February 18, 2016 INFOGRAPHIC: Currency and the collapse of the Roman Empire In today's very illustrative infographic, we look at how currency debasement, government overspending, and heavy taxation helped fuel the collapse of one of the most powerful empires in ancient history.
February 17, 2016 Newmont could overtake Barrick as top gold miner this year Barrick's shrinking production profile could see output fall by 1.5m ounces within two years. World no 2 Newmont Mining forecasts 14% growth next year.
February 17, 2016 Barrick throws off cash first time in four years Production declines of as much as 1.5m ounces within two years shifts company's focus to costs with target of $700 per ounce all in.
February 17, 2016 Gold price recovery helps Barrick declare dividend The miner is set to report fourth-quarter results after markets close on Wednesday.
February 17, 2016 India opens 100 mineral blocks to private companies They cover an area of 12,000 square km and could be rich in gold, iron ore, tin and tungsten, among others.
February 17, 2016 Mining Indaba 2016 outcomes: Can the mining industry return to long term, sustainable growth? With unstable markets, demand less easy to predict and commodities increasingly competitive on supply, the mining industry needs to evolve now more than ever.
February 17, 2016 Wave of deals to shake the global gold industry in 2016 — report Gold miners to keep cutting cost, team up amid unusual market conditions that will continue boosting deals, says BMI Research.
February 17, 2016 Australia’s Northern Star puts Plutonic gold mine on the market Plutonic is the highest-cost of Northern Star's five mines, producing around 79,000 ounces last financial year at an all-in sustaining cost of $1550 an ounce.
February 17, 2016 Over one-third of Australian underground mines plan to cut spending in 2016 The coal sector is the most likely to axe spending even further this year (38%), ahead of precious metals (25%), a new study found.
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