September 4, 2015

Glencore’s just had one of its worst weeks ever — shares down 22 pct

The company, already the worst performer in the FTSE 100 index in 2015, has lost almost 60% of its value since the beginning of the year.

September 4, 2015

Vedanta forces 133 of its Zambian workers to take paid leave

Konkola Copper Mines, owned by Vedanta, said the move was a result of poor metal prices, which has hit the global copper industry very hard.

September 3, 2015

Resource Capital funds backs Callinex’s strategy near HudBay Operations

Callinex President and CEO Max Porterfield explains how high-grade assays and proximity to existing producers could lead to his company discovering the ore that HudBay will soon need.

September 3, 2015

Tahoe’s operations in Guatemala not affected by President’s resignation

The Canadian firm said its Escobal mine remains unaffected by the ongoing political turmoil in the country, which has forced President Otto Perez to resign amid a corruption scandal that…

September 3, 2015

Sibanye confirms talks with Anglo over platinum mines for sale

This the first time in over 15 months that Sibanye officially confirms its interest in Amplats’ Rustenburg assets.

September 3, 2015

Western Australia premier calls end of mining downturn

Premier Colin Barnett says the mining downturn has bottomed but warns the next 12 months will be risky for minerals companies.

September 3, 2015

Can a weak Australian currency blow investment dollars toward mining companies? Morgans’ James Wilson singles out three gold companies making headway

Morgans Senior Analyst James Wilson shares the names of ASX-listed gold, iron and graphite companies worth watching.

September 3, 2015

INFOGRAPHIC: 33 fascinating facts on U.S. currency

Did you know that the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing makes $696 million of new currency each day?

September 3, 2015

Newly released SchiffGold White Paper: The student loan bubble

“You need a college degree to succeed in America.” This idea has become so commonplace that the right to higher education is now a core issue in most political platforms.

September 2, 2015

UBS: Gold closely tracking changes in Fed policy expectations

Gold's pause around the 100-day moving average last week reflects the underlying view that, timing aside, the Fed will eventually have to raise rates at some point and this is…