May 29, 2014

Nickel, palladium and platinum outperforming in 2014

Not all is bad in the metals sector.

May 29, 2014

Piketty’s envy problem

There can be little doubt that Thomas Piketty's new book Capital in the 21st Century has struck a nerve globally.

May 29, 2014

30 years after Hunt bros, scramble to take over London silver fix

The LME is among firms vying to take over spot price benchmark system, 30 years after being forced out by Hunt Brothers who famously cornered the market in the late…

May 29, 2014

IDS of Canada approved by the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) for precious metals storage

IDS of Canada has satisfied IIROC's stringent requirements to become one of only eight entities suitable to hold LBMA Gold and Silver Good Delivery Bars.

May 29, 2014

Bidding war for Sulliden seems unlikely as Agnico Eagle sells stake

Agnico Eagle has agreed to sell its interest in Sulliden for $1.10 per share or roughly $29.7 million.

May 29, 2014

INFOGRAPHIC: 2014 Forbes billionaire facts and figures

Check out today's infographic on the new Visual Capitalist website.

May 28, 2014

Gold price slides again despite largest ETF inflows since 2012

Investors buy a net 8.4 tonnes in world's largest gold-backed ETF, the biggest buying spree since October 2012 when gold was at $1,800 an ounce.

May 28, 2014

Louis James: are you ready for an early shopping season?

James sees the Osisko bidding war as a harbinger for deals to come, and discusses companies that could offer shoppers real bargains.

May 28, 2014

The 33 Chilean miners rescued alive back in the spotlight

Thanks to polemic TV commercial encouraging Chile’s national soccer team to be bold and daring in upcoming World Cup.

May 28, 2014

Rio Tinto to axe hundreds of jobs at Oyu Tolgoi mine

Amid the miner's efforts to reduce costs at its gigantic copper and gold operation in Mongolia.