August 17, 2017 BHP commits $2.5bn to extend life of Spence copper mine in Chile Project will extend the life of its Spence copper mine in Chile by over 50 years, at a time when copper prices have reach their highest levels since late 2014.
August 16, 2017 Gold rush in Nicaragua — production doubles in little over 10 years Last year, the nation produced over 267,000 ounces of gold, significantly more than the 109,200 ounces it generated in 2006.
August 16, 2017 Bitcoin can’t match gold as inflation hedge: Morgan Stanley Though it is better than bullion and probably even better than conventional fiat currencies as a medium of exchange.
August 14, 2017 Artisanal miners’ protests heat up in Colombia They are protesting against expansion plans by Zandor Capital, a subsidiary of Canadian-based Gran Colombia Gold, and also in opposition to Bill 169
August 14, 2017 Precious metals nearing breakout The outlook for precious metals has changed quite a bit over the last month.
August 14, 2017 Anglo Asian soars after boosting reserves at Ugur gold project Azerbaijan's top gold producer will begin production there next month.
August 13, 2017 Ancient coins show how empire shifted from Carthage to Rome A study of Roman coins has shown how the defeat of Hannibal and the Carthaginian empire led to coinage spreading across the Roman Empire from silver mines in Spain.
August 11, 2017 Sabre rattling props up gold "Military solutions are now fully in place, locked and loaded".
August 11, 2017 Seabed mining approved in New Zealand despite environmentalists’ concerns Trans-Tasman is now allowed to recover resources from the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone
August 10, 2017 Snow, soil and trees could help detect mineral deposits in Canada A team of geologists is using a series of techniques to identify halogens, commonly associated mineral deposits, in organic materials
Disruption and dislocation: LME metals’ year in seven charts Supply disruption and tariff dislocation have defined the London Metal Exchange base metals complex this year. December 23, 2025 | 07:58 am
