October 29, 2015

Mining industry value drops below one trillion dollars

In 2011, during the peak of the so-called “mining boom”, the sector was worth nearly US$2.5 trillion.

October 28, 2015

Chile injects $600 million into state-owned copper giant Codelco

The money is the first payment in a $3 billion aid plan authorized under a new funding mechanism, designed to avoid a slump in production.

October 27, 2015

Ecuador aims to attract $750M in mining investment next year

The government is planning to open up new mining areas for gold and copper exploration.

October 27, 2015

Sandstorm plummets on cheap financing

Vancouver firm drops 12% after announcing a bought deal with bankers at discount followed up by a gold-silver-copper streaming deal with Yamana.

October 26, 2015

Weak metal prices to hit miners through 2016 — Moody’s

The situation, says the ratings agency, won’t change over the next 12 to 18 months, and metal prices may fall even further.

October 26, 2015

Tocqueville’s John Hathaway: Stick to your guns—hold on to those mining shares

In this interview with The Gold Report, Hathaway shares the names the fund is holding as ammunition for a better gold market.

October 26, 2015

Rick Rule: I am too wise to call a bottom in mining

Rick has seen too many cycles to answer a question like that.

October 23, 2015

MMG’s gigantic Las Bambas mine in Peru to open next year despite protests

The copper mine, one of the world's biggest, is on track to begin production in the first quarter of 2016, despite weak prices and relentless protests against the project.

October 23, 2015

56 people left on site as Myra Falls mine lays off nearly 100 workers – Vancouver Island

Operations at Myra Falls were suspended in April.

October 22, 2015

The most bullish mining chart you’ll see all day

Commodity Sentiment Index shows it's always coldest before the dawn.