March 31, 2015

3 silver miners to buy now

It has been a tough year for investors in silver mining stocks, with the precious metal seeing its price plunging by over 14% and stubbornly remaining under US$20 per ounce.

March 30, 2015

INFOGRAPHIC: How America’s middle class has shrunk since 2000

This interactive infographic shows how the middle class, median income, and affordability of housing has changed in each state since 2000.

March 29, 2015

Hecla grabs Montana silver-copper deposit through $20 million merger

Hecla Mining (NYSE:HL) has expanded its operations in the western United States with the purchase on Friday of Revett Minerals (TSX:RVM) in an all-stock deal worth $20 million.

March 29, 2015

Support and resistance levels for gold, silver & miners

The precious metals complex has established a floor of support over the past five months. For Gold it is around $1150/oz and for Silver it is around $15.50/oz.

March 26, 2015

$60 billion for mining private equity a myth

Looking for an exit or a lifeline? Look further says $8 billion fund manager.

March 26, 2015

JX, Mitsui Mining halt Caserones mine, to take a $421M write down

The company said the suspension of operation at the copper is momentary, as northern Chile is being hit by torrential rain and snow.

March 25, 2015

Mining private equity: It’s Davis or bust?

Until Mick Davis pulls the trigger on X2's $5.6 billion, wishful thinking and unhealthy skepticism will pervade talk around private equity and mining.

March 25, 2015

Exciting days at the bottom

The broad bottom is in - and well settled in, seemingly, with at least another summer of sideways markets ahead. But time isn't a bad thing.

March 25, 2015

Vancouver zinc miner faces fines in Yukon

At the end of January, the company announced it was placing the mine in care and maintenance, citing a commodity price crash, and earlier this month was forced to seek…

March 24, 2015

CHART: Gold-silver ratio nearing trend reversal

When the ratio is falling as it is now, both silver and gold usually go up.