February 16, 2015

Global insecurity is good for gold, says Mike Niehuser

International anxiety may be good for gold prices, as gold continues to have a place as a store of value in uncertain times, says Mike Niehuser of Scarsdale Securities.

February 15, 2015

Yamana green-lights Cerro Moro

Yamana Gold (NYSE:AUY, TSX:YRI) will start construction of its Cerro Moro gold-silver project in the southern Argentine province of Santa Cruz, the Toronto-based gold producer announced last week.

February 15, 2015

Silver heading for major test

Silver broke out in impressive fashion from a 4-week old falling wedge on Friday.

February 13, 2015

Canada’s gold mines are shooting the lights out

Output at Canadian gold mines surged 29% last year, surpassing South Africa for the first time in history. US production dives more than 8%.

February 13, 2015

“We haven’t seen capitulation in natural resources yet”

During a period of polarizing precious metals and industrial commodity pricing, Rick Rule, Chairman of Sprott U.S. Holdings was kind enough to share a few comments—opining on global counterparty risk,…

February 12, 2015

Australian copper mine adds solar power

"Potentially reducing our operating costs in the long run."

February 12, 2015

INFOGRAPHIC: Project generators: exploration risk for less cost

In a bear market for junior miners, exploration capital can be hard to come by.

February 12, 2015

Avoid dodos and find gold and silver miners that can soar, says Raymond James’ Chris Thompson

Chris Thompson, mining analyst with Raymond James, is looking for companies that can continue to deliver real growth and shareholder upside—companies that can "fly"—regardless of metal prices.

February 11, 2015

Kinross drops $1.6bn Tasiast expansion

Toronto-based gold miner also cuts production outlook and raises costs for 2015.

February 10, 2015

The companies Bob Moriarty loves for the long term

The rapid and massive response when the Swiss unpegged the franc from the euro will ripple across the hedge fund, brokerage and financial systems.