May 22, 2014 Pan American Silver expects Argentina open pit ban to be lifted this year "We're seeing some positive developments in Argentina relative to attracting foreign investment."
May 22, 2014 Canadian firms sue Barrick over divisive Pascua-Lama project The lawsuit alleges Barrick knew or should have known that it would have to overcome significant obstacles with its $8.5bn Pascua-Lamas gold-silver project.
May 22, 2014 Gold miners consolidate in South America On May 21, 2014 Rio Alto Mining (RIOM-NYSE) announced that it would buy Sulliden Gold (SUE-TSX.V) in a deal valued at $300-million, creating a Peru-focussed gold miner.
May 21, 2014 Pierre Lassonde: Mining cycles are good for royalty companies and investors Director and former chairman of the World Gold Council discusses the significance of the shift in gold ownership from West to East, the problem of mining scale and the results…
May 21, 2014 Copper miner Antofagasta optimistic despite challenging short-term market conditions After a difficult 2013, the group says it's now in a period of consolidation, but warns it will continue to focus on reducing costs.
May 20, 2014 Barrick talking to new Chile minister to restart Pascua-Lama "They’ve showed us their interest in solving Pascua-Lama’s problems and doing community work, which to us appears correct."
May 20, 2014 Community conflict can cost miners up to $20m a week Cost cutting by mining companies may damage the viability of advancing future projects.
May 19, 2014 Time is the trigger for equities and bullion: Charles Oliver Charles Oliver, lead portfolio manager with the Sprott Gold and Precious Minerals Fund, discusses silver and gold demand drivers, as well as portfolio ideas that figure to get bigger with…
May 19, 2014 Silver stealth buying Silver has suffered as a market pariah this year, dragging along doggedly near major lows.
May 18, 2014 Global gold, silver production to hit fresh records this year But long-term future uncertain, reveals study.
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