May 24, 2014

Wild cat rips apart plans for giant Arizona copper mine

Vancouver firm's timeline to build 3rd largest US copper mine in doubt after sighting of endangered ocelot restarts permit consultations amid bitter takeover fight.

May 23, 2014

Mexico’s government to fund rare earth exploration

The country sees a growing opportunity for other players beside China.

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…