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.

May 18, 2014

Late stage mining projects have less jurisdictional safety for investors

Story developed using data from Mining Intelligence. Learn more and schedule a demo. On average late stage mining projects are located in regions that […]

May 18, 2014

Global mining deals picking up, but far from returning to boom times

Companies’ low valuation, the current focus on operational efficiency in the mining sector, and the chase for overseas assets by Chinese investors, are pushing deals up.

May 16, 2014

Firmer tone for gold and silver

This week started with a severe markdown in gold and silver prices when markets opened in the Far East on Monday morning, taking gold down $12 to $1278 and silver…

May 16, 2014

Bitter takeover battle for giant US copper mine hots up

Hudbay extends hostile takeover bid for junior Augusta Resources on Friday after shares in owner of the Rosemont copper project in Arizona are dumped.