May 28, 2014

Australia not adventurous enough in commitment to ‘essential hunting ground’ of Latin America

The region produces 45% of the world’s copper, 50% of its silver, 26% of its molybdenum, and equally high percentages of zinc, gold and iron ore.

May 27, 2014

Barrick Gold Class Action – Robertson Stromberg LLP Files Statement of Claim Against Barrick Gold and Other Defendants

The detailed claim alleges there were misrepresentations in Barrick's public disclosure relating to Barrick's development of the Pascua-Lama mine located on the border between Chile and Argentina.

May 26, 2014

Switzerland last year exported $132 billion of gold

The European nation is the conduit for gold moving from West to East and business soared 77% year on year.

May 25, 2014

Gold and silver price: The year of living quietly

Gold has been burnishing its reputation as the least volatile metal in 2014 and the silver market has been eerily quiet this year. Can it last?

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…