May 9, 2014 First Quantum and Petaquilla reach $60m deal to split up Panama projects First Quantum subsidiary Minera Panama’s $6.4 billion Cobre Panama copper-gold-silver mine is located next to Petaquilla’s Molejon gold mine, which has triggered lengthy disputes in the past.
May 9, 2014 Escobal mine ramps up according to plan "Despite a handful of normal start-up issues, the operations team maintained operating costs within expectations.”
May 9, 2014 CHART: Silver price volatility lowest in decade – now watch it move Silver is called the devil's metal, because of its wild price swings. Volatility fell to a decade low in April - historically a trigger for a huge rally.
May 8, 2014 Miners’ time to rejoice: Rio Tinto hints at imminent end of downturn The head of the world’s second largest mining company, Sam Walsh, said he will soon stop focusing on cost cuts to centre on growth again.
May 7, 2014 Gold prices: the coming end to this bear phase Many believe that the bottom is now in and the bull has resumed charge, with the bears being exhausted. We would like to agree with them but we are still…
May 7, 2014 The value of project generators in a low probability industry Project generators operate in different markets and stages of project development. Risk profiles vary considerably; leading to diversification within the universe.
May 7, 2014 GoGold starts processing ore in Mexico The processing is expected to gradually increase to 5,000 tonnes per day over the next three months.
May 7, 2014 Resource rich countries lead global conflict and political violence index Levels of conflict and political violence have risen significantly in 48 countries, most of them considered traditional mining destinations.
May 6, 2014 Streaming success: buying metals not mines More small companies are cutting precious metal deals with sector giants to bankroll new projects without surrendering equity.
May 6, 2014 Funding still an issue for miners, especially juniors: report While the mining industry seems to be on its way up, cash-strapped juniors continue to struggle.
Copper price heads toward $12,000 a ton as banks predict further gains With year-end approaching, copper on the London Metal Exchange is up nearly 40%, marking its biggest annual gain since 2009. December 22, 2025 | 07:00 am
