April 17, 2014

Economies stalling

It wasn’t meant to be like this: six years of global money-printing should have guaranteed economic recovery.

April 16, 2014

The invincible precious metal bears

A year ago today saw one of the largest declines in COMEX gold and silver futures in the last several decades.

April 16, 2014

Rio Tinto iron ore output hit by bad weather in Australia, Canada

Production of the steel-making material, however, increased by 16%, which means the miner is on track to meet its full-year target.

April 15, 2014

Turquoise Hill buys time for Oyu Tolgoi expansion

But production at massive Mongolian mine slips and shares take a beating.

April 15, 2014

Let’s talk about: women in the mining industry

While still a male-dominated sector, there have been positive steps to integrate women into the mining industry.

April 14, 2014

Fortuna Silver jumps after breaking production records

The Vancouver-based miner's shares surge after its silver and gold properties in Mexico and Peru up production more than 50%.

April 14, 2014

Codelco could tap sovereign wealth fund for needed mine expansions

The world's No.1 copper producer needs to invest roughly $30 billion in the next decade to counter dwindling ore grades in its massive mines.

April 13, 2014

Investors may be leaning towards Goldcorp bid for Osisko

Goldcorp's sweetened offer is straightforward, requires no formal shareholder approval and could be completed by as early as end-April.

April 13, 2014

Glasenberg pulls off blockbuster Las Bambas deal

Chinese buyers cough up $6.3 billion in cool hard cash for massive Peru copper project indicating renewed confidence in prospects for the red metal.

April 11, 2014

US gold and silver production dips, copper jumps

US copper mine production grew 5% to 1.23 million tonnes in 2013 according to the latest US Geological Survey, but silver and gold recovered slid.