February 11, 2014

The PDAC congratulates the government of Canada on its economic action plan 2014

The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada congratulates the Government of Canada on its Economic Action Plan 2014 that includes specific supports for the mineral exploration and development sector.

February 7, 2014

Gold and silver prices poised to rise dramatically

The ability to suppress the gold price is breaking down.

February 7, 2014

Silver outperforming

Relationships between precious metals and other markets seem to be changing, with established market trends being broken.

February 7, 2014

Moroccan villagers step up actions against massive silver mine

After over two years of occupation, protesters say it's time for someone to listen to their demands.

February 6, 2014

New Gold reports lowest costs in its history, investors not impressed

Gold reserves per share increased by 127%.

February 5, 2014

Legendary geologist Brent Cook shares his rules for weeding out flaky companies

If now is the time to accumulate deeply discounted companies with strong fundamentals in advance of a hot junior market in 2015, how can an investor tell if a company…

February 5, 2014

Metals mining sector accounts for 40% of toxic chemical releases in the US – EPA says

But the industry also led a 12% drop in total releases in 2012.

February 5, 2014

JP Morgan about to close sale of $3.3bn commodities business with Mercuria

Swiss Mercuria, founded in 2004, has become the front-runner to buy the physical commodities unit of JPMorgan.

February 5, 2014

Peru’s copper sector the one with highest growth potential in the world—Chilean expert

Peruvian copper projects are solid, competitive and less costly in terms of energy needs, says the expert.

February 4, 2014

Avino Silver and Gold Mines up 5 pct on monthly production increase

The Mexican-based miner is up 71% since the year started.