January 8, 2014

Resource rich countries make up over 50% of the “extreme risk” jurisdictions to invest

Study also says that Myanmar is the country where the business environment improved the most last year.

January 8, 2014

How contrarians play bear markets in resources: Rick Rule

Your willingness to buy a stock should not be diminished by the fact that it has fallen in price. In everyday purchases, we want to buy things that are selling…

January 7, 2014

Gold stocks: What to expect in the new year

After three years of pain, can gold stocks break their losing streak and see a gain in 2014? History says chances are good.

January 7, 2014

The Philippines creates ‘mining accountability’ body

The local Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) ) aims to guarantee the country’s mining sector transparency and accountability.

January 6, 2014

Energy commodity prices gained as metals sank in 2013

EIA report shows how the prices of various energy commodities increased from 2012 levels.

January 4, 2014

Doug Casey: We’re really close to the edge of the precipice

Doug Casey talks about wealth, gold, Bitcoin and the mining business.

January 3, 2014

Dr Doom lifts mining gloom

Predictions of a hard landing in China will not pan out and global emerging market growth will accelerate in 2014 lifting demand for metals and minerals.

January 3, 2014

Turkey’s 2013 gold and silver imports skyrocket

Import levels questioned as government faces political scandal over trade deal with Iran.

January 3, 2014

Silver short squeeze 2

The main driver of silver’s initial strength will be American futures speculators covering shorts.

January 3, 2014

Gold and silver stocks to lead metals higher

The bottom line is the action in the stocks is very encouraging with respect to a recovery in the entire sector. In fact, most quality producers and juniors bottomed in…