October 11, 2013

Thousands of gold, silver Vatican’s medals misspell ‘Jesus’

Four of them were sold before the typo was noticed. They are likely to fetch rocket figures if ever sold.

October 11, 2013

How to build a mine for the highest return: Gerald Whittle

Many mining companies fail to optimize operations for the highest return on investment.

October 10, 2013

Most junior miners won’t make it past this fall: McCoach

But when the market does recover, it is "going to be a screamer," he says.

October 10, 2013

Capstone bumped up after positive production numbers

Vancouver-based copper miner sticks to full year guidance ahead of closing of $650 million Pinto Valley acquisition.

October 10, 2013

Rival Chinese miners shortlisted for Glencore’s Las Bambas copper mine

Chinalco and Minmetals have been invited back to conduct due diligence and make a second bid, insiders said.

October 10, 2013

Buyers line up for JPMorgan’s $3.3bn commodity unit

The bank is willing to sell the business to one customer or break it down into various divisions.

October 9, 2013

The bearish case for silver

Dips below $20 an ounce this year likely.

October 9, 2013

Chile’s proposed glaciers protection law worries miners, investors

Definition of glacier is the main bone of contention, as a wide interpretation could mean the halt of local and foreign mining activities.

October 9, 2013

India will dominate the silver market in 2013

Indians are currently on track to import 25% of the world’s mined silver supply. And, believe it or not, this number could increase given the forecasts for monsoon season.

October 8, 2013

Indians importing record amounts of silver

With gold restrictions in place, Indians turn to silver.