March 8, 2013

Gold’s next bull run before year’s end: GATA director Ed Steer

GATA director Ed Steer discusses gold, silver and central bank precious metal purchases.

March 8, 2013

Hi ho silver: Making the case for this precious metal

Buying physical gold and silver is obviously prudent, but to really capitalize you need exposure to quality producers.

March 7, 2013

Commodities ‘supercycle’ will last another 15 years: JP Morgan

The current slowdown is just a pause in the commodity supercycle’s 'continuing spin.'

March 6, 2013

Colombia cancels 32 mining concessions

Decision came on the heels of an audit that found serious violations to the country’s technical, environmental, safety and economic standards.

March 6, 2013

Money worries weigh on juniors at PDAC

"We have a crisis."

March 5, 2013

Mining can be a blessing for foreign aid: UN

United Nations Development Program chief supports Canada's mix of mining with foreign aid.

March 5, 2013

Mining mergers in 2012 hit lowest in seven years: PwC

Mergers and acquisitions in the sector fell 30% last year and will continue to be low in 2013.

March 4, 2013

Eric Sprott: Central bankers are gaming gold

Some people may look at the stock market and see economic recovery.

March 4, 2013

The pencil and engineering design for mining

Beware the routine application of craft in challenging mining situations.

March 4, 2013

Hecla Mining offers $774 million for Aurizon Mines

Friendly bid comes barely a month after the Vancouver-based company rejected a hostile offer from fellow Canadian miner Alamos God.