June 8, 2012

Dominican Republic: Sandy beaches, turquoise water and $58 billion waiting to be extracted

The Dominican Republic is soon to become more than just a sunny destination. Data published by the country’s geology society claim the Central American nation is sitting on nearly $58…

June 8, 2012

Yellowhead Mining Inc announces graduation to Toronto Stock Exchange

On June 11 Yellowhead Mning (YMI) will be de-listed from the TSX Venture Exchange to commence trading of common shares on the TSX.

June 7, 2012

US$90 million silver bullion Ponzi scheme uncovered in South Carolina

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission said on Wednesday that is charging defendants Ronnie Gene Wilson and Atlantic Bullion & Coin with fraud in connection with operating a $90 million…

June 7, 2012

Kloppers clobbers capex: Forget Olympic Dam and Jansen, BHP is now even cutting back iron ore

“The economics of some of these projects has changed,” he said. “I think for the next two years, 18 months perhaps, we will just wait and see how things develop.”

June 7, 2012

Rio Tinto is looking for a Marketing Director

Rio Tinto is looking for a dynamic Marketing Director to join our marketing team in the USA. The Marking Director, North America, is accountable for all sales, marketing and client…

June 7, 2012

World’s dumbest politician

A country that represents less than 2% of the Euro block and a tiny fraction of the world economy continues to be the tail that wags the dog.

June 7, 2012

Coeur d’Alene Mines to repurchase shares

Silver and gold producer Coeur d’Alene Mines Corp (NYSE:CDE) (TSX:CDM) said on Thursday it had authorized a share buyback program of up to $100 million of the company’s common equity.

June 7, 2012

10-year review critiques the mining industry’s sustainability

The IIED report urges the sector to move from improving its standards in principle to actually implementing them in practice.

June 7, 2012

Xtierra Inc.: final steps for Bilbao feasibility study

Xtierra's objective is to become a mid-tier producer of precious and base metals through the development of its Bilbao project.

June 6, 2012

The Fed whispers sweet nothings to gold and silver

May was a disastrous month for the market, as the “sell in May and go away” mantra reared its ugly head