February 2, 2014

Back to miners graduating with 6-figure salaries ‘in a few years’

Baby boomers are retiring and even if only a small fraction of new projects take off, the ensuing skills shortage will bring back mining jobs boom.

January 31, 2014

Dr Doom: Be afraid, but not very afraid of emerging market crises

While many emerging markets are teetering right now, noted economist Nouriel Roubini says chance of a fully-fledged crisis is low.

January 29, 2014

Canadian mining sector employs more workers than we thought

The Canadian Mining Associations' latest report reveals a 'dramatic increase' in the number of Canadians employed in mining and related sectors.

January 27, 2014

Fission Uranium drills ‘one of the very best holes’ in Athabasca basin

First results from $12 million winter drilling program provide fresh spark for Vancouver explorer's shares, already up 115% in a year.

January 27, 2014

Market disruptor: Nuclear restarts spells trouble for LNG

If Japan moves to restart some or all of its nuclear reactors, many LNG terminals may cease to be profitable.

January 26, 2014

Climate change, polar vortex’s and nuclear energy

What does nuclear energy have to do with a polar vortex, record cold/snow and climate change? Read on to find out…

January 24, 2014

Quebec’s Bill 70 came into effect: here is what that means

The bill generally adds certain requirements to the application for conversion, most of which codify existing industry best practices.

January 22, 2014

Key metrics before you invest: ‘Skin in the game’ and ‘smart money’

When searching for opportunities in the junior sector, we like the focus to be on quantitative and empirical data.

January 21, 2014

Amanda Van Dyke: A dozen gold, copper, phosphate and uranium standouts

Investors should worry less about the right balance of specific commodities and more about the right mix of early-stage, development-stage and producing companies.

January 21, 2014

China’s leading nuclear utility buys 25% stake in Paladin’s Namibia uranium mine

The Australian miner has been eager to find a partner for some time now.