Gold/silver ratio jumps, ECB points to deflation risk, as “low-growth outlook” defies central-bank liquidity move

Wholesale prices in the gold investing market continued to rise Thursday morning in London, extending yesterday’s 2.8% jump after the world’s biggest central banks offered unlimited short-term loans to their local banking sectors.

Resource Intelligence | December 1, 2011 | 4:38 pm

Gold climbs above $1,900 as concern about slowing economies stokes demand

Gold gained above $1,900 an ounce in London as concern about slowing economic growth and Europe’s debt woes spurred demand for a protection of wealth.

Resource Intelligence | September 5, 2011 | 6:44 pm

Hot Stocks: Metanor Resources fast becoming a mid-tier player

We like cash, but we love exploration companies that have cash flow. Canadian gold mining company Metanor Resources (TSX.V:MTO) not only has six, highly-prospective gold properties — five in Quebec and one in Ontario — but it also has the funds to help transform the company into a mid-tier gold producer.

Resource Intelligence | July 21, 2011 | 6:21 pm

Scrap copper market supply squeezed by U.S. building slump

Supplies in the U.S. copper scrap market remained tight at the start of the third quarter, as a lingering slump in industrial demolition rates made material, especially higher-grade material, harder to come by.

Resource Intelligence | July 15, 2011 | 10:13 am

Indian iron ore giant homes in on Winmar Resources

Winmar Resources, a company backed by Fortescue Metals chairman Andrew Forrest, is expected to announce today a deal with an Indian iron ore giant that could lead to could lead to further Indian investment in the mining sector.

Resource Intelligence | July 6, 2011 | 9:49 pm

Lonmin considers building third furnace in effort to boost platinum target

Lonmin Plc (LMI), the third-largest platinum producer, started a prefeasibility study on a third furnace as part of preparations for possible expansion beyond its current 2015 production target.

Resource Intelligence | July 6, 2011 | 9:49 pm

Copper jumps 2.7pc on cautious demand

Click here to read the whole story or read an excerpt below. By Matt Day COPPER futures ended above $US4 a pound today for the first time in more than a week on indications that steep price declines have boosted demand for the industrial metal. The

Resource Intelligence | May 19, 2011 | 2:33 am