China gains approval to begin trading silver futures
It has been a tough month for both silver prices and silver stocks. The Global X Silver Miners ETF (SIL) has fallen nearly 16 percent in the last month.
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Chinese consumption surprise sees copper price come roaring back
Goldman Sachs came out with a report showing Chinese copper usage in April came in at the second highest run rate on record.
Iris Dorsett receives Engineering Excellence Award for her Education Program “Mining Safer Roads”
The Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia (IPWEA) recognized Iris Dorsett (ROAD safety officer at Bathurst Regional Council) for her education program […]
Mining and Education Opportunities for Australia: Conference “Latin America Down Under” in Sydney
As the Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) reports, the two day conference “Latin America Down Under” in Sydney was an opportunity for Australian […]
Alaska mines and mineral prospects mapped
Alaska Dispatch has published an interactive map plotting Alaska's operating mines, active prospects and abandoned prospects.
Rio Tinto awards over $1 billion in Aboriginal joint venture and direct business contracts for Pilbara expansions
More than $1 billion in both Aboriginal joint venture and direct business contracts for Rio Tinto's Pilbara expansion projects have now been awarded over the last two years. The milestone was reached with the announcement of a $55 million earthworks...
First, do good when mining for gold: Benoit La Salle
Benoit La Salle is the founder, president and CEO of SEMAFO, a mining company that rates its work in sustainability and community building as high as it does its gold production.
Rail strike threatens Canadian coal, potash
A strike by CP Rail is hampering the movement of goods across Canada including mined commodities coal and potash.
Industry Watch: Marin Katusa calling for $2,000 gold
Al Korelin chats with Marin Katusa (from Casey Research) about the precious metals and worldwide commodity markets. Marin also discusses Copper Mountain, a copper company he co-founded that has just released very positive earnings results.
