Miners spending again: $50 billion capex in five months
Confidence returns to mining sector as announced capital outlays surge to $108 billion – greenfield project spending up three-fold in first quarter.
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CAT sales latest sign of mining improvement
World's number one heavy equipment manufacturer arrests sales decline in March.
President Trump? President Clinton? Gold up in both scenarios: Mackie’s Barry Allan
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton may have very little in common, but Barry Allan, vice chair of mining for Mackie Research Capital, says if either moves into the White House, the U.S. dollar will fall and gold will rise.
Anglo shareholders revolt against Cutifani’s $4.9 million pay
Full voting results will be released on Friday.
All hail the mighty silver bugs…
Precious metals expert Michael Ballanger examines silver's recent moves upward.
Newmont Mining investigating bribery allegations
The gold and copper miner didn’t specified where the alleged misconduct took place.
Services sector saves jobless miners in Australia
While Queensland's miners axed 22,000 positions between 2013 and 2015, health and community services created new jobs for almost double that number.
Iron ore soars past $70 to a 16-month high
The spot price for benchmark 62% fines gained 8.78%, the third largest surge since iron ore pricing first began in May 2009.
Security threats unable to take shine off Mali gold
Mali upgraded in March its estimated reserves by a third to around 800 tonnes, which should ensure continued production for at least the next 15 years.[
