September cyanide spill at Argentina gold mine wasn’t the first
Three spills between 2011–2012 were contained by control systems at Barrick Gold's Veladero mine and did not pose any environmental risks.
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Ultra-bearish call on copper, oil prices
Barclays says commodity gains this year not supported by fundamentals– sector vulnerable to wave of investor liquidation that could knock prices down 20–25%.
Reservoir Minerals has many options to enhance value
Reservoir Minerals Inc. (RMC:TSX.V) has moved up sharply this month—over 50%—after Lundin Mining Corp. (LUX:TSX) made an offer to buy part of Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc.'s (FCX:NYSE) interest in its joint venture with Reservoir.
‘Significant milestone’ for new gold mine in Scottish highlands
Scotgold believes gold and silver from its Cononish project near Loch Lomond in Trossachs National Park would attract a "significant premium".
What to watch for in gold & gold stocks
Gold and gold stocks are trading above the 400-day moving average which has been key resistance since 2011. Holding that support in the days or weeks ahead would offer confirmation that a new bull has started.
China racking up copper inventories
China is stashing away copper from London warehouses at a breakneck pace, which may put downward pressure on the price.
Namibia’s uranium production to triple by 2017
Uranium production in Namibia is expected to triple by 2017 with the ramp-up of the massive Husab mine, states a senior government official.
Gold price hike sparks revival in South Australian outback
Strong Australian dollar gold prices are fuelling a renaissance of sorts in gold production from South Australia’s outback.
China’s Zijin Mining profit in 2015 hit by gold, base metal prices slump
Net profit for 2015 dropped by almost 30% to $261 million (1.7 billion yuan) from the previous year's $353 million.
