South Africa reels under illegal mining
Illegal mining in South Africa is on the increase in the face of deteriorating economic situation in that mineral-rich country, according to reliable sources..
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Northern Gateway will not appeal Federal Court of Appeal decision that reversed project approval
Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr has until Thursday to make a decision.
Tintina Resources resubmits operating permit application for Montana copper mine
Montana's Department of Environmental Quality expressed concerns about the Black Butte copper project's potential impacts from tailings.
Victoria Gold’s new study highlights promise of Eagle deposit
The updated definitive feasibility study for Victoria Gold's 100%-owned Eagle heap leach project reflects improved economics for the mine, prompting five analysts to applaud the company's investment and takeover potential.
OK2 Minerals completes phase 1 at Pyramid, significantly increases land package
"Over the past three years we have demonstrated the potential of a largely unrecognized wedge of Quesnel Terrane by completing the first recorded work program in 2013, and subsequently advancing the project to a regionally important copper-gold target."
The war on cash is still good for gold
The consumer price index (CPI), a measure of inflation, came in hotter than expected Friday, registering 2.3 percent year-over-year in August on expectations of 2.0 percent.
The hawkish dovish Fed
US markets are a bit of a mess right now. On Friday the S&P lost 53 points or 2.4%. Monday they regained half that ground but Tuesday saw another slide. The Dow made similar moves.
Lundin’s agonizing Congo decision
Toronto miner has first dibs on controlling share of Tenke Fungurume which if contemplated expansion goes ahead would catapult mine into global top 5.
How oil is formed
Does the oil we use today originate from the remains of dead dinosaurs? No, but the actual answer is just as interesting.
