MINING.COM

Two overlooked streaming stocks with huge upside potential

In the precious metals sector, this type of company provides financing for mining companies in the form of an upfront cash payment in exchange for a percentage of production or revenues from the mine.

The Gold Report | May 20, 2016 | 10:35 am

Japan ‘swimming against current’ when it comes to phasing out coal

Report shows that Japan is the only G7 country seeking to build new coal-power plants.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 20, 2016 | 8:45 am

Dominion Diamond secures environmental approval for Ekati mine expansion

Project could help keep Ekati producing diamonds until 2033, or 13 years later than the expected end of its mine life.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 20, 2016 | 6:35 am

‘Oppenheimer Blue’ diamond sets new record, fetches $57 million

It’s now the most expensive diamond ever sold at an auction.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 20, 2016 | 3:03 am

Aussie mines too costly to shut

Mine sales stumble on looming clean-ups

Reuters | May 20, 2016 | 12:27 am

Risks mount for gold producers over deep capex cuts

New report says cutbacks in capital spending are shrinking production profiles faster than expected and eating into earnings.

Frik Els | May 19, 2016 | 4:57 pm

Harvard, IMF economist: Emerging markets must go for gold

If all central banks were to hold at least 5% of forex reserves in gold (versus 60%+ in rich economies) it would require the purchase of almost 8,000 tonnes

Frik Els | May 19, 2016 | 1:44 pm