Diamond traders ‘in shock’ following Brussels attacks
Antwerp, located about an hour north of Brussels, remains the world’s largest diamond-trading hub.
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Gold rallies, European stocks fall after Brussels explosions
Risk aversion is back in the marketplace Tuesday, following the terrorist attacks in Belgium's capital.
EarthWorks: Ignoring best practices, four BC/Alaska transboundary mines risk Mount Polley disaster
If these mines were to fail, the Unuk, Stikine, and Nass watersheds would be polluted by mine waste, jeopardizing the billion dollar fishing industry that Alaska and Canadians alike rely on for their livelihood.
Gold price may be pulling back, ETF investors are not
Money keeps pouring into physical gold-backed ETFs.
The richest and poorest countries in the world
The world economy is complex, but today’s series of maps will allow you to simplify your understanding of the relative wealth of people around the globe.
Thom Calandra: Precious metals, uranium & other key commodities to watch
Thom discusses a few of his favorite picks, including a new gold producer in Mexico, Canarc Resources.
Copper price jumps to 20-week high
But doubts are creeping in about sustainability of the rally.
Precious metals ignore correction calls
Many gold bulls continue to expect a correction while losing sight of the bigger picture: precious metals are in a new bull market.
Natural gas about to overtake coal for power generation in the US
2016 would be the first year the fossil fuel loses out to natural gas as preferred fuel for electricity generation in the US.
