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Coeur Mining takes $1.5 billion charge in Q4

Coeur Mining (NYSE:CDE), the largest silver producer in the United States, took a non-cash impairment charge of $1.5 billion in the fourth quarter, which the company said reflects the lower pricing environment for silver and gold.

Andrew Topf | February 18, 2015 | 1:20 pm

Neil Adshead, PhD: calls for platinum squeeze – we’re early but the trend will play out

Neil Adshead is constantly scouring the field of junior exploration stocks as an analyst at Sprott Asset Management LP. I took advantage of his visit to our San Diego office to ask him a few questions.

Sprott's Thoughts | February 18, 2015 | 1:06 pm

Australian rare earth project making headway

A rare earth project in New South Wales, Australia moved a step closer to mining after receiving approval from the Planning Assessment Commission (PAC).

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 18, 2015 | 1:15 am

Coal price rally with legs as India overtakes China

Thermal coal prices have jumped 22% in a month as mines close. Surging Indian imports, set to overtake China's in 2015, will support prices longer term.

Frik Els | February 18, 2015 | 1:10 am

Timmins Gold acquires Newstrike Capital

Investors in Mexico-focused Newstrike Capital (TSXV:NES) enjoyed a small bump today with the announcement of a takeover by Vancouver-focused Timmins Gold (TSX:TMM).

Andrew Topf | February 17, 2015 | 11:29 pm