March 6, 2015

Iron ore spot price drops to record low

The iron ore price suffered another steep decline on Friday, falling to the lowest since November 2008 when the SteelIndex benchmark was first introduced.

March 6, 2015

IMAGE GALLERY: The M&A deals that defined the commodity super-cycle

These were the six mining transactions that defined the current deal-making landscape.

March 3, 2015

Plenty of potash, but almost no low cost sources for crop production

While the earth contains enough potash to meet the increased global demand for crop production, some regions lack potash deposits needed for optimal food crop yields, the latest global assessment…

March 3, 2015

De Beers diamond project adds sparkle to mining

Last week, the firm announced operating profits had increased 36% to $1.4 billion.

March 2, 2015

Canadian miners the world’s top buyers of assets in 2014

Gold remains the most-targeted commodity by volume, according to EY’s latest report.

March 2, 2015

Poor market conditions put major chill on global exploration

Global exploration spending dropped 26% in last year, compared with 2013, as several juniors threw in the towel and producing miners slammed the brakes on capital and exploration expenditure.

February 27, 2015

Investors applaud Semafo takeover deal

Montreal-based producer picks up flagship project in Burkina Faso after sealing $139 million takeover of Australia's Orbis.

February 26, 2015

Here’s why the copper price is rallying

Beijing preps New Year's gift and new report points to another 20% rise from here.

February 26, 2015

Mark Bristow have never seen this in 30 years

"Never have I seen an opportunity like I feel is appearing in the market for M&A before, in 30 years."

February 26, 2015

UPDATED: The world’s top 10 gold producers

Number one Barrick Gold's output drops in 2014, but fellow Canadian firm Agnico Eagle adds 30% to production ounces.