March 25, 2014 Iraq buys 36 tons of gold, largest amount in three years Its total reserves stand now at 65.8 tonnes, making it the 43rd biggest official sector bullion holder in the world.
March 25, 2014 South Africa platinum strike damage irreversible, losses close to $1bn Platinum miners said the financial cost of the strike doesn’t really tell the full story, as the real victims are those suffering from hunger, lack of businesses and increased violence…
March 24, 2014 Five reasons the platinum price should take off Stats like platinum-backed ETF holdings surging to a record high have so far failed to move the price. Speculators are betting that's about to change.
March 24, 2014 Diamond prices spike whet De Beers appetite for new markets The diamond giant expects to secure exploration rights in Angola before the end of the year.
March 21, 2014 Some gold miners getting back on track: Ed Bowie, Altus Capital Ltd. Although substantial external downside risks remain in the sector, the most competent and well-run of the major miners are now becoming much more attractive.
March 21, 2014 Palladium price soars on South Africa strikes, Russia tensions Precious metal hits two-and-half-year high over supply uncertainty from top producing countries.
March 20, 2014 Miners among most productive, happiest workers in the world: study Reveals cross-industry survey, which analyzed responses from over 30,000 professionals.
March 19, 2014 Geopolitical events boosting these American stocks When it comes to Wall Street, oil isn’t the only commodity investors are seeking stable supplies of—you can add platinum to the list.
March 19, 2014 African Barrick seeks new name after partially splitting from Canadian parent Last week Barrick Gold sold 41 million African Barrick shares to institutional investors.
March 17, 2014 Nigerian gold mining: farmers choose death by lead poisoning over poverty Unregulated mining in rural northern Nigeria is causing blindness and paralysis among children and making adults infertile.
Anglo-Teck merger would create a ‘global minerals family’ HQ’d in Vancouver, CTO says Anglo’s proposed $53-billion mega- merger with Teck Resources would create a global copper giant. January 27, 2026 | 04:23 pm
