January 8, 2014

Resource rich countries make up over 50% of the “extreme risk” jurisdictions to invest

Study also says that Myanmar is the country where the business environment improved the most last year.

January 8, 2014

Zimbabwe sets mid-January deadline for platinum refinery proposals

President Robert Mugabe last year threatened to ban raw exports.

January 7, 2014

Gold stocks: What to expect in the new year

After three years of pain, can gold stocks break their losing streak and see a gain in 2014? History says chances are good.

January 7, 2014

Zinc or swim: Do base metals have a future?

As the large zinc mines shut down, the juniors are stepping forward to meet growing demand for the industrial staple.

January 7, 2014

This cheap sector set to outperform in 2014

The investment strategy in these industrial metals is to determine whether or not demand is fundamentally increasing or decreasing. It’s quite clear that industrial use will continue to rise.

January 7, 2014

South Africa charges mining firm that polluted river at national park

Bosveld Phosphate spillage in late December causing major pollution of two rives, resulting in “a massive fish kill” say authorities.

January 6, 2014

More good news for Vancouver gold junior on month-long tear

TrueGold Mining adds to 30% gains since early December on Monday after environmental permit for Burkina Faso gold project is granted.

January 5, 2014

Report casts fresh doubt on AngloGold’s La Colosa project

Study claims the massive project would jeopardize a river basin, potentially reducing water supply for agriculture and consumption.

January 4, 2014

Doug Casey: We’re really close to the edge of the precipice

Doug Casey talks about wealth, gold, Bitcoin and the mining business.

January 3, 2014

Dr Doom lifts mining gloom

Predictions of a hard landing in China will not pan out and global emerging market growth will accelerate in 2014 lifting demand for metals and minerals.