January 29, 2014

Gold crybabies are born to lose, says Lawrence Roulston

Lawrence Roulston has little patience for investors without the nerves to hold onto a good thing during tough times. Gold has been the main embodiment of value for thousands of…

January 29, 2014

Which gold miners hold the most supply?

And which majors and mid-tiers are most likely to look to replenish their reserves?

January 29, 2014

Compression mining up close in the Philippines

Dindo Leche started mining when he was 14.

January 28, 2014

The numbers don’t lie: Why the industrial minerals sector is here to stay

More than ever, companies, government and academia are forming partnerships to solve a global problem—the ongoing need for scarce critical materials.

January 28, 2014

‘No evidence’ gold miners are returning to hedging

Global gold miners reduced forward sales to the lowest level in at least 11 years.

January 28, 2014

Activist hedge fund takes 5.2% of Cliffs Natural Resources, tells miner to spin off international assets

The company is using its position as one of the biggest share holders to push for some major changes.

January 27, 2014

Chinese gold jewellery sales jump on year of the horse hopes

The Year of the Snake, associated with laziness and evil, wasn't as good for Lunar New Year gold ornament sales as the Horse which connotes health and energy.

January 27, 2014

Market disruptor: Nuclear restarts spells trouble for LNG

If Japan moves to restart some or all of its nuclear reactors, many LNG terminals may cease to be profitable.

January 24, 2014

Trade minister: All Indonesia ore and concentrate shipments halted

The steep, last minute metal concentrate tax slapped on copper miners has brought exports to a standstill.

January 24, 2014

As stocks tank, gold price enjoys longest winning streak since 2012

The gold price is up five weeks in a row as safe haven buying returns amid carnage on stock, bond and currency markets.