February 7, 2014

Gold and silver prices poised to rise dramatically

The ability to suppress the gold price is breaking down.

February 7, 2014

BHP slashes more Australian coal jobs

The company said the move isn't an indication that the mine will close.

February 7, 2014

World’s biggest steelmaker ‘cautiously optimistic’ about 2014

ArcelorMittal expects steel shipments to increase by 3% this year.

February 7, 2014

Money laundering, terrorism financing diamond trade in India, Israel, Belgium, Canada and the US — report

Global diamond trade is being used to launder illegal funds worth millions of dollars, claims polemic study.

February 6, 2014

Big win for Centerra: Kyrgyzstan’s Parliament approves Kumtor joint venture

But the company warns the resolution also calls for further audits of the Kumtor operation and continue pursuing claims for environmental and economic damages, which Centerra disputes.

February 5, 2014

JP Morgan about to close sale of $3.3bn commodities business with Mercuria

Swiss Mercuria, founded in 2004, has become the front-runner to buy the physical commodities unit of JPMorgan.

February 4, 2014

Joe Mazumdar: Seven gold and uranium juniors with near-term growth you can’t ignore

Many junior miners have an ace up the sleeve, and that is commodity price leverage.

February 4, 2014

Trouble with Indonesian government leads to Newmont downgrade

Analysts warn of increasing government pressure on miners in other jurisdictions as well.

February 3, 2014

Cosmos Chiu: Assessing gold mines in far flung places

About one-third of gold comes from Africa.

February 1, 2014

Adrian Day: Ditch the risk and embrace the upside

Adrian Day likes to think long term, and historical trends persuade him that the bull market in gold should continue for years to come.