August 7, 2013

Rio’s Iron Ore Company of Canada too pricey for these bidders

Apollo, Blackstone and Glencore are out.

August 6, 2013

Eight catalysts that can move your mining stocks: Jocelyn August

Investment by a strategic partner or an investment bank moves a stock up or down by 8.5%.

August 6, 2013

Australia cuts rates to record low of 2.5% as mining boom ends

Lowest rate since Australia’s central bank was established in 1959.

August 5, 2013

Finding bargains down under with Rick Rule

Down markets are notoriously rife with good deals, and nowhere is this truer than down under in Australia.

August 5, 2013

Financing for miners drops 56 percent in Q2 2013

Producers lost 65%, juniors 28%.

August 5, 2013

Desperate times: Out-of-work miner offers rum for job

Job mining losses in Australia taking their toll.

August 5, 2013

Tough luck: Western Australian government to miners

West Australian Premier says no change in royalties.

August 5, 2013

Another win for Australian miner; loss for Tasmanian devil

Venture Minerals gets green light from environmental minister.

August 2, 2013

Paladin is getting crushed after no buyer found for Namibian mine

The Australian uranium miner must now tap the markets for $75 million.

August 2, 2013

Australian dollar approaches 3-year low

Dips below 90 US cents.