June 10, 2014

The Bakken gets bigger – likely a lot bigger

Oil producers are now “cracking the code” on the Torquay, or Three Forks formation below the Bakken, and coming up with incredible economics—these wells are paying back in only seven…

June 10, 2014

‘Peaking’ supply surge to lift iron ore price above $100

Research note from Citi sees $90 as support and a move back above $100 in Q4, but UBS warns on collateralized loans.

June 10, 2014

BHP Billiton a step closer to selling-off non-core operations

World's largest mining company said to be unloading all of the non-core units acquired after the merger with Billiton 13 years ago.

June 10, 2014

‘Blood diamond’ monitoring to remain focus on conflict-torn regions

The newly elected president of the World Diamond Council is not in favour of expanding the scope of the Kimberley Process scheme beyond conflict zones.

June 10, 2014

Coloured diamonds poised to appreciate significantly as supply dries up — broker

Natural fancy coloured diamonds are the most concentrated form of wealth on earth, said Colin Ferguson, CEO of Rare Investment. And with demand growing while supply shrinks, they are on…

June 10, 2014

Osisko receives court approval for $3.9bn Agnico Eagle, Yamana deal

Osisko had been the target of an attempted hostile takeover by Goldcorp.

June 9, 2014

Pilot Gold shares advance again after hitting new zone

Vancouver junior's summer drilling at Kinsley Mountain Nevada hits new oxide gold mineralization zone near last year's high grade Western Flank discovery.

June 9, 2014

Countdown begins for decision on Northern Gateway pipeline

After being conditionally approved in December, the federal cabinet had 180 days to announce its final decision on the pipeline. This makes the deadline June 17.

June 8, 2014

Obama’s climate plan is leaking methane

Natural gas, which is essentially methane (CH4), may burn cleaner than coal, but what happens when it isn't burned?

June 7, 2014

Brent Cook: Exploration sector hasn’t hit bottom yet

Brent Cook from Exploration Insights chats with Cambridge House Live anchor Vanessa Collette about the state of the junior mining sector.