February 26, 2014

East dominated M&A in 2013, expect overall uptick this year – PwC report

Deals in 2014 will be 'smarter' and 'more conservative.'

February 25, 2014

Endeavour Silver reduces silver reserves by 50%

Gold reserves were reduced by 37% compared to 2012.

February 25, 2014

Investors line up North American rare earth juniors

But producers Molycorp and Lynas haven't joined the rally in the rare earth sector this year.

February 25, 2014

Paul Renken: For 2014 gains, look to uranium, PGMs and gems

Renken, senior geologist and analyst with VSA Capital, calls 2014 a soft year for gold and silver prices, but foresees stronger prices—and demand—for nickel, copper and tech metals as the…

February 25, 2014

Western Canadian oil on average more cost competitive than US oil

Scotiabank says western Canadian oil is in some cases cheaper to produce than shale oil in the US.

February 25, 2014

VIDEO: Fortune Minerals makes headway on permits; aboriginal opposition unresolved

If all goes as planned, junior miner Fortune Minerals will operate three projects in Canada in the foreseeable future.

February 24, 2014

China’s rare earth industry expands but problems persists

Industry revenue grew 8%, but profits slumped 28% as China continues crackdown on illegal mining, smuggling and uncompetitive producers.

February 23, 2014

‘No hurry’ in Vale-Glencore talks over Canadian combination

Brazil's Vale said over the weekend talks with Glencore over combining their Canadian operations continue, but no deal is likely "early this year."

February 23, 2014

Extreme cold weather boosting profits in this natural commodity

Since the beginning of the year, this commodity’s prices are up more than 40%.

February 23, 2014

Saskatchewan juniors in a most excellent adventure

In the history of mineral exploration, the quest for uranium is really in its infancy.