February 21, 2013

Where to buy gold in difficult times: Jay Taylor

Big investors are leaving the market and small investors hesitate to re-enter.

February 21, 2013

Reliance on oil sands may hurt Canada’s economy: report

Canada is heading towards a "staples trap," whereby the more quickly bitumen is exported, the less diversified and productive the economy becomes, warns a study.

February 21, 2013

Canadian mining deal value and volume down 37%, 19% in 2012: Ernst & Young

Canada maintains high stake in global M&A activity, suffers a difficult 2012.

February 21, 2013

Former rare earth miner executive arrested, suspected of money laundering

South African police have arrested a former project director for Canadian rare earths-focussed Great Western Minerals Group’s (GWMG) on suspicion of fraud and money laundering.

February 21, 2013

Diamonds fog Zimbabwe reforms: NGO

Global Witness said there are gaps in European Union sanctions on Zimbabwe that may allow diamond revenue to continue funding the military.

February 21, 2013

Yamana Gold outshines most precious metal producers, reports record earnings

The precious metal producer posted higher quarterly profit and revenue compared with a year ago and said it expects to see at least a 20% increase in output for 2013.

February 21, 2013

Centerra Gold posts loss, Kyrgyzstan’s parliament exerts more pressure

The gold miner logged a net loss of $68 million or $0.29 per share in Q4 2012, compared to net earnings of $79.4 million or $0.34 per common share for…

February 20, 2013

Mark Raguz: Technical best of breeds still a value

Companies with cash and strong management continue to go unrecognized, says analyst.

February 20, 2013

Codelco’s Ecuador project faces risky future

The world's largest copper producer was granted an exploration license last week, but it already faces climbing opposition.

February 20, 2013

VIDEO: North American heavy rare earth mining is…well, rare

The Ucore Bokan project is rich in heavy rare earths.