August 31, 2016

China can and will confiscate gold from SGE, banks and Chinese citizens, when it suits them

What is not appreciated by most analysts when commenting on China is the power of the Chinese government over its people!

August 30, 2016

Increasing mine safety and productivity in China

RCT’s Smart Technology helped Eldorado Gold’s White Mountain achieve its safety and productivity goals.

August 30, 2016

Equal opportunity distribution through asset financing in mining equipment market

Between lessor and lessee in the growing mining equipment market, an asset manager acts as the lynchpin.

August 29, 2016

Late-August calm a breeding ground for bullion bank shenanigans

Precious metals specialist discusses the recent correction in the gold market and the moves by bullion banks behind them.

August 29, 2016

World’s largest gold mine could come under threat

Brutal regime earns $3.5bn/year from Muruntau and septuagenarian Uzbek dictator's hospitalization raises fears of power vacuum, influx of radical Islam.

August 29, 2016

Canada’s Ivanhoe Mines to hire strategic adviser after unsolicited interest

Shares in the Vancouver-based miner soared Monday as the firm said it would likely hire an investment bank to advise the board on all strategic options.

August 26, 2016

Higher gold price will add 10m annual ounces by 2020

The world is far from reaching peak gold – miners are making the most of a rising gold price to bring giant projects on stream before the end of the…

August 25, 2016

Mining has nothing to fear from Fed rate hikes

Study shows commodities have been the best performing asset class during Fed rating hike cycles since 1983 with average returns for industrial metals 44%

August 24, 2016

Glencore posts worst half-yearly profit since listing in London

Despite a rebound in commodity prices and successful costs cuts, Glencore remained in the red in the six months to end-June.

August 23, 2016

Gold spending in India is set to get a boost from a strong monsoon season

Since before recorded human history, the people of India have had an insatiable appetite for gold, treasuring it not only for its flawless natural beauty and religious significance but also…