August 14, 2014

Western gold jewelry buyers come roaring back

Q2 study shows decline in global gold demand, but US and UK jewelry buying surges and central banks add to holdings for a 14th straight quarter.

August 13, 2014

Iron ore price slides after China data shock

Near 2-month low after Chinese lending, output and spending data indicate deepening economic malaise with broadest measure falling to 2009 levels.

August 12, 2014

Canadian miners performance beats global indexes in Q2

Index gained 9% from April to June, outperforming the S&P/TSX Composite index, which gained 6%, and the London Metal Exchange index, which gained 7% in the same period.

August 12, 2014

Where is Casey’s Marin Katusa stashing his money when Europe heats up?

Shares four junior names he thinks could profit, and one truly contrarian name for those expecting the worst.

August 8, 2014

Vale to double iron ore shipments to China by 2019

Currently Vale supplies 12% to 14% of China’s consumption of the steel-making ingredient.

August 8, 2014

China’s rare earth industry will look very different in 5 months

WTO ruling an afterthought as Beijing approves sweeping changes to its rare earth industry and fast-tracks state stockpiling.

August 8, 2014

About those Chinese iron ore miners cutting output

It's just not happening; thanks to support from China's local governments says new report.

August 7, 2014

China to ban coal use in Beijing by 2020

Experts claim ban is unlikely to have a significant impact on the country's coal consumption in the short term.

August 7, 2014

Japan, Chile sign mining deals

Japan already allocates 90% of its investment in Chile to mining.

August 7, 2014

Will mining disappear in the next decade?

Trend of mine production moving to emerging economies will continue.