June 30, 2013

No physical gold buying to the rescue

"Some bought too much when gold prices fell to $1,300 and now their cash is tight."

June 27, 2013

Renewable power to outpace gas by 2016: International Energy Agency

Power generation from renewable sources is expected to increase by 40% over the next five years.

June 27, 2013

China’s mining equipment market to grow 22% by 2017

The nation's mining and quarrying equipment market reached US$57 billion last year.

June 26, 2013

INFOGRAPHIC: future mining success calls for improved comminution

"Smart blasting, mineral pre-concentration, novel flowsheets and new grinding technologies are just a few of the different strategies which can improve cost effectiveness."

June 26, 2013

Mongolia sealed its mining faith: election results imminent

In recent years the country has seen a mining boom drive outstanding economic growth, but wealth gap and pollution concerns are changing the country's view towards foreign resource firms.

June 25, 2013

China, Brazil boost potash imports in Q1

The two nations led the list of potash buyers during the first quarter of 2013, according to Scotiabank’s monthly commodity index.

June 25, 2013

Why the tumble in gold prices actually predicts a bullish market

The prospects for gold remain very strong in spite of the price decline.

June 24, 2013

Infographic: The Bear vs. Bull debate

What's next for gold?

June 24, 2013

Copper down to 2010 levels; China and record-high inventories to blame

New York-traded copper prices fell by as much as 3.3% earlier in the session, hitting a daily low of $2.994 a pound.

June 24, 2013

Extreme energy, extreme implications: Interview with Michael Klare

As risk multiply, conventional sources evaporate and we are left with “extreme” energy, renewables may be the only way to avoid war and disaster.