September 14, 2012

Larson Electronics’ Magnalight.com Introduces Explosion Proof Emergency Lighting System with Illuminated Exit Sign

Magnalight by Larson Electronics announced today the release of the EXP-EMG-EXT-12W-2L Explosion Proof Emergency Light with Exit Sign that provides 90 minutes of light and exit sign operation in the…

September 14, 2012

Victoria Gold mine could hike Yukon power rates, says report

An environmental screening report says adding Victoria Gold's proposed mine near Mayo to Yukon's power grid could raise Yukoners' power rates by as much as 20%.

September 14, 2012

No end in sight for strike at Gold Fields mine

A labour strike in demand for higher salaries continued at South Africa's second-largest gold producer, Gold Fields Ld. on Friday, as talks between KDC West miners and the company progress.

September 14, 2012

Ivory Coast plans windfall tax on gold miners’ profits

Ivory Coast plans a windfall tax of 19 per cent on gold mine profits to share in the benefits from soaring world prices for the metal.

September 14, 2012

Oil sands to exceed Alberta’s new pollution limits

Less than two weeks after Alberta enacted legally enforceable pollution limits for its oilsands region, industry figures already suggest they will soon be breached by emissions of two major gases…

September 14, 2012

ALROSA sees FY 2012 sales at $4.5 billion

With due consideration of the requisite sales dip in March-August aimed at preserving the price stability on the market, ALROSA forecasts consolidated sales by ALROSA Group to reach USD 4.5…

September 14, 2012

INFOGRAPHIC: How often do politicians mention commodities and energy in their speeches?

Learn how often American political parties mention commodities and energy at their conventions.

September 14, 2012

Verdict on massive Nunavut iron ore mine imminent

Baffinland's controversial and massive Mary River iron ore mine in the Qikiqtani Region of Nunavut —almost 500 kilometres inside the Arctic circle— continues to polarize residents as the $4 billion…

September 14, 2012

The bottom line on gold, the dollar, and the euro

One of the points we've made several times over the last year is that traders stuck in an old paradigm are frequently selling gold for the wrong reasons

September 14, 2012

Skeptics expect Hecla Mining to sink

Put volume was particularly heavy on Hecla Mining Company (NYSE:HL) during the course of Thursday's session, with approximately 22,000 of these bearishly oriented options crossing the tape.