August 12, 2011

Sprott Resource lending reports second quarter results

Sprott Resourcs net income in the second quarter was $0.7 million compared to a loss of $1.7 million in the first quarter. The net interest income on the resource loan…

August 12, 2011

Oilsands Quest down 4.5 pct, penny stock under siege

Oilsands Quest (AMEX:BQI) is one of today's worst performing penny stocks, down 4.5% to $0.19 on 0.5x average daily volume. Approximately 1.2 million shares have

August 12, 2011

Chilean miner Codelco sees higher profits in 2011

The world's top copper miner, Chile's Codelco, will likely post a bigger profit this year than in 2010, the chairman of the state-run company said on Friday.

August 12, 2011

Kazakhstan could offer investors mining riches

Think of Kazakhstan and thoughts might immediately turn to Borat.

August 12, 2011

Effectively trade gold

Since pre-recorded history we have been obsessed with gold; it's part of our global collective conscience.

August 12, 2011

Coal India Q1 net profit jumps 64 pct

Maharatna firm Coal India Ltd today reported a 64 per cent jump in the consolidated net profit at Rs 4,143 crore for the first quarter ended June 30. The company…

August 12, 2011

Tata Steel Q1 profit soars on one-off gains

Mumbai - India's Tata Steel on Friday reported quarterly net profit nearly tripled, led mainly by a one-time gain from a stake sale, and voiced concern about weakening markets in…

August 12, 2011

How sensitive is your energy portfolio to oil prices

Last week we highlighted the increasing influence China is having in the global oil market given its rapid growth in demand. China has been actively searching out secure sources of…

August 12, 2011

Quality and document control for UAE nuclear

Kocen of South Korea has won a contract for a range of quality-control services supporting the forthcoming Braka nuclear power plant in the UAE, including on-site checks at manufacturing bases.

August 12, 2011

Ghana gold output, revenues rise in Q1

ACCRA Ghana gold production rose 14% for the first quarter of 2011 versus a year ago to 796 797 oz, and gold revenues during the same period soared 47% to…