January 15, 2016

War between Saudi Arabia and Iran could send oil prices to $250

The rift between Saudi Arabia and Iran has quickly ballooned into the worst conflict in decades between the two countries.

January 14, 2016

Fresh setback for Gabriel Resources in Romania, Rosia Montana named historic site

The decision grants Rosia Montana protection from industrial activities, including mining.

January 14, 2016

Ecuador, Lundin Gold reach agreement to develop Fruta del Norte

Lundin will pay Ecuador an advance royalty of $65 million. In exchange, the miner won’t be charged a windfall tax until it recovers its development investment.

January 14, 2016

Sharps Pixley Opens State-of-the-Art Bullion Showroom in St James’s, London

The site, which officially opens this week, will allow everyday investors access to fine quality precious metals (gold, silver, platinum, palladium and rhodium) in a variety of forms as well…

January 14, 2016

Two years of emails from EPA employee responsible for Pebble mine rejection lost — report

Northern Dynasty Minerals, parent company of the Pebble mine proponent, disappointed at the narrow scope and limited findings of government probe.

January 14, 2016

Greece won’t negotiate with Eldorado unless it resumes operations

Environment and Energy Minister, Panos Skourletis, said the company must recall its decision to halt work at most of its sites before any dialogue between the two sides can begin.

January 14, 2016

Rio Tinto freezes all pay for 2016 as commodities rout bites

Chief executive Sam Walsh told employees he expected 2016 to be "an even tougher year" than the last.

January 14, 2016

Arch Coal’s bankruptcy suggests a questionable strategy

The company's executives seem oblivious to the downward trend in the coal markets.

January 14, 2016

Would the clean power plan work?

Report analyzes 14 scenarios for implementing the final Clean Power Plan announced by the EPA on August 3, 2015, with insights and constructive feedback from several utilities, trade associations and…

January 13, 2016

China, Russia lead central banks gold buying spree

The nations were once again the biggest buyers, with China adding 21 tonnes and Russia 22 tonnes in November to their respective reserves.