December 30, 2015

Gold on track to record third-straight annual loss

With prices down roughly 10%, the precious metal is on track to record its third-straight annual loss, the first time it has posted a triple-loss streak since 1998.

December 30, 2015

China won’t approve new coal mines until 2019

The decision, part of a series tough measures, seeks to cut both oversupply and a worsening pollution crisis in the country.

December 30, 2015

Millions of people being contaminated with toxic mercury used in mines

The largely unregulated use of mercury has created a major worldwide environmental hazard.

December 30, 2015

$10 trillion investment needed to avoid massive oil price spike says OPEC

OPEC says that $10 trillion worth of investment will need to flow into oil and gas through 2040 in order to meet the world’s energy needs.

December 30, 2015

Australian uranium in demand as China goes full steam for nuclear

The global outlook for uranium looks bright, with Asia's burgeoning nuclear energy industry fuelling demand for the radioactive metal.

December 30, 2015

Close enough to a bottom, gold best alternative for investors — Doug Casey

Doug Casey, founder of Casey Research, told Kitco News that he expects prices to move higher next year.

December 29, 2015

BMO defends Joy Global despite ~75% decline In 2015

Despite the huge year-to-date decline and the stock down 85 percent from its all-time high, Tiss believes that Joy Global’s equity value is almost equal to its inventory levels.

December 29, 2015

Chile’s copper miners still making money despite price collapse

Official figures contradict recent local reports showing that most copper miners in the country are barely breaking even at current metal prices.

December 29, 2015

This was the top-performing mining commodity of 2015

Despise missing expectations for the year, uranium was one of the very few commodities to experience gains this year.

December 29, 2015

Former Aussie coal magnate Nathan Tinkler buys Anglo American mine

The Dartbrook coal mine has been mothballed since 2006, when Anglo placed it in care and maintenance.