January 4, 2016

China rings in 2016 with a stock market crash

Gold and oil benefited from the collapse, while base metals and most diversified miners suffered from it.

January 4, 2016

Metso cutting 44 jobs from minerals division in Finland

The cuts follow a number of reductions announced for the U.S. and Canada last year.

January 4, 2016

B.C. mulls rescue as miners struggle

Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett rang in 2016 with thoughts of a potential rescue package for B.C.’s beleaguered mining industry on his mind to ward off potential shutdowns.

January 4, 2016

Gold advanced during 2015 in most major currencies

Gold advanced in both Canadian and Australian dollars, rocketed higher in Argentine pesos and Brazilian real, climbed higher in Mexican pesos, Russian Rubles, South African Rand, Turkish Lira and Ukrainian…

December 30, 2015

24-karat gold offered to MinersCenter Customers

The company is putting a golden surprise gift on transactions amounting 10+ BTC.

December 30, 2015

Dominion Diamond shareholders revolt, call for changes

Investors have publicly called on the company’s independent directors to deal with the “misguided policies and missed opportunities” that have hurt their investment.

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.