August 8, 2013

The year’s best meteor shower is coming this weekend

The point from which the meteors appear lies in the Perseus constellation.

August 8, 2013

Now is the time to short sell gold miner volatility: Michael Purves

GDX volatility is at multi-year highs.

August 8, 2013

Mining boom best days still to come: BHP CEO

World's largest mining company leader says demand for Australian commodities will increase about 75% in the next 15 years.

August 8, 2013

Glencore Xstrata sues Jamaica-owned firm over alumina shipments

Commodities trader claims Jamaica firm won't send the alumina it still owes Glencore due to a new agreement with another firm.

August 8, 2013

Vale hitting rock bottom, posts one of worst results in 10 years

Vale's profit fell 84% in the second quarter, mainly due to depreciation in the local currency and lower iron ore sales, the miner's key commodity.

August 7, 2013

World’s top 10 gold deposits

Southeast Asia is home to the largest gold mine in the world.

August 7, 2013

Fresnillo unable to avoid silver’s losing streak

The Mexico-focused miner has seen silver prices drop 35% this year so far, while its shares have fallen about 50%.

August 7, 2013

Junior mining is bust, but it’ll be back

Mineral exploration has always been a market of extremes, moving from boom to bust to boom quickly and forcefully. It’s not necessarily a bad thing.

August 7, 2013

World’s No.1 copper miner Codelco seeks outside financing for its $27bn investment plan

The final goal is to boost production.

August 7, 2013

No end in sight for Drummond strike

Company offered 5% pay hike; union wants 9%.