February 10, 2011

Despite Mexico’s silver output growth, Peru still #1 in silver mining:Mining Ministry

Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines says Peru ranks third in global mining exploration investment, behind Canada and Australia.

February 7, 2011

Colombian coal miners accept deal, avoid Cerrejon strike

Colombia coal producer Cerrejon's management and union miners are expected to sign a pay deal on Tuesday.

February 3, 2011

Fronteer Gold acquired by Newmont Mining in a $2.3 billion deal

On Thursday, Fronteer Gold announced that all its outstanding shares will be acquired by Newmont Mining. Size of the deal is $2.3 […]

February 2, 2011

Gold juniors, analysts agree – it’s time for Colombia to glitter

After years of political and social unheaval, Colombia is being seen once again as a mecca for junior miners looking for elephants […]

February 2, 2011

Production up and costs down at New Gold

New Gold was up 2.20 percent on the TSE on Wednesday morning after announcing record production and lower cash costs. The mid-sized […]

January 30, 2011

Musings on the Record Price of Copper

The spot price of copper jumped to $4.40 on December 31, exceeding previous highs set daily over the past week. Today we […]

January 30, 2011

Tin constraints looming

The global tin market is generally driven by producers in Indonesia, China and Peru. The production of the silverly, malleable metal – used for things like steel-plating – has been…

January 30, 2011

Global iron ore market in flux

The iron ore market will never be as a sexy as its gold and silver counterparts; it’s much more about hard hats and dirty Dodge RAM 3500 trucks – you…

January 28, 2011

Colombia calls for mine safety review

Colombia’s president called for a safety review of the country’s mines on Thursday, following Wednesday’s explosion that killed 21 miners at an […]

January 27, 2011

Blast Traps at Least 30 in Colombian Coal Mine

At least 30 miners were trapped by an explosion in a coal mine in northeastern Colombia, the mayor of the town of […]