September 18, 2014

Illegal mining in Latin America

Bonanza, a tropical town in north-eastern Nicaragua, has attracted gold miners since 1880. Still true to its name, it yields over a thousand kilos of the metal every year. But…

September 17, 2014

Mariana Resources secures up to US$6 million investment to fund growth of South American exploration portfolio over the next 12 months

Mariana Resources Ltd is an AIM quoted exploration and development company with an extensive portfolio of gold, silver and copper projects in South America.

September 16, 2014

Iron ore rally turning into dead cat bounce

After 4% surge on Monday, benchmark prices resume slide.

September 16, 2014

Escondida surprise lights fire under copper price

News of labour action at world's largest copper mine sends red metal 2.6% higher.

September 15, 2014

What will Ivan buy next?

A GlenTinto is not as far-fetched as it sounds.

September 15, 2014

Newstrike surges after strong Mexico PEA

Capex of $164m for 116,000oz gold, 239,000oz silver over a 8.2 year life for Ana Paul mine in Guerrero gold belt, Mexico.

September 15, 2014

Anglogold drops spin-off, rights offer plans

Investors unhappy with $2 billion equity raising convinces world number three producer to drop restructuring plans.

September 15, 2014

Iron ore price in stunning turnaround

Up nearly 4% on Monday; rallying after weeks of intense selling.

September 14, 2014

$8bn mining private equity needs to be spent. And soon

Countercyclical investors sitting on $8 billion unspent funds have been waiting for clear signs of a market bottom. The wait may well be over.

September 13, 2014

Seaborne iron ore market rallies as some buying returns

The seaborne iron ore market finally gained Friday after a steady period of weakening, tracking a small flow of buying interest ahead of Chinese holidays and a slight boost in…