Frik Els, Author at MINING.COM

Roxgold rockets on Burkina permits

Double digit gains for Toronto junior after receiving final approval for its high-grade, low-cost Yaramoko gold project.

Frik Els | January 30, 2015 | 7:18 pm

‘Resounding bearishness’ grips iron ore market

The iron ore price fell again on Thursday losing nearly 6% in four days and falling to a fresh five-and-a-half year low within shouting distance of $60.

Frik Els | January 29, 2015 | 10:40 pm

Short seller says Northern Dynasty is “gaslighting investors”

Consensus forecast 2015 gold price average: DOWN

Of 35 analysts polled by the London Bullion Market Association Ross Norman of Sharps Pixley is most bullish at $1,321, but 5 others see a dip below $1,000.

Frik Els | January 29, 2015 | 8:38 pm

Gold price falls out bed

Gold down nearly 3% as eurozone troubles fade from headlines and focus shifts to US fundamentals, rampant dollar and a likely June rise in interest rates.

Frik Els | January 29, 2015 | 6:51 pm

Mining M&A: Private equity can’t run away fast enough

The smart money is waiting for fire sale prices before jumping into metals and mining. Or worse; has simply lost interest in the sector.

Frik Els | January 29, 2015 | 1:32 am

Randgold’s Kibali ramp-up on track for 600koz

Randgold Resources' $1.7bn Kibali project in DRC is operating at design after commissioning of metallurgical plant and first of three hydropower plants.

Frik Els | January 27, 2015 | 9:39 pm