Frik Els , Editor

Frik has 20 years’ experience as a business journalist across a range of industries including automotive, technology and entertainment markets. Frik has an entry in Global Mining Observer’s Who’s Who of Mining 2018, and contributions to publications and conferences including Business Insider, Investing.com, Mines & Money London and New York, Vancouver Resources Investment, Progressive Mine Forum in Toronto and Canadian Mining Symposium in London, UK. He’s been interviewed on CBC Radio and Korea State TV and quoted in the Financial Post.

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Copper kicks off Q3 with huge rally

Copper price: There’s something happening here. What it is ain’t exactly clear

A takeover of the 134-year old LME – responsible for 80% of the global metals futures trade – is expected to become official this week amid talk of manipulation and distorted pricing in the copper market. Some traders are fingering Swiss giant Glencore while others believe China has managed to corner the market.

Frik Els | May 6, 2012 | 10:14 pm

Goliath vs David and Goliath battle brewing over world-first ‘stainless steel’ deposit

Vancouver's First Point Minerals served notice of arbitration on Cliffs on Saturday because the iron and coal giant refuses to hand over crucial information about the tiny explorer's Decar project, set to become the world's first commercial nickel-iron alloy mine, effectively naturally-occurring 'stainless steel'. BlackRock, an asset manager with more than $3 trillion in assets picked up a stake in First Point two months ago.

Frik Els | May 5, 2012 | 11:52 pm

Chesapeake Gold sold off after Mexican project costs come in on (very) high side

Hey! Esperanza Resources. Friends don’t let friends dilute their stock 50%

Number of shares in issue will double and a sword will hang over retail investors' heads for the next five years.

Frik Els | May 4, 2012 | 11:15 pm

Gabriel Resources’ losses in 2012 now top $1.7 billion as new Romanian PM orders umpteenth review

Just as it looked as if Europe's biggest mining project may be approaching the finish line after a dozen years of opposition and delays Romania's prime minister designate pulls the rug from under its promoter Gabriel Resources.

Frik Els | May 4, 2012 | 12:20 am

US gold and silver production dip, copper jumps

First oil sands project in the US takes a step closer

US Oil Sands Inc's Utah project is on-target for completion and start-up in the final quarter of next year after the company raised $9 million on Thursday.

Frik Els | May 3, 2012 | 10:07 pm

Copper is having a terrible 48 hours

Due to its widespread use in construction, communication and transport copper is a bellwether for the global metals industry. The red metal […]

Frik Els | May 3, 2012 | 7:55 pm

Report: Mongolia going the way of Zimbabwe with mandatory state control of foreign miners

Draft legislation, a copy of which was seen by the Financial Times on Wednesday, gave "the clearest sign yet that Mongolia is uncomfortable with the large foreign investments that have so far been a mainstay of economic growth."

Frik Els | May 2, 2012 | 11:57 pm

Anglo Minas Rio

Brazilian Gold gives long-suffering investors something to smile about

Brazilian Gold Corporation jumped 13.5% on Wednesday on three times usual trading volumes, after announcing positive metallurgical test work at its São Jorge deposit in northern Brazil.

Frik Els | May 2, 2012 | 6:00 pm

Sienna’s winning streak halted by new Peru drill results

Even after today's heavy losses it is still showing gains for the year of 86%.

Frik Els | May 2, 2012 | 5:00 pm

Bean counters taking over at Ivanhoe

Following the resignation of inveterate dealmaker and founder Robert Friedland a fortnight ago, Rio Tinto insiders and Arthur Andersen alumni have been appointed to lead Ivanhoe.

Frik Els | May 2, 2012 | 12:45 am

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Mining vs AI: What’s wrong with this picture?

As the saying from mid-19th century California goes, during a gold rush the easiest way to get rich is selling shovels and picks.

Frik Els | July 10, 2024 | 6:15 pm