May 2, 2013

Meet the world’s largest commodities trader: Glencore Xstrata

Glencore announces the completion of its takeover of Xstrata.

May 2, 2013

Italy should use gold-backed bonds as an alternative to austerity: WGC

The strategy would be a more remedial answer for countries facing financial challenges than outright gold reserve sales, says the organization.

May 2, 2013

VIDEO: Ncondezi Coal develops Mozambique project

Company discusses its thermal coal mine and power generation station.

May 1, 2013

Gold stocks to rebound in may

We see plenty of evidence that augurs for a strong recovery in May.

May 1, 2013

How to stress test gold equities

Geologist Joe Mazumdar says gold prices are down in the short term, but the commodity metal is here to stay.

May 1, 2013

Uranium miner Cameco profit dives 93%

While a decline in profit was expected, Cameco’s figures were beyond analysts’ estimates.

May 1, 2013

UK Coal seeks liquidation after mine closure

The company lost more than $450 million as a result of a fire.

May 1, 2013

US doubles estimate of shale oil reserves

The Three Forks shale formation contains approximately 3.73 billion barrels of oil.

April 30, 2013

The dollar collapse has begun

Selling pressure in four major currencies that make up the dollar index spawned what looked like a strong dollar.

April 30, 2013

COLLAPSE: Capital raisings in British Columbia drop 72%

Steady production growth but squeezed profits in BC mining.