October 6, 2012

The solar silver thrust

In early July, Japan set a premium price for solar energy that was three times the rate of conventional power. This meant utility companies would be paid three times more…

October 6, 2012

Will the Parti Québécois alter Québec’s mine-friendly policies?

Unlikely, according to Eric Lemieux, equity analyst with Laurentian Bank Securities. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, Lemieux says that even if the PQ tweaks current policy, it…

October 5, 2012

What impact does oil have on the Syrian Civil War?

There is a popular belief in the Middle East that Washington's foreign policy, particularly as it relates to this precarious region, is largely driven by America's dependency on, and insatiable…

October 5, 2012

Fed QE and gold, silver

After the Federal Reserve launched QE3 last month, investors and speculators are growing excited about its future impact on gold and silver.

October 5, 2012

Ur-Energy’s Lost Creek project now fully permitted receives record of decision from BLM

- Ur-Energy Inc. is pleased to announce the receipt of the Record of Decision (ROD) from the Bureau of Land Management approving the Plan of Operations for the Company's Lost…

October 5, 2012

South African Chamber of Mines denies early negotiation claims

South Africa's Chamber of Mines yesterday denied claims that it is launching wage negotiations with mining officials ahead of schedule.

October 5, 2012

Kloppers offloads $5 million BHP stock. Don’t worry it’s just a tax thing

At the same time the 50-year-old boss of the world's number one miner also pocketed 300,000 BHP shares worth more than $10 million thanks to the company's employee share incentive…

October 5, 2012

Anglo American Platinum fires 12,000 workers

Anglo American Platinum, the world's largest platinum producer, has fired 12,000 workers taking part in a three-week illegal strike after following through on tough talk over wildcat stoppages in South…

October 5, 2012

IBM expands into resource sector as miners strive to tamp rising costs

IBM is ramping up its provision of services and equipment to the Australian resources sector as rising costs compel miners to seek to cheaper and more efficient operating methods.

October 5, 2012

Australia plays risky balancing game with Asian suitors bearing FTA’s

Australia faces the parlous challenge of juggling trade relations with the three key East Asian economies, all of whom covet free trade agreements with the antipodean continent in order to…