Newcrest boosts gold and copper production

In the precious metals sector, this type of company provides financing for mining companies in the form of an upfront cash payment in exchange for a percentage of production or revenues from the mine.

New report says cutbacks in capital spending are shrinking production profiles faster than expected and eating into earnings.

If all central banks were to hold at least 5% of forex reserves in gold (versus 60%+ in rich economies) it would require the purchase of almost 8,000 tonnes

In the current bull market, with more equity available, streaming and royalty companies continue to provide much needed revenue in the base metals and industrial materials sectors.

Results mark the 41 straight month of retail sales declines.

The government will pay for two-thirds of the cost by collecting money from mining companies through a new environmental levy.

The Canadian miner strongly refutes accusations of human rights abuses and illegal operations at its South African project made by the NGO.

With the deal, Saskatchewan loses its only home-grown gold miner.

Australia’s resource houses are “missing in action” in Latin America’s third largest economic powerhouse – Colombia – and should move post haste to rapidly lift their engagement with the mineral rich province.