Rise of ethical investing, social license the top risks to miners

Teck is facing sanctions over infractions that include openings in the deposit where the ore is stored and a failure to build sufficient water infrastructure.

In recent months the mine has been pumped out and now the company is working on fixing existing power lines and bringing equipment to the site.

Hobbled by too much supply and not enough demand, especially in China, the coal needed to produce steel has fallen to levels not seen since 2004.

In this post I revisit the energy production and consumption data for China looking for clues about the future direction of global energy markets.

PwC's John Gravelle on the mining industry's austerity drive, price realities and declining exploration spending.

The Gold Report, quizzed Chris and Dr. Michael Berry, authors of the Disruptive Discoveries Journal, on how investing has changed over the years in the gold, silver, niche metals and energy space, and what they are investing in today to make sure they survive to see the next cycle.

Rick Rule, Chairman of Sprott US Holdings, recounts how a small mining event led to a career-changing investment.

Both saw their stock collapse not just on these news, but also amid concerns that they will have to pay more for insurance that covers environmental damage.

It’s been a little over a year since Narendra Modi took office in India, and so far the results have been mostly positive for the South Asian country and the surrounding region...