December 9, 2013

Duluth Metals continues to advance world-class Twin Metals Minnesota Project

The new data will allow the joint-venture to upgrade Indicated resources to the Measured category in an updated resource estimate.

December 9, 2013

Gold, copper and silver to face more troubles in 2014— PwC

The three key metals that struggled to find footing in 2013, however, are expected to stabilize, says the report.

December 9, 2013

Freeport may have to cut Grasberg output by 40%

The miner would need to lay off about 30,000 employees and dozens of contractors if it is not allowed to ship concentrates from the Indonesia.

December 9, 2013

Two miners killed at Tasmanian mine

Mt Lyell operations are carried out at 1000 m.

December 8, 2013

The ‘Glencore’ name wins out

The world's 12th largest company.

December 5, 2013

One of Goldman Sachs top trades for 2014: Go short copper

Bank says you can make a 25% return if you go long on Chinese equities and short copper next year.

December 5, 2013

Can Juniors borrow instead of raising equity? – Kenton Ralph Toews

Juniors usually raise cash to keep their operations going by issuing new shares.

December 5, 2013

Another big bank pulls out of commodities

Deutsche, Europe's number two bank, has joined the US exodus and is getting out commodities trading, although it is keeping precious metals in its portfolio.

December 5, 2013

VIDEO: From production to disposal—What’s the life of a smart phone actually like?

If you are reading this on a tabloid or a smartphone, then you are likely holding bits of so-called “conflict minerals,” mostly used in the manufacturing of mobile phones, tablets…

December 5, 2013

Quebec’s changing mining regulations scares investors away

Once the darling of miners, the Canadian province is quickly losing its edge. Here is why.