Banro dangling Congo gold mine to best bidder

Large-scale gold futures speculators who placed a record number of bearish bets during the final week of 2015, wrong-footed by Monday's safe haven buying.

One year ago, winner of London Bullion Market Association's precious metal forecasting competition predicted gold would average $1,160 in 2015.

With temperatures that can drop to nearly -50°C, these mines offer some of the most challenging working conditions in the world.

Gold and oil benefited from the collapse, while base metals and most diversified miners suffered from it.

Rick praises innovative precious metals streams on base metal projects and one Canadian company that is adding value and being rewarded for it.

History has shown that every 100 years or so, the world’s de facto reserve currency has been replaced.

Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett rang in 2016 with thoughts of a potential rescue package for B.C.’s beleaguered mining industry on his mind to ward off potential shutdowns.

BC Hydro expects to raise rates by 28% over the next five years.

An early warning report.