Mining generates billions for British Columbia economy

Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, famous for suing Facebook's founder over ownership of social site, says bitcoin is more durable and portable than gold.

According to futures trading data hedge funds have amassed the largest bullish position since December 2012 when gold was trading above $1,700 an ounce.

Investing in mining equities can get rather complicated but Heiko Ihle, managing director at H.C. Wainwright & Co., says precious metals equity investors need to focus on just three criteria: jurisdiction, management and asset viability.

Newly elected President Edgar Lungu wants to keep mining royalties at 20%, as opposed to the 6% companies were paying a month ago.

The popularity of gold as accessory has few, if any, limitations.

This infographic documents the rise and fall of Bre-X.

Heavy selling across the board as commodities reach fresh multi-year lows, forecasts are slashed and weakness returns to precious metals.

But only one percent of miners expect a wage freeze in 2015.

The country’s parliament has designated its Gatsuurt Project as strategically important, paving the way for Centerra's application for the necessary approvals.