September 17, 2013

South Africa open to modifying controversial mining bill

Both companies and legal experts have criticized extensively some of the clauses, which it makes the law "unconstitutional."

September 17, 2013

The mini-taper

Gold losing ahead of FOMC announcement but analysts expect small reduction in bond purchases.

September 17, 2013

Anglo abandons Pebble: Let Alaska now decide for itself

Just how long can you throw money at so controversial a project with such strong opposition?

September 17, 2013

The end of Rosia Montana gold mine? Romanian president calls for termination of key bill

He wants to pass responsibility for the project to state agencies.

September 17, 2013

Gold exploration budget hit all-time high in 2012, but future doesn’t look rosy

Only half the total resources discovered since 1990 has been converted into reserves or put into production to date.

September 16, 2013

Clive’s Tribe: Why B2Gold’s prospects are up in an era of writedowns

“If you don’t have cash flow and credibility, you are not going to build a mine right now.”

September 16, 2013

Hedge funds turn decidedly bearish on gold

Large speculators in the gold market cut long positions by 16%, biggest decline this year.

September 16, 2013

Is the Peruvian government becoming more mining friendly?

Explorers face a wide range of risks.

September 16, 2013

Northern Dynasty shares plummet after Pebble deal dies

It seems unlikely that Canada's Northern Dynasty could go it alone on the massive copper-gold mine.

September 16, 2013

Chileans sue Swedish mining firm for $13.9 million

A group of 707 Chileans is seeking compensation for health problems allegedly caused by Boliden's toxic waste dumped near their homes in the eighties.