March 5, 2013

Mining mergers in 2012 hit lowest in seven years: PwC

Mergers and acquisitions in the sector fell 30% last year and will continue to be low in 2013.

March 5, 2013

Experts to tackle challenges of small-scale mining

Small-scale mining produces about 85% of the world’s gemstones and 20% to 25% of all the gold.

March 4, 2013

Eric Sprott: Central bankers are gaming gold

Some people may look at the stock market and see economic recovery.

March 4, 2013

Paper money is pouring out of central banks everywhere – so why is gold slipping?

QE, gold prices and the lack of significant inflation.

March 4, 2013

Hecla Mining offers $774 million for Aurizon Mines

Friendly bid comes barely a month after the Vancouver-based company rejected a hostile offer from fellow Canadian miner Alamos God.

March 4, 2013

South African miners prefer senior geologists: WSJ

In South Africa old is gold.

March 4, 2013

Investment in mining exploration to plummet, juniors the most affected: report

After three years of booming investment in mining exploration, the industry is set to cut down significantly on it this year.

March 4, 2013

Canada’s economy in weak position for lacking gold reserves: Sprott

The economist discusses the likely consequences for the Canadian economy.

March 4, 2013

Western Australian mines boost country’s gold production

Output for the December quarter was 2.4 million ounces.

March 4, 2013

The bullish gold supply

Observing the ever-changing dynamics of gold’s structural fundamentals.