March 5, 2013 Copper, gold and laundered money: Peru’s main exports in 2012 The South American nation’s extractive sector accounts for some 60% of the economy.
March 5, 2013 Glencore-Xstrata profits hit by $2.6bn writedowns and slump in commodity prices The results add to the recent list of a dreadful reporting season from major miners, such as Rio Tinto and Anglo American.
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 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.
Lynas Rare Earths CEO to retire after over a decade in role Amanda Lacaze would remain with the company until the end of the current financial year to enable a smooth transition, Lynas said. January 12, 2026 | 03:13 pm
