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More than 25,000 investors and mining types walked into PDAC. The result was. . .realistic

PDAC curse or blessing? Fresh from the Letter Writer Presentations track at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) conference, The Gold Report asked thought leaders to share their impressions from the annual minefest.

The Gold Report | March 10, 2014 | 11:03 pm

CHART OF THE DAY: Attendance at the industry’s biggest shindig and the mood of miners

A drop.

Michael Allan McCrae | March 10, 2014 | 10:15 pm

Molycorp shares jump on full year results, outlook

Molycorp says the Chlor-Alkali plant at its Mountain Pass, California rare earth mine is now operational, which should see it reach cash-flow break-even this year.

Frik Els | March 3, 2014 | 9:31 pm

Alberta most attractive mining destination in Canada, third worldwide

Other two Canadian jurisdictions —New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador— also made it to the top 10 worldwide. Kyrgyzstan and Venezuela, named the two countries mining enthusiasts should stay away from.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 3, 2014 | 12:29 pm

Investors line up North American rare earth juniors

But producers Molycorp and Lynas haven't joined the rally in the rare earth sector this year.

Frik Els | February 25, 2014 | 9:39 pm

China’s rare earth industry expands but problems persists

Industry revenue grew 8%, but profits slumped 28% as China continues crackdown on illegal mining, smuggling and uncompetitive producers.

Frik Els | February 24, 2014 | 10:20 pm

France targets Africa with new $550m state mining company

France resurrects its 17th century economic policy, sets up state miner to explore for rare earths and gold focusing on francophone Africa and South America.

Frik Els | February 24, 2014 | 9:09 pm