Systemic shocks will lead to a loss of trust in central banking – Ronald-Peter Stöeferle

Veladero could fetch more than $1 billion despite operational setbacks.

Experts expect the country, which accounts for more 30% of the world's copper supply, to produce 5.4 million tonnes of the metal in 2017, slightly down from the 5.5mnt it yielded last year.

Together these giant orebodies contain reserves worth $796 billion at today's gold price.

Australia’s Dotz Nano has found a new use for coal that could be a welcome boost to the dying industry, particularly in the US.

The news follows the end of a historically long 43-day strike at BHP Billiton’s Escondida, the world's biggest copper mine in neighbouring Chile.

Precious metals expert Michael Ballanger discusses silver's recent price performance and why he believes precious metals are in alignment for a major ascent.

Measure is temporary, pending more information on what happened and the possible consequences of the new incident, San Juan’s governor said.

Appointment comes barely a week after the mine, operated by BHP Billiton, failed to secure a wage deal with 2,500 workers after a 43-day strike.

Lawmakers have approved a broad-range ban on mining, which only excludes coal, salt and other non-metallic resources.