July 29, 2015

Antofagasta cuts copper output forecast for the year

This is the second time this year that the London-listed miner slashes its annual copper production guidance.

July 28, 2015

Codelco halts world’s largest open pit copper mine over strike

Things took a turn for the worse Friday, when a worker was shot dead by police near the company's smaller Salvador mine in northern Chile.

July 27, 2015

Inflation Deniers Emboldened by Gold’s Struggles

The vultures are circling. Precious metals bulls, laid flat by gold and silver prices dropping for the 5th week in a row, […]

July 27, 2015

First Majestic announces friendly acquisition of Silvercrest Mines

"Combined company with production of well over 20 million silver equivalent ounces per year"

July 27, 2015

Loonie headed to 75 cents by autumn:BMO

Canadians can expect the value of the loonie to drop even further this summer, reaching US$0.75 — or perhaps even lower — according to economists at BMO.

July 27, 2015

Underground gold miner limits production after pollution violation

Banks Island Gold accused of pollution spills

July 24, 2015

Caterpillar CEO says more restructurings are likely

Strong greenback is another drag.

July 24, 2015

Gold miners nearing rebound

As we pen this on Thursday evening it appears Friday could be a nasty day if Gold breaks below $1080/oz. Nevertheless, the odds now favor a rebound in the weeks…

July 24, 2015

New study: Costs of permitting delays to mining projects

Study shows half of a mining project's value can be lost due to permitting delays.

July 24, 2015

US mining policy and global competitiveness

Mark Fellows, director of metals consulting at SNL Metals & Mining, explains why permitting delays happen, what they’re costing our economy and how to fix it.