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Seafloor copper extraction better than traditional mining — report

The study, commissioned by Nautilus Minerals, shows seabed copper mining may cause less disruptions to the environment and local communities than terrestrial operations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 1, 2015 | 3:07 am

Charts say metals still have further to fall

I really don’t care if gold rises or falls, I just read the charts while some people get so emotionally attached.

Warren Bevan - Precious Metal Stock Review | May 31, 2015 | 4:37 am

The real value of gold in the ground

Venture always flows where potential reward is perceived to have the lowest risk.

Mickey Fulp - Mercenary Geologist | May 31, 2015 | 2:32 am

Chile regulator seeks sanctions against Lundin’s Candelaria mine

Inspections that took place between 2013 and 2014, revealed 16 infractions, nine of which were considered very serious.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 27, 2015 | 11:15 am

Romania opens door to new gold, copper project led by Canadians

This is first time Romania grants a mining license without the involvement of a state-owned enterprise.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 27, 2015 | 8:15 am

Chile’s Codelco sues Vale, Brazilian Department of Mines over exploration license

After spending over US$3.3 million in exploration and development of the Liberdade copper project, Codelco is facing Vale's claims that it has an older and still valid licence for the property.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 26, 2015 | 10:19 am

China’s Zijin inks deals with two Canadian firms on the same day

Perhaps the most important aspect of today’s agreements is the fact that both aim to form long-term strategic partnerships to collaborate on further ventures, opening new markets for all the firms involved.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 26, 2015 | 5:40 am