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Seabed mining dreams shattered by New Zealand latest decision

The country's refusal of a deep sea mining venture off its coast has cast a shadow over the emerging mining practice.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 22, 2015 | 2:57 pm

Substantial amount of gold deals expected for Australia by year-end

As a result of world’s largest gold miners pulling their portfolios to pieces as a way to weather low prices and an ongoing downturn.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 20, 2015 | 7:28 pm

Video: John Kaiser proposes a new system for financing junior miners

Kaiser believes the easiest way to bolster the sector, which exists to provide capital to find and develop new mines, is to abolish Accredited Investor Exemption rules that currently restrict non-rich people from giving money directly to the treasuries of these companies.

CEO.CA | February 20, 2015 | 1:26 pm

Coeur Mining takes $1.5 billion charge in Q4

Coeur Mining (NYSE:CDE), the largest silver producer in the United States, took a non-cash impairment charge of $1.5 billion in the fourth quarter, which the company said reflects the lower pricing environment for silver and gold.

Andrew Topf | February 18, 2015 | 1:20 pm

Neil Adshead, PhD: calls for platinum squeeze – we’re early but the trend will play out

Neil Adshead is constantly scouring the field of junior exploration stocks as an analyst at Sprott Asset Management LP. I took advantage of his visit to our San Diego office to ask him a few questions.

Sprott's Thoughts | February 18, 2015 | 1:06 pm

Gold price 2015 rally evaporating

Gold falls through key levels staying barely above $1,200 as hedge funds and retail investors head for exits.

Frik Els | February 17, 2015 | 6:57 pm

Global insecurity is good for gold, says Mike Niehuser

International anxiety may be good for gold prices, as gold continues to have a place as a store of value in uncertain times, says Mike Niehuser of Scarsdale Securities.

The Gold Report | February 16, 2015 | 6:01 pm

Yamana green-lights Cerro Moro

Yamana Gold (NYSE:AUY, TSX:YRI) will start construction of its Cerro Moro gold-silver project in the southern Argentine province of Santa Cruz, the Toronto-based gold producer announced last week.

Andrew Topf | February 15, 2015 | 10:43 pm

Canada’s gold mines are shooting the lights out

Output at Canadian gold mines surged 29% last year, surpassing South Africa for the first time in history. US production dives more than 8%.

Vladimir Basov | February 13, 2015 | 10:31 pm

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