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Switzerland last year exported $132 billion of gold

The European nation is the conduit for gold moving from West to East and business soared 77% year on year.

Frik Els | May 26, 2014 | 8:26 pm

Gold and silver price: The year of living quietly

Gold has been burnishing its reputation as the least volatile metal in 2014 and the silver market has been eerily quiet this year. Can it last?

Frik Els | May 25, 2014 | 5:47 am

Wild cat rips apart plans for giant Arizona copper mine

Vancouver firm's timeline to build 3rd largest US copper mine in doubt after sighting of endangered ocelot restarts permit consultations amid bitter takeover fight.

Frik Els | May 24, 2014 | 7:17 pm

Mexico’s government to fund rare earth exploration

The country sees a growing opportunity for other players beside China.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 23, 2014 | 7:13 pm

Pan American Silver expects Argentina open pit ban to be lifted this year

"We're seeing some positive developments in Argentina relative to attracting foreign investment."

Frik Els | May 22, 2014 | 6:27 pm

Canadian firms sue Barrick over divisive Pascua-Lama project

The lawsuit alleges Barrick knew or should have known that it would have to overcome significant obstacles with its $8.5bn Pascua-Lamas gold-silver project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 22, 2014 | 6:07 pm

Pierre Lassonde: Mining cycles are good for royalty companies and investors

Director and former chairman of the World Gold Council discusses the significance of the shift in gold ownership from West to East, the problem of mining scale and the results of the industry's failure to develop new prospecting technology.

The Gold Report | May 21, 2014 | 11:03 pm