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CHART: Silver price volatility lowest in decade – now watch it move

Silver is called the devil's metal, because of its wild price swings. Volatility fell to a decade low in April - historically a trigger for a huge rally.

Frik Els | May 9, 2014 | 12:11 am

Miners’ time to rejoice: Rio Tinto hints at imminent end of downturn

The head of the world’s second largest mining company, Sam Walsh, said he will soon stop focusing on cost cuts to centre on growth again.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 8, 2014 | 7:02 pm

The value of project generators in a low probability industry

Project generators operate in different markets and stages of project development. Risk profiles vary considerably; leading to diversification within the universe.

Derek Hamill - Zimtu Capital | May 7, 2014 | 4:42 pm

GoGold starts processing ore in Mexico

The processing is expected to gradually increase to 5,000 tonnes per day over the next three months.

Julienne Bay | May 7, 2014 | 12:54 pm

Resource rich countries lead global conflict and political violence index

Levels of conflict and political violence have risen significantly in 48 countries, most of them considered traditional mining destinations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 7, 2014 | 10:34 am

Streaming success: buying metals not mines

More small companies are cutting precious metal deals with sector giants to bankroll new projects without surrendering equity.

Business in Vancouver | May 6, 2014 | 10:05 pm

Funding still an issue for miners, especially juniors: report

While the mining industry seems to be on its way up, cash-strapped juniors continue to struggle.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 6, 2014 | 5:03 pm

Mongolia wants to regain investors confidence by returning mining licenses

Foreign direct investment in the central Asian country dropped 50% last year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 6, 2014 | 2:36 pm

Shipwreck hunter recovers first gold from what could be $80m find

Florida-based salvage firm recovers nearly 1,000 ounces from first reconnaissance dive to 1857 steam ship that went down with 477 California gold miners.

Frik Els | May 5, 2014 | 10:39 pm

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Rio to build power plant at Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine in Mongolia

Mandalay’s coffers suffered from Cerro Bayo’s downtime

Canada the world’s overall top mining destination, despite Saskatchewan fall

Southern Copper to splash $2.5 billion on Peru project

Hochschild says Peru mine to bolster output this year

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