China and Argentina to strengthen mining cooperation

Similar probes in the US and UK are reportedly under way.

Positive coverage of its copper-nickel-precious metal project sees PolyMet surging 17% on Tuesday bringing its gains since Friday to 43%.

But based on the large numbers of juniors to begin 2014 with no funding, experts say the level of drilling activity could be the lowest in years.

Wealth has flowed to few individuals, a CFMEU claims.

Coeur, the largest US-based primary silver producer, outbid Blackhawk Resources to acquire Global Royalty for $23.8 million.

If silver is ever freed from its paper price, the white metal could just be one of the best investments you ever make.

Investors eager to get the new industry off the ground willing to finance projects that can secure the availability of the key element.

Silver is at US$20.22 per ounce.

Mining giant showed the door to an unconfirmed number of contractors at its Argyle diamond mine and is planning job cuts at its coal operations.