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Gold, copper and silver to face more troubles in 2014— PwC

The three key metals that struggled to find footing in 2013, however, are expected to stabilize, says the report.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 9, 2013 | 5:34 pm

Abandoned mine may offer novel solution for global warming

Researchers from Stanford University may have found a way to permanently bury greenhouse gas emissions inside the Earth.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 9, 2013 | 10:36 am

Can Juniors borrow instead of raising equity? – Kenton Ralph Toews

Juniors usually raise cash to keep their operations going by issuing new shares.

Sprott Group | December 5, 2013 | 10:24 pm

Another big bank pulls out of commodities

Deutsche, Europe's number two bank, has joined the US exodus and is getting out commodities trading, although it is keeping precious metals in its portfolio.

Frik Els | December 5, 2013 | 8:38 pm

The curious case for silver

It has been a difficult year for silver investors with the metal falling by 36% year-to-date.

Sprott Group | December 5, 2013 | 3:33 pm

Barrick: Thornton takes control April, former De Beers exec becomes COO

Thornton brings finance background and strong China connections, while James Gowans, former chief of the diamond giant's Canada unit brings mining experience.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 4, 2013 | 7:41 pm

SHORT SQUEEZE: Gold price spikes $40

A $40 swing in the gold price, wiping out an early morning jobs number sell-off shows short positions at four-month highs could be facing a big squeeze.

Frik Els | December 4, 2013 | 7:07 pm