Scientists discover why world’s richest ore deposits were formed

Viewing gold nanocrystals in high resolution.

After more than two years of delay, the Guatemalan Minister of Energy and Mines (MEM) announced it had approved the exploitation license for Tahoe Resources’ Escobal mine in San Rafael Las Flores, Guatemala.

2013 global mining trends.

VIDEO: Industy and community representatives debate recent protests of the mining sector in Canada and around the world.

For now, gold is once again something to avoid. It seems like all the precious metals charts are now in limbo as we wait for a buy or sell signal.

Gold jewelry will be much cheaper in a few months, precisely in the summer, as some forecast the price of gold will decline to $1200-$1300 per ounce.

A 2/3 majority of survey respondents see gold up next week.

The encrypted virtual currency that began in 2009 and reached $1 billion in total value this week continues to attract headlines.

Tough times for Canadian mining.