Mining production increases spell good news for suppliers

He sees silver prices climbing to $100 and $200 this year.

The country's Mining Agency said it would likely let Xstrata go ahead with mine expansion plans, but added Barrick's Pueblo Viejo contract should be reviewed.

Benchmark COMEX 100-ounce gold futures contract will be cut by 10% to $5,940.

Local authorities are reviewing the contract with Barrick in a bid to make it “more favourable” to the country.

The country’s Supreme Court ruled against Inmet's land rights claims near Petaquilla’s concessions.

Minera Frisco suspends exploration near Tetela de Ocampo after protests by residents and environmental activists.

Legislators in Virginia have backed a study into the establishment of an independent "contingency" currency which would enjoy the backing of precious metals.

Total process will take up to four months from the moment a company submits its application.

A new survey by one of the world's leading recruitment firms reveals that nearly a half of companies in the Canadian resources sector plan to expand their staff numbers in 2013.