Strike at Yamana Gold mine in Chile enters ninth day, shares fall

Canada's mining industry needs to urgently deal with the emerging challenges, said a report published Wednesday the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.

The giant copper-gold mine is one of the richest prizes in mining and the Mongolian government has long coveted more of it.

Foreign and local investors spent a total of $3.8 billion in 2012 and the trend is expected to continue this year, with planned investments already amounting to more than $4 billion.

He added the silver market was “grotesquely undervalued” and that there were “mounting shortages being documented all over the place.”

The province plans to spend $7 million to increase jobs, competitiveness, reduce backlog and create a more efficient permit process.

Stakeholders must address matters of infrastructure, regulatory uncertainty, skills shortages and Aboriginal rights.

Sprott USA CEO says smart money will continue to flee from fiat currencies into precious metal as economic turmoil and inflation persist

A US silver dollar coin minted which may have been handled by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson has been sold by a California auction house for the record-breaking sum of USD$10mn

Despite the economic and political issues affecting Argentina’s stability, the miner said it "has faith" in the country's potential.