Silver Top Stories

Escondida mine to resume operations as BHP losses soar past $700 million

The company is currently analyzing options to resume work as soon as possible, which includes hiring temporary workers to replace those that have downed tools.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 15, 2017 | 4:35 am

Great Panther is on the prowl for acquisitions

Great Panther Silver's modus operandi is to buy a past-producing…

The Gold Report | March 14, 2017 | 1:12 pm

Galantas Gold soars on news of Irish mine expansion

After acquiring new equipment last year, Galantas is moving mining…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 14, 2017 | 7:58 am

Glencore sells two Africa zinc mines to Canada’s Trevali

The $400 million-deal will make of Trevali the first pure…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 14, 2017 | 5:19 am

INTERACTIVE: Top 10 gold mining companies

The 10 largest gold mining companies produce 30% of the…

Frik Els | March 13, 2017 | 4:15 pm

World’s richest man Carlos Slim’s mining firm run out of town

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

Frik Els | February 7, 2013 | 11:14 pm

Virginia legislators back study into independent currency

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

Marc Howe | February 7, 2013 | 3:44 am

Dominican Republic fast tracks mining permits

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

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 6, 2013 | 4:11 pm

Canadian mining and oil companies set to expand staff numbers

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.

Marc Howe | February 6, 2013 | 7:10 am

Online retail giant debuts its own virtual currency

Amazon, world's leading online retailer, has unveiled a new form of virtual currency

Marc Howe | February 6, 2013 | 6:01 am

Avalanches in Pascua Lama area did not cause water pollution: Barrick

Recent avalanches affecting several points along a water channel in the area of Barrick's Pascua Lama project have not affected water quality, says the gold miner.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 5, 2013 | 5:03 pm

Mexico gears up for new mining bill, includes taxes to benefit locals

It will start charging mining companies already operating or planning to start up in the second half of this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 5, 2013 | 11:28 am

Gold and silver to surge on Asian demand: Leeb

Renowned investment expert Stephen Leeb says gold and silver are set to embark upon "the greatest bull market people will ever see in their lifetimes" amidst an industrial squeeze and a surge in appetite for precious metals from Asia.

Marc Howe | February 5, 2013 | 5:07 am

Chesapeake Gold sold off after Mexican project costs come in on (very) high side

Vancouver firm may still look attractive to gold majors looking for new supply.

Frik Els | February 5, 2013 | 12:49 am

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