February 5, 2013

INFOGRAPHIC: Market intelligence Feb. 2013

A macro view of the markets highlighting changes in economic indicators, report relevant news stories, reveal commodity and financial trends.

February 5, 2013

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.

February 5, 2013

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.

February 5, 2013

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…

February 5, 2013

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.

February 4, 2013

President: “Time has come for Mongolia to take Oyu Tolgoi matters into its own hands”

Mongolian president Elbegdorj delivers stinging rebuke to 'irresponsible' Rio over Oyu Tolgoi's runaway costs of $24bn.

February 4, 2013

Bolivian mining town erects giant Virgin statue that rivals Rio’s Christ

The $1.2 million statue of the Virgin Mary is slightly shorter than New York's Statue of Liberty, but seven meters higher than Rio's famed image of Christ.

February 3, 2013

At least platinum looks good

It’s certainly a challenging time still for gold and silver but the long-term reasons for holding physical gold remain in place.

February 3, 2013

Jumping exports give silver impetus in India

To gold starved Indian consumers, silver has taken on a brighter hue at home, but it remains the silver export sector that […]

February 1, 2013

Global silver mining trends

In 2012 mine production exceeded 24k metric tons, an all-time production high and a 28% increase over 2001: Where is this silver coming from?