When it comes to major deals in the potash space, 2015 has been a little sluggish.

'Coal plants with near-zero greenhouse gas emissions will be achievable in time, but such technology is simply not available today.'

Legislation currently making its way through the US Congress to support the domestic rare earths industry has been given the thumbs up by the near-term producer.

Looking at a seasonal chart for silver, after falling in June, silver tends to begin heading upward in July, and particularly September.

A look at five companies flocking to the country to try their luck.

Company net earnings were $26.5 million.

Company with two operating silver mines in Peru and Mexico appears to be a business that is still positioned to perform well.

With 1.9 billion carats produced, the continent has mined about $158 billion worth of the gems.

Purchasing on the TSX Venture Exchange is near a record high.

How the ETF works, how it benefits investors and why now is a good time to get involved in the diamond industry.

John McCoach acknowledges the struggles juniors are currently facing, but feels predictions of the imminent demise of so many TSXV-listed firms are off the mark.