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Uncovering Canada’s frozen assets

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the discovery of one of two ships that comprised Sir John Franklin's ill-fated expedition in 1845, which has revived interest in the metals wealth of the Arctic and its ownership.

SNL Metals & Mining | September 24, 2014 | 4:44 pm

Low metal prices put chill on global mineral exploration

Fresh data suggests it is still too early to celebrate a recovery in the sector.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 24, 2014 | 1:15 pm

Looking for lithium mega-deals with Thibaut Lepouttre

Where will Tesla Motors get the tons of lithium it will need to make advanced batteries at its Nevada gigafactory?

The Energy Report | September 18, 2014 | 10:29 pm

Eric Coffin: can investors still find tenbaggers?

Coffin believes that in the short term a price of $1,200/oz is possible, though there is room now for an oversold bounce.

The Gold Report | September 17, 2014 | 9:11 pm

$8bn mining private equity needs to be spent. And soon

Countercyclical investors sitting on $8 billion unspent funds have been waiting for clear signs of a market bottom. The wait may well be over.

Frik Els | September 14, 2014 | 11:01 pm

These are the top risks miners face

Productivity, followed by capital decisions and obtaining a social license to operate, are among the top risks global mining and metals companies face.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 11, 2014 | 11:08 am