Wanted: Colonists to build first human settlement on Mars While 2012 marked the year of several outer-space mining projects, 2013 is shaping up as the era of human colonization on nearby planets. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 10, 2013 | 3:54 pm
How the US trillion-dollar coin would work Former US Mint director outlines the process Kerry Hall | January 9, 2013 | 12:31 am
Stop the trillion-dollar platinum coin loophole says congressman Walden perceives that the trillion dollar platinum coins are gaining traction. Michael Allan McCrae | January 8, 2013 | 5:19 am
Concept of trillion dollar coin gains currency Legal technicality leaves Treasury with the right to mint platinum currency of any denomination Marc Howe | January 4, 2013 | 3:48 am
Lonmin’s CEO resigns due to ‘serious illness’ Simon Scott is acting CEO Michael Allan McCrae | December 28, 2012 | 7:19 pm
Precious metals sag before fiscal cliff talks US leadership scheduled for talks this afternoon Michael Allan McCrae | December 28, 2012 | 1:03 am
Strong performance from mining sector lends an edge to European stocks STOXX 600 European basic resources index gains1.4% on signs that growth is picking up in China Marc Howe | December 28, 2012 | 12:11 am
Physical platinum fund unveiled by Sprott A 0.5% annual fee Michael Allan McCrae | December 26, 2012 | 9:30 pm
Silver is back above $30 Precious metals up after last week's multi-month lows Michael Allan McCrae | December 26, 2012 | 7:34 pm