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Byproduct of metal price meltdown is a higher silver price

70% of silver is mined as a byproduct – gold, base metal mine closures and declining capex will push silver market into deficit this year says new report.

Frik Els | August 5, 2015 | 12:59 pm

Tahoe Resources announces new CEO

Tahoe’s executive chair becomes CEO.

Tahoe Resources Inc. | August 5, 2015 | 9:46 am

Peruvian police burns down entire illegal gold mine town

The action has triggered severe criticism, with many are accusing authorities of an excessive use of public force.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 31, 2015 | 9:30 am

Barrick sells 50% of Zaldivar for $1 billion cash

Family-controlled Antofagasta is surprise buyer of Chile copper mine.

Frik Els | July 30, 2015 | 2:27 pm

Nemaska Lithium gets go ahead for its Whabouchi mine in Quebec

The proposed open-pit surface and underground spodumene mine will produce lithium, highly used in the manufacturing of batteries for cell phones and electric cars.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 30, 2015 | 9:45 am

Goldcorp slashes dividend 60% amid dire gold market

The company also said it will spend between $850 and $900 to produce an ounce of gold this year, less than its previous forecast of between $875 and $950.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 30, 2015 | 5:55 am

Codelco resumes operations at Chuquicamata amid fresh road blockages

A group of demonstrators, however, continued to block some access roads on Thursday morning, attempting to seize a bus that was heading to the nearby Gabriela Mistral mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 30, 2015 | 4:15 am