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Barrick talking to new Chile minister to restart Pascua-Lama

"They’ve showed us their interest in solving Pascua-Lama’s problems and doing community work, which to us appears correct."

Frik Els | May 20, 2014 | 5:13 pm

Global gold, silver production to hit fresh records this year

But long-term future uncertain, reveals study.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 18, 2014 | 5:31 pm

Eric Sprott: Gold shortage coming, data shows

When the West runs out of gold, the price should go much higher.

Sprott Group | May 15, 2014 | 8:54 pm

Chile’s Bachelet likely to name new Codelco chief next week

The announcement could come anytime before May 21, when the President is scheduled to address the nation.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 15, 2014 | 6:43 pm

Mining deals in Canada plunge 51%, but light at end of tunnel getting brighter

Canadian mining and metals deals plunged 51% in terms of value and 13% when it comes to volume in the first quarter of 2014. Yet results show a sustained improvement, says EY's latest report.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 15, 2014 | 2:58 pm

Majors’ gold reserves shrink under pressure from lower gold prices

As predicted in February, a 15% year-on-year drop in the gold price in 2013 forced mining companies to lower the prices they use to calculate their gold reserves.

SNL Financial | May 13, 2014 | 1:18 pm