ICSG: Copper surplus coming in 2017
The following is an edited summary of a release by the International Copper Study Group (ICSG) after its meeting in Lisbon, Portugal in late October, where government delegates and industry…
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World Gold Council: Price drop likely to spur demand
The following is an edited market analysis released by the World Gold Council in early October. For more information, please visit www.gold.org. After a remarkable performance year-to-date, the gold price…
Precious potential: Snapshot of four firms in the silver and PGMs space
All that glitters is not gold. With significant industrial appeal, silver and PGMs capture the attention of consumers, miners and investors alike. Below is a sampling of juniors that should…
Five industry standouts to join Canadian Mining Hall of Fame
In 2017 the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame will welcome five new inductees: James E. C. Carter, Robert R. McEwen, Donald A. McLeod, William Stearns (Steve) Vaughan and John Zigarlick,…
Commentary: How a board should craft executive pay in a rebounding market
Determining executive compensation can be tough enough for a mining company to get right in a normal year, but unique challenges arise as the mining sector begins a rebound. Executives…
Cobalt demand to surpass 100,000 tonnes in 2017: CRU
Our commodities research and consultancy firm CRU estimates that global consumption for refined cobalt is set to reach 100,000 tonnes in 2017. Whilst demand growth for most metals has stalled…
Quebec snapshot: Eight juniors strut their stuff
Boasting a large, prospective territory and a deep mining culture, Quebec arguably has the most vibrant junior mining scene in Canada, with activity across the province in a multitude of…
Southwest US snapshot: 9 projects to watch
The mineral bounty of California, Nevada, Utah and Arizona is legendary, but the hard work of finding new deposits continues. Here are nine new projects large and small that are…
Ontario snapshot: Nine microcaps on the move
In a world of turmoil, a safe, predictable, mineral-rich and mining-friendly jurisdiction like Ontario is appealing to miners large and small from around the world. The following are nine examples…
UK Mint has a record year
The following is an edited release from The Royal Mint. For more information, please visit www.royalmint.com. The Royal Mint has announced its annual results for 2015–2016, reflecting the highest revenue…
Junior snapshot: Nine companies on the move in Mexico
For many Canadian miners and mineral explorers, Mexico stands alongside Canada and the U.S. as a preferred destination for mining projects, with the country boasting a rich mineral bounty (particularly in…
Odds ‘n’ Sods: The rediscovery of Nambija and the road to FDN in Ecuador
The following is an edited version of the first chapter from an upcoming memoir entitled “The Last Great Adventure,” for which any profits will go to the Baca Ortiz Hospital…