Miners optimistic at AEMQ convention
The Quebec Mineral Exploration Association, or AEMQ, wrapped up its annual mineral exploration convention at the historic Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City on an optimisitic note.
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Deloitte stresses focus, discipline in mining report
VANCOUVER — In its annual forward-looking report on mining trends, big-four financial consulting firm Deloitte had a clear message for industry players: do not sacrifice future growth in the name of short-term capital savings. Deloitte…
Editorial: Best and worst of times for gold miners
The hard truth that it’s damn difficult to mine gold consistently at an industrial scale has hit home again these past few weeks, with the release of the latest round of quarterly results from Canada’s gold miners.
Commentary: The state of global platinum supply
The global economic recession caused platinum demand in the car and jewellery sectors to enter a cyclical downturn. However, a substantial supply reduction, after the labour strife in South Africa moved the platinum market from surplus to…
Amplats settles with striking workers
Mine workers at Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) (AGPPY-O) are going back to work, putting to rest a series of wildcat strikes that all but crippled South Africa’s platinum-mining industry.
Metals commentary: The state of global platinum supply
The global economic recession caused platinum demand in the car and jewelry sectors to enter a cyclical downturn. However, a substantial supply reduction due to the labour strife in South Africa moved the platinum market from surplus to deficit…
Miners remain optimistic at the Quebec mining convention
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Editorial: When Harry met Ekati
This week’s long-anticipated, US$500-million sale by BHP Billiton of its 80% stake in the Ekati diamond mine in the Northwest Territories and its remaining worldwide diamond assets to Harry Winston Diamond marks another epochal change in…
Miners give back in Toronto, Mali
Several mining companies are digging into their pockets ahead of the holiday season and donating to charitable causes.
Editorial: Gold bulls revived on Obama win
In defiance of the predictions of countless right-leaning pundits and some recent polling, U.S. President Barack Obama was re-elected on Nov. 6 in a surprisingly strong showing, particularly given the prolonged weakness in the U.S. economy that…