Archives for January 2016

Shares in miners are at their cheapest for almost 12 years having collapsed by 76pc since early 2011, but there are important reasons to stay cautious.

Source: Are mining shares the steal of the century? – Telegraph

Barrick Gold Corp. has surged to become Canada’s best-performing stock as a two-month rally in the precious metal gives added lift to the company’s turnaround efforts.

Source: Barrick Gold Corp is back on top as Canada’s best-performing stock and the world’s most valuable gold company | MINING.com

It may sound counterintuitive, but now is the time to buy companies where gold will remain in the ground for the foreseeable future.

Source: It’s time to buy uneconomic gold companies | MINING.com

Source: Mine Source Auctions

Source: Mine Source Auctions: Overview | LinkedIn

A number of people have been recognised for their contribution to mining and the resources industry in the 2016 Australia Day Awards.

Source: Miners recognised in Australia Day awards | Mining Australia

NioCorp Developments Ltd is a resource company developing its world class Niobium deposit in Elk Creek, Nebraska(TSX.V – NB, OTCQX – NIOBF, FSE – BR3, TSX-NB)

Source: Niocorp Developments Ltd. – Home

The Yukon government is promising up to $900,000 over three years, for the Yukon Mining Alliance to attract investment to the territory.

Source: Yukon to spend $900K to promote mining and exploration – North – CBC News

Consumer products sold across the globe could contain traces of the metal produced by informal Congolese mines, who employ children as young as seven, says Amnesty International.

Source: Apple, Sony, Samsung linked to child labour claims in cobalt mines | MINING.com

Investors should analyze 2016 year to date action as it is generally a good predictor of how the year will look.

Source: Gold maintains value despite oil and stock market crash | MINING.com