November 2012

VIDEO: Gold, silver producers take advantage of soft market to rework contracts and drive down costs

"There is a loyalty improvement, which is great for the industry."

Michael Allan McCrae | November 30, 2012 - 11:56 pm

Golden bullshine

In 2001 and 2002 miners were producing gold for sub-$180 cash costs - the operational cost of the mine divided by the ounces of production. Data from GFMS shows world gold production costs for the first half of 2009 averaged $457/oz.

Richard Mills - Ahead of the Herd | November 30, 2012 - 9:47 pm

PureFunds partners with ISE and Factor Advisors to launch three new ETFS on NYSE Arca, including first diamond/gemstone fund

Three PureFunds™ global equity Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), including the first ever ETF to hold shares exclusively of companies engaged in the diamond/gemstone industry, successfully launched on the NYSE Arca exchange today.

Company's Press Release | November 30, 2012 - 8:25 pm

Energy

Deadly accident at Alpha Natural Resources mine

A 27-year-old worker died Friday in an accident at a Greenbrier County coal mine, owned by a subsidiary of Virginia-based Alpha Natural Resources (NYSE: ANR).

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 30, 2012 - 7:56 pm

Energy

Canadian Oil Sands sees continued volatility in light oil pricing

Growing North American light oil production is expected to cause crude from the Syncrude oilsands mine to fetch a discounted price, says Canadian Oil Sands Ltd., the largest partner in the massive development.

Calgary Herald | November 30, 2012 - 7:36 pm

Base Metals

Canadian miners to face triple whammy in 2013: higher costs, lower ore grades and global uncertainty

Study suggests companies to invest now and so ensure they can fulfill future global demand for commodities.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 30, 2012 - 7:17 pm

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PhotoSat completes highly accurate elevation mapping of Hudson Resources’ White Mountain anorthosite project in Greenland

Hudson Resources is a Canadian based mining company focused on the Sarfartoq rare earth project and the Naajat (White Mountain) anorthosite (calcium feldspar) project.

PhotoSat | November 30, 2012 - 5:42 pm

Energy

Canada’s coal port plans anger activists

Climate change activists are calling for a halt in Canada’s plans to build a new coal export terminal on British Columbia’s Fraser River and expand an existing one in North Vancouver.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 30, 2012 - 5:24 pm

MRS Celebrates VP Engineering Wisam Farjow’s Milestone

Dr. Farjow's education and research lead him down many paths bringing to light novel theories to advance the operation of the communication systems in the underground mines.

Alice Bothma | November 30, 2012 - 5:20 pm

Lucara gets $4.5 million for rare blue diamond

Canada's Lucara Diamond Corp. (TSX:LUC) sold a 9.46-carat blue diamond for $4,515,000 or $477,272 per carat as part of a diamond sale this week.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 30, 2012 - 4:56 pm

Videos

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November 2012

VIDEO: Gold, silver producers take advantage of soft market to rework contracts and drive down costs

Golden bullshine

PureFunds partners with ISE and Factor Advisors to launch three new ETFS on NYSE Arca, including first diamond/gemstone fund

Deadly accident at Alpha Natural Resources mine

Canadian Oil Sands sees continued volatility in light oil pricing

Canadian miners to face triple whammy in 2013: higher costs, lower ore grades and global uncertainty

Tags for you

PhotoSat completes highly accurate elevation mapping of Hudson Resources’ White Mountain anorthosite project in Greenland

Canada’s coal port plans anger activists

MRS Celebrates VP Engineering Wisam Farjow’s Milestone

Lucara gets $4.5 million for rare blue diamond

Videos

Mining’s next big threat: EY warns high prices are masking deeper risks

Gold could defy another Fed rate hike, Peter Grandich says

Gold juniors trading at ‘80% off’ as mining takeover wave looms, says Michael Gentile

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