Back from the proEXPLO exploration conference in Peru. Where metals like gold and zinc were some of the biggest stories of the show. And zinc may be about Read More
I wrote a few weeks back about cracks appearing in the Philippines’ government war on mining. And yesterday, the anti-mining movement suffered a major blow. With controversial Environment Read More
The past year’s massive anti-mining drive by the Philippines government has wreaked havoc on the local sector. With the latest example being Australian miner Greenstone Resources this week Read More
This week in Pierce Points: Iran uncorked 14 billion barrels. The commissioning of the South Pars mega-field is tough news for crude prices. Freeport restarted Grasberg. But the future Read More
This week in Pierce Points: Trump threatened U.S. oil imports. A proposed 20% tax could make domestic crude more valuable, and boost local E&Ps. India’s gold refiners ran Read More
One of the most-watched happenings in the global mining sector came to a head yesterday. As the government of major mining center the Philippines unveiled results of a nation-wide environmental audit. Read More
China expanded its global reach again this past week. With the first-ever rail shipment of Chinese goods arriving in London, as part of a new Silk Road train route. Read More
One major event dominated mining news this week. Affecting nearly every major metal — from copper and nickel to gold and aluminum. An abrupt and unexpected change in Read More
This week in Pierce Points: India’s gold demand hit a 13-year low. Imports fell 44% in 2016 according to preliminary stats. And the coming year might be worse. Read More
I’ve written a lot the last few years on efforts to resurrect U.S. mining. Like officials in Maine this week tabling a law to enable new minerals operations in the state. And Read More