Silver is important weapon against ‘superbugs’—Silver Institute

By Dorothy Kosich

Combating antibiotic-resistant superbugs and suppression of hospital-acquired infections have increased the importance and number of uses of silver-infused products, says The Silver Institute.

Honda to reuse rare earth metal recycled from hybrid vehicle batteries

By Dorothy Kosich

Three Japanese companies have agreed to jointly recycle rare earth metals to “strengthen networks which lead to the reuse and recycling of Honda products.”

 

GlencoreXstrata secures alumina supply from potential upstart producer in Quebec

By Kip Keen

GlencoreXstrata signs agreement with Orbite covering potential alumina production by atypical process.

Harmony Gold expects write-down on PNG mine

By Reuters

The company expects a write down a portion of the carrying value of its Hidden Valley mine because of lower gold and silver prices.

 

Base metals likely to remain volatile and move sideways this Summer - Standard Bank

By Dorothy Kosich

Whether another supply slump emerges in base metal complex and commodities in general, depends on exogenous factors, particularly Chinese liquidity, Standard Bank suggests.

Platinum stakes high; as many as 145,500 jobs at risk in SA - Nomura

By Geoff Candy

Nomura says South African platinum miners are at risk of losing 145,500 jobs this year and next as more mines operate at a loss.

 

Permanent brain drain and other perils of the junior downturn

By Kip Keen

A dearth of junior financing has painful implications for the most important junior asset: brains.

Looking for the best juniors at the worst of times - Handwerger

By Jeb Handwerger

Junior miners are priced at valuation levels not seen since the late 1990's post Bre-X scandal, says Jeb Handwerger.

 

In a downturn, cash flow is king - Taylor

By Kevin Michael Grace

According to Jay Taylor, not all miners are equal and advises investors to look for companies with cash flow and the potential for organic growth. Interview with The Gold Report.

Golden Star cuts production guidance, exploration and capex spending

By Dorothy Kosich

Golden Star’s operational review process has included cost reduction measures, mine plan re-optimization and capital reallocation.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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