Graphite proving resilient in tough markets, constrained supply expected

It would seem as if there is a new darling in the minerals market, as investor interest in graphite was seen rocketing over the past year. From a total of about four listed companies making it their business to supply hungry markets with the...

Çöpler mine, Turkey

An openpit gold mine situated in Turkey.

Bidding war for Minefinders unlikely after Pan American offer

Minefinders Corporation, which rose 22% on the TSX on Monday after agreeing to a $1.5-billion friendly bid from Pan American Silver, will not likely see an interloper emerging, Salman Partners analyst David West said on Monday. The companies...

Gold Fields hires Weston as new VP for Australasia region

South Africa-based Gold Fields has appointed Richard Weston to replace Glenn Baldwin as executive vice president of its Australasia region. Weston would take up the position on May 1 and would be responsible for the company’s two existing...