Commodities

Rough year for gold, more trouble ahead

Amidst write downs, commodity price drops and lower revenues, gold, silver and copper are among the most closely watched metals in the mining sector. They are also some of the hardest hit metals in 2013, according to a PwC report.

By Staff |December 9, 2013

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Economic Indicators

Quebec’s mining rules spook investors

Uncertainty about protected areas and environmental restrictions, combined with increased regulation and tax changes, has damaged Quebec’s mining, says a report by the Fraser Institute.

By Staff |December 5, 2013

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Industry

Be bullish on Canada

Canadian oil and gas is the place to be.

By Suzanne Sharma |December 5, 2013

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Industry

Mint tightens security on silver bullion coins

The Royal Canadian Mint has new counterfeit-proofing features on the 2014 1 oz. silver maple leaf bullion coin.

By Staff |December 4, 2013

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Scotiabank Commodity Index dips

Scotiabank's Commodity Price Index fell in September, declining 2.8% month over month (m/m) and 3.8% year over year (yr/yr). While the All Items Index will likely fall further over the balance of 2013, the correction in commodity prices, especially in metals and minerals, since April 2011 should be largely over by year-end.

By Staff |October 30, 2013

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Commodities

Rough year for gold, more trouble ahead

Quebec’s mining rules spook investors

Be bullish on Canada

Mint tightens security on silver bullion coins

CSA to enhance disclosure of oil & gas issuers

Workers needed as mining sector ramps up

Shale oil flexing its market-moving muscle

Investors cautious on mining stocks

Tough year for junior miners

Scotiabank Commodity Index dips