Tag: Dave Forest

Birth to Death: The Lifecycle of a Mine

How are mines built? And what happens when they are depleted? The lifecycle of a mine includes five main stages.

Zinc Producers End Q1 2013 on a Positive Note

Some Peruvian projects have been affected by local troubles, but zinc miners on the whole look strong.

Three Critical Takeaways from the Congo’s Cobalt Ban

What investors need to know about new mining rules in top cobalt producer Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Opportunities for Juniors in Aggregate

Sand and gravel may not be sexy, but 270-percent jumps in stock prices are eye-catching.

Will Energizer Resources be the Lowest-cost Graphite Producer?

Some of Madagascar's unique characteristics may make this graphite developer one of the sector’s most competitive potential new miners.

All Eyes on Australia as Coal Miners Face Royalty Hikes, Lower Output

Investors nervously watched this week to see if coal producers would be weighed down by bad weather and higher taxes.

Are These Juniors Wired into the World’s Next Mining Mega-project?

Billions of investment dollars are headed for Ontario’s Ring of Fire — and projects held by two small companies.