Yamana Acquires Extorre Gold
Toronto’s Yamana Gold, Inc. announced this week that it will acquire Extorre Gold Mines Ltd. for a hefty $400 million.
London Metal Exchange Agrees to Chinese Takeover
The London Metal Exchange is one of Britain’s most venerable and respected independent financial marketplaces. Conducting business for well over
Low Silver Prices Driven by Industrial Interest
Historically, silver and gold pricing have run a similar course of valuation in the commodities market. When gold rises, silver
Highest Sporting Achievements Rewarded with Silver
The middle of each year brings exciting annual sporting events to North America. From horse racing to hockey, US sports
Greek Elections Have Little Effect on Precious Metals
Most thought that the Greek elections would bolster stock prices, while precious metals would take a beating. Thus far, this
This Week’s Gold and Silver Outlook
Gold and silver have been maintaining a very slow upward trend over the last week. Gold rose by 2.31% and
Mixed Silver Market Signals Create Uncertainty Among Mining Interests
The price of silver has decreased by nearly one-half since its record high of nearly $50 in early 2011. The
Discontinuing Presidential Silver Dollar Production Saves US Big Bucks
Until the end of 2011, the U.S. Mint has been automatically producing large numbers of one dollar coins bearing images
US Marshals Service Anniversary Commemorative Silver Dollar to be Minted in 2015
Three coins commemorating the 225th Anniversary of the legendary United States Marshals Service will be produced in 2015. A silver
