Frik Els, Author at MINING.COM

The Baltic Dry Index which tracks bulk shipping rates on more than 50 routes around the world drops to lowest since 1985.

Frik Els | November 19, 2015 | 12:25 pm

The value of reserves at the world's largest mines drop after copper price takes another hit.

Frik Els | November 18, 2015 | 4:56 pm

CHART: Strong US dollar turning 2015 into gold's worse run since 1998.

Frik Els | November 17, 2015 | 11:41 am

“The floor of this market is in the hands of the top five mining companies."

Frik Els | November 17, 2015 | 11:07 am

By selling his $20 million stake before a 20% surge in the value of the world's number one gold mining company.

Frik Els | November 16, 2015 | 4:09 pm

Mine waste has oozed 440 kilometres downstream and now covers two states.

Frik Els | November 16, 2015 | 1:52 pm

Sales of excavators expected in China for entire 2015 is fewer than the total in March 2011 alone.

Frik Els | November 16, 2015 | 12:30 pm

CHARTS: South Africans can't liquidate ETF holdings fast enough, sending platinum to fresh 7-year low and palladium down 20% within only two weeks.

Frik Els | November 13, 2015 | 4:03 pm

Stock in Guatemala focused miner in double digit gain Friday as silver operations throw off cash and newly-acquired gold properties outperform.

Frik Els | November 13, 2015 | 12:44 pm

Shares in Montreal-based producer jump after strong operational results at its Burkina Faso gold mine, progress on feasibility for flagship project.

Frik Els | November 12, 2015 | 3:53 pm

Frik Els , Editor