gold mining

In the New Gold Rush, Equipment Suppliers May Strike It Rich

The uncertain economy, high unemployment and soaring gold prices are luring droves of dreamers to the gold fields. But while few prospectors will hit paydirt, the biggest beneficiaries of the new gold rush will be the merchants and servicers who support the intrepid ore-hunters.

Should You Join the Crowd Piling Into Gold?

Thanks to the Greek debt crisis and other economic shocks, investors have been rushing into gold all year. Is this just a herd mentality at work, or is it a wise assessment of the economic road that lies ahead?

Kinross Gold to Buy Red Back Mining for $7.1 Billion

Kinross Gold will buy the 91% of shares in Red Back Mining that it doesn't already own. The price represents a value of C$30.50 ($29.77) per Red Back share.

Prospecting for gold -- there are worse ways to spend your summer