Dave is a geologist who has worked in the mining, oil and gas and environmental sectors for nearly a decade. His writing on geology, natural resources and finance has appeared in a wide range of publications, including Kitco, Seeking Alpha and Backpacker magazine. He has successfully founded gold/copper and platinum projects in Colombia and continues to travel extensively — particularly in Latin America and Asia — researching commodities markets and projects.
What happens to resource companies when things go horribly wrong?
Some Peruvian projects have been affected by local troubles, but zinc miners on the whole look strong.
What investors need to know about new mining rules in top cobalt producer Democratic Republic of the Congo.
A brief overview of cobalt price developments, supply and demand and significant market movers.
Sand and gravel may not be sexy, but 270-percent jumps in stock prices are eye-catching.
Some of Madagascar’s unique characteristics may make this graphite developer one of the sector’s most competitive potential new miners.
Investors nervously watched this week to see if coal producers would be weighed down by bad weather and higher taxes.
Billions of investment dollars are headed for Ontario’s Ring of Fire — and projects held by two small companies.
A brief overview of chromium price developments, supply and demand and significant market movers.
Japan is joining Asia’s battle for coal resources. Who will benefit from the rush for new supply?
