Here’s what I took away from the headlines this morning: Barrick in talks to sell Africa stake to China Gold. See also – why? and Gold expected to pull out of slump. Globe and Mail 5 Founders Who Came Back to Rescue Their Companies. Fiscal Times

A fun story for mining and US history buffs and an argument for continued strength in copper demand. Stanford University, located in Palo Alto, California, and today known as the epicenter of technology, has graduated untold thousands of students. However, as with most top schools in the world, few of those graduates have chosen mining-related careers. But… Continue Reading

“We’re clean but we’re dirty-clean, rather than clean-clean,” a Barclays executive said. The British, at Least, Are Getting Tough. NYTimes A Gold Rush in the Abyss. Some mainstream attention for marine mineral exploration. NYTimes HDI CEO Ron Thiessen sees copper shortages hampering industrial growth in annual letter. HDI Gold will taking ever more buying by the official sector to keep prices… Continue Reading

Unions threaten to shut down the Norwegian’s golden goose. Globe and Mail Josh likes stocks for the second half. Reformed Broker QE1-2 Operation Twist(s) Market Impact. The Big Picture Barkerville (BGM.v) and the burden of proof (from IKN166). Inca Kola News How self promoting recruiters assess the value of an MBA. Business Insider Visuals: how mining drills… Continue Reading

What I learned in Europe with Canadian mining heavyweights I’ve spent a few years now around Howe Street and I’ve been lucky to make some great connections. One in particular, Gianni Kovacevic, an investor and speaker at this weekend’s Cambridge House conference, has been good to me. What Gianni does is buy positions in companies, and… Continue Reading