As an unapologetic environmentalist, I've long been an advocate of transitioning to a cleaner, more sustainable energy and transportation economy.But as an unapologetic libertarian, I've also long been an advocate of seeking market-based solutions to make this transition possible instead of relying on imbecilic government intervention.Now, this week, world leaders have gathered in Glasgow to discu...Read More
Sherritt International (TSX: S) is making plans to expand production and lengthen the life of the Moa nickel-cobalt mine in Cuba. Moa is a joint venture of Sherritt (50%) and General Nickel Co. of Cuba (50%).The plan calls for a multi-phased approach, and work will include a new slurry preparation plant and expansion of other circuits at the mill. Existing equipment at Sherritt's 100%-owned refine...Read More
Capstone Mining (TSX: CS) has received final approvals from the U.S. Forest Service for a new mine plan for the Pinto Valley copper mine 125 km east of Phoenix, Arizona. The mine life is extended 28 years to 2039, during which time it is expected to produce 2.5 billion lb. of copper.The mine is located in the Tonto National Forest and gaining approval for the changes took five years.Capstone compl...Read More
Otso Gold (TSXV: OTSO) has restarted production and completed the first gold pour at its namesake mine operation located near the town of Raahe in central Finland.The restart of production and the gold pour is the culmination of the completion of all the preparatory works and the hiring and training of over 140 full-time staff now on site with a further 128 contractors retained to provide permane...Read More
The Canadian Mining Hall of Fame will welcome five new members at a gala dinner and induction ceremony on August 18, 2022 at the Palais Royale Ballroom in Toronto. A limited number of tickets will go on sale for the event next year. The Northern Miner is a co-founding member organization of the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame, along with the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum, T...Read More
Canada's B2Gold (TSX: BTO; NYSE-AM: BTG) remains optimistic about solving an impasse with the government of Mali, which refused in March renewing the miner's permit for its Menankoto exploration project, located 20 kms north from its flagship Fekola gold mine.Since beginning its activities in Mali in 2014, B2Gold had enjoyed a "positive and mutually beneficial relationship" with the country's go...Read More
Once upon a time, way in the way back, I wrote one of my first articles for what would become the Outsider Club.It all hinged around one chart, one federal judge's ruling, and a "gray market" industry that is now legit and soaring beyond what anyone could anticipate.Here is that chart, and we'll get right into what it means, why it mattered, and what it means for us today as investors.As the feder...Read More
President and CEO George Salamis discusses the latest drill results from Florida Mountain.Read More
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Claudio Chisani, investment advisor with BlueShore Wealth and portfolio manager with Credential Securities, joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss how investors can hedge against inflation and why he sees opportunity in ProShares Inflation Expectations ETF, Pan American Silver and Coinbase.Read full newsRead More
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"Ontario produces some of the highest-quality maple syrup in the world and we are lucky to have many of those producers right here in Parry Sound," said Norm Miller, MPP for Parry Sound-Muskoka. "As we prepare for the holiday season, remember that locally produced maple syrup not only makes wonderful Christmas gifts, but also stimulates our local economy, creates jobs and strengthens our community...Read More
Share this article TORONTO - Agnico-Eagle Mines Ltd. (AEM-TSX, AEM-NYSE) has released an update on its 2021 exploration program, saying it plans to spent $163 million on exploration this year, marking the highest amount in the company's history.At its operating mines, Agnico expects to replace about 50% of its 2021 reserve depletion (implying about 1.1 million ounces of gross reserve additions),...Read More
Have you ever heard of the Methane Pioneer?Don't feel bad if you haven't; you're not alone. In fact, I would argue that few people could tell us what it was and even fewer could explain its unique place in history. The Methane Pioneer was a ship that started out as the Marline Hitch way back in July 1945. Only about 215 vessels of this type were built in the years following World War II. It was u...Read More
Kenorland Minerals (TSXV: KLD) has closed a $5.2 million (US$4.2 million) strategic investment from Sumitomo Metal Mining Canada.Under the financing, Sumitomo purchased approximately 5.21 million common shares of Kenorland at $1.00 each, giving Sumitomo about 10.1% of the company's share capital.A majority of the financing proceeds (80%) will be allocated to Kenorland's exploration activities, w...Read More
BHP (NYSE: BHP; LSE: BHP; ASX: BHP) has begun talks with Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest's Wyloo Metals concerning the imminent takeover of Canada's Noront Resources (TSX-V: NOT), as part of a truce in the companies battle to acquire the nickel producer.The world's biggest miner last month sweetened its all-cash offer for Noront to 75 ? per share, overtaking Wyloo's 70 ? which granted it the...Read More
Anglo American (LSE: AAL; US-OTC: NGLOY) has named head of strategy Duncan Wanblad as its next chief executive officer, succeeding Mark Cutifani who will step down after nine years at the post.The appointment of 54-year old Wanblad hints of a continuation in the line of management at the more than 100-year-old miner. The new boss has spent his whole career at Anglo American and has been key in man...Read More
You may have noticed that we here at Outsider Club have not published anything really about mask or COVID-19 vaccine mandates.In fact, we've only published the term "vaccine mandate" once, and it was used only in passing.And that isn't because each of the editors don't have their own opinions about these mandates. Because, like everyone, of course we do.Nor was this something we planned. We didn't...Read More
On Crescat Capital's recent "Crescat gets Activist on Gold & Silver (#53)" Quinton Hennigh discusses portfolio investment, Aurion ...Read More