The equity markets have staged an amazing turnaround in the last 18 months. Several markets plunged into bear market territory last March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But, soon after, pandemic-proof tech stocks wiped off these losses and gained solid momentum on the back of federal benefits and a low interest rate environment. Mining stocks such as Cameco (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) have also posted impr...Read More
However the report showed inflation remained hot in August, raising the risk of consumer spending stalling in the third quarter even if spending accelerated further in September, Reuters reported.Talk of stagflation sent the gold price higher, towards US$1,765 an ounce on the spot market.Meanwhile the debate over the US debt ceiling is set to continue this week, while China is closed for Golden We...Read More
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About two weeks ago, inflation in Canada reached an 18-year high level, crossing the 4% threshold for the first time in a decade. And one expert suggested that the Bank of Canada might let the inflation run wild for a while and keep interest rates low in order to boost growth. While its macro impact might be positive, high inflation is likely to have a negative impact on most Canadians. Inflation...Read More
We learned from Mckinsey Lyon, VP of external affairs for Perpetua Resources Corp. (Nasdaq: PPTA, TSX: PPTA), that they are focused on the exploration, site restoration and redevelopment of gold-antimony-silver deposits, in the Stibnite-Yellow Pine district, of central Idaho, encompassed by the Stibnite Gold Project. The Project is one of the highest-grade, open pit gold deposits in the United Sta...Read More
Last month was tough for global equity markets, as investors grew jittery over rising inflation and bond yields. The Canadian benchmark index, the S&P/TSX Composite Index, declined by over 2.5% during the period. However, the following four companies underperformed the broader equity markets by falling over 10% last month. So, let’s examine whether any buying opportunities exist in these...Read More
Stocks that have generated maximum returns in the last three years are part of the TSX30 Index. While Canada’s tech giant Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) has returned a staggering 846% in the last three years, Aura Minerals (TSX:ORA) is up over 1,125% in this period. Shopify has been a massive wealth creator for long-term investors, crushing the broader markets since its initial public offerin...Read More
Both Morgan Stanley and RBC Capital Markets have pushed iron ore further down the commodity pecking order as demand in China falters and supply from Brazil normalises after production outages and theRead More
Share this article VANCOUVER - Bearing Lithium Corp. [BRZ-TSXV; BLILF-OTCQB; B6K1-FSE] provided an update on the Maricunga lithium project in the Atacama Desert, Chile. The Maricunga project is the highest grade, undeveloped lithium salar in the Americas.The updated measured and indicated resource for the Maricunga stage one lithium brine project in Chile confirmed an increase by 90% compared wit...Read More
Last Saturday, Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) announced its beta test version of its "Full Self-Driving Capability" software would now be available to select owners. The system is touted as Tesla's most advanced ever, and promises to expand its Autopilot's capabilities to work on city streets and offer the ability to navigate the vehicle turn by turn, from departure point to destination. But as an ex...Read More
In a new report, IDTechEx forecasts that by 2040, the global lithium-ion battery recycling market will be worth US$31 billion annually.According to the market analyst, China is already the largest market for lithium-ion battery recycling but in two decades, over 50%, or 4.3 million tonnes of the world's spent lithium-ion batteries, will be recycled in the Asian country. IDTechEx estimates also fo...Read More
Whatever one thinks of the logic behind the 'merger of equals' announced this week between Agnico Eagle Mines and Kirkland Lake Gold, one thing is abundantly clear: The business combination will indeed create a 'Canadian mining Champion' in the words of Agnico Eagle's long-time CEO Sean Boyd. So we thought we'd dedicate this space to Boyd and his opening comments in a conference call with Kirkland...Read More
BHP (NYSE: BHP; LSE: BHP; LSE: BHP) announced that it has produced the first nickel sulphate crystals from its plant in Kwinana, outside Perth in Australia, part of the miner's strategy to grow its battery metals footprint to meet expected soaring demand. Nickel is a key component for electric vehicle (EV) cathodes, and the world's no. 1 mining company expects demand for the metal from the batt...Read More
We've all read about the push for de-carbonization, which is the primary driver for the battery mega-factory boom. All of these factories need nickel and cobalt for their products, but mostly they need nickel. According to research and consulting firm Wood Mackenzie, there is a general consensus that about 200,000 tonnes of nickel went into battery precursors for rechargeable batteries last year...Read More
Endeavour Mining (TSX: EDV; LSE: EDV), West Africa's top gold producer, has unveiled an ambitious five-year plan to add between 15 and 20 million indicated ounces of gold through exploration over the next five years. The company, which began trading in London in June, said the newly outlined program seeks to extend the life of its seven core assets beyond ten years. It also aims to...Read More
We spoke with Ewan Downie, CEO of i-80 GOLD CORP. (TSX: IAU, OTCQX: IAUCF), a Nevada-focused mining company, poised to become one of the largest gold and silver operators in Nevada, by acquiring the Lone Tree and Buffalo Mountain gold deposits, and the Ruby Hill Project.Lone Tree includes substantial infrastructure, and a processing facility. i-80 Gold is also getting an investment from Nevada Gol...Read More
Look, I'm going to be honest...I've got a real axe to grind with China.Not the Chinese people, to be clear. I'm sure they're lovely.But the central government in Beijing - Xi Jinping and all the other autocrats.Call me old-school, but I don't like communism.I hate the censorship, the surveillance, the intolerance, and the complete lack of freedom.I hate the hawkish mentality, the sense of entitlem...Read More
Skeena Resources Limited is a Canadian mining exploration and development company focused on revitalizing the ...Read More
Marimaca is an exciting TSX-listed copper company. The Company's flagship asset is the Marimaca Copper Project in Chile's ...Read More