Gold has big year in 2020 and outlook for this year robust. Learn about monetary expansion and gold future prices.Read More

The gold futures price reached US$1,767/ounce this week before retreating, which was the second time it has surpassed US$1,760 in the past two months, marking some of gold's highest levels in several years.Read More

RAPAPORT... The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) has revealed the winners of its 2020 Spectrum Awards, covering a number of categories, including Best of Show and Bridal.This year, honors were also handed out in new categories, including Best of Single Entries, which is granted to those who submit only one entry, and Gem Diva, which was sponsored by the Women's Jewelry Association, honoring f...Read More

Access our research platformsSign-in to our platforms to access our extensive research, our latest insight, data and analytics and to connect to our industry experts.The New York Harbor Product Storage report is the first of its kind and relies on the same highly calibrated infrared camera, aerial diagnostic and proprietary technologies we use to measure and deliver our industry standard Cush...Read More

Access our research platformsSign-in to our platforms to access our extensive research, our latest insight, data and analytics and to connect to our industry experts.Genscape is now part of Wood Mackenzie. As we combine their commodity intelligence and proprietary short-term data sets with Wood Mackenzie’s world-class long-term analysis, we will be able to offer you unparalleled depth and br...Read More

RAPAPORT... De Beers intends to reintroduce sights in Botswana in the first quarter of 2021, enabling a more efficient sales process following months of viewings in scattered locations.The miner plans to offer sightholders the flexibility to attend sales in Gaborone or continue inspecting goods in markets such as Dubai, Paul Rowley, executive vice president of diamond trading at De Beers, tol...Read More

RAPAPORT... De Beers has launched a jewelry partnership with Blue Nile that challenges 10 designers to reimagine the traditional engagement ring.The Ten/Ten program will feature a provenance-based collection of 100 rings using ethically sourced diamonds from De Beers' Botswana operations, the companies said last week. Each of the 10 independent designers will create one design, using diamonds unde...Read More

Access our research platformsSign-in to our platforms to access our extensive research, our latest insight, data and analytics and to connect to our industry experts.Wood Mackenzie’s latest analysis reveals that China’s crude stock (including strategic and commercial petroleum reserves) could reach 1.15 billion barrels in 2020, equivalent to 83 days of oil demand.Wood Mackenzie senior...Read More

(IDEX Online) - The IDEX Polished Diamond Price Index remained virtually unchanged for a second consecutive month, suggesting a slowdown in the recovery. Month-on-month prices saw a slight drop after three months of growth.  November saw the Index in slight overall decline, closing down 0.13 per cent at the end of the month. October also saw next to no movement, rising fractionally by just 0....Read More

(IDEX Online) - A guest on the Antiques Roadshow TV show was stunned to learn that a five-carat Van Cleef & Arpels diamond ring was worth up to six times the $20,000 she'd last had it valued at. The emerald-cut stone, estimated as an I color, is a platinum four-pronged setting, with two tapered baguettes, and come complete with accompanying paperwork from the French luxury jeweler. It is...Read More

(IDEX Online) - A high-profile legal battle over lab-grown diamond patents has been settled with both sides filing a joint motion to dismiss the case at a New York court.The Carnegie Institution of Washington, a science research organization, and M7D Corp, a manufacturer trading as WD Lab Grown Diamonds, which uses its patented technology, launched a civil action in January against Singapore-based...Read More

Bardoc eyes long-term growth in prime goldfields locationSPONSOREDbardoc goldWith reserve development at Darlot, and delivery of the 160,000-200,000ozpa King of the Hills project, Red 5 is aiming to become a 250,000-300,000ozpa WA-focused producer from FY23.Williams was asked about ongoing efforts to reduce costs and boost cash flow from Darlot, and the latest on the company's financing and develo...Read More

The headlong rush for that gold is one of the ugliest market forces in the world.Read full newsRead More

The headlong rush for that gold is one of the ugliest market forces in the world.Read full newsRead More

While you might not strike rich, you can enjoy the great outdoors and take part in a historic Colorado pastime by gold panning along the river.Read full newsRead More

Amid the encouraging announcements on the vaccine, the high-growth TSX stocks, which had witnessed strong growth this year, have experienced some pressure. The shift in investors’ focus toward value stocks, steep valuations, and the expectation of a decline in the demand for their services with life and business returning to pre-pandemic ways have led to a fall in their stock prices.Meanwhil...Read More

Things are looking well on the labour and investment fronts in the first week of December 2020. The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) is teetering close to its 10-month high, while November’s unemployment rate dropped slightly. Meanwhile, the jump in oil prices was a welcome boost.Although the TSX is back in positive territory (+2.68% year to date) and 62,000 jobs were added to the economy last m...Read More

Here are five Fastmarkets stories you have missed on Monday December 7 that are worth another look.Brazilian exports of ferrous scrap plummeted in November 2020 with the country's industry focused on the domestic market, although Bangladesh remained the principal destination for the shipments that were made, data from...Read More

Some new factors have driven up the price of gold. You might want to buy bullion and gold producers to diversify. Just keep its long-run disadvantages in mind.One factor supporting the price of gold is a growing middle class in China and India which prize the yellow metal.Gold trades at a price that has risen significantly in 2020. Several new factors are supportive of the price of gold and gold p...Read More

Lead and zinc prices posted the biggest gains by the 5pm close on the London Metal Exchange on Monday December 7, with the rest of the complex remaining largely flat but at high levels. Lead's three-month price closed at $2,076 per tonne, a 2.4% increase on Friday's closing price of $2,027.50 per tonne.Its sister metal, zinc, also experienced a rise of 1% to close the day's trading at $2,786.50 pe...Read More

Market participants are split on whether rising aluminium premiums in Asia are bullish or bearish for premiums in Europe. Higher premiums in China make it more lucrative to focus on that region rather than on Europe, the majority of participants told Fastmarkets throughout last week. This is propelling the Rotterdam premium higher by driving tonnages away from this market. Fastmarkets assessed the...Read More

Jack ChanPosted Dec 7, 2020***The 12 year bear market in energy/oil sector has ended this year. ETFs in this sector should produce above average return over the next few years. For this week only, public readers of our weekly gold updates can receive a free copy of our special energy report by sending a request to:bullsalive@gmail.comYour email address will not be kept on file and you will not rec...Read More