The AOCE and WB have moderate overall forecasts for the metals in 2025 inline with IMF forecasts for a decline in economic growth and inflation, although we see the probability of a stagflationary scenario as still reasonably high.Read More

The past year was a difficult one overall for the metals, with the main standouts to the upside being a geopolitical risk-driven gain in gold, a China-driven rise in iron ore and a surge in uranium on broadening global support for nuclear power (Figure 1). A jump in global interest rates to near two-decade highs saw recession fears persist all year, and while one still did not actually eru...Read More

This year the post-global health crisis boom was brought to an end by a surge in inflation to forty-year highs, a major rise in global interest rates in an attempt to curb the rising prices and surging geopolitical risk after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. While precious metals held up reasonably well as markets turned to them as a risk hedge, by Q2/22 the higher interest rates put an end t...Read More

Chile is the world leader in copper production, at 28.5% of the total in 2020, and this looks set to continue, with the country having the largest global reserves, at 23.0% of total. It is also the global leader for molybdenum, which is often found along with copper, and is a major lithium player, holding 51.1% of global reserves. Read More

Newfoundland has become a gold exploration hotspot over the past few years, with the sector seeing some of its strongest activity ever. While the province remains a small contributor to Canadian gold production, it has a substantial mineral industry well supported by the government, focused on iron ore, copper and nickel, and the surge in exploration suggests that gold output from the...Read More

Nevada is the core of the U.S. gold output, accounting for by far the majority, at 75.4% on average for the past year. The state looks set to remain a dominant player in U.S. gold, as it accounts for 49% of total U.S. reserves, with Alaska slightly ahead with 51% of reserves, but just 8.6% of current production. The U.S. accounts for 6.1% of global gold output, making Nevada one of the largest gol...Read More

The Golden Triangle in northwestern British Columbia has historically been a major site of Canadian gold production, beginning as early as the mid 1800s. There was a wave of production in the 1990s which cooled as the gold price declined, but larger scale production resumed in 2017, and the area has seen surging exploration interest over the past year, given that the region has some of the largest...Read More

In this report we outline the Quebec gold mining industry, including its major producers, and a survey of many of the junior miners focused on the province. Quebec accounts for 34% of Canadian gold production (second to Ontario, with 44%) and remains a major focus for both producers and junior miners.Read More

Red Lake has been one of the most prolific gold mining districts in Canada and the world, with exploration having started in the 1920s, and production, which began in the 1930s, continuing to the present day. The district is known for the high grade of its gold, its infrastructure, and strong institutional support, given the long history of mining in the area.Read More

Vancouver, BC - FinCanna Capital Corp. (CSE:CALI) (OTCQB:FNNZF) (the "Company" or "FinCanna") based in Vancouver, BC, a royalty company for the U.S licensed cannabis industry, today announced that Andriyko Herchak, CEO, will present live at VirtualInvestorConferences.com on Thursday, September 10 2020 at 8am PST / 11am EST.DATE: Thursday, September 10th TIME: 8:00am PST / 11:00am ESTLINK:...Read More

Vancouver, BC - Graphite One Inc. (TSX-V:GPH | OTCQX:GPHOF) ("Graphite One" or the "Company") regrettably announces the passing of Dr. Shane Beattie, the Company's Chief Technology Officer."From the time he came on board, everyone on our team who worked with Shane experienced his total focus, and relentless interest in pushing the boundaries of energy science," said CEO Anthony Huston. "A...Read More

The company plans to use the net proceeds to fund the purchase or redemption of outstanding 7% senior notes due 2025 and the remainder for general corporate purposes.Iamgold had $866.3 million in cash and short-term investments at June 30 and a "virtually undrawn" $500 million credit facility.It had reported solid operating results for the June quarter, despite COVID-19 impacts on production, than...Read More

The embattled diamond producer, which put itself up for sale at the end of June, said Leigh Day - a UK law firm - had filed claims in the High Court on behalf of 32 individuals against Petra and the mine operator Williamson Diamond Limited (WDL)."The claims are understood to allege that Petra and WDL are liable for human rights violations, personal injuries and deaths suffered by these anonymous i...Read More

(IDEX Online) - Petra Diamonds has been accused of breaching human rights at its Williamson diamond mine, in Tanzania.The UK-listed miner, which put itself up for sale last month, today said that lawyers had filed complaints against it and mine operators Williamson Diamonds Limited (WDL) alleging "human rights violations, personal injuries and deaths" on behalf of 32 anonymous individuals.The UK-b...Read More

(IDEX Online) - French luxury conglomerate LVMH has dramatically pulled out of its delayed $16.2bn acquisition of the jeweler Tiffany & Co, blaming the threat of US tariffs.Tiffany accused LVMH of deliberately stalling in order to renegotiate the agreement.It responded by filing a lawsuit to enforce the deal, which was originally agreed last November, before the coronavirus pandemic.It should...Read More

(IDEX Online) - Signet boss Gina Drosos says the company's much-improved digital performance is a "tremendous opportunity" to attract customers and increase market share.Last week the jeweler reported e-commerce sales leapt to 72.1 per cent in the second fiscal quarter, accounting for a record $270m revenue.In an earnings conference call the CEO said the company had already trained over half...Read More

Precious gemstones miner Gemfields (LSE: GEM) is stepping up efforts to market its emeralds and rubies in China after a report highlighted the "huge potential" for ethically sourced gems in the Chinese market.Based on research among gemstone owners across China, Gemstone says there is an opportunity to meet Chinese consumers' growing expectations of corporate responsibility and sustainability.The...Read More

Harte Gold (TSX: HRT) is back on track at its Sugar Zone mine in White River, Ontario. After restarting mining at the end of July and milling in early August, following a temporary shutdown at the end of March, the operation generated 3,200 oz. gold last month, in line with the record monthly output prior to the temporary shutdown.The mill has consistently operated at, or over, 800 tonnes per day...Read More

Struggling Petra Diamonds (LSE:PDL), which put itself up for sale in June, is facing allegations of human rights abuses by the security guards at its Williamson mine in Tanzania.The South African company said that UK-based law firm Leigh Day had filed claims in the High Court of England on behalf of 32 anonymous individuals. The accusations against Petra and the mine operator Williamson Diamond...Read More

Six months is an eternity in politics, but that's how long it's been since the Ontario government made a series of announcements at this year's Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention in Toronto, which were intended to show the province's support for the mining sector.Shortly after PDAC wrapped up, however, the provincial government found itself dealing with Covid-19. Th...Read More

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Comet Resources Ltd (ASX:CRL) is pleased to announce it has received commitments for a placement of 100,000,000 new fully paid ordinary shares in Comet to eligible sophisticated and institutional investors at $0.02 per New Share.Read full newsRead More

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Greenlane Renewables Inc. is a pioneer in the rapidly emerging renewable natural gas (RNG) market.Read full newsRead More

The US industry deployed 168MW / 288MWh of energy storage in the second quarter of this year, the second highest quarterly figures on record, according to Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables.Read full newsRead More

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - September 8, 2020) - FenixOro Gold Corp (CSE: FENX) (OTC Pink: FDVXF) (FSE: 8FD) is pleased...Read full newsRead More