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

Gold has been on a tear, adding over $300 per ounce over the last eight months, or nearly 22%. It's now sitting at levels it hasn't seen in nearly seven years.The question is, how much further can we expect it to run?We have seen spikes from the recent Iran drama, and a bit from the coronavirus scare as well. Headlines will always drive short increases, but fundamentals will carry the long-term tr...Read More

TORONTO, Ontario, Jan.31, 2020(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Centerra Gold Inc. ("Centerra") (TSX: CG) is pleased to announce that the first gold pour from its...Read full newsRead More

Massive Chinese central bank intervention has resulted in gold trading flat, silver falling and copper rising. Chinese evening session will be closed in metals and energy futures. 1. China's central bank said it will inject 1.2 trillion yuan ($173.8 billion) worth of liquidity into the markets via reverse repo operations today. 2. China's central bank unexpectedly lowered the interes...Read More

Massive Chinese central bank intervention has resulted in gold trading flat, silver falling and copper rising. Chinese evening session will be closed in metals and energy futures. 1. China's central bank said it will inject 1.2 trillion yuan ($173.8 billion) worth of liquidity into the markets via reverse repo operations today. 2. China's central bank unexpectedly lowered the interes...Read More

TD Securities global head of commodity strategy Bart Melek discusses how coronavirus is affecting metals prices, including copper.Read full newsRead More

Alphabet is due to report later tonight U.S. stocks wrangled in a notable win for the first trading day in February, quickly writing off Friday's drop. A solid 3.6% lift out of Nike (NKE) was the biggest driver for the Dow today, guiding the index 143 points higher by session end. Tesla (TSLA) was also big winner, soaring 20%. Although earnings activity was light today, the highly anticipated Alph...Read More

The company reported net loss and cash used for 2019 in-line with past years while making progress on the permitting front.Read full newsRead More

ATUS just pulled back to a historically bullish trendline It's been a tough run for Altice USA Inc (NYSE:ATUS) stock these past couple months, with a post-earnings bear gap knocking the stock off its early November highs, and mounting pressure at the $29.50 region keeping the equity from closing said bear gap. More recently, however, ATUS has found its footing atop the $26.50 level, and is now eye...Read More

Maxar has been chosen to build a geostationary communications satellite for Intelsat News that space technology specialist Maxar Technologies Inc (NYSE:MAXR) will be manufacturing Intelsat 40E, a geostationary communications satellite for Intelsat (I). The satellite will be integrated into NASA's pollution monitoring payload, Tempo, and will help detect pollution incidents in North America early o...Read More

GOOGL has surged 31% over the past 12 monthsFAANG stock Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is moving 2.8% higher today, last seen at $1,472.53, as Wall Street gears up for the company's highly anticipated earnings report, due out after the close today. Below we will take a look at how GOOGL has been faring on the charts, and what the options market is pricing in for post-earnings moves.Long-term, Alph...Read More

Nike is giving the Dow an extra push midday Stocks are continuing their push higher this afternoon, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) adding nearly 300 points by midday thanks to a continued lift from Nike (NKE), and the S&P 500 Index (SPX) and Nasdaq Composite Index (IXIC) sporting notable gains of their own. This, of course, follows Friday's massive drop, which was exacerbated by c...Read More

Visa stock has surged almost 50% year-over-yearCredit card name Visa Inc (NYSE:V) is up 1.1% at $201.25 this morning, rising on the heels of two bull notes. Specifically, Guggenheim and Keybanc both lifted their price targets to $222 and $215, respectively. V has had an outstanding year on the charts, surging more than 44% over the past 12 months alone. Emerging as support late last year was t...Read More

A handful of travel stocks move lower as virus death toll soars to 361U.S. stock futures are pointed toward a higher open, attempting to patch up wounds left from Friday's steep losses. Coronavirus headwinds continue to stir up concerns however, with the death toll now at an estimated 361 on Sunday, expanding worries surrounding the long-term impact on travel and trade. Chinese markets suffered th...Read More

J.P. Morgan Securities just added Nike to its focus list and lifted its price target Blue chip and shoe manufacturer Nike Inc (NYSE:NKE) has been no stranger to the coronavirus-induced headwinds stocks have faced in the past few weeks, coming in to today with a nearly 5% year-to-date loss. However, J.P. Morgan Securities just added the stock to its focus list and lifted its price target to $111 fr...Read More

How high could the VIX go next time volatility picks up?"...take advantage of cheaper index and equity benchmark exchange-traded fund (ETF) options and hedge your portfolio with puts. Or, given the heightened risk of a volatility pop, purchase calls on VIX futures options or another volatility benchmark."- Monday Morning Outlook, January 21, 2020"While not all standard VIX expirations are followed...Read More

China's central bank was set to inject 1.2 trillion yuan (US$174 billion) worth of liquidity into the markets via reverse repo operations today, Reuters reported. Market futures were mainly pointing lower and Australia's benchmark S&P/ASX 200 fell in morning trade. North American and European markets had closed lower on Friday and Australasian markets were mixed. The gold price...Read More

"We expect continued global economic uncertainty to pressure sales to users in 2020 and cause dealers to further reduce inventories," chairman and CEO Jim Umpleby said."We have improved our lead times and remain prepared to respond quickly to any positive or negative changes in customer demand."We will continue to invest in services and expanded offerings to advance our strategy for long-term prof...Read More

Share this articleThe Vancouver-based mining company proposing to build the massive Frontier oilsands mine in northeastern Alberta has set a target to be "carbon neutral" by 2050.Teck Resources Ltd., which is awaiting a decision from the federal government on Frontier, says it will try to achieve its goal by first avoiding creating emissions and then eliminating or minimizing them.It says it will...Read More

The new year began much the same as it ended - at least as far as polished prices were concerned - with very little happening.  In a pattern that seems to be repeating itself, January prices started at 120.99 and ended at almost the same point - 120.90 - with a slight dip at the mid-month mark that soon righted itself.   OutlookPolished prices have been depressed for the p...Read More

(IDEX Online) - Diamonds Do Good, formerly the Diamond Empowerment Fund, has announced a partnership with JCK to launch the first annual Diamonds Do Good Jewelry Awards. The awards will honor members of the jewelry industry who have made charitable giving a successful and sustainable part of their business.The new awards are open to manufacturers and/or retailers of fine jewelry featuring pre...Read More