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

(IDEX Online) - Signet Jewelers Limited today (Thursday) announced that same store sales at its North American locations increased 2.9 percent in Q3 2020. Average transaction value (ATV) increased 0.5% and the number of transactions increased 2.8 percent.Online sales grew 13 percent and brick and mortar same store sales grew 1.6 percent.Signet's top performing U.S. brand was James Allen, whic...Read More

(IDEX Online) - Laboratory grown diamonds grown using the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process could be prone to extreme color instability warns Gemological Science International (GSI).During standard testing by GSI, a 2-carat CVD diamond was exposed to high-powered UV rays and went from near colorless to blue color. It was then returned to the vault. When it was taken out a week-and-a-half lat...Read More

Galena provides a leading lightSPONSOREDgalena miningOZ's market rating hangs on a smooth start-up and commissioning of the project.Read More

Has the United States dollar conquered "Triffin's dilemma"?That is… is the dollar safely and securely perched atop the global monetary system?Today we turn away from the bright, sunlit world of appearance... and seek our answer in the "shadows."For "the eye is always caught by light," as author Gregory Maguire styles it - "but shadows have more to say."To these shadows we shall listen.Belgia...Read More

Dear Rich Lifer,When it comes to saving money, a category many people cut out right away is dining out. This makes sense – restaurant meals can be pricey, and when you add on tax and tips, they can break the budget quickly.Luckily, if you use a little forethought, there are lots of ways you can save money and still indulge in a meal out now and then.Here are a few of our favorites:BYOBAn eas...Read More

Kinross Gold (TSX: K; NYSE: KGC) is selling 20.7 million shares, or its 9.2% stake, in Lundin Gold (TSX: LUG) for $150 million.Shareholders Newcrest Mining (ASX: NCM) and the Lundin Family Trust are buying the Kinross shares, boosting their interest in Lundin Gold to 32% (from 27%) and 27% (from 23%), respectively.Kinross said the move was part of its "portfolio management strategy" and broader ef...Read More

In October, the Committee for Mineral Reserves International Reporting Standards (CRIRSCO) released the October 2019 version of the CRIRSCO template for standardized public reporting of exploration results, mineral resources and mineral reserves.The publication marks another step forward in the harmonization of international reporting standards used in jurisdictions like Canada (CIM), Australia (J...Read More

Exore excels in Cote d'IvoireSPONSOREDexore resourcesArtemis all set thanks to unique approachSPONSOREDartemis resourcesDark Horse could be 2020 bolterSPONSOREDdark horse resourcesUS takes long-term position on mineral supplySPONSOREDverisk maplecroftThe fantasy outcome from a dual listing is an immediate large flow of capital from otherwise reluctant institutions.Read More

Relations between USA-China is moving from bad to worse. USA is interfering with Chinese sovereignty be it Hongkong or the South China Sea or Chinese dealing with Muslim minority. Gold and silver will remain firm as a result of this. Correction will be there if various US jobs numbers (release begins from today with November private ADP) beat street expectations. U.S. President Donald Trump warn...Read More

Relations between USA-China is moving from bad to worse. USA is interfering with Chinese sovereignty be it Hongkong or the South China Sea or Chinese dealing with Muslim minority. Gold and silver will remain firm as a result of this. Correction will be there if various US jobs numbers (release begins from today with November private ADP) beat street expectations. U.S. President Donald Trump warn...Read More

Investing has transformed itself from a craft practised by people with opinions to an engineering discipline dominated by math geeks with formulas.Read full newsRead More

Investing has transformed itself from a craft practised by people with opinions to an engineering discipline dominated by math geeks with formulas.Read full newsRead More

The holiday season is a busy, expensive, and stressful time. It's easy to lose sight of what's important, especially during the longest and darkest days of the year. That's why Public Mobile is making the holidays warmer and brighter - with free data, free international calling, and so much more. They keep customers in mind by offering Canada's largest mobile network for the lowest possible price...Read More

The holiday season is a busy, expensive, and stressful time. It's easy to lose sight of what's important, especially during the longest and darkest days of the year. That's why Public Mobile is making the holidays warmer and brighter - with free data, free international calling, and so much more. They keep customers in mind by offering Canada's largest mobile network for the lowest possible price...Read More

The company closed Richards Bay Minerals unit on Wednesday and paused a $463 million expansion project amid escalating violence.Read full newsRead More

Saudi Aramco's bookrunners have recommended pricing its initial public offe...Read full newsRead More

Barrian Mining Enters Into Definitive Agreement to Acquire the Kinsley Mountain Gold Project From Liberty GoldRead full newsRead More

A Bloomberg report said the U.S. and China could be closer to a trade deal The Dow snapped its three-day losing streak today, after a report from Bloomberg suggested the U.S. and China could reach a "phase one" trade deal sooner than investors previously believed. U.S. President Donald Trump also changed his tune, following yesterday's comments that he would hold off on an agreement until after th...Read More

Silver Spruce Resources Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of additional mineral claims contiguous to its Melchett Lake Zn-Au-Ag project.Read full newsRead More

Infinite Lithium Corp. is pleased to announce that the Company has acquired a second strategic property, known as theRead full newsRead More