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

Golden Mile goes back to the futureSPONSOREDgolden mile resources"A commission has been created to clarify all the circumstances of the incident, an investigation is underway," it said yesterday in a translated statement.The Russian company, also known as Nornickel, said in an update the mine was operating normally at 8pm local time.Golden Mile goes back to the futureSPONSOREDgolden mile resources...Read More

One of the advantages of 401(k)s and traditional IRAs is tax deferral.Whatever amount you contribute today lowers your taxable income for the year and you don't pay any taxes on that money until you withdraw it.But this perk only lasts so long...When you reach age 70 1/2 , Uncle Sam comes calling for his cut, and how the government takes its share is through something called Required Minimum Dis...Read More

When someone tells me they're considering downsizing, I like to ask a few questions to see how much thought they’ve given the idea.My first question is always how much do you think your house is worth on the market today?The answer is almost always a best guess and usually very generous.The second question I ask is do you know how much a one- or two-bedroom home costs in the neighborhood you...Read More

These are exciting days for Victoria Gold (TSXV: VIT) as the company transitions its flagship Eagle open-pit gold project in the Yukon from development into production.At the end of September, the company had mined 1.7 million tonnes of ore and stacked 1.1 million tonnes of crushed mineralized material on the heap leach pad, pouring its first gold on Sept. 17."After ten years of blood, sweat and...Read More

Orla Mining (TSX: OLA) has reached an agreement with Trinity Capital Partners for a project finance facility of up to US$125 million to build its first mine - the Camino Rojo oxide heap leach gold project in Mexico.The facility will include a syndicate of lenders led by mining financier Pierre Lassonde, Agnico Eagle Mines (TSX: AEM; NYSE: AEM) and Trinity Capital.The project in Zacatecas, 50 km so...Read More

The next generation of mining leaders will arrive with a "tsunami" of environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns, says Claudia Mueller, associate director of the Global Mining Management program at the Schulich School of Business. Mueller joined a panel of experts in October to discuss ESG issues at The Northern Miner's third annual Progressive Mine Forum in Toronto. In recent years, she...Read More

Oriole's deepening footprint in West Africa is paying offSPONSOREDoriole resourcesPoster South Africa mine regeneration on trackSPONSOREDorion mineralsSilver Mines times Bowdens to perfectionSPONSOREDsilver mines limitedAfrica's rising resource nationalism ups stakes for minersSPONSOREDverisk maplecroftThe Canadian bank said markets continued to price in a more dovish tone from central ban...Read More

"Gold's resilience is partially a reflection of the diverse drivers of demand which underpin the wider investment case for gold, alongside its ability to outperform under periods of market stress thatRead More

Aim-listed Firestone Diamonds recorded a solid operational performance at its Liqhobong diamond mine, in Lesotho, in the quarter ended September 30 – the first quarter of its 2020 financial year.However from a market perspective, pricing remained subdued, CEO Paul Bosma said on Wednesday.AdvertisementHe indicated that the company continued to engage with its debtholders to ensure it was able...Read More

Golden Mile goes back to the futureSPONSOREDgolden mile resourcesThe company reported 14% lower copper production year-on-year at 864 million pounds as the giant Grasberg mine in Indonesia continues to transition to underground, and a disappointing performance at Cerro Verde impacted output.The Phoenix, Arizona-based company reported a net loss of US$131 million, or 9c per share for the period, af...Read More

The CEO of WeWork just lit $10 billion on fire. And his lead investor, Japan's SoftBank, paid him $1.7 billion for doing so. The entire world is losing its marbles. This is big business stuff, you know. The kind they talk about on CNBC. People got MBAs for this!Wall Street's darlings are literally companies that make no money. I'm looking at you Spotify and Uber and Lyft and Peloton and, and, an...Read More

Mark Compton, executive director of the American Exploration and Mining Association (AEMA), the national voice for exploration and development sector, reflecting on the various legislative initiativesRead More

Earnings disappointments from McDonald's and Travelers knocked the Dow lower With earnings season at full tilt, a mixed day of of blue chip reports wound up sending the Dow lower during that last hour of trading. The index initially inched higher after Procter & Gamble (PG) and United Technologies (UTX) both posted well-received quarterly reports, but eventually succumbed to disappointing results...Read More

Investigators said Sunday they had arrested several people after five illegally-built dams collapsed at a Siberian gold mine, killing 15 workers.Read full newsRead More

Revival Gold Inc. announces the conclusion of its summer 2019 drilling program at the Arnett and adjacent Beartrack gold projects in Lemhi County.Read full newsRead More

MRK is trading down on rival BMY's successStocks are hovering near breakeven today as traders digest a huge round of earnings releases. Two names to watch today are drugmaker Merck & Co, Inc. (NYSE:MRK) and real estate concern Howard Hughes Corp (NYSE:HHC). Here's what's moving the shares of MRK and HHC today. Options Trades Take Sides on MerckMRK has pulled back 3.6% today to trade at $81.47, fol...Read More

Blonde ?,,? Cannabis Products Sold Out Following September DebutRead full newsRead More

Weekly 10/25 options are flying off the shelves todayThe shares of Biogen Inc (NASDAQ:BIIB) have skyrocketed today, after the company surprised investors with plans to submit its Alzheimer's treatment for regulatory approval in the U.S. Biogen discontinued two late-stage trials of aducanumab earlier this year, but said later data showed encouraging results in memory, language, and orientation amon...Read More

Vancouver, BC - Venzee Technologies Inc. (TSX-V: VENZ) (the "Corporation" or "Venzee") is pleased to announce the addition of two additional revenue-generating Fortune 1000 manufacturing clients based in the United States and acquired through Venzee's previously announced partner engagement sales model. Both clients are marquee name global manufacturers using the Venzee platform for automated and...Read More

Hershey stock has been a strong outperformer on the chartsThe shares of candy king Hershey Co (NYSE:HSY) have been on fire in 2019, up 43% so far this year. After notching an all-time high of $162.20 in early September, the security has taken a breather on the charts, pulling back to support at its 80-day moving average. Against this backdrop -- and considering Wall Street seems late to the prover...Read More