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

Yellow Cake PLC (LON:YCA) has reported a net asset value of 218p per share as at 30 June 2019.The valuation is derived primarily from a holding of 9.2mln pounds of physical uranium, worth US$24.70 at prevailing spot prices, but acquired at an average price of US$21.8 per pound.WATCH: Price pullback gives Yellow Cake good opportunity to acquire additional uraniumThe total portfolio valuat...Read More

Tensions in the Persian Gulf, where Iran seized a British tanker last week, had helped push the gold price to a six-year high above US$1,450 an ounce on the spot market last week and have lifted crude oil prices.However the gold price has eased today following indications of a smaller US rate cut being likely.Silver, which broke back above the $16/oz mark last week, has continued to strengthen to...Read More

Petra CEO Richard Duffy said at today's trading update the company's short-term focus was on "driving efficiencies across the business through Project 2022" to improve its cost base and enhance  cash flow generation to "significantly reduce our net debt".The Project 2022 goals were based on "flat nominal pricing over the three years".Petra finished the year to June 30 with net debt of US$560....Read More

Quality emerges at Galan's blue-chip lithium addressSPONSOREDgalan lithiumIn its latest sustainability technical report, Antamina said it planned to reconfigure the ore crusher platform and use a semi-mobile crusher with a 13,200 tonnes per hour capacity, which will see the operation process some 85 million tonnes per year of material.The company also plans to optimise the internal water manag...Read More

Lake Resources prepares to make a splash in lithium SPONSOREDlake resourcesStars aligning at Stellar for PolarXSPONSOREDpolarxMetro Mining promises low-cost bauxite for Chinese smeltersSPONSOREDmetro miningNamdini moves toward 300,000ozpa realitySPONSOREDcardinal resourcesProfepa—the federal attorney for environmental protection—temporarily shut the facilities following two visits on t...Read More

I want to cover an important topic that is a little more technical, so put on your thinking caps!I'm talking about options trading. Options are by no means new, and I've talked about it options plenty of times before. But I find options trading is something that many traders are scared of because they don't understand it. And it makes sense! You shouldn't trade something that you don't understand....Read More

Last year, 22 central banks, situated largely to the east of Germany, bought the largest amount of gold since 1967, the year the London Gold Pool collapsed. Furthermore, the gold repatriations by many European countries of the last few years are another sign that we are reaching the end of a calm monetary period that has lasted over 40 years. It could bring about the largest monetary changes since...Read More

Lake Resources prepares to make a splash in lithium SPONSOREDlake resourcesStars aligning at Stellar for PolarXSPONSOREDpolarxMetro Mining promises low-cost bauxite for Chinese smeltersSPONSOREDmetro miningNamdini moves toward 300,000ozpa realitySPONSOREDcardinal resourcesJean-Sebastien Jacques is the man facing the latest crop of problems at the world's second biggest mining company, just as Tom...Read More

Recent developments in AI and automated machinery have been changing the face of mining. Rio Tinto, one of the world's largest mining companies, has unveiled their plans for a $2.2B intelligent mine made up of driverless trains, trucks, and robotics. This automation, coupled with other AI technology allows for:The ability for mines to operate without breaks or delays.Earlier prediction of failures...Read More

Greater Sudbury, Ontario, is quickly becoming recognized as the epicentre for mining technology globally and Sudbury-based Hard-Line has been a proud member of the community for the past 23 years.Since 1996, Hard-Line has been enabling tele-remote operation of heavy equipment in the mining industry, proving consistently that while clearly enhancing safety by keeping operators out of harm's way, im...Read More

LSE-listed Petra Diamonds delivered solid results for the financial year ended June 30, despite a difficult market environment, while it continues its transition from a period of high capital investment to a steady-state operational phase, CE Richard Duffy said on Monday.“The focus in the short term is on driving efficiencies across the business through Project 2022 to provide a stable, cons...Read More

All eyes are on the Fed next week as it is widely expected that it will cut rates for the first time in 10 years.The only question is whether the Fed cuts by 25 or 50 basis points.In the end, it doesn't matter. The Fed is now the world's central bank as central banks from South Korea, Indonesia, and New Zealand have already begun to reduce rates in a futile effort to stimulate growth.Expect moneta...Read More

With uncertainty swirling around the financial markets right now, many are warning about a financial storm brewing and how to navigate through it.Let's consider the storm elements in the world right now. The ongoing trade war is obviously a major concern, which is nowhere near being resolved. Growth is slowing in many parts of the world and central banks are preparing to begin cutting rates again....Read More

The market's been bouncing around lately, anxiously waiting to see it the Fed cuts interest rates next week. All indications now suggest that it will. The question is by how much?Minutes from June's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting that were released earlier this month indicated support for a rate cut. Certain committee officials noted that as long as uncertainty still weighed on its o...Read More

A simple way to stop picking losers, and start cashing in like Wall Street's elite.Most traders would never believe that 9 out of 10 trades could be winners.But while it may sound impossible, thanks to a research breakthrough, it may not be as far-fetched as many think.JPMorgan's trading desk produced a 99.52% win rate from 2013 through 2017. That includes 2 straight years without a losing day....Read More

This analyst predicts a major market moving event happening as soon as August 13.After nearly 27-years studying the stock market as a hedge fund manager, broker, and analyst, onesenior analyst thought he was prepared for everything Mr. Market threw his way.But last December he got word of a huge market event that's now less than 60 days away.He sent an urgent note to over 75,000 people who, over...Read More

The price jump has seen dozens of miners and juniors post 52-week highs on the TSX and TSXV Canadian stockmarkets (see list below), while gold financings have also taken off and taken advantage of theRead More

Previously head of strategy, government and communications for Europe, Asia and Africa at ASX-listed Orica, the world's biggest manufacturer and supplier of mine explosives, Manook has more than 25 years' experience managing corporate affairs, investor relations and business strategy in the oil and gas, mining and infrastructure industries."While Michelle is new to the coal industry, she has exten...Read More

The De Beers Group released its production results for the second quarter earlier this month, reporting that its rough diamond production was down 14 percent to 7,7 million carats recovered. Mine closures, lower grades and planned maintenance schedules affected many of De Beers mines. Production at the Debswana mine in Botswana fell 9 percent to 5.7 million carats due to a planned plant shut down...Read More

U.S. retail sales rose at a solid pace in June. This is good news as other economic drivers haven't performed that well. The US Commerce Department released new data last week, saying that retail sales had risen 0.4 percent in June - a fourth, uninterrupted monthly increase. Sales made by online retailers, grocery stores, home and garden stores and restaurants and bars all grewe. The numbers...Read More