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

Diamond manufacturers in Surat, Amreli, Bhavnagar and Ahmedabad are reported to have halved their production capacity following a sharp fall in prices of polished diamond and to prevent the build-up of excess inventory in a slow, depressed market. Melee prices are reported to have fallen as much as 25 percent since the beginning of this calendar year. About 20 percent of the 4,000 diamond polishin...Read More

Sarine Technologies Ltd. announced the launch of the Sarine Diamond Journey, an official partners' program with select diamond midstream suppliers. Following the Sarine Diamond Journey provenance tracking program's launch earlier this year, significant interest has been expressed by retailers interested in sourcing Sarine Diamond Journey documented goods. One of the major advantages of s...Read More

The Women's Jewellery Network (WJN) published a list of its new Ambassadors that were revealed this week. Commenting on the launch, WJN Managing Director Victoria McKay said: "This has been a truly humbling, inspiring and challenging process. We were overwhelmed by the response to our call for Ambassadors and as such, wanted to take the time to fully review and respond to every woman who had...Read More

Ten years and ten months after the official opening in July 2008, production at De Beers Group Victor Mine in northern Ontario has come to an end. On May 26, the last of the economic ore was processed through the plant, followed by several days of low-grade ore and limestone to help purge the plant of any remaining diamonds. Mining activities in the pit ended on March 5, when the mine switched to...Read More

The Diamond Development Initiative (DDI), an international non-profit development organization, is seeking an Executive Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for its work on the social, economic, human rights and policy challenges facing the artisanal diamond mining sector in Africa and South America. The position includes working with stakeholders in governments, civil society...Read More

Aim-listed Gem Diamonds paid Lesotho $24.55-million in royalties and taxes for the 2018 financial year.The company, which operates the Letšeng mine, in Lesotho, paid $6.16-million in taxes to the Lesotho Revenue Authority and $18.39-million in royalties to the country’s government.AdvertisementTo watch Creamer Media's latest video reports, click here AdvertisementRead More

Angola wants to increase its diamond production from 9 to 14 million carats by 2022. An objective of the Angolan government that the World Diamond Council (WDC) considers feasible. In a conversation with Plataforma, WDC President Stephane Fischler said that Angola has all the conditions to be among the biggest producers within three years. To do this, however, it is necessary to "invest and modern...Read More

Altech ticks boxes on path to production SPONSOREDaltech chemicals"When it comes to solving the world's most pressing environmental problems, almost every single solution drives you to copper - solar power, wind power, hydro power, and pure electric and fuel-cell electric vehicles," founder and executive co-chairman Robert Friedland said in a joint statement with non-executive co-chairman Yufeng "...Read More

Two-time Vale president Eliezer Batista diesLeadershipLook beyond market approach to project valuations: van ZylLeadershipLithium's next generationSPONSOREDneo lithiumHot Chili secures copper 'super hub' SPONSOREDhot chili limitedThe company said the successful programme had aimed to increase confidence in the reserve and provide material for feasibility-level metallurgical testwork, w...Read More

If you think vending machines are just for candy and soda, think again. Whether you're in need of a fresh slice of pizza, a new pair of running shoes, or refill on your glass of Mo?<Read More

Lithium's next generationSPONSOREDneo lithiumHot Chili secures copper 'super hub' SPONSOREDhot chili limitedVimy ready for move to higher uranium groundSPONSOREDvimy resourcesFinally, a changed mining tech M&A landscapeSPONSOREDatricoThe IMTSI wrote to company executives on April 5 to request the release of key information around all their companies' tailings facilities.Read More

Aim-listed Botswana Diamonds’ associate, Vutomi, has received approval to sell 256 ct of rough diamonds recovered during a bulk sampling programme at the Thorny River project, in South Africa.The sale of diamonds from bulk sampling will enable the further development of the project.AdvertisementTrenching by Botswana Diamonds has identified a “hotspot” at Thorny River, with a thic...Read More

If you've been following the disappointingly stalled legalization efforts this year, there has been some good news.Illinois finally got its act together and passed a bill that will legalize marijuana by the start of 2020.The bill contains the normal package of conditions and taxes, along with the now standard beginning to previous-conviction expungement.There may not be a set timeline for when it...Read More

Ever wondered what great CBD products are available on Amazon? We cover the top ranked high quality CBD products on Amazon.Read full newsRead More

This was the Dow's longest win streak since May 2018The Dow locked up its sixth win in a row, good for its best winning streak since May 2018. President Donald Trump's decision to not implement tariffs on Mexico was met with a universal sigh of relief, while stocks also got a boost after Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin tweeted about "candid" and "constructive" trade talk with People's Bank of C...Read More

WYNN is leading the S&P gainers on a bull note from Jefferies The Dow is set to clock its longest rally in over a year today, eyeing its sixth day in the black after President Donald Trump called off his tariff threats against Mexico. Meanwhile, Novavax, Inc. (NASDAQ:NVAX), Vuzix Corp (NASDAQ:VUZI), and Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ:WYNN) are making major moves today, as well. Below, we'll dig...Read More

Options traders have targeted BYND during the stock's surgeLooking at the stocks that have seen the most option volume in the past 10 days, courtesy of Schaeffer's Senior Quantitative Analyst Rocky White, two names that stick out are Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Beyond Meat Inc (NASDAQ:BYND). The shares of both TSLA and BYND are making strong moves to the upside today. Starting with TSLA, the stock...Read More

Microsoft said it will use AMD chips in its new Xbox at E3Plenty of buzz has been swirling around 2019 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), including Microsoft's (MSFT) new Xbox reveal, which will be powered by Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) chips. As a result -- and ahead of AMD's own E3 appearance later today BofA-Merrill Lynch boosted its AMD stock price target to $40 from $35.Wells F...Read More

In another big week for cannabis, a committee of the Delaware House of Representatives passed a bill to legalize recreational marijuana; Democratic presidential candidate Sen....Read full newsRead More

And options are attractively priced at the momentWhen President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on Mexico imports last month, it sent Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) gapping lower. However, with the news over the weekend that those tariffs are now delayed, Chipotle stock is up 2.1% to trade at $726.17, and earlier nabbed a three-year high of $730. Plus, a reliable signal is fl...Read More