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
Toronto-based Kirkland Lake Gold can't seem to miss drilling high grades at its Macassa gold project in the town of Kirkland Lake. Recent excellent results highlight the potential for growing resources and new discoveries, says the company.Drilling east of the South Mine Complex (SMC) has returned 118.8 g/t gold over 2.0-metres core length, 62.7 g/t over 1.9-metre true width, and 73.8 g/t over 2.7...Read More
Also, United States Steel is trading at new lows before earningsThe Dow is down today as stocks slip following Wednesday's Fed decision to hold rates steady. Three names making big moves on the charts today are hospice services provider Amedisys Inc (NASDAQ:AMED), Pittsburgh-based United States Steel Corporation (NYSE:X), and item identifying expert Digimarc (NASDAQ:DMRC). While the shares of the...Read More
After a short rally in the first quarter peaking in March, the gold price fell during the year, then rebounded in December. In 2018, the global average all-in sustaining costs (AISC) fell 6%, as companies reacted quickly when the gold price was on decline, and gold miners found ways to keep costs down.The AISC metric serve as a benchmark of a mine's operating efficiency. They provide a more comp...Read More
After a short rally in the first quarter peaking in March, the gold price fell during the year, then rebounded in December. In 2018, the global average all-in sustaining costs (AISC) fell 6%, as companies reacted quickly when the gold price was on decline, and gold miners found ways to keep costs down.The AISC metric serve as a benchmark of a mine's operating efficiency. They provide a more comp...Read More
After a short rally in the first quarter peaking in March, the gold price fell during the year, then rebounded in December. In 2018, the global average all-in sustaining costs (AISC) fell 6%, as companies reacted quickly when the gold price was on decline, and gold miners found ways to keep costs down.The AISC metric serve as a benchmark of a mine's operating efficiency. They provide a more comp...Read More
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BYND, TMDX, and SY are making their public trading debuts todayThe broader stock market is taking a hit this afternoon, but not all of the day's action is to the downside. Among some of the hottest stocks today are vegan burger specialist Beyond Meat Inc (NASDAQ:BYND), medical device maker TransMedics Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMDX), and online medical marketplace So-Young International Inc. (NASDAQ:SY)...Read More
The cloud stock is staring up at a historically bearish trendlineWhile one cloud stock soars to new heights, another could be in trouble. The shares of Nutanix Inc (NASDAQ:NTNX) are down 1.4% to trade at $42.36 today, as they consolidate below a key trendline. Unfortunately, staring up at this trendline has had bearish implications for the cloud specialist, if history is any guide. More specific...Read More
Wednesday's trading session was bearish, as investors reacted to the FOMC Rate Decision release. However, the S&P 500 index has managed to reach yet another new record high of 2,954.13, before reversing and closing 0.8% lower. Was it a downward reversal or just some quick profit-taking action?The U.S. stock market indexes lost 0.6-0.8% on Wednesday, as investors reacted to the Fed's Statement...Read More
Nevada Sunrise (TSXV:NEV) is pleased to announce the results of a ground gravity survey at the Coronado VMS property (Read full newsRead More
It took just six weeks for subscribers to double their investment Subscribers to Schaeffer's Weekend Trader Series managed to double their money in a little more than a month with the Veeva Systems Inc (NYSE:VEEV) June 115 call. Below, we will dive into why we anticipated an upside move from the cloud specialist, and how the options trade unfolded. When we first recommended the call optio...Read More
The risks and rewards of the long strangle strategyEarnings season has been at full speed these past few weeks, but there's still time tospeculate on volatility using options. One way to do this is by employing a long strangle options strategy. Much like a straddle, a long strangle involves a bullish option trade and a bearish option trade, played simultaneously. Both the call and put are bought t...Read More
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Montr?(C)al, QC - Siyata Mobile Inc. (TSX-V:SIM | OTCQX: SYATF) (the "Company" or "Siyata"), a leader in 4G/LTE Push-To-Talk devices, is pleased to announce the commercial launch of both its 4G/LTE UR7 rugged handset and CP250 4G/LTE in-vehicle device with Partner Communications Company Ltd. (PTNL:NASDAQ).Employers across various industries are driving the demand for reliable, durable and...Read More
Vancouver, BC - Quadron Cannatech Corporation (CSE:QCC) (the "Company" or "Quadron") is pleased to introduce the latest model of its automated, next generation cannabis and hemp extraction system. The Big BOSS is the Company's latest system that provides the same advantages as the distinguished BOSS, but with significantly larger processing capabilities.The Big BOSS Extraction System - Key Adva...Read More
Tesla's need for cash has finally slipped beyond the point where CEO Elon Musk can continue to pretend to ignore it...Read full newsRead More
RCT has finished a major automation project at Matsa Resources' Aguas Te??idas and Magdalena mines in the Huelva province of Spain.The project involved installing ControlMaster guidance automation on four CAT R2900G underground loaders and one automation centre surface control station at Matsa's Aguas Te??idas copper-lead-zinc mine.The Automation Centre is fitted out with RCT's multiple machine co...Read More
RCT has finished a major automation project at Matsa Resources' Aguas Te??idas and Magdalena mines in the Huelva province of Spain.The project involved installing ControlMaster guidance automation on four CAT R2900G underground loaders and one automation centre surface control station at Matsa's Aguas Te??idas copper-lead-zinc mine.The Automation Centre is fitted out with RCT's multiple machine co...Read More
Investors may be expressing disappointment over the Fed's decision to not cut ratesStocks are pulling back today, as investors react to corporate earnings and yesterday's Fed decision. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI), S&P 500 Index (SPX), and Nasdaq Composite (IXIC) are all in the red, while the yield on the 10-year Treasury note rises. And even as strong earnings from the likes of Under Ar...Read More
The shares bottomed at a record low yesterdayOppenheimer initiated coverage on Athenex Inc (NASDAQ:ATNX) with an "outperform" rating and $20 price target -- a nearly 112% premium to last night's close at $9.44. The covering analyst waxed optimistic on positive data for the biopharmaceutical firm's specialty oncology products, as well as positive late-stage Oraxol breast cancer data.Analysts are al...Read More