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
Liberty Gold (TSX: LGD) has shown an interest in past-producing oxide gold projects in the Great Basin area of the southwest United States.The historic Goldstrike heap-leach mine on its Goldstrike project in Utah's portion of the Great Basin produced 209,000 oz. gold from 12 shallow pits at an average grade of 1.2 grams gold per tonne between 1988 and 1994.In Idaho, the historic Black Pine heap-...Read More
(IDEX Online) - India is seeking the extradition of Indian diamantaire and jeweler Mehul Choksi from Antigua. Choksi is a main defendant in one of India's largest bank fraud cases who fled India before the accusations surfaced last year and since acquired an Antigua and Barbuda passport. Choksi, however, an Indian official told Reuters, is still an Indian citizen and therefore the...Read More
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Are you ready for PDAC? Whether you're a first-time attendee or a veteran, now is the time to start planning your schedule.Read full newsRead More
Quebec's Abitibi gold belt is home to Canadian Malartic, Canada's largest gold mine, and potentially the country's next big gold story.Read full newsRead More
Gold's been getting a boost from global uncertainty, but not all miners are created equal. For more on this and where to look for winners in the industry, BNN Bloomberg's Andrew McCreath spoke with Andrew Kaip, co-head of mining research at BMO Capital Markets.Read full newsRead More
Gold's been getting a boost from global uncertainty, but not all miners are created equal. For more on this and where to look for winners in the industry, BNN Bloomberg's Andrew McCreath spoke with Andrew Kaip, co-head of mining research at BMO Capital Markets.Read full newsRead More
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Nothing will see this country spiral into complete disarray like a lack of food. Alarmingly, scientists have already said that the global food supply system is broken...Read full newsRead More
Is it time to prepare for the next financial crisis?Something strange is going on in the financial system.And according to The Wall Street Journal, it's causing some investors- including the biggest banks in the world- to move massive amounts of money out of the banking system.What exactly is going on?Former hedge fund manager, Dr. Steve Sjuggerud, one of the most widely-followed financial analys...Read More
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Gold prices have been getting out of the doldrums after a few tepid years, as global uncertainty helps boost demand for the precious metal. For more on this and why he thinks gold could head towards US$1,350 an ounce, BNN Bloomberg's Andrew McCreath spoke with Andrew Kaip, co-head of mining research at BMO Capital Markets.Read full newsRead More
Gold prices have been getting out of the doldrums after a few tepid years, as global uncertainty helps boost demand for the precious metal. For more on this and why he thinks gold could head towards US$1,350 an ounce, BNN Bloomberg's Andrew McCreath spoke with Andrew Kaip, co-head of mining research at BMO Capital Markets.Read full newsRead More
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Gold stocks' young upleg is gathering steam, marching steadily to higher lows and higher highs. These bullish technicals are gradually improving sentiment, fueling mounting interest in this contrarian sector. That's helping the gold stocks regain lost ground relative to gold, the driver of their profits. Fundamentals are growing more favorable as gold itself powers higher. All this porte...Read More
Gold stocks' young upleg is gathering steam, marching steadily to higher lows and higher highs. These bullish technicals are gradually improving sentiment, fueling mounting interest in this contrarian sector. That's helping the gold stocks regain lost ground relative to gold, the driver of their profits. Fundamentals are growing more favorable as gold itself powers higher. All this porte...Read More
It was a volatile week for stocks, amid renewed fears about U.S.-China tradeThe Dow spent the entire session in the red, finishing the volatile week with another risk-off showing. Trade tensions were again the main focus, following reports that the U.S and China are still far apart from making a deal. In addition, President Donald Trump said he doesn't plan to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinpin...Read More
Hilton stock is flashing a bearish technical signal ahead of next week's earningsThe shares of Hilton Hotels Corporation (NYSE:HLT) have recently attempted a rally off their late-December drop -- up nearly 13% since hitting a two-month intraday low of $65.63 on Dec. 24. As the hotel concern prepares to release its upcoming earnings report, which could determine the stock's next move, the equity ju...Read More
A volatility crush has made short-term K options attractively priced Kellogg Company (NYSE:K) has had a rough week. The cereal maker gapped 5.6% lower yesterday following the company's fourth-quarter earnings loss that was attributed to higher Brexit costs -- though Kellogg beat estimates on an adjusted basis. Then, four brokerages issued bear notes this morning, including Credit Suisse, which c...Read More