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

PERTH (miningweekly.com) – Diamond miner Lucapa Diamond Company has generated A$22.9-million in revenue from the first sale of exceptional diamonds under the new diamond marketing policy in Angola.The ASX-listed company sold seven large and top quality diamonds weighing 498 ct from its Lulo alluvial mine, achieving a sales price of $16.7-million, which averaged at $33 530/ct.AdvertisementThe...Read More

Rhyolite Ridge PFS beats expectationsSPONSOREDioneerCEO Benedikt Sobotka said ahead of Mining Indaba that, although volatility in both markets was expected to continue,  the severe underinvestment in mining projects was set to drive up prices, asRead More

Alderan unlocking Frisco potentialSPONSOREDalderan resourcesGlencore produced 1.Read More

Yesterday we cracked open MMT - Modern Monetary Theory.Today we poke it, prod it, shake it, heckle it, harass it, roughhouse it, waterboard it... and see if it holds together.Did you miss yesterday's reckoning?Before pressing on we suggest you first catch up here.But to proceed…As explained yesterday, MMT is drawing a crowd nowadays.Its drummers claim it is a powerful tool to invigorate the...Read More

It's on!After agreeing to temporarily end the partial government shutdown last Friday, the president and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke by telephone on Monday to resolve issues regarding the State of the Union address.In his formal response after a 12-minute phone conversation initiated by the speaker, the president wrote:“Thank you for your letter inviting me to deliver the State of the U...Read More

VANCOUVER - A new partnership between First Nations, exploration companies and the B.C. government named the British Columbia Regional Mining Alliance (BCRMA) is working well to advance mineral exploration and mining in northwestern British Columbia.That was the message behind a panel discussion held at the Association for Mineral Exploration's (AME) annual Roundup convention in Vancouver.The four...Read More

Casa Minerals (TSXV: CASA) has optioned its Keaper polymetallic project 15 km northeast of Terrace, B.C., less than 5 km from the company's flagship Pitman polymetallic project, to a private company that has the right to earn a 60% interest in the property over four years.In order to earn its interest, the optionee must spend $4 million on exploration, pay Casa $550,000 and issue Casa 2.5 million...Read More

While lithium and uranium markets were depressed in 2018, a rebound could occur, as demand pressures for both metals grow in the years ahead. Here's a look at eight juniors that are active players in lithium and uranium exploration and development. APPIA ENERGYToronto-based junior Appia Energy (CSE: API; US-OTC: APAAF) is involved in uranium and rare earth element (REE) exploration in the prolific...Read More

The following is an edited excerpt from the publication "The lithium-ion battery value chain - new economy opportunities for Australia" by the Australian government's Australian Trade and Investment Commission. To download the full report, visit www.apo.org.au/node/210341.Australia has a comparative advantage in its access to the mineral elements needed for lithium-ion battery production. Australi...Read More

VANCOUVER - A Canadian government led by Andrew Scheer, the current leader of the official opposition Conservative Party of Canada, would repeal legislation currently before the Canadian Senate that he argues hobbles resource development.Speaking at the Association of Mineral Exploration's (AME) Roundup convention, Scheer said if a Conservative government is elected this coming October, it will "d...Read More

CEO Benedikt Sobotka said ahead of Mining Indaba that, although volatility in both markets was expected to continue,  the severe underinvestment in mining projects was set to drive up prices, asRead More

Dr Michiel de Wit will be stepping down as TSX-V-listed Tsodilo Resources president and COO.Dr Alistair Jeffcoate has been appointed as his successor.AdvertisementDe Wit will also step down from the company’s board, but will remain “closely associated with the company” as a technical adviser.To watch Creamer Media's latest video reports, click here AdvertisementRead More

Based on diamond miner equities, sentiment surrounding the diamond industry is currently at a historically low level, says diamond analyst Paul Zimnisky. However, global diamond jewellery sales have been growing at a steady rate, in nominal and real terms, for the past nine years, he adds.In a report released on his website last week, he notes that, "over the past two years, a basket of diamond pr...Read More

"Donald Trump wants to legalize marijuana. I know because he told me personally several times."That was what Republican Rep. Dana Rohrabacher from California told me this week, over drinks in Medell?-n, Colombia (why I was in Colombia is a story for another time).*Editors note: When interviewing Congressmen, a few drinks in a foreign locale are helpful.And Rep. Rohrabacher should know - not only w...Read More

Why are Armenians fighting over the controversial Amulsar gold mining project and how does it affect the country's new government?Read full newsRead More

The Fed capitulation appears to have been seen early by gold and the market is now implying a 13.5bps rate-cut in 2019... as stocks soar...Read full newsRead More

A Canadian government led by Andrew Scheer, the current leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, would repeal legislation currently before the Senate that hobbles resource development.Speaking at Roundup 2019, Scheer said if a Conservative government is elected on October 21, they will "develop a process that aims to get things done in this country."The four-day annual mineral exploration meet-...Read More

The Dow wasn't so resilient in today's trading, thoughTech stocks stole the spotlight today, thanks to blowout Facebook (FB) earnings. The FAANG stock surged 10.8%, keeping the Nasdaq in positive territory the whole session. The S&P 500 also closed higher after President Donald Trump tweeted a final U.S.-China trade deal won't be made until he meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping. However, the...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

Brent Cook of Exploration Insights talks about the exploration space, investor due diligence and shares his top stock picks for 2019.Read full newsRead More