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

The shares are rallying on the bull noteRBC initiated coverage on Corbus Pharmaceuticals Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:CRBP) with an "outperform" rating and $23 price target -- a 245% premium to last night's close. The analyst in coverage waxed optimistic over the long-term upside potential of the drugmaker's lead drug lenabasum, which is currently undergoing trials in patients with cystic fibrosis and sys...Read More

* India discount at $1.5 versus $2 premium last week* Spot gold hit 5-month peak on Thursday* Higher prices hurt demand in SingaporeGold was sold at a discount this week in India for the first time in a month as a rebound in local prices prompted jewellers to postpone purchases, while demand improved in top consumer China due to seasonal buying. Gold is considered an essential part of weddings in...Read More

NEW DELHI - India's environmental court said it will resume hearing Vedanta Ltd's case on Monday to decide whether to re-open the company's copper smelter, which was closed earlier this year after 13 people died when police fired on protesters.Last week, a panel of experts set up by India's National Green Tribunal, informally known as the environmental court, said authorities in Tamil Nadu state h...Read More

NEW DELHI - India's environmental court said it will resume hearing Vedanta Ltd's case on Monday to decide whether to re-open the company's copper smelter, which was closed earlier this year after 13 people died when police fired on protesters.Last week, a panel of experts set up by India's National Green Tribunal, informally known as the environmental court, said authorities in Tamil Nadu state h...Read More

TSLA shorts have been heading for the exitsThe shares of Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) are up 3.5% to trade at $375.93, after Jefferies upgraded the electric car maker to "buy" from "hold," while boosting its price target to $450 from $360 -- a 24% premium to Thursday's close. The analyst in coverage believes the company will continue to "stand out" next year, and applauded Tesla's strengthening balan...Read More

MO stock is also higher on the newsThe shares of Canadian pot stock Cronos Group Inc (NASDAQ:CRON) have skyrocketed out of the gate today, after cigarette maker Altria Group Inc (NYSE:MO) said it would take a $1.8 billion, 45% stake in the company. CRON stock rallied earlier this week on rumors of Altria buyout interest. At last check, the equity is up 33% at $13.89, on pace for its highest close...Read More

The Apple supplier reported third-quarter earnings and revenue beatsThe shares of Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:AVGO) are up 4.7% this morning at $237.85 -- putting them on track for their biggest one-day gain since Sept. 7 -- after the Apple supplier reported adjusted third-quarter earnings of $5.85 per share on $5.44 billion in revenue, more than analysts were expecting. Citing strong data center demand...Read More

LONDON - Vale, the Brazilian mining giant built on supplying the world's steel mills with iron ore, is now betting on the electric vehicle (EV) revolution to turn its nickel division around."We believe in this revolution to come," Chief Executive Fabio Schvartsman told analysts at the company's investor day presentation in New York this week.The use of nickel in lithium ion batteries will translat...Read More

Learn how to protect savings and maximize returns by investing in precious metals.The U.S. Gold Bureau would like to announce the newest edition of its guide to precious metals, perfect for anyone hoping to safeguard their investments and retirement!And today, they are giving away a free copy of their Investor's Guide to Precious Metals!Their goal is to help regular investors learn the "pro" secr...Read More

The U.S. added a lower-than-expected 155,000 jobs in NovemberThe selling looks set to continue on Wall Street, with Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) futures trading below fair value this morning. However, futures have come off their earlier lows, after today's mixed jobs report showed the U.S. added 155,000 jobs in November, while wage growth edged up 0.3%. While these figures were softer than...Read More

Vanadium miner Bushveld Minerals (LON:BMN) will have to pay ?490,000, reduced from a previous fine of ?700,000, as the London Stock Exchange (LSE) determined the company breached of two of the AIM's listing rules.The violations were the result of the South African miner failing to meet its regulatory obligations in relation to its undertaking to pay an exclusivity fee to the vendors of Vametco...Read More

Vanadium miner Bushveld Minerals (LON:BMN) will have to pay ?490,000, reduced from a previous fine of ?700,000, as the London Stock Exchange (LSE) determined the company breached of two of the AIM's listing rules.The violations were the result of the South African miner failing to meet its regulatory obligations in relation to its undertaking to pay an exclusivity fee to the vendors of Vametco...Read More

Before the end of the year, Aura Resources (TSXV: AUU) decided to share its plans for the Gold Chain project, which the Ontario miner acquired last July.In a press release, the company said that as soon as 2019 kicks off, they want to start mapping and sampling the area using geophysics, geochemistry, alteration studies and advanced deposit modeling. The idea is to obtain information that will be...Read More

Before the end of the year, Aura Resources (TSXV: AUU) decided to share its plans for the Gold Chain project, which the Ontario miner acquired last July.In a press release, the company said that as soon as 2019 kicks off, they want to start mapping and sampling the area using geophysics, geochemistry, alteration studies and advanced deposit modeling. The idea is to obtain information that will be...Read More

Before the end of the year, Aura Resources (TSXV: AUU) decided to share its plans for the Gold Chain project, which the Ontario miner acquired last July.In a press release, the company said that as soon as 2019 kicks off, they want to start mapping and sampling the area using geophysics, geochemistry, alteration studies and advanced deposit modeling. The idea is to obtain information that will be...Read More

Shares in Condor Gold (LON:CNR) climbed over 10% Friday after it announced the Nicaraguan ministry of energy and mines had granted it the Las Cruces concession, which expands its La India gold project package by 45%.The 25-year exploration and exploitation concession covers an area of 142.6 km2, expanding the La India land package to 455.6 km2. Condor Gold's project now includes a total 11 adj...Read More

Shares in Condor Gold (LON:CNR) climbed over 10% Friday after it announced the Nicaraguan ministry of energy and mines had granted it the Las Cruces concession, which expands its La India gold project package by 45%.The 25-year exploration and exploitation concession covers an area of 142.6 km2, expanding the La India land package to 455.6 km2. Condor Gold's project now includes a total 11 adj...Read More

Shares in Condor Gold (LON:CNR) climbed over 10% Friday after it announced the Nicaraguan ministry of energy and mines had granted it the Las Cruces concession, which expands its La India gold project package by 45%.The 25-year exploration and exploitation concession covers an area of 142.6 km2, expanding the La India land package to 455.6 km2. Condor Gold's project now includes a total 11 adj...Read More

Our top gold news stories of 2018 show that investors continue to value insight from experts on prices and market trends.Read full newsRead More

* OPEC ends meeting with no output cuts announced* OPEC, Russia to discuss potential supply cut on Friday* GRAPHIC-OPEC, U.S. & Russia output: https://tmsnrt.rs/2E0xgTz* U.S. turns into net exporter of oil (Updates to settlement, details on Friday meeting)By Devika Krishna KumarNEW YORK, Dec 6 (Reuters) - Oil fell nearly 3 percent in choppy trading on Thursday after OPEC and its allies ended a...Read More