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
Our TNM Drill Down features highlights of the top gold assays of the past week. Drill holes are ranked by gold grade x width, as identified by our sister company Mining Intelligence. TNM Drill Down Mar. 17-24, 2023Results from three corners of the globe led the week of Mar. 19. Rupert Resources (TSX: RUP) says new assays may expand the Ikkari gold project in northern Finland. Kaiser Reef (ASX:KAU...Read More
Video Series: Mining Journal speaks with Dr Michelle Michot Foss SPONSOREDsaudi ministry of industry and mineral resourcesSouthern Silver excited by high-grade prospects at Cerro Las Manitas SPONSOREDsouthern silver exploration corp.Rex Minerals nearing investment decision on Hillside copper-gold projectSPONSOREDrex mineralsAvino Silver & Gold looks to triple production by adding assetsSPONSOR...Read More
The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index increased 6.8 points or 1.1% over the Mar. 20-24 trading session, ending at 611.88.The week's top value gainer was Houston, Texas-based Itafos, which closed 50 ? per share higher on Friday at $2.15. The gain comes on the heels of a white-knuckle ride for shareholders over the past 12 months that saw Itafos share prices trading between $3.94-$1.39 apiece. Shares...Read More
Canadian Mining Journal Editor-in-Chief Tamer Elbokl talked to Mark Fellows, director and cofounder of Skarn Associates, about the mining sector's efforts to reduce carbon emissions during the PDAC convention in March in Toronto. Fellows explains why decreasing costs for renewable energy are about to hit a tipping point that will accelerate decarbonization in the industry.Read More
Video Series: Mining Journal speaks with Dr Michelle Michot Foss SPONSOREDsaudi ministry of industry and mineral resourcesSouthern Silver excited by high-grade prospects at Cerro Las Manitas SPONSOREDsouthern silver exploration corp.Rex Minerals nearing investment decision on Hillside copper-gold projectSPONSOREDrex mineralsAvino Silver & Gold looks to triple production by adding assetsSPONSOR...Read More
"It's the perfect porfolio investment asset, you never have a capital call, you're protected from operator risk," Harquail said.Read More
Copper Mountain Mining (TSX: CMMC; ASX: C6C) sees a strong year ahead with a sizeable increase in production, having made improvements to its processing plant and boosted reserves at its flagship southern British Columbia operation.In its full-year results release on Monday, the company is forecasting copper production to reach 88 million to 99 million lb. in 2023. If achieved, this would represen...Read More
Two-time Vale president Eliezer Batista diesLeadershipLook beyond market approach to project valuations: van ZylLeadershipAvino Silver & Gold looks to triple production by adding assetsSPONSOREDavino silver & gold mines ltd Rex Minerals nearing investment decision on Hillside copper-gold projectSPONSOREDrex minerals"While only a preliminary assessment, we are incredibly excited by Garadag'...Read More
In a report called Chile as metals powerhouse - the challenges, Perez outlined factors he believes will impede an easy and swift execution of Chile's ambition to supply increasing quantities of energyRead More
Reducing the carbon footprint is one of the goals, with the company studying the implementation of electric trolleys, the construction of a new concentrator, a new leaching strategy to make moreRead More
Dear Outsider,On a warm, dark evening, I snapped a leash on my hound dog and took her out into the Baltimore night for a long walk around the neighborhood.We crested a small hill and walked for a few paces.Then something made me stop in my tracks.Four pairs of eyes were glinting in the moonlight.My dog hadn't noticed them yet, but I stood perfectly still, staring at three does and one buck.They we...Read More
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