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
Some NUM members intimidating other employees, causing damageRead full newsRead More
TWLO has more than tripled in value in 2018, but just pulled back to supportCloud name Twilio Inc (NYSE:TWLO) is down 4.5% at $70.98 in afternoon trading, as options traders gear up for the company's third-quarter earnings report, which is slated to surface after the market closes this Tuesday, Nov. 6. Below we will take a look at what the options market has priced in for the stock's post-earning...Read More
All three names are on the short-sale restricted list today, thoughThe Dow is up triple digits, but some struggling FAANG stocks are keeping the Nasdaq in the red. Among other stocks making notable moves are drugmaker Eli Lilly And Co (NYSE:LLY), biotech name CohBar Inc (NASDAQ:CWBR), and software concern Altera Corporation (NASDAQ:ALTR). Here's a quick roundup of what's moving the shares of LLY,...Read More
Regional, Rook ISASKATCHEWAN - Vancouver-based NexGen Energy, Wood Group and Rosco Postle Associates have completed the pre-feasibility study for NexGen's Rook I project in the Athabasca Basin. New numbers include a 64% increase in average annual after tax cash flow and a 43% increase in indicated resources compared to the 2017 preliminary economic assessment.The PFS looks at mining the Arrow uran...Read More
Regional, Rook ISASKATCHEWAN - Vancouver-based NexGen Energy, Wood Group and Rosco Postle Associates have completed the pre-feasibility study for NexGen's Rook I project in the Athabasca Basin. New numbers include a 64% increase in average annual after tax cash flow and a 43% increase in indicated resources compared to the 2017 preliminary economic assessment.The PFS looks at mining the Arrow uran...Read More
ONTARIO - Toronto's Alamos Gold says its best ever surface directional drilling intersection at the Island Gold mine 83 km northeast of the town of Wawa. The results have allowed the company to extend high grade gold mineralization 60 metres to the east.Recent results from the Main extension include 118.58 g/t gold (39.99 g/t cut) over 6.7 metres; 21.50 g/t (13.70 g/t cut) over 7.8 metres; and 31....Read More
ONTARIO - Toronto's Alamos Gold says its best ever surface directional drilling intersection at the Island Gold mine 83 km northeast of the town of Wawa. The results have allowed the company to extend high grade gold mineralization 60 metres to the east.Recent results from the Main extension include 118.58 g/t gold (39.99 g/t cut) over 6.7 metres; 21.50 g/t (13.70 g/t cut) over 7.8 metres; and 31....Read More
ONTARIO - Toronto's Alamos Gold says its best ever surface directional drilling intersection at the Island Gold mine 83 km northeast of the town of Wawa. The results have allowed the company to extend high grade gold mineralization 60 metres to the east.Recent results from the Main extension include 118.58 g/t gold (39.99 g/t cut) over 6.7 metres; 21.50 g/t (13.70 g/t cut) over 7.8 metres; and 31....Read More
This free e-book offers options basics for any trader.It's essential for every trader to occasionally take a step back, and consider their long-term trading goals.Some traders aretrying to fund a child's college education, augment their own retirement, or leave the daily 9-to-5 grind once and for all, while others are seeking a way to smooth out crazy market volatility and whipsaw swings in their...Read More
SOUTH AFRICA - The strike by National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) members that began on Nov. 2 continues at the South Deep gold mine. About 150 to 200 union members blockaded the entrances to the mine.The job action began when owner Gold Fields announced its plan to retrench staff on Aug. 14. The plan was to cut 1,560 employee and contractor jobs at the mine. By the company's reckoning, the proje...Read More
SOUTH AFRICA - The strike by National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) members that began on Nov. 2 continues at the South Deep gold mine. About 150 to 200 union members blockaded the entrances to the mine.The job action began when owner Gold Fields announced its plan to retrench staff on Aug. 14. The plan was to cut 1,560 employee and contractor jobs at the mine. By the company's reckoning, the proje...Read More
Examining the recent stretch of IXIC volatilityAfter suffering its worst month since the financial crisis in October, the Nasdaq Composite (IXIC) sent up a rare technical signal to start November. Specifically, the tech-rich index made seven straight triple-digit point moves -- the longest streak on record. The previous streak of triple-digit gains or losses was five days, set back in April 2000,...Read More
HIIQ shares are getting hammered todayHealth Insurance Innovations Inc (NASDAQ:HIIQ) is trading sharply lower today after the company announced it ended its relationship with Simple Health, though it added the split wouldn't change its current-quarter outlook. HIIQ stock is down 14% today at $39.76, putting it on pace for its lowest close since early August, and it's now roughly 2 points from the...Read More
Adding to its recent woes, Apple signaledRead full newsRead More
SWEDEN - ABB recently expanded its ABB Ability System 800xA Power Control Library (formerly MIDAS Library) software to include more options to communicate with and control electrical devices throughout the power infrastructure for mining and mineral processing operations. The digital solution now supports the PLC (programmable logical controller) connect functionality to extend power automation be...Read More
Despite the recent weakness, HEAR shares are up more than 1,000% year-to-dateTurtle Beach Corp (NASDAQ:HEAR) is gearing up to report earnings after the close tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 6, and the stock is testing the key 50-day moving average ahead of the event. At last check, this downsloping trendline was located around $20.32, and the shares were trading just below here at $20.21, after trying to...Read More
Signature Resources Ltd. (TSXV:SGU, OTCQB:SGGTF) (Read full newsRead More
NOVEMBER 2, 2018 - Michael Rowley, president and CEO of Group Ten Metals sits down with Maurice Jackson of Proven and Probable to discuss his companies exploration for platinum, palladium, nickel, copper and cobalt in the Stillwater area of Montana. This is part 2 of a 3 part series introduction into the value proposition of the Metallic Group of Companies.Original Source: https://www.stree...Read More
JOHANNESBURG, Nov 5 - AngloGold Ashanti Ltd and its joint venture partner are looking at selling a mine in Mali after failing to reach an agreement with the west African country about an investment project, the company said on Monday.The news came as AngloGold, Africa's biggest gold miner by output, said it expected full-year production to reach the upper end of its guidance range, helping to push...Read More
JOHANNESBURG, Nov 5 - AngloGold Ashanti Ltd and its joint venture partner are looking at selling a mine in Mali after failing to reach an agreement with the west African country about an investment project, the company said on Monday.The news came as AngloGold, Africa's biggest gold miner by output, said it expected full-year production to reach the upper end of its guidance range, helping to push...Read More