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

(IDEX Online) - Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. has appointed outgoing Firestone Diamonds Plc CEO Stuart Brown as its new President and Chief Executive Officer with effect from July 1.   Firestone Diamonds on Monday announced the appointment of Paul Bosma to replace Stuart Brown as CEO from 1 July following Brown's decision to step down as CEO and company director.   Brown has been...Read More

JOHANNESBURG – Botswana’s President, Mokgweetsi Masisi, wants a new long-term diamond-sales pact with De Beers when the current ten-year deal expires in 2020 and for more gems to be processed locally.The conclusion of an accord is crucial for both Botswana, which relies on diamonds for almost a fifth of its gross domestic product, and for the Anglo American unit that gets about two-thi...Read More

(IDEX Online) - Botswana's President, Mokgweetsi Masisi, is looking for a new long-term diamond deal with De Beers when the sides' current 10-year deal expires in 2020 which will include provisions for more stones to be cut and polished domestically.   Both Botswana and De Beers have a strong incentive to reach a deal: Diamonds are a critical part of Botswana's gross domestic product and...Read More

MOSCOW – Alrosa, the world’s largest diamond miner by output, is increasing its marketing efforts and targeting new opportunities in gem cutting at a time when the market is showing signs of starting to stabilize.The Russian firm, which typically hasn’t promoted stones outside Russia, last year contributed $25-million to the Diamond Producers Association for marketing and may inc...Read More

The name change will reflect its renewed strategic direction and focus on its high-quality gold exploration targets in the Northern Territory's Tanami region where it aims to accelerate testing.The change will take effect after the Australian Securities and Investments Commission alters the ABM's registration details in the coming weeks, with the ASX listing code changing to PRX.ABM recently signe...Read More

SHANGHAI, May 15 (SMM) – Most nonferrous metals rose on Tuesday May 15 except for SHFE copper and lead. SHFE nickel led the gains and closed 1.7% higher. Aluminium, zinc, and tin went up slightly. The ferrous complex rose across the board with coke leading the gains with a rise of over 1%. Coking coal increased nearly 1%, hot-rolled coil gained 0.7%, while rebar and iron ore inched up.C...Read More

SHANGHAI, May 15 (SMM) – Most nonferrous metals rose on Tuesday May 15 except for SHFE copper and lead. SHFE nickel led the gains and closed 1.7% higher. Aluminium, zinc, and tin went up slightly. The ferrous complex rose across the board with coke leading the gains with a rise of over 1%. Coking coal increased nearly 1%, hot-rolled coil gained 0.7%, while rebar and iron ore inched up.C...Read More

SHANGHAI, May 15 (SMM) – Most nonferrous metals rose on Tuesday May 15 except for SHFE copper and lead. SHFE nickel led the gains and closed 1.7% higher. Aluminium, zinc, and tin went up slightly. The ferrous complex rose across the board with coke leading the gains with a rise of over 1%. Coking coal increased nearly 1%, hot-rolled coil gained 0.7%, while rebar and iron ore inched up.C...Read More

HONG KONG, May 15 (SMM) – The outlook on China’s macroeconomics appears more bullish than it was at the start of the year, according to Ian Roper, general manager of SMM Singapore.It was clear at the start of the year that China looked to slow down growth by tightening credit and cutting infrastructure spending, given stronger global economic growth, Roper told delegates at t...Read More

SHANGHAI, May 15 (SMM) –Copper: LME copper plummeted to a low of $6,850/mt last night as LME copper inventory grew 8,900 mt. This was the first increase in inventory after close to two weeks of decline. LME copper stood below the five-day moving average with significant pressure from several moving averages above. It is likely to trade at $6,850-6,900/mt today. The SHFE 1807 contract was dra...Read More

HONG KONG, May 15 (SMM) – The outlook on China’s macroeconomics appears more bullish than it was at the start of the year, according to Ian Roper, general manager of SMM Singapore.It was clear at the start of the year that China looked to slow down growth by tightening credit and cutting infrastructure spending, given stronger global economic growth, Roper told delegates at t...Read More

SHANGHAI, May 15 (SMM) – Nickel prices received support as capital inflows surged on short supplies in the market as of Tuesday May 15. However, SMM does not expect the uptick in prices to be sustained as stainless steel consumption is likely to cool in June and as optimism from nickel sulphate for the battery industry weakens.The SHFE nickel 1807 contract climbed up to c...Read More

SHANGHAI, May 15 (SMM) –Copper: LME copper plummeted to a low of $6,850/mt last night as LME copper inventory grew 8,900 mt. This was the first increase in inventory after close to two weeks of decline. LME copper stood below the five-day moving average with significant pressure from several moving averages above. It is likely to trade at $6,850-6,900/mt today. The SHFE 1807 contract was dra...Read More

SHANGHAI, May 15 (SMM) –Copper: LME copper plummeted to a low of $6,850/mt last night as LME copper inventory grew 8,900 mt. This was the first increase in inventory after close to two weeks of decline. LME copper stood below the five-day moving average with significant pressure from several moving averages above. It is likely to trade at $6,850-6,900/mt today. The SHFE 1807 contract was dra...Read More

A mining industry group said yesterday the commission appointed to draft regulations to effect the 2018 code had officially completed its work.The group represents significant mining development projects and more than 85% of the DRC's copper, cobalt and gold production, including Randgold Resources, Glencore, Ivanhoe Mines, Gold Mountain International/ Zijin Mining Group, MMG Limited, AngloGold As...Read More

The stock market cannot crash in 2018.This we have on excellent authority... and we encourage you to plan accordingly.Put away all fear of trade war, geopolitical fireworks or Federal Reserve botchwork.The stock market cannot crash this year.What evidence brings us to this happy conclusion?And if not this year... when can you expect a stock market crash?Answers shortly.But first the news...The Dow...Read More

Last winter, I took a trip with my son.It was his 18th birthday.To celebrate, we ventured up to the Rocky Mountains about 100 miles outside of Denver, Colorado. It was set to be a weekend of skiing... Fresh powder... And exploring the great outdoors!I put my laptop away and had complete freedom from work. Or so I thought...After picking up our bags and hopping on the shuttle, we started our ventur...Read More

Well Force International provides a complete range of rig-site solutions, including down-hole tool rental, on-site surveying and geophysical logging services, together with HiTT, its unique borehole management software that provides a 3D view of the borehole's progress.Read More

Well Force International (Well Force) have developed HiTT, a unique software solution for managing bore holes, providing more efficient drilling programs at a lower cost and most importantly, helping to improve the conditions for target zone intersection.Both Drillers and Geologists benefit by using the software.  Drillers can monitor drilling progress and correct deviations quickly and cost-...Read More

VANCOUVER (miningweekly.com) – Canadian diamond producer Mountain Province Diamonds has appointed Stuart Brown as incoming president and CEO, effective from July 1, to replace interim president and CEO David Whittle, who took the helm following the immediate departure of former president and CEO Patrick Evans in June last year.Brown brings with him more than 25 years of experience in the dia...Read More