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

U.S. stocks are mixed at midday, though the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI), S&P 500 Index (SPX), and Nasdaq Composite (IXIC) all reached record highs earlier in the session. Netflix earnings have stolen the show today, as the well-received report provides tailwinds for the broader stock market. Comments from hedge fund legend Ray Dalio likely helped to spark a risk-on attitude, as well, after...Read More

It's been rough sledding in the new year for GoPro Inc (NASDAQ:GPRO), and today is no different. This morning, Morgan Stanley downgraded the camera maker to "underweight" from "equal weight," while issuing a price-target cut to $5 from $9.50. Analysts at the firm noted that the company's camera usability is not improving fast enough, and that software development is critical for a rebound in 2018...Read More

Shares in Pretium Resources Inc (NYSE:PVG) tanked on Tuesday after the company announced disappointing production and cost forecasts from its Brucejack gold-silver mine in British Columbia.During lunchtime trade the Vancouver-based producer was exchanging hands for $7.95 a share, down 26.3% on the New York Stock Exchange, in massive volumes of more than 10m shares traded. Pretium is now worth $1.9...Read More

Shares in Pretium Resources Inc (NYSE:PVG) tanked on Tuesday after the company announced disappointing production and cost forecasts from its Brucejack gold-silver mine in British Columbia.During lunchtime trade the Vancouver-based producer was exchanging hands for $7.95 a share, down 26.3% on the New York Stock Exchange, in massive volumes of more than 10m shares traded. Pretium is now worth $1.9...Read More

Shares of software stock Adobe Systems Incorporated (NASDAQ:ADBE) and tech accessories producer Logitech International SA (USA) (NASDAQ:LOGI) are rallying today, following the companies' impressive quarterly updates, with each raising their current-quarter and full-year outlooks. Against this backdrop, we'll take a closer look at ADBE and LOGI below. Adobe Stock Analysts Pile On with Bull NotesAdo...Read More

Shares of electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) are higher after the company revealed CEO Elon Musk's new compensation plan, which is now tied to Tesla's market cap and operational milestones. In short, Musk won't get paid if TSLA stock doesn't perform. Tesla stock was up 1.1% at $355.34, at last check, continuing its recent uptrend above the newfound support of its 252-day moving average...Read More

It's set to be a big week for Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE:WHR) stock. Ahead of the company's quarterly earnings release tomorrow night, WHR shares are surging after a tariff win. Specifically, the Trump administration imposed steep tariffs on imported washing machines, which Whirlpool Chairman Jeffrey Fettig said "caps nearly a decade of litigation and will result in new manufacturing jobs" across...Read More

Dow futures are sluggish this morning, despite a round of relatively well-received blue-chip earnings and the end of the government shutdown. Verizon (VZ), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), and Travelers (TRV) stocks are pointed higher after earnings, though fellow Dow stock Procter & Gamble (PG) is headed lower. The big earnings winner ahead of the bell so far is FAANG stock Netflix (NFLX), which has the...Read More

Russia and Argentina signed Tuesday a memorandum of understanding to advance uranium exploration and production in the South American country, which already generates 5% of its electricity with three heavy-water nuclear reactors.The deal, sealed during a visit by Argentine President Mauricio Macri to Moscow, could bring up to $250 million in investments into the country's sector, according to Arg...Read More

Big mining companies, restored to health following the 2015-16 price crash, are seeking to rationalize their portfolios and acquire assets in line with heightened focus on the best quality minerals and anticipated demand for battery materials.Still, the mood remains cautious and the focus has been on smaller deals after the damage inflicted by steep commodity price falls and as uncertainty surroun...Read More

Russian miner Alrosa (MCX:ALRS), the world's top diamond producer by output, said Tuesday it had signed 67 long-term contracts for the sale of gem quality and industrial rough diamonds.Twelve of those agreements, said the miner, are with Russian companies and include three new clients - Aives, Diapur and Kristalldiam.Apart from long-term deals, Alrosa also sells rough diamonds in almost equal...Read More

Zimbabwe's new government may soon scrap a 51% requirement of local ownership for foreign investors in the diamond and platinum sectors, in an effort to re-engage international lenders, curb spending and attract investors to revive the country's battered economy.Mnangagwa's administration has already repealed the 51% indigenization law, now only restricted to platinum and diamond mining.The...Read More

Gold mining stocks lagged behind the performance in prices for the precious metal last year, but they could surpass gold's rise in 2018.Read full newsRead More

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A Wisconsin tribe is suing the federal government in hopes of blocking a proposed gold mine in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.Aquila Resources Inc. wants to dig the so-called Back Forty mine on the Menominee River but needs a state permit to fill wetlands.The river is a key part of Wisconsin's Menominee Indians' culture. The tribe filed a federal lawsuit Monday alleging Michigan l...Read More

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Pope Francis visited Peru's famous Madre de Dios region on Friday. While many hoped he would address the region's rampant illegal gold mining, others are wary of the papal message.Read full newsRead More

Gold mining stocks lagged behind the performance in prices for the precious metal last year, but they could surpass gold's rise in 2018.Read full newsRead More

As the government shutdown enters its third day, the press is going bonkers as it attempts to concoct new doomsday scenarios that could tear down our powerful stock market melt-up.While the shutdown clock officially started late Friday, today is the first day federal agencies will close their doors. But as Uncle Sam takes a break, the noise machine has kicked into overdrive. The media is working a...Read More

Welcome to the first work week of the government shutdown!(That is, unless you're one of the 850,000 “non-essential” government employees being furloughed.)If the government shutdown keeps you from going to work today, it might be a great day to check out my Big Book of Income - which gives you 47 work-free ways to generate some extra income on the side.You can see how to get your free...Read More