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
Shares in gold miner Centamin (TSX:CEE) (LON:CEY) shot up more than 6% Wednesday after the company published fourth-quarter results that slightly exceeded full-year production guidance, and vowed to lift output again in 2018.The Egypt-based company generated 544,658 ounces of gold in 2017, compared to the expected 540,000 ounces. Centamin is now targeting 580,000 ounces in production for 2018, up...Read More
Shares in gold miner Centamin (TSX:CEE) (LON:CEY) shot up more than 6% Wednesday after the company published fourth-quarter results that slightly exceeded full-year production guidance, and vowed to lift output again in 2018.The Egypt-based company generated 544,658 ounces of gold in 2017, compared to the expected 540,000 ounces. Centamin is now targeting 580,000 ounces in production for 2018, up...Read More
Shares in gold miner Centamin (TSX:CEE) (LON:CEY) shot up more than 6% Wednesday after the company published fourth-quarter results that slightly exceeded full-year production guidance, and vowed to lift output again in 2018.The Egypt-based company generated 544,658 ounces of gold in 2017, compared to the expected 540,000 ounces. Centamin is now targeting 580,000 ounces in production for 2018, up...Read More
Shares in gold miner Centamin (TSX:CEE) (LON:CEY) shot up more than 6% Wednesday after the company published fourth-quarter results that slightly exceeded full-year production guidance, and vowed to lift output again in 2018.The Egypt-based company generated 544,658 ounces of gold in 2017, compared to the expected 540,000 ounces. Centamin is now targeting 580,000 ounces in production for 2018, up...Read More
Gold prices edged lower for a second session early on Wednesday, as a rally in equities and a surge in U.S. treasury yields dented bullion's safe-haven appeal.Read full newsRead More
U.S. aluminum products makers sought new trade protections against Chinese imports on Tuesday, accusing China Zhongwang Holdings Ltd and its affiliates of evading U.S. anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties by shipping aluminum products through Vietnam.Read full newsRead More
The Trump administration is expected to decide on Friday whether to continue to waive U.S. penalties on Iran, as agreed under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, the State Department said on Tuesday.Read full newsRead More
The comments constituted a rare admission from the hard-line cleric, who wields ultimate authority in Iran and has led brutal crackdowns on dissent.Read full newsRead More
Gold Field Ghana clarifies decision on contract miningRead full newsRead More
Operatives will comb through each episode of every season of 'The Oprah Winfrey Show.'Read full newsRead More
The gold miners have had two solid years of returns in a row. Despite the strong gains over the last 2 years - and the spirited finish to 2017 - bearishness is still quite high in the gold stock complex. The final part of this consolidation is wrapping up (or has already) and this sector is about to enter Phase 2 of the bull market. This still oversold reading in the gold stocks, in combination wi...Read More
This is the year to invest in gold mining stocks, thanks to the start of a major gold bull market. Here's why, plus the one gold miner to own...Read full newsRead More
Say a quick prayer for GoPro (NASDAQ:GPRO) this morning.The world's premiere maker of go-anywhere cameras for skydivers, kayakers and other adventuring-types has entered a tailspin. The company just warned investors it’s slashing 250 jobs and ditching its drone business as it attempts to turn a profit this year.The former IPO darling's stock did not take the news well. Shares plummeted more...Read More
LiCo Energy geologist Joerg Kleinbeck at the ramp entrance to the Teledyne Project northeast of the Town of Cobalt, Ontario. Source: LiCo Energy Metals Inc.LiCo Energy Metals Inc. [LIC-TSXV; WCTXF-OTCQB] on Wednesday January 10 released new assay results from drilling at its Glencore Bucke property northeast of the Town of Cobalt, northeast Ontario.Highlights include drill hole GB17-20, which inte...Read More
Shares of Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) jumped 15% after announcing a joint venture with greenhouse grower Double Diamond FarmsSmallCapPower | January 10, 2018: Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) announced Monday that it has entered into a partnership with Leamington-based greenhouse grower Double Diamond Farms for the creation of a new joint venture 'GrowCo' that would deliver incremental annual production capacity 1...Read More
(1)True thickness to be determined.(2)All samples were submitted for preparation and analysis by ALS Chemex at its facilities in Lima, Peru. All samples were analyzed using multi-digestion with ICP finish and select samples were analyzed for gold using fire assay with AA finish. Samples over 1% copper were reanalyzed using four acid digestion with an ore grade ICP finish. Mineralized samples were...Read More
The FBI doesn’t like encryption. They are concerned that they cannot properly investigate criminals.Often they have enough evidence to justify a search of a suspect’s device. But they do not have the actual ability to search many encrypted smartphones and computers.The only solution they can think of is to violate your rights, my rights, and the rights of tech companies. They want to...Read More
MGX Minerals Announces Commencement of Drill Program at Case Lake Lithium Project VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / January 10, 2018 /MGX Minerals Inc. ("MGX" or the "Company") (CSE: XMG; FRA: 1MG; OTCQB: MGXMF) is pleased to report that joint venture partner Power Metals Corp. ("Power Metals") has commenced a 2,000 metre drill program on the Northeast Dyke at Case Lake east of Cochrane, Ontario....Read More
Full Article: SWOT Analysis: Gold Imports to India Rose 37 PercentBy: Frank HolmesStrengthsThe best performing metal this week was platinum, up 4.3 percent as speculators cut their net bearish platinum positions. After being bullish for the previous three weeks, gold traders and analysts are neutral this week, according to a Bloomberg survey. However, the number of new investors for BullionVault...Read More
(IDEX Online) - The G? 1/4 belin Gem Lab and blockchain company Everledger have signed a partnership "to create new transparency levels in the gemstone industry". The G? 1/4 belin Gem Lab, is a well-known gem lab, while Everledger is a global emerging technology enterprise. They said in a joint statement that are teaming up to drive more transparency in the gemstone industry by creating the...Read More