Australian gold miner Newcrest Mining (ASX:NMC) is betting big on Chile's geological gold potential by closing two deals with exploration juniors in the South American country, the world's top copper producer.The Melbourne-based company kicked off the week by signing an option agreement with Canada's Cornerstone Capital (TSX-V:CGP), which could result in the gold miner acquiring up to a 75% int...Read More
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Corporate earnings forecasts are looking less positive as the effects from the tax cut fades and as investors continue to price in the possible effects of a U.S.-China trade warContinue...Read More
Pan Global Resources (TSXV: PGZ) was granted a mineral exploration permit on the Escacena gold / copper / zinc prospect in the Iberian Pyrite Belt in southern Spain. In a press release, the Vancouver-based miner said the Escacena Investigation Permit was granted and a formal notice was received by current owner EVALAM 2003 SL. Yet, Pan Global has a binding Letter of Intent with EVALAM, providing t...Read More
It's no secret that China has been acquiring vast sums of gold over the past decade. Jeff Clark believes that when the true extent of their acquisitions is revealed it will lead to a major rally in precious metals prices. The Chinese have also been busy buying up and investing in mining projects around the globe. In addition, gold contracts on the Shanghai are settled in physical metal, which is f...Read More
China's ferrous futures moved in different directions during morning trading on Tuesday December 11, with steel and coke futures prices moving up while that of coking coal fell.Futures closing prices - morning session Shanghai Futures Exchange May rebar: 3,306 yuan ($478.70) per tonne, up 17 yuan per tonneMay hot-rolled coil: 3,281 yuan per tonne, up 23 yuan per tonneDalian Commodity Exc...Read More
David Morgan discusses precious metals, central banking, and cryptocurrency. The positive action in the palladium market may foreshadow the future for gold and silver. David Morgan is a world-renown precious metals aficionado. He is the creator of TheMorganReport.com, a monthly report that covers economic news, overall financial health of the global economy, currency problems and the key reasons f...Read More
Import prices for rebar and billet in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) went down this week due to the weak demand caused by high stocks levels, sources told Fastmarkets on Tuesday December 11.Domestic rebarThe country's largest producer, Emirates Steel, was still offering rebar at 2,016 dirhams ($549) per tonne ex-works for December production, while Conares Steel was offering rebar at 1,990 dirhams...Read More
In a wide-ranging conversation, Bob Moriarty of 321 Gold discusses with Maurice Jackson of Proven and Probable geopolitics, economics, Bitcoin, precious metals and more. Maurice Jackson: Joining us for conversation is Bob Moriarty, the founder of 321 Gold and 321 Energy.com, and also the author of two of my personal favorite books, "The Art of Peace," and "Nobody Knows Anything." Mr. Moriarty, we...Read More
Precious metals expert Michael Ballanger discusses the role of silver historically as well as recent moves in the market. Could there have ever been constructed four finer sentences strung together for the purpose of defining eight items related to money and social standing than the following?"Gold is the money of kings. Silver is the money of gentlemen. Barter is the money of peasants. And debt...Read More
A junior holds a large tract of land in an area that has seen artisanal gold mining for generations that could turn out to be a major copper porphyry belt. Drilling at CajueiroA decade ago, what is now Altamira Gold Corp. (ALTA:TSX.V; EQTRF:OTCBB) started out as a private company called Alta Floresta Gold, which held a mineral property package in the heart of Brazil. In 2015, Alta Floresta Gold v...Read More
Fund manager Adrian Day discusses a young precious metals royalty company that has accomplished a lot in a short time. Technical analyst John Newell of Fieldhouse Capital Management provides charts. Streetwise Reports: Adrian Day Asset Management holds various precious metals royalty companies. Would you tell us about one young royalty company that your fund holds? Adrian Day: I like the royalty...Read More
The mine remains on schedule for first gold delivery in the second half of 2019. Victoria Gold Corp. (VIT:TSX.V) has recently provided two updates on its Canadian property: one on the Eagle mineral resource and another on construction work at the project. According to a news release, the updated mineral resource at Eagle encompasses results from 58 drill holes and core holes, all done after the...Read More
Bill Pincus, president and CEO of Miramont Resources, speaks with Maurice Jackson of Proven and Probable about his company's latest exploration efforts in Peru. Miramonte Cerro HermosoMaurice Jackson: Joining us for a conversation is Bill Pincus, the president, director and CEO of Miramont Resources Corp. (MONT:CSE; MRRMF:OTCQB), which is developing new opportunities in world-class mining distric...Read More
BMO Capital Markets report reviewed the longer-term metrics. In a Dec. 6, 2018, research note, analyst Andrew Kaip reported that Newmont Mining Corp. (NEM:NYSE) gave updates on its 2019 and longer-term outlook, with next year's numbers being generally "in line" with some variations. Production and capital requirements came in higher and all-in sustaining cost (AISC) lower than BMO's forecasts. Ka...Read More
Market pessimism weighed on China's rebar prices in both the domestic and the export market on Tuesday December 11. Domestic Eastern China (Shanghai): 3,770-3,800 yuan ($546-550) per tonne, down 20-30 yuan per tonneNorthern China (Beijing): 3,470-3,500 yuan per tonne, down 30 yuan per tonneBuyers kept procurement rates low amid bad weather, with work suspended at many construction sites in no...Read More
A few years ago the Swiss National Bank (SNB) - which traditionally held "monetary assets" like government bonds, cash and gold to back up the Swiss franc - decided to branch out into common stocks.Continue...Read More
China's ferrous futures moved in different directions during morning trading on Tuesday December 11, with steel and coke futures prices moving up while that of coking coal fell.Futures closing prices - morning session Shanghai Futures Exchange May rebar: 3,306 yuan ($478.70) per tonne, up 17 yuan per tonneMay hot-rolled coil: 3,281 yuan per tonne, up 23 yuan per tonneDalian Commodity Exc...Read More
"Very productive conversations going on with China! Watch for some important announcements!"Continue...Read More
Chinese exporters of ferro-vanadium and vanadium pentoxide (V2O5) have significantly cut offer prices to stir up some buying interest overseas, while European traders continued to take profits, applying further pressure on ferro-vanadium prices. Chinese exporters slash offers to promote buying interest Europe FeV market continues to suffer from profit-taking Europe V2O5 market plummets following F...Read More