(IDEX Online) - New sanctions by the European Union ban the export of diamonds and any other luxury goods to Russia with a value over $330.The move, announced yesterday in response to Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, covers the sale precious stones, crystal, caviar, wine, handbags, leather products, shoes and coats.However the 27-nation EU did not follow the US's lead in banning the...Read More
(IDEX Online) - Gold coins minted in Australia have been set with 78 pink diamonds from the iconic Argyle mine.The limited edition of just eight are legal tender, with a nominal value of AUD 2,500, but are being sold to collectors for AUD 262,800 (US$190,000).The coins (pictured), named The Jewelled Koi, are set with 80 white diamonds, as well as the Argyle pinks, and contain 10oz of gold.They hav...Read More
RAPAPORT... The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has signed an agreement with Botswana's Okavango Diamond Company to cross-promote the industry through various business endeavors. Under the partnership, Okavango will hold diamond auctions and viewings at the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE), which is part of the DMCC. They will also exchange information, analytical materials and forecasts on the...Read More
Mining Journal and MiningNews.Net Copper Outlook ReportSPONSOREDMarvel Gold stepping up exploration after resource upgradeSPONSOREDmarvel goldAnglesey Mining sharpens focus on the Parys Mountain projectSPONSOREDanglesey mining Ero Copper touts green focus and shareholder returnsSPONSOREDero copperAccording to the latest 'Industry Monitor' report from S&P Global Market Intelligence (SPGMI), tot...Read More
The three-month nickel price on the London Metal Exchange reached its downward limit soon after the opening on Wednesday March 16, while the rest of metals were generally firmer, as were the base metals on the Shanghai Futures Exchange.* China announces measures to boost the economy and support markets...* ...as the spread of Covid-19 surges.* Markets seem ready for Federal Reserve’s rate ris...Read More
U.S. equity index futures were higher this morning. S&P 500 futures were up 46 points in pre-opening trade. Index futures responded to encouraging overnight news from Ukraine and China. The Shanghai Composite Index advanced 106.75 to 3,170.71. Index futures moved lower following release of February Retail Sales at 8:30 AM EDT. Consensus was an increase 0.4% versus a gain of 3.8% in January. Ac...Read More
CHEYENNE, Wyo., March 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Gold Corp. ("U.S. Gold," the "Company," "we," "our" or "us") (NASDAQ: USAU) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with a single institutional investor for the purchase and sale of 625,000 shares of common stock at a price of $8.00 per share and warrants to purchase 625,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price...Read More
Rupert Resources (TSXV: RUP) has announced new drill results from its Ikkari gold deposit and Heina South property, both part of its 100%-owned Rupert Lapland project in Northern Finland. Drill highlights from Ikkari included 110 metres grading 5.1 grams gold per tonne starting from 185 metres in drillhole 121169, and 163.3 metres grading 3.6 grams gold starting from 18.7 metres in drillhole 1211...Read More
Goliath Resources (TSXV: GOT; OTC: GOTRF) has closed the second and final tranche of its recently upsized private placement of flow-through units. A total of $778,400 was raised in this tranche, bringing the total financing proceeds to just under $14.61 million. The placement was originally arranged for $11 million.As previously announced, the financing involved the participation of strategic and...Read More
Osisko Mining (OSK: TSX) has announced new drill results from the high-grade Lynx zone at its 100%-owned Windfall gold project in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of Quebec. Highlights of expansion drilling results from outside the current Lynx resource included 5.4 metres grading 187 grams gold per tonne starting from 1,004.6 metres in drillhole OSK-W-21-2601-W1; 5.6 metres grading 23.9 grams...Read More
I live high on a cliff, within sight of two extremes of evolution, both rare. One is a set of dinosaur footprints on the foreshore of the Bristol Channel, and the other is a nuclear power station under construction across the water in Somerset. The footprints are properly old, being left in Triassic mudstones by one of the first Sauropods perhaps 210 million years ago (I find it helpful to visu...Read More
In a recent research paper, a team at the University of Exeter presents new insights into how to discover porphyry-type copper deposits.In the study, the group proposes that certain textures preserved in rock may be indicative of the types of physical processes that form these deposits and may give an early indication of their location. According to the scientists, previous understanding of such...Read More
Russia is going to default on its debt.It could happen as soon as next month, if not next week.It's a given.Russia's next bond payment is due on March 16, but even with a 30-day grace period, no one in their right mind believes Russia is actually going to pay it.In fact, it probably couldn't even if it wanted to.That's because Western sanctions have barred Russian banks from accessing foreign curr...Read More
Haywood Securities' Colin Healey says "we maintain a long-term bullish thesis on uranium demand-to-supply and commodity price".Haywood Securities analyst Colin Healey is bullish on uranium and uranium miners alike. Mr. Healey, based in Vancouver, has covered mining stocks for Haywood since 2012. He previously studied at Ryerson University and York University's Schulich School of Business in Toront...Read More
Share this article VANCOUVER - York Harbour Metals Inc. [YORK-TSXV; YORKF-OTC; 5DE0-FSE] reported assay results for seven diamond drill holes at the company's York Harbour Copper-Zinc Project, Newfoundland.The Phase 2 diamond drilling program concluded on December 15, 2021, which included 29 drill holes totalling 4,562 metres. The program was undertaken to test strike and depth extensions of repo...Read More
In 1974, President Nixon struck a deal with Saudi Arabia.It went something like this..."We'll provide muscle to help protect the Saudis in exchange for ensuring all their black gold is traded in U.S. dollars."A brilliant move on the part of the Nixon administration to ensure petrodollar dominance, and a sweetheart deal for the Saudis as it essentially gave them carte blanche to bully other oil-pro...Read More
Fat Tail Investment Research, Released on 3/17/22In this video, Jim Rickards discusses the build up of gold reserves in the Russian central bank and the reasoning behind such a setup.Jim Rickards is a lawyer, investment banker and economist with over thirty years' experience in capital markets. He is currently Chief Global Strategist at Meraglim. He advises the Department of Defense, the U.S. inte...Read More
Kitco News, Released on 3/17/22The U.S. Federal Reserve hiked the Fed Funds rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday, the first rate hike since 2018. While this move was largely anticipated, the markets still rallied on the news; both the stock markets and safe haven assets like gold rose. The dollar fell slightly. Steve Hanke, professor of Applied Economics at Johns Hopkins University told David Lin,...Read More
Trends Research, Released on 3/17/22Gerald Celente is a pioneer trend strategist and founder of The Trends Research Institute. He is the author of the national bestseller Trends 2000: How to Prepare for and Profit from the Changes of the 21st Century and publisher of the internationally circulated Trends Journal newsletter. Gerald Celente is a political atheist. Unencumbered by political dogma, ri...Read More
Financial Repression Authority, Released on 3/17/22http://financialrepressionauthority.c...Charles Hugh Smith writes the Of Two Minds blog which covers an eclectic range of timely topics: finance, housing, Asia, energy, long-term trends, social issues, health/diet/fitness and sustainability. From its humble beginnings in May 2005, Of Two Minds now attracts some 200,000 visits a month. Charles also...Read More