China is considering setting up a national iron ore fund to support the development of its domestic iron ore production, China Iron & Steel Association (Cisa) chairman He Wenbo said.The fund will use an estimated 90 billion yuan ($12.57 billion) from tax levies to support domestic iron ore development and ensure that China is capable of meeting up to 20% of its total iron ore demand.Income tax fro...Read More

Here are five Fastmarkets stories you might have missed on Wednesday May 27 that are worth another look.The annual sitting of the National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference - widely known as the 'twin sessions' - in Beijing released a series of stimulus packages for the development of China's economy amid the Covid-19 pan...Read More

The Iranian export billet and slab market gained further ground in late May, supported by fresh bookings at higher price levels.Some market participants noted that customers, particularly in Southeast Asia, were interested in Iranian billet due to quicker delivery times compared with other suppliers - particularly those in the Commonwealth of Independent States.In China, Iranian billet w...Read More

An overview of the minor metals markets and the reasons for their latest price moves.Read More

An overview of the noble alloys markets and the reasons for any price moves.Read More

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, May 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NEWMEDIAWIRE -- Gold Resource Corporation (NYSE American: GORO) (the "Company") declares its monthly instituted dividend of one-third of a cent per common share for May 2020 payable on June 23, 2020 to shareholders of record as of June 11, 2020. Gold Resource Corporation is a gold and silver producer, developer and explorer with operat...Read More

Sector expert Michael Ballanger considers what the post-pandemic world could look like in the aftermath of central bank actions.As I sit here on the shores of lovely Lake Scugog, its weed-infested waters lying in wait for countless unsuspecting propellers soon to be ensnared, I am reminded of the failed world of central banking and policy initiatives, which too has become ensnared in flora of it...Read More

By Ricky WenTuesday's session played out as a massive gap up and consolidation. This meant that it allowed the price action and its internals to reset, catch a breath in order to ramp up higher again. It's been the same structure for the past few weeks once the price action gets too far away from the 4-hour or daily trending support levels if you've utilized our key concepts such as 8/20EMA on t...Read More

"I think there is a strong likelihood we will need another bill."That's according to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, who supports additional fiscal stimulus to combat the economic impact of the novel coronavirus within reason.The secretary's statement comes after the House passed a record-shattering $3 trillion relief package, though leaders in the Senate have said they will not put it up for...Read More

By: Gary SavageI warned you about this situation. Gold's option expiration on Tuesday. Usually see an attack. The triangle consolidation pattern was blocked and not allowed to get follow-through, the technical will transform into a box:https://blog.smartmoneytrackerpremium.com/Read More

By: Ira EpsteinGold dropped because of the strong equity markets, but not the tech sector -- stalling. Gold's trend is down in the short-term:Read More

Spot gold is higher than comex gold futures after a very long-term time. Silver, copper and crude oil will remain firm on demand outlook and mine supply pressure. Trend of all metals, energies and US dollar Index till 2nd June can be misleading. Trend between 3rd June to 17th June will be sustainable. COVID is getting less attention now. Focus is on jobs and economy. COVID infections once world...Read More

Here are five Fastmarkets stories you might have missed on Wednesday May 27 that are worth another look.The annual sitting of the National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference - widely known as the 'twin sessions' - in Beijing released a series of stimulus packages for the development of China's economy amid the Covid-19 pan...Read More

How long it will take the global economy to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic is anyone's guess right now.Could the world's major economic regions be in for an "LUV" recovery similar to the one they saw after the global financial crisis of 2008-09?That was the format of recovery that was expected in 2009 by former Rio Tinto chief executive officer Tom Albanese, who was at the helm of the mining g...Read More

The Covid-19 pandemic is likely to lead to another casualty: the mega mine. The volatility created by crises like Covid-19 is adding a layer of uncertainty to the development of large-scale projects that take a decade or more to progress and are highly capital intensive, according to Tom Albanese, the former chief executive officer of Rio Tinto.This means that mining projects are likely to be deve...Read More

Alcoa Corp has called on the aluminium industry to assess the cost effectiveness of its smelting capacity and make cuts where appropriate - or face a ratcheting up of inventories and a protracted period of low prices. Roy Harvey, the US producer's chief executive officer, said that while curtailments were costly, both financially and in terms of job losses, they were more than necessary at this mo...Read More

The annual sitting of the National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference - widely known as the 'twin sessions' - in Beijing released a series of stimulus packages for the development of China's economy amid the Covid-19 pandemic.Market participants harbor mixed sentiment over the impact of the policy measures. Here are eight...Read More

Three-month prices for base metals on the London Metal Exchange, except aluminium, closed in negative territory after trading on Wednesday May 27, with futures prices capped by risk-off sentiment created by reignited tensions between the United States and China.Tensions have flared between the two countries over China's proposals for new security laws in Hong Kong, pointing to a further deteriorat...Read More

A summary of London Metal Exchange warrant premiums from across the globe for the week to Wednesday May 27.Read More

Seaborne iron ore prices regained some stability with active trading on Wednesday May 27, after falls the previous day that were triggered by an easing of supplies from Brazil.Fastmarkets iron ore indices62% Fe fines, cfr Qingdao: $95.37 per tonne, up by $0.09 per tonne.62% Fe low-alumina fines, cfr Qingdao: $98.00 per tonne, up by $0.03 per tonne.58% Fe fines high-grade premium, cfr Qingdao: $84....Read More