U.S. equity index futures were mixed this morning. S&P 500 futures were unchanged at 8:35 AM EDT,The Canadian Dollar added 0.10 to US72.32 cents following release of Canada's September Consumer Price Index. Consensus on a year-over-year basis was an increase to 2.2% from 1.9% in August. Actual was a 2.4% increase.Rogers Communications, owner of the Toronto Blue Jays is expected to open higher...Read More
U.S. equity index futures were higher this morning. S&P 500 futures were up 21 points at 6,725.00 at 8:30 AM EDT. Early strength in the S&P 500 was helped with a reiteration by Morgan Stanley's strategists that the S&P 500 Index will pass through 7,000 next year. The Nikkei Average added 1,603.35 to an all-time high at 49,185.50 in anticipation of Sanae Takaichi becoming Japan's next p...Read More
During a conference call with investors last week, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon made a memorable response to a question from Wells Fargo analyst Mike Mayo about the collapse of a subprime auto lender called Tricolor that cost the bank $170 million. Tricolor went bankrupt due to allegations of fraud, including double-pledging of collateral, which led lenders to halt financing."Mike, you should assume t...Read More
Metallic Minerals Corp. (MMG:TSX.V; MMNGF:OTCQB) is collaborating with VRIFY Technology Inc. to implement advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies across its promising precious metals and critical minerals projects in Canada and the United States. Read what research analysts rate the stock. Metallic Minerals Corp. (MMG:TSX.V; MMNGF:OTCQB) announced a strategic colla...Read More
Vanguard Mining Corp. (UUU:CSE; UUFF:OTC; SL51:FWB) is stepping up exploration at its Brussels Creek Project near Kamloops after drilling returned gold grades up to 11.52 g/t. The company's proximity to New Gold's producing New Afton Mine adds weight to its growing presence in British Columbia's mining corridor. Vanguard Mining Corp. (UUU:CSE; UUFF:OTC; SL51:FWB) has announced updates to its 2025...Read More
West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd.'s (WRLG:TSX.V; WRLGF:OTCQB; FRA:UJO) latest results from the Austin zone bode well for expanding resource ounces for the current ramp-up to commercial production at Madsen, noted a Cantor Fitzgerald report. West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd.'s (WRLG:TSX.V; WRLGF:OTCQB; FRA:UJO) newly reported underground drill results from the lower Main Austin zone at Madsen confirmed th...Read More
John Newell of John Newell & Associates reviewsthe LinkedIn Producer Model Portfolio, launched on January 2, 2019, and shows what the next year may look like. Gold is breaking out, but the most valuable signal for equity investors is not the headline price. It is how leadership changes after a long base.In both prior up-legs in gold, the heavy lifting in equities came from mid-cap producers and...Read More
GoGold Resources Inc. (GGD:TSX) delivered a standout year in 2025, increasing annual silver equivalent output by 45% at its Parral project in Mexico. With strong cash flow and a US$141 million balance, the company strengthened its position as one of the region's most efficient gold and silver producers. GoGold Resources Inc. (GGD:TSX; GLGDF:OTCQX) reported a 45% increase in silver equivalent prod...Read More
Global Analyst Adrian Day looks at the sharp decline in the stock prices of Business Development Companies, as well developments at his companies, including preliminary 3Q results from many gold companies. Ares Capital Corp. (ARCC:NASDAQ) and Gladstone Investment Corp. (GAIN: NASDAQ) have both fallen sharply in the last six weeks, along with the entire BDC sector.The Vaneck ETF is down 16%, to a...Read More
For details on how your data is used and stored, see our Privacy Notice. Demand for mined commodities exceeded pre-pandemic levels in 2021. Despite macro-economic headwinds over the next few years, growth seems assured and could be supercharged by a faster decarbonisation pathway. Supply constraints and disruptions continue and are likely to be exacerbated by economic sanctions on Russia...Read More
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Early 2022 has brought the most traumatic events in Kazakhstan’s 30 years of modern independence. Widespread protests and civil unrest led to unprecedented scenes of violence on the country’s streets. Especially in Almaty, the largest city. More than 225 lives have been lost.What began as peaceful demonstrations against a sharp increase in the price of LPG fuel in resource-ri...Read More
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We stand at a pivotal moment for the metals that will be essential to the energy transition. Metals-intensive low-carbon electrification remains a significant demand driver for transition metals, but geopolitical tensions and a challenging fiscal environment mean net-zero policies are being rolled back.For copper, EV and grid-related growth will boost long-term demand, but short-term supply-demand...Read More
Make smarter equity portfolio investments with bottom-up analysis and daily natural gas production estimates for leading producers.Download our product summaryAccess analysis of daily throughput estimates for pipelines, gas gathering systems and processing plants of midstream companies to guide your trading decisions.Download our product summaryFor details on how your data is used and stored, see...Read More
For details on how your data is used and stored, see our Privacy Notice. Metals and mining companies are starting to shake off the sector’s long-held dedication to capital discipline. In stark contrast to Big Oil corporates which are cutting budgets, Big Mining are upping investment with the goal of growing mine supply. James Whiteside, Head of Metals and Mining Research, analysed...Read More
What will be the key themes for copper in the year ahead? Growing economic and political uncertainty amid the slew of elections in some key copper-producing and consuming countries is one area we will be watching closely.Crucially, the timing of any interest rate cuts as well as energy transition-related developments will determine the strength of demand, notwithstanding the uncertainties due to t...Read More
The copper market is on the brink of transformation, driven by increasing demand for copper-intensive technologies and the urgent need for sustainable practices across the metals and mining industry.Our interactive copper infographic offers a comprehensive overview of the future of the copper market, detailing the key trends and projections that will shape the industry through 2034.Fill out the fo...Read More
For details on how your data is used and stored, see our Privacy Notice. The road to zero carbon will see an extraordinary build out of low carbon electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable power generating capacity. And as the world reduces its dependence on hydrocarbons, metals will be a linchpin of a zero carbon economy. Copper – in the form of wire, cable and foil – will bind...Read More
For details on how your data is used and stored, see our Privacy Notice.Canada Growth Fund Investment ManagementThroughout the engagement, Wood Mackenzie's Metals and Mining Consulting Team, in collaboration with our Copper and Zinc subject matter experts (SMEs), worked closely with CGFIM to break down the global copper and zinc markets and assess the competitiveness of the McIlvenna Bay copp...Read More