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Margaux executes definitive agreement to acquire Cassiar gold project in BC

March 27, 2019 / www.mining.com

Margaux Resources (TSXV: MRL) executed a definitive agreement this week with Wildsky Resources (TSXV: WSK) that refers to an option to acquire a 100% interest in the Cassiar gold project in northern British Columbia.The property, including all existing infrastructure such as a 270 tonne per day flotation and gravity mill and a tailings storage facility, is held by Cassiar Gold, a wholly-owned subs...Read More

Margaux executes definitive agreement to acquire Cassiar gold project in BC

March 27, 2019 / www.mining.com

Margaux Resources (TSXV: MRL) executed a definitive agreement this week with Wildsky Resources (TSXV: WSK) that refers to an option to acquire a 100% interest in the Cassiar gold project in northern British Columbia.The property, including all existing infrastructure such as a 270 tonne per day flotation and gravity mill and a tailings storage facility, is held by Cassiar Gold, a wholly-owned subs...Read More

This Signal Says Now's the Time to Buy Stocks

March 27, 2019 / www.schaeffersresearch.com

Looking at how the S&P 500 has historically behaved after a big quarterly reboundStocks have rebounded nicely since a disastrous fourth quarter in 2018. The S&P 500 Index (SPX) fell 14% in the final three months of last year. The index has made up most of that, gaining over 12% this year, with a few more days to go in the first quarter. This week, I'll look at prior instances when the index lost d...Read More

UPDATE 2-FTSE 100 ends on a flat note, lawmakers' votes on Brexit process eyed

March 27, 2019 / www.kitco.com

* FTSE 100 down 0.03 pct * FTSE 250 down 0.01 pct * Oil weighs on the index, financials gain * Debenhams surges on Sports Direct's possible bid * Midcap Avast drops after discounted stake sale (Adds company news items, changes quote, updates to closingprices throughout)By Muvija M and Yadarisa ShabongMarch 27 (Reuters) - London's FTSE 100 struggled to stayafloat ahead of indicative votes on a seri...Read More

Schussler warns of domino effect over gold, platinum mine job losses

March 27, 2019 / dlvr.it

Economist Mike Schussler said it's not only employees who stand to lose their jobs, but other industry players will also be affected.Read full newsRead More

Exercising the First Amendment for 2020

March 27, 2019 / www.schaeffersresearch.com

Take advantage of the first amendment, and participate in a nation-wide poll.With the 2020 election growing ever closer, the country continues to be divided politically.From disputes about the appropriateness of displaying the Confederate flag, to rights for minorities, and the ever-growing concern about security at the U.S. border, the 2020 election promises to be contentious... if not the most c...Read More

More than a third of gold mines in Congo exposed to Ebola - report

March 27, 2019 / www.mining.com

A World Health Organization study shows that over 35% of the gold mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are at risk of being affected by the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the country, which is the world's top cobalt producer and a significant copper and gold producer. The DRC generates more than 60% of the world's cobalt, a key material for making the batteries that power electric cars.Barr...Read More

More than a third of gold mines in Congo exposed to Ebola - report

March 27, 2019 / www.mining.com

A World Health Organization study shows that over 35% of the gold mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are at risk of being affected by the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the country, which is the world's top cobalt producer and a significant copper and gold producer. The DRC generates more than 60% of the world's cobalt, a key material for making the batteries that power electric cars.Barr...Read More

4.5% Plunge in Gold Could Be Imminent

March 27, 2019 / www.fxstreet.com

April Gold’s tortuous slog toward an ‘easy’ rally target at 1332.00 warrants a closer look at the bearish case. For if the futures were to fall just $9 to the green line shown in the chart (click on inset), that would trip a theoretical sell signal to as low as 1255.90 — a 4.5% plunge from current levels. Although the bull trend begun last August from 1182 still dominates t...Read More

UPDATE 4-Talk of ECB rate tiering drives German 10-year yield deeply negative

March 27, 2019 / www.kitco.com

* German Bund yield tumbled to -0.09 pct* ECB's Draghi says rate hike timing can be delayed further * Talk about tiered rates for banks grows, bank stocks rally * Money markets slash ECB rate hike bets * Inflation expectations fall* Euro zone periphery govt bond yields (Updates prices)By Dhara Ranasinghe and Virginia FurnessLONDON, March 27 (Reuters) - Germany's long-dated borrowingcosts were on t...Read More

B2Gold to invest $50 million in Fekola mine expansion

March 27, 2019 / www.mining.com

Mid-tier Canadian miner B2Gold (TSX:BTO)(NYSE: BTG) will invest $50 million into expanding its 80%-owned Fekola mine in southwestern Mali, which could take the operation's processing throughput to 7.5-million tonnes a year, up from the current 6-million tonne throughput.The decision comes as the results of a preliminary expansion assessment (PEA), published on Wednesday, recommended an expansio...Read More

B2Gold to invest $50 million in Fekola mine expansion

March 27, 2019 / www.mining.com

Mid-tier Canadian miner B2Gold (TSX:BTO)(NYSE: BTG) will invest $50 million into expanding its 80%-owned Fekola mine in southwestern Mali, which could take the operation's processing throughput to 7.5-million tonnes a year, up from the current 6-million tonne throughput.The decision comes as the results of a preliminary expansion assessment (PEA), published on Wednesday, recommended an expansio...Read More

Explorer Begins Drilling at Nevada Asset Bordering Gold Major's Prolific Mine

March 27, 2019 / dlvr.it

This program will be the start of exploring the large structural zone running northward from the other company's project.Read full newsRead More

Palladium slumps 6 pct; gold dips as dollar gain

March 27, 2019 / www.cnbc.com

Published 23 Hours AgoUpdated7 Hours AgoReuters Umit Bektas | ReutersPalladium slumped 6 percent on Wednesday as investors booked profits after a rally to record highs and slowing global growth cast doubts over demand for the autocatalyst metal, while gold slipped on a stronger dollar.Palladium fell 6 percent to $1,445 per ounce, the lowest since Feb. 18. The metal had hit a record $1,620.52 last...Read More

Dow Closes Higher as Investors Move Beyond Recession Worries - TheStreet

March 27, 2019 / www.thestreet.com

Here Are 3 Hot Things to Know About Stocks Right Now The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed higher Tuesday after investors moved beyond recession fears sparked by the inverted bond curve. Bed Bath and Beyond (BBBY) surged 22% following a report that said a group of activist funds were looking to replace the retailer's board. Shares of Apple  (AAPL) were down slightly after the...Read More

BAUXITE & ALUMINA CONF: Alunorte to ramp up within two months of Bel?(C)m court approval, exec says

March 27, 2019 / www.metalbulletin.com

Norsk Hydro's Alunorte alumina refinery, located in Brazil's northern state of Par??, is expected to operate at 75-80% of its capacity two months after the receipt of approval from the Brazilian federal court in Bel?(C)m, Norsk Hydro Brazil's executive vice president of bauxite and alumina said.According to John Thuestad, this approval, which will be debated at an April 4 meeting between Hydro and...Read More

WEEKLY BASE METAL PREMIUMS REPORT 26/03

March 27, 2019 / www.metalbulletin.com

A summary of base metals premiums from across the globe for the week to Tuesday March 26.Please click...Read More

LIVE FUTURES REPORT 26/03: LME Ni price climbs 1% in low-volume trading; Zn continues uptrend

March 27, 2019 / www.metalbulletin.com

Nickel's three-month price on the London Metal Exchange was higher at the close of trading on Tuesday March 26, at $13,105 per tonne, with dip-buying emerging despite continued strength in the US dollar index. The US dollar index was just under the psychological level of 97. Total LME nickel stocks remain at their lowest level in seven years at 183,582 tonnes, with just 116,292 tonnes on-warr...Read More

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: 5 key stories from March 26

March 27, 2019 / www.metalbulletin.com

Here are five Fastmarkets MB stories you might have missed on Tuesday March 26 that are worth another look.The London Metal Exchange has announced a six-month suspension of listing fees for new cobalt brands on the exchange in a note to members on Tuesday March 26 amid emerging liquidity concerns from producers. There are no concerns surrounding the availability of bauxite to meet ongoin...Read More

Dow Futures Higher, Yield Curve Inversion Narrows, as Stocks Mount Comeback - TheStreet

March 27, 2019 / www.thestreet.com

The Tuesday Market Minute Global stocks edge higher, with Asia rising for the first session in three, while investors continue to take cues on risk from movements in fixed income markets.U.S. Treasury curve remains inverted between 3-month bills and 10-year notes after tipping for the first time since 2007 last week, ahead of a key $40 billion auction of 2-year notes later in the session.U.K. Pr...Read More

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