AFC deferred its second US$28.5 million investment at the end of March, saying it wanted to allow for the stabilisation of global markets.Read More
Silver is usually reserved for second place. But of the four precious metals - gold, silver, platinum, and palladium - silver is actually the least precious.Silver is the most common of the four precious metals for starters. Some estimates put silver at over 60 times more abundant than gold in the Earth's crust. And silver's chemical and physical properties are simply not as special as gold, plati...Read More
HighGold Mining's recent drill results and current and next drill campaigns are reviewed in a Haywood report. High Gold Johnson TractIn an Oct. 15 research note, Haywood analyst Kerry Smith reported that "resource expansion drilling at HighGold Mining Inc.'s (HIGH:TSX.V; HGGOF:OTCQX) main Johnson Tract deposit continues to deliver high-grade mineralization in stepout holes outside of the main res...Read More
Peter Krauth compares silver and bitcoin and explains why he believes investors should own both. At the risk of offending bitcoin or silver investors, I think this is a question worth asking.I have been researching and following these assets for some time. In my view, it's not an either-or dilemma. You should simply own both.I believe silver and bitcoin remain massively undervalued, and that the...Read More
Peter Epstein of Epstein Research discusses the significance of the ground magnetics and soil geochemistry data the company recently released.FenixOro Gold Corp. (FENX:CSE; FDVXF:OTCQB) announced exciting findings on its final data set from its recent ground magnetics and soil geochemistry program. The work has generated another new target area at its Abriaqui project in Colombia. Abriaqui is dire...Read More
Maurice Jackson of Proven and Probable speaks with Andy Schectman of Miles Franklin Precious Metals Investments about the new Bretton Woods movement and the possible transition to a digital currency. Maurice Jackson: Joining us for a conversation to discuss a new Bretton Woods movement, the United States transition into a digital currency, and the opportunity before us as precious metals investor...Read More
Generation Mining optimized the processing plant flowsheet design and improved metals recoveries. In a news release, Generation Mining Ltd. (GENM:TSX; GENMF:OTCQB; 9GN:FSE) reported on the"continued progress of the Feasibility Study currently underway for the Marathon Palladium project in northwestern Ontario."With the metallurgical work completed thus far, the company optimized the processing pl...Read More
Whether you’re buying a brand new BMW or a second hand Range Rover, it’s necessary to secure clear title so you can sell or trade the vehicle in the future. If you purchase a home in The Hamptons or in the Vancouver suburbs, the title or warranty deed should ensure the property is unencumbered by a mortgage or tax lien. When acquiring gold, silver or platinum, you need documentation to...Read More
Australia’sfirst New South Wales Gold Rush took place over 120 years ago. Back then, prospectorswielded nothing more than pickaxes. Now,a second NSW Gold Rush is on, with a mad rush to this territory with gold explorerswielding the latest technology. Hugemining names have now gathered. And a sea of junior explorers is attempting tostorm the venue. But onestands out: Sentinel...Read More
If you trade stocks or commodities, God Bless You and Your Strength! If you hold physicals, give a prayer to those that trade...by J. Johnson via JS MinesetGreat and Wonderful Monday Morning Folks, Gold is struggling to go green under Britain's trading period with the December contract at $1,905.40, up 20 cents and close to the high at $1,907.50 and a low not that far away at $1,892.50. Silv...Read More
The outlook for silver could be a drop back to $21.00, and if that happens, it would be a buying opportunity. You don't have to be a rocket scientist to...Kevin Wadsworth interviewed on Palisade RadioTom welcomes back market weather forecaster and technical analyst wizard Kevin Wadsworth.In this video episode, Kevin walks us live through the charts to discuss the market's apparent direction. He hi...Read More
It doesn't get MORE BEARISH than this...by Przemyslaw Radomski via Sunshine ProfitsSilver is not just any industrial metal. Used as money for centuries, much longer than the fiat currencies have been used, with its specific properties that are also widely used in many industries (best conductor of heat and electricity), with crude oil, it is perhaps one of the most versatile commodities.As far...Read More
RAPAPORT... The week of September 14 was as momentous as they come for Yoram Dvash. The 56-year-old head of the Israel Diamond Exchange was elected president of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), having served as its interim leader since April, while his office facilitated the biennial World Diamond Congress (WDC) taking place for the first time via Zoom.Meanwhile, the historic Abraha...Read More
RAPAPORT... De Beers has extended its current sightholder contract by three months after the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted the renewal process.The supply agreement, originally due to expire on December 31, will remain in place until March 31, 2021, a De Beers spokesperson told Rapaport News Monday. This means the contract will now cover the first three sights of next year, which are scheduled t...Read More
RAPAPORT... The quarterly Diamond Trends Webinar that took place on October 22 outlined the key developments the trade should look out for during the holiday season and 2021.Rapaport Senior Analyst Avi Krawitz provides context regarding how Covid-19 has impacted the market during the first 10 months of the year, along with an overview of polished prices and the supply-demand dynamic that determine...Read More
RAPAPORT... Firestone Diamonds plans to sell a portion of its inventory next month to assess the prices it can secure for its rough stones as the market begins to recover.The miner is holding 64,700 carats of rough from its Liqhobong mine in Lesotho, which has been on care and maintenance since April due to the coronavirus pandemic. It will separate those into at least two parcels and place them o...Read More
RAPAPORT... The Women's Jewelry Association (WJA) has awarded the 2020 Cindy Edelstein scholarship to California-based jewelry designer Olivia Shih.The $5,000 grant - named for the jewelry consultant and author, who died in 2016 - is given to emerging fine-jewelry designers or artisans, WJA said last week. It can be used to pursue jewelry-design, metalsmith, or business courses that focus on impro...Read More
RAPAPORT... Christie's will offer a brooch by Graff containing a 107.46-carat, fancy-yellow diamond at its Geneva Magnificent Jewels auction.The piece, which features the brilliant-cut stone surrounded by white diamonds, is estimated to fetch up to CHF 3.3 million ($3.6 million) at the November 10 sale, Christie's said last week.A pair of earrings, each containing a pear-shaped white diamond as we...Read More
(IDEX Online) - A ring set with a pear-shaped 12.38-carat VVS2 fancy pink diamond was sold to an online bidder for $4.6m by Sotheby's. The pink gem was flanked by by two pear-shaped white diamonds, both D color and IF, weighing 0.52 and 0.51 carats. The estimate was $4m to $5m. It was the star lot in a hybrid live/online auction in New York, Sotheby's first sale with bidders in attendanc...Read More
RAPAPORT... Kering's jewelry brands performed well in the third quarter of 2020 amid a recovery in the luxury-goods market in the Asia-Pacific region."Despite their significant exposure to Western Europe and Japan, the jewelry houses held up well," the luxury group said last week.Sales were bolstered by the growth of the group's Boucheron brand in Asia Pacific as demand in the region began to rebo...Read More