China's hot-rolled coil prices continued to gain on Tuesday December 3 despite slower trading, with supply remaining tight in the east of the country.DomesticEastern China (Shanghai): 3,740-3,750 yuan ($531-532) per tonne, up 20 yuan per tonneNorthern China (Tangshan): 3,640-3,650 yuan per tonne, widening upward by 10 yuan per tonneA Shanghai-based trader said trading in the east of the...Read More
China's domestic rebar prices decreased on Tuesday December 3 amid bearish expectations for weakening demand but high output over the next two months. Eastern China (Shanghai): 3,990-4,020 yuan ($566-571) per tonne, down 20 yuan per tonneNorthern China (Beijing): 3,720-3,750 yuan per tonne, down 40 yuan per tonne December and January are seasonally weak months for rebar demand in mo...Read More
While the metal markets have hardly been bullish, United States President Donald Trump undermined confidence across broad markets when he re-imposed tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Argentina and Brazil and threatened France with tariffs too.This has raised concerns that a US-China trade deal may be delayed, especially following Trump's signing legislation supporting protesters in Hong...Read More
Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were broadly down during the morning trading session on Tuesday December 3 after a pick-up in global trade tensions dampened market sentiment. On Monday, US President Donald Trump announced via a series of posts on social media platform Twitter that he was imposing new tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Brazil and Argentina."Brazil and A...Read More
1. While some analysts are getting a bit negative in their outlook for gold, the physical market is getting stronger and that's very good news for investors. 2. Please click here now. I predicted that Indian jewellers would step into the market in the $1465 area, and that has obviously occurred.3. Given the onerous import duty, November demand in the official market was outstanding....Read More
1. While some analysts are getting a bit negative in their outlook for gold, the physical market is getting stronger and that's very good news for investors. 2. Please click here now. I predicted that Indian jewellers would step into the market in the $1465 area, and that has obviously occurred.3. Given the onerous import duty, November demand in the official market was outstanding....Read More
The US has warned of tariffs on French goods after hitting Brazil and Argentinian metal imports this week and yesterday president Donald Trump told reporters in London a trade deal with China may have to wait until after the US presidential election in November 2020.Despite yesterday's dip, the S&P500 was still up 23% in 2019, Bloomberg pointed out.Metals and mining stocks were 2.6% lower in T...Read More
The deal follows an October transaction that saw Osisko Metals acquire Karst Investments for US$8.5 million and two-million shares to snare an outstanding 3% NSR royalty on the project.The company will grant Osisko Gold Royalties a right of first offer on any future sales of royalties, streams or interests on Pine Point and a senior secured interest and first-priority mortgage on the project as co...Read More
These demand drivers, as well as the rising global need for ferrous metals, industrial minerals and fuel-ore mining was driving market revenues toward US$2.9 billion by 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 6.7% from 2018, the Santa Clara, California-based consultancy said.The firm said mining chemical manufacturers were increasingly developing and integrating digital technologies to boost applic...Read More
CEO Ivan Glasenberg, 62, had flagged then confirmed plans he was nearing the end of his tenure about 12 months ago. At the time, he said he hoped to find a successor before he turned 65.He told investors yesterday the company would meet in early 2020 to talk about a change in its "old guard," the Wall Street Journal reported. "I don't want to be an old guy running this company—and soon...Read More
Compa??ia de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. (NYSE: BVN; Lima Stock Exchange: BUE.LM) is Peru's largest, publicly traded, precious metals company and a major holder of mining rights in Peru. Buenaventura currently operates several mines in Peru: Tambomayo, Orcopampa, Uchucchacua, Julcani - all wholly owned, as well as joint ventures: El Brocal, La Zanja and Coimolache. Buenaventura owns 43.65% of Minera...Read More
Yesterday, after the Senate confirmed him as the next energy secretary, Dan Brouillette said that Trump told him to figure out a way to boost coal.So basically, the president has instructed someone in his administration to intervene in energy markets - once again - to try to breathe life into something that is no longer economically relevant.The flood of natural gas and rapid integration of renewa...Read More
We've come to that special time of year again.. Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl digs into the OPEC+ meeting that is set to take place tomorrow and questions whether the choice to cut or pump oil has already been made.For most, the month of December conjures images of stockings, trees, and presents.I think of OPEC.Around this time every year, its members get together and coordinate with one an...Read More
Dave Kranzler, Mining Stock Journal"The Fed first tried to justify the loans by saying they were a short-term measure to stem a liquidity crisis. But the so-called "liquidity crisis" has not prevented the stock market from setting new highs since the loan operations began on September 17. And the short-term operation has been running every business day since that time and is currently scheduled...Read More
Craig Hemke, TF Metals ReportTwo years ago, following a surge in the use of "Exchanges For Physical" by traders at the COMEX, Eric Sprott asked me to begin tracking and recording the daily totals for this practice as posted by the CME. It's time for an update.First, let's attempt again to discern what the heck an "exchange for physical" really is, because the truth of the matter is, no one reall...Read More
By: Ira EpsteinGold had a big rally and getting up to key resistance spots. Lots of Tariff news:Read More
Relations between USA-China is moving from bad to worse. USA is interfering with Chinese sovereignty be it Hongkong or the South China Sea or Chinese dealing with Muslim minority. Gold and silver will remain firm as a result of this. Correction will be there if various US jobs numbers (release begins from today with November private ADP) beat street expectations. U.S. President Donald Trump warn...Read More
Known primarily by his nickname "Turd Ferguson," Craig Hemke is the founder and editor of the popular TF Metals Report blog and podcast, covering precious metals, the financial markets, and greater economic trends.Read More
Alasdair Macleod explains that depression conditions and illusions of prosperity may continue to exist with unsound money and central banking determination to maintain prices.Alasdair Macleod is head of research for GoldMoney. He also runs FinanceAndEconomics.org, a website dedicated to sound money and demystifying finance and economics. He has a background as a stockbroker, banker and economist. Read More