Researchers from Kent Business School published a paper this week in the journal Environmental Science and Pollution Research where they state that increased demand for solar panels causes silver prices to spike.The researchers say that if silver prices go way too high, other materials such as copper and aluminium may start to be used in the development of solar panels.After analyzing a series of...Read More

Researchers from Kent Business School published a paper this week in the journal Environmental Science and Pollution Research where they state that increased demand for solar panels causes silver prices to spike.The researchers say that if silver prices go way too high, other materials such as copper and aluminium may start to be used in the development of solar panels.After analyzing a series of...Read More

Researchers from Kent Business School published a paper this week in the journal Environmental Science and Pollution Research where they state that increased demand for solar panels causes silver prices to spike.The researchers say that if silver prices go way too high, other materials such as copper and aluminium may start to be used in the development of solar panels.After analyzing a series of...Read More

Less than a week after agreements were signed and protesters lifted a blockade impeding trucks from bringing copper into the markets from MMG's Las Bambas, there are threats of a new rally just outside the mine.On Saturday, the president of the Nueva Fuerabamba community, Gregorio Rojas, told local media that he is willing to organize a new blockade if the government doesn't archive the criminal c...Read More

Less than a week after agreements were signed and protesters lifted a blockade impeding trucks from bringing copper into the markets from MMG's Las Bambas, there are threats of a new rally just outside the mine.On Saturday, the president of the Nueva Fuerabamba community, Gregorio Rojas, told local media that he is willing to organize a new blockade if the government doesn't archive the criminal c...Read More

Less than a week after agreements were signed and protesters lifted a blockade impeding trucks from bringing copper into the markets from MMG's Las Bambas, there are threats of a new rally just outside the mine.On Saturday, the president of the Nueva Fuerabamba community, Gregorio Rojas, told local media that he is willing to organize a new blockade if the government doesn't archive the criminal c...Read More

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Gold tries to rally, but the Fed stands in the way.The markets expected too much from the central bank.The critical levels to watch on the downside.Rising rates are toxic for gold, but there is a big hand holding the dollar down.Looking to buy NUGT on any washout.Gold traded to a high at $1344 on the nearby COMEX futures contract in 2019 after hitting a high at $1365.40 in 2018. Last year's peak c...Read More

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Use gold to protect any IRA, 401(k), or retirement account from a looming financial crisis. Every American needs to learn how to protect and secure their retirement against the worst stock market crash in history, and this IRA/401KInvestment Guide 2019 is one way the average American can help protect their investments in the event of a crisis.Jim Rickards is the nation's most vocal and intellig...Read More

Frank Holmes, CEO and chief investment officer of U.S. Global Investors, speaks to Streetwise Reports about the fundamentals for gold, his company's funds and a handful of companies on his radar screen. Streetwise Reports: Since the beginning of the year, gold has been trading fairly narrowly in the $1,300 range. What are some of the macro factors working behind this and how do you believe they'll...Read More

Of the metals most hotly debated among traders on the TSX index, gold, uranium, palladium, copper, and lithium are among the hottest. While silver, cobalt, and various other base metals are also of great interest, the following mining assets represent some of the best pure-play investments available right now.Covering indirect exposure to energy, tech, electric vehicles, and even Brexit, let's see...Read More

"The credit creation theory was something I intuitively grasped before from other alt-media sites, John nailed it down." - Comment from someone who watched the podcast belowThe "money supply" number as provided by official Federal Reserve statistics, it turns out, is not the true money supply. The fractional banking system allows banks to lend money on its reserve capital at a rate of 90 cents for...Read More

RAPAPORT... The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has appointedShahdeh Ammadi director of institute relations, a newly created position. In her role, Ammadi will oversee the institute's globalalumni and GemKids programs, as well as its guest services. She was previouslythe director of alumni relations and annual giving at the Columbia UniversityGraduate School of Architecture, Planning and Pr...Read More

RAPAPORT... Petra Diamonds has unearthed a white diamond weighing 209.9carats at its Cullinan mine in South Africa. The D-color, type II, gem-quality stone is the fourth over100 carats the miner has recovered this year, and the third since the beginningof March, it said last week. Those included a 425.10-carat stone,which it named The Legacy, and a 100.83-carat diamond. Petra will sell its latest...Read More

RAPAPORT... Swiss watch exports rose 4.4% to CHF 1.74 billion ($1.72billion) in March as UK retailers continued to stockpile in preparation forBrexit. "The UK was a special case once again, because ofstockpiling in the run-up to Brexit," the Federation of the Swiss WatchIndustry reported last week. "Other European markets continued to lose ground." Exports to the UK rose 76% to CHF 134.7 million (...Read More

RAPAPORT... Kering noted strong sales in its jewelry-and-watch divisionin the first quarter, amid growing Asian demand and a positive reception at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) fair in Geneva. "Jewelry delivered solid growth, thanks in particular to thesuccess of creations by Boucheron, Qeelin and Pomellato," the company said lastweek. New watch modelsthe retailer unveiled...Read More

RAPAPORT... De Beers jewelry subsidiary Forevermark has promoted chiefoperating officer Nancy Liu to CEO, as Stephen Lussier steps back. She will take over the day-to-day running of the brand,allowing Lussier, who has been CEO since 2009, to increase his focus on shapingDe Beers' strategy at the consumer level, the company said last week. He willalso continue in his position as Forevermark chairma...Read More

De Beers Group announced that Nancy Liu will become the new Forevermark CEO, stepping up from her current role as COO and taking over the day to day responsibility for the diamond brand. Stephen Lussier will continue to oversee the strategic role Forevermark plays within the Group's brand portfolio as Forevermark Chairman. "This is a moment of great opportunity for diamonds. As symbols of nature,...Read More

On April 23, the 13th OECD Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains will take place in Paris, France. The World Diamond Council (WDC) will be an active participant at the event and during the event the Ad Hoc Committee of the Kimberley Process (KP) will also meet.In a blog, WDC Stephane Fischler emphasized the increasing importance of the OECD forum to the mineral extraction industry, noting tha...Read More