The AIM-listed company (PGM), run by an experienced management team with a history of developing and financing projects, is working on the bankable feasibility study (BFS) for its planned Empire openpit copper project, near Mackay in Custer County.The 12,100m drilling programme, including resource upgrade and pit step-out activity, and a maiden campaign on key ground along the northern boundary of...Read More
While gold production generates more greenhouse (GHG) emissions per tonne of finished product than many other bulk metals, the relatively small volumes produced each year mean total emissions from newly-mined gold are significantly lower than those generated by other metals, a new study shows.Gold production does generate more greenhouse (GHG) emissions per tonne of finished product than many othe...Read More
Australian copper-gold miner OZ Minerals (ASX:OZL) has begun a compulsory takeover Avanco Resources (ASX:AVB), after months of slowly increasing its interest in the Brazil-focused explorer.The Adelaide-based company said the fact it now owns more than 90% of Avanco allows it to acquire all of the remaining shares to acquire it entirely.OZ Minerals first launched its A$418 million-takeover bid fo...Read More
SHANGHAI, Jun 27 (SMM) – This is a roundup of global macroeconomic news last night and what is expected today.Last nightThe US dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of six currencies, was up 0.4% at 94.66 on Tuesday.Most base metals rebounded overnight. LME aluminium surged over 2%, copper, lead, zinc and nickel edged up slightly while tin dipped. SHFE metals rose acros...Read More
* European shares steady after China enters bear territory* Tech shares retreat broadly on latest US-China row* Dollar finds some traction as US yields start to rise* Metals knocked back in latest trade storms* Graphic: World FX rates in 2018 http://tmsnrt.rs/2egbfVhBy Marc JonesLONDON, June 26 (Reuters) - Gains on Wall Street and Europe's main stock exchanges relieved nervy investors on Tuesday,...Read More
(The opinions expressed here are those of the author, a columnist for Reuters.)* Chilean copper production: https://tmsnrt.rs/2KnTcZ7By Andy HomeLONDON, June 26 (Reuters) - Copper has fallen almost nine percent in price over the last couple of weeks.In London three-month copper CMCU3 was this morning struggling to hold the $6,700 level, a chart area last breached in early April.Copper has been cau...Read More
Investing.com - Gold prices headed lower for a second consecutive session in early morning trade on Tuesday, hitting a six-month low, as the dollar moved higher and fears of escalating trade tensions did little to support the safe haven precious metal.At 6:11AM ET (10:11GMT), gold futures for August delivery on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange fell $10.00, or 0.8%, to $1,258....Read More
* European shares steady after China enters bear territory* Tech shares retreat broadly on latest US-China row* Dollar finds some traction as US yields start to rise* Metals knocked back in latest trade storms* Graphic: World FX rates in 2018 http://tmsnrt.rs/2egbfVhBy Marc JonesLONDON, June 26 (Reuters) - Modest gains from Europe's main bourses relieved nervy investors on Tuesday, after the lates...Read More
(Adds analyst comment, updates prices throughout)* White House officials send mixed messages on trade policy* Yen two-week high vs dollar on risk aversion* Chinese yuan hits lowest in six months* Commodity currencies softer as oil rally halts and copper sagsBy Tomo UetakeTOKYO, June 26 (Reuters) - The dollar slipped against the yen in Asian trade on Tuesday, hovering near a two-week low, as worrie...Read More
* MSCI Asia-Pacific index down 0.27 pct, Nikkei sheds 0.1 pct* Spreadbetters expect European stocks to open slightly higher* Tech shares retreat broadly on latest US-China row* Dollar sags as US yields decline amid risk aversion* Libyan export woes lift oil after previous day's big fallBy Shinichi SaoshiroTOKYO, June 26 (Reuters) - World stocks extended a sell-off on Tuesday as escalating trade tu...Read More
* MSCI Asia-Pacific index down 0.35 pct, Nikkei sheds 0.2 pct* Tech shares retreat broadly on latest US-China row* Dollar sags as US yields decline amid risk aversion* Libyan export woes lift oil after previous day's big fallBy Shinichi SaoshiroTOKYO, June 26 (Reuters) - World stocks extended a sell-off on Tuesday as an escalating trade fight between the United States and other major economies ste...Read More
* White House officials send mixed messages on trade policy* Dollar near 2-week low vs yen on risk aversion* Chinese yuan hits lowest in six months* Commodity currencies softer as oil rally halts and copper sagsBy Tomo UetakeTOKYO, June 26 (Reuters) - The dollar slipped against the yen in Asian trade on Tuesday, hovering near a two-week low, as worries about an intensifying fight between the Unite...Read More
* MSCI Asia-Pacific index down 0.75 pct, Nikkei sheds 0.5 pct* Dollar sags as US yields decline amid risk aversion* Libyan export woes lift oil after previous day's big fallBy Shinichi SaoshiroTOKYO, June 26 (Reuters) - Global stocks extended a sell-off on Tuesday as an escalating trade fight between the United States and other major economies steered investors away from riskier assets, lifting sa...Read More
SHANGHAI, Jun 27 (SMM) – Nonferrous metals futures mostly rebounded on Wednesday June 27 with SHFE lead leading the gains again with a rise of nearly 2%. Zinc gained 1.6%, aluminium rose 0.75%, and tin inched up. Nickel closed 0.56% lower, and copper went down slightly. The ferrous complex, except for hot-rolled coil, dipped across the board but at a slower pace. Coke fell nearly 1% and...Read More
SHANGHAI, Jun 27 (SMM) –Copper: LME copper touched a low of $6,692/mt on Tuesday as the weakening trend became apparent. The SHFE 1808 contract was firmer than its LME counterpart overnight, climbing up above the five-day moving average. While the depreciation of yuan helped support the SHFE copper price, it remains under pressure in the short term amid bearish sentiment and weak consumption...Read More
Hudbay to take part of Doubleview's HatM&ASolGold set to shineSPONSOREDsolgoldIn a presentation at this week's Copper to the World conference in South Australia, CRU's director of copper research and strategy Vanessa Davidson said the firm had significantly boosted its fo...Read More
"We have had some really positive surprises out of this process"LeadershipOnly open global trade can answer critical elements questionsPoliticsBlack Rock polishes MahengeSPONSOREDblack rock miningPolarX points to upsideSPONSOREDpolarx ltdOperating on current pricing and medium-term forecasts, there are contenders for production within five years from projects with a whole lot of sunk cos...Read More
By Andy HomeCopper has fallen almost nine percent in price over the last couple of weeks.In London three-month copper was this morning struggling to hold the $6,700 level, a chart area last breached in early April.Copper has been caught up in the broader risk-off trade that has accompanied the steady ratcheting up of trade war rhetoric.But the price weakness is also reflecting what is, by copper's...Read More
Canada's Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX: YRI) (NYSE: AUY) said Tuesday it has produced first gold and silver at its Cerro Moro mine, located in Argentina's Santa Cruz province.The Toronto-based miner, which began construction at Cerro Moro in 2015 and poured first dor?(C) last month, expects to finish building the mine this year.The company expects most of Cerro Moro's 2018 production in the second half o...Read More