The AOCE and WB have moderate overall forecasts for the metals in 2025 inline with IMF forecasts for a decline in economic growth and inflation, although we see the probability of a stagflationary scenario as still reasonably high.Read More

The past year was a difficult one overall for the metals, with the main standouts to the upside being a geopolitical risk-driven gain in gold, a China-driven rise in iron ore and a surge in uranium on broadening global support for nuclear power (Figure 1). A jump in global interest rates to near two-decade highs saw recession fears persist all year, and while one still did not actually eru...Read More

This year the post-global health crisis boom was brought to an end by a surge in inflation to forty-year highs, a major rise in global interest rates in an attempt to curb the rising prices and surging geopolitical risk after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. While precious metals held up reasonably well as markets turned to them as a risk hedge, by Q2/22 the higher interest rates put an end t...Read More

Chile is the world leader in copper production, at 28.5% of the total in 2020, and this looks set to continue, with the country having the largest global reserves, at 23.0% of total. It is also the global leader for molybdenum, which is often found along with copper, and is a major lithium player, holding 51.1% of global reserves. Read More

Newfoundland has become a gold exploration hotspot over the past few years, with the sector seeing some of its strongest activity ever. While the province remains a small contributor to Canadian gold production, it has a substantial mineral industry well supported by the government, focused on iron ore, copper and nickel, and the surge in exploration suggests that gold output from the...Read More

Nevada is the core of the U.S. gold output, accounting for by far the majority, at 75.4% on average for the past year. The state looks set to remain a dominant player in U.S. gold, as it accounts for 49% of total U.S. reserves, with Alaska slightly ahead with 51% of reserves, but just 8.6% of current production. The U.S. accounts for 6.1% of global gold output, making Nevada one of the largest gol...Read More

The Golden Triangle in northwestern British Columbia has historically been a major site of Canadian gold production, beginning as early as the mid 1800s. There was a wave of production in the 1990s which cooled as the gold price declined, but larger scale production resumed in 2017, and the area has seen surging exploration interest over the past year, given that the region has some of the largest...Read More

In this report we outline the Quebec gold mining industry, including its major producers, and a survey of many of the junior miners focused on the province. Quebec accounts for 34% of Canadian gold production (second to Ontario, with 44%) and remains a major focus for both producers and junior miners.Read More

Red Lake has been one of the most prolific gold mining districts in Canada and the world, with exploration having started in the 1920s, and production, which began in the 1930s, continuing to the present day. The district is known for the high grade of its gold, its infrastructure, and strong institutional support, given the long history of mining in the area.Read More

"And the best thing, the very best thing of all, is there's time now - all the time I need and all the time I want. Time, time, time. There's time enough at last...." Those were the words of Henry Bemis, the main character in the iconic Twilight Zone episode, "Time Enough at Last".I'm sure most of you are at least somewhat aware of it...In the story, Henry simply wanted the time to read. He had a...Read More

Since acquiring North Mara, Barrick (GOLD) is focused on improving the mine's water management with special importance on its tailings storage facility.Read full newsRead More

The program, which gives investors alternative exposure to Bitcoin via mining hardware, is available to accredited investors around the world.Read full newsRead More

Spot gold is higher than comex gold futures after a very long-term time. Silver, copper and crude oil will remain firm on demand outlook and mine supply pressure. Trend of all metals, energies and US dollar Index till 2nd June can be misleading. Trend between 3rd June to 17th June will be sustainable. COVID is getting less attention now. Focus is on jobs and economy. COVID infections once world...Read More

Spot gold is higher than comex gold futures after a very long-term time. Silver, copper and crude oil will remain firm on demand outlook and mine supply pressure. Trend of all metals, energies and US dollar Index till 2nd June can be misleading. Trend between 3rd June to 17th June will be sustainable. COVID is getting less attention now. Focus is on jobs and economy. COVID infections once world...Read More

The Dow surged to its session highs at the closeThe Dow logged big gains for the second day in a row, overthrowing the closely watched 25,000 mark for the first time since March 10 with a 553-point win while surging to its session highs at the close. The S&P 500 enjoyed a notable rally too, reclaimingits key 200-day moving average and the 3,000 level for the first time since early March. Bank stoc...Read More

Newrange Gold Corp. is pleased to announce that a drilling contraRead full newsRead More

Greenlane Renewables Inc. is a pioneer in the rapidly emerging renewable natural gas (RNG) market.Read full newsRead More

Ralph Lauren reported a larger-than-anticipated fiscal fourth-quarter lossThe shares of Ralph Lauren Corp (NYSE:RL) are down 0.2% at $81.18 at last check, after the retailer reported a steeper-than-anticipated fiscal fourth-quarter loss. Today's damage has been contained though, after CEO Patrice Louvet predicted that the company's growth in China will return to pre-COVID-19 levels by the second q...Read More

IWCC expects global copper surplus to hit 285,000 tonnes this year and 675,000 tonnes in 2021.Read full newsRead More

Is the move a precursor to Chinese company delistings from US exchanges.Read full newsRead More

Papa John's options are relatively cheap right nowAlthough disrupted in mid-March like most of the broader market, Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZA) has quickly rallied off its aforementioned $28.55 low and now sports a 23% year-to-date gain. Ahead of the market crash, PZZA was relatively consistent since mid-2019 and now is charging higher, making it the perfect time to buy calls....Read More

Puts are running at two times their average daily volume todaySoftware development name Atlassian Corporation PLC (NASDAQ:TEAM) is taking a breather on the back of today's tech sector selloff. At last check, the stock is off 5.4% at $163.58, eyeing its second consecutive close below the 10-day moving average, which guided TEAM to its May 15 record high of $190.21 and acted as a floor in the weeks...Read More

The stock market is mixed at midday as tech stocks weigh The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) is up around 170 points midday as positive economic data continues to roll in. Specifically, April new home sales beat expectations and states continue to ease lockdowns across the country, sending varioustravel-related stocks higher. However, today's drop in big tech has the S&P 500 Index (SPX) and...Read More

Tesla is cutting North American and Chinese prices by as much as 6%The shares of Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) are down 0.3% to trade at $818.87 at last check, after the electric vehicle maker announced on Wednesday it will cut North American and Chinese prices by as much as 6%, to fight a coronavirus-related decline in demand. Though Tesla was temporarily forced to stop work at its Fremont, Califor...Read More

Comparable-store sales in the U.S. rose by 14% during the first two months of the current quarterThe shares of Domino's Pizza, Inc. (NYSE:DPZ) are up 0.8% to trade at $363.38 after the pizza chain said it saw a 14% bounce in same-store sales in the U.S. during the first two months of its current quarter, while its international sales rose just 1% in the same time period. The news sparked no less...Read More

TSCO has nearly doubled off its March lowsThe shares of Tractor Supply Co (NASDAQ:TSCO) are up 4.3% at $115.92 at last check, and earlier hit a new record high of $115.99, after the farm equipment company provided a second-quarter forecast that topped analyst expectations. Along with the upbeat forecast, TSCO also announced a mobile app and a website relaunch featuring new capabilities such as zer...Read More

Boeing is expected to announce over 2,500 voluntary layoffs byFridayThe shares of Boeing Co (NYSE:BA) are up 3.1% at $142.27 this morning on news the aerospace giant will announce around 2,500 voluntary job cuts this week, according to a spokesman for the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA) union. This round of layoffs is the first in a larger plan to lower its rough...Read More

Tensions with China over Hong Kong persist, thoughAfter a hot start to begin the holiday-shortenedweek, Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) futures are soaring once again, as investor optimism builds surrounding the reopening of the economy. Shares of airlines and cruise lines lead the premarket gains, asvarious states begin to roll back lockdown restrictions put in place to combat the coronaviru...Read More

Vancouver, BC - IsoEnergy Ltd. (TSX-V: ISO | OTCQX: ISENF) is pleased to announce the acquisition through staking of six new uranium exploration properties totaling over 57,000ha in the prolific Eastern Athabasca Basin of Saskatchewan (Figure 1). All of the new claims are 100% owned by IsoEnergy.New Property Summary:Hawk: 6,000ha located 37km west of Larocque East, home of the Hurricane Zon...Read More