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

From Julia Gillard to Hillary Clinton: online abuse of politicians around the world ... Analysis of abuse of politicians in the US, UK and Australia sheds light on a problem often dismissed as par for the course. Former Australian prime minister Julia Gillard (left) and US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton have both been subjected to online abuse. -GuardianThe Guardian newspaper has reported...Read More

Brexit - how will central banks respond? Policymakers' existing struggle with low productivity and high debt has become more complicated -Financial TimesThis article provides us with a useful survey of what central banks are going to be doing to confront the Brexet-initiated downturn.Start with the Bank of England. Governor Mark Carney acted quickly to provide liquidity by injecting ?3.1bn into...Read More

Brexit could spell more trouble for Trump, who supported leaving ... Donald Trump plans a major trade speech on Tuesday that the campaign is billing as “declaring American economic independence,” a clear reference to the U.K.’s decision to leave the European Union. If trends continue, he could be doing it against a backdrop of markets crashing and the pound hitting lows last seen...Read More

He's only been on the job as Tintina Resources CEO for two weeks, but John Shanahan brings a wealth of experience in Montana mining that spans operations and development.The mining veteran was brought onboard to take Tintina and its high-grade Black Butte Copper Project through the home stretch of permitting and development. He replaces Bruce Hooper, who is returning to Australia's Sandfire Resour...Read More

Copper prices soared to a seven-week high on Tuesday morning in London driven by growing expectations of monetary stimulus, a weakening US dollar and slightly more steady global markets.Britain's decision to leave the European Union won't have major long-term implications on the copper market, say analysts, unless it triggers a complete fall apart of the EU.The London Metal Exchange's three-mo...Read More

In the long-running global war on drugs, arguably no country in the world has suffered more than Colombia, where I have been doing business and living part-time for over 15 years. Violence, poverty, fear, destruction of families and communities, political upheaval, economic chaos - the black market has wreaked havoc throughout this beautiful land.But today, the courageous and forward-looking leade...Read More

Clinton on voters’ trust issues: ‘I know I have work to do’ ... Hillary Clinton, facing direct criticism about her trustworthiness from rival Donald Trump, admitted Monday she needs to do more to earn voters’ trust. “I personally know I have work to do on this front,” Clinton said at a Rainbow Push Collation luncheon, from prepared remarks. -CNNThis recent spe...Read More

Central Banks Worry About Engaging World Markets After 'Brexit' ... As global markets reel after an establishment-rattling vote by Britain to sever ties with Europe, investors are again expecting central banks to ride to the rescue. And that may be the problem.- New York TimesYesterday, we wrote about a new dominant social theme emerging as a result of Brexit.The propaganda seemed to be resolvin...Read More

In the long-running global war on drugs, arguably no country in the world has suffered more than Colombia, where I have been doing business and living part-time for over 15 years. Violence, poverty, fear, destruction of families and communities, political upheaval, economic chaos - the black market has wreaked havoc throughout this beautiful land.But today, the courageous and forward-looking leade...Read More

Clinton on voters’ trust issues: ‘I know I have work to do’ ... Hillary Clinton, facing direct criticism about her trustworthiness from rival Donald Trump, admitted Monday she needs to do more to earn voters’ trust. “I personally know I have work to do on this front,” Clinton said at a Rainbow Push Collation luncheon, from prepared remarks. -CNNThis recent spe...Read More

Central Banks Worry About Engaging World Markets After 'Brexit' ... As global markets reel after an establishment-rattling vote by Britain to sever ties with Europe, investors are again expecting central banks to ride to the rescue. And that may be the problem.- New York TimesYesterday, we wrote about a new dominant social theme emerging as a result of Brexit.The propaganda seemed to be resolvin...Read More

World's No. 1 mining company BHP Billiton (ASX, NYSE:BHP) (LON:BLT) will raise its annual exploration spending by 29%, allocating nearly all its $900 million budget to finding new copper and oil deposits, which the miner has singled out as the key resources that will bolster its future growth.The budget increase comes despite the Melbourne-based mining giant's decision to cut overall capital expe...Read More

What Is Wonks For Hillary? ... If you happen to be receiving emails from Hillary Clinton’s campaign, then you undoubtedly received an email last night with the subject line “We need wonks, [Your Name].” After some mild confusion, you might be wondering: What is Wonks for Hillary? -BustleLike her husband, Hillary is fond of being portrayed as a policy "wonk."It's hard work of cour...Read More

'Brexit' in America: A Warning Shot Against Globalization ... The Dow Jones industrial average finished down over 600 points after the vote results became known ... What's far more worrisome is whether Britain's decision represents an end to the economic integration and opening [of] the last few decades. - New York TimesDid we ever think we would see the day when the New York Times would willi...Read More

Gold faces own headwinds after Brexit shock ... Analysts question whether bullion can rise further after solid gains already this year ... As the UK voted to leave the EU, the only people celebrating more than Brexit politicians were a clutch of small brokerages that benefit when the world gets a little more volatile: bullion dealers that offer gold coins and bars to retail investors. -Financial...Read More

What Is Wonks For Hillary? ... If you happen to be receiving emails from Hillary Clinton’s campaign, then you undoubtedly received an email last night with the subject line “We need wonks, [Your Name].” After some mild confusion, you might be wondering: What is Wonks for Hillary? -BustleLike her husband, Hillary is fond of being portrayed as a policy "wonk."It's hard work of cour...Read More

'Brexit' in America: A Warning Shot Against Globalization ... The Dow Jones industrial average finished down over 600 points after the vote results became known ... What's far more worrisome is whether Britain's decision represents an end to the economic integration and opening [of] the last few decades. - New York TimesDid we ever think we would see the day when the New York Times would willi...Read More

Gold faces own headwinds after Brexit shock ... Analysts question whether bullion can rise further after solid gains already this year ... As the UK voted to leave the EU, the only people celebrating more than Brexit politicians were a clutch of small brokerages that benefit when the world gets a little more volatile: bullion dealers that offer gold coins and bars to retail investors. -Financial...Read More

Britain and the EU A tragic split How to minimise the damage of Britain's senseless, self-inflicted blow ... HOW quickly the unthinkable became the irreversible ... By the early hours of June 24th, it was clear that voters had ignored the warnings of economists, allies and their own government ... -EconomistThe Economist thinks the victory of Brexit is a tragic split. But they're wrong. They are...Read More

Britain and the EU A tragic split How to minimise the damage of Britain's senseless, self-inflicted blow ... HOW quickly the unthinkable became the irreversible ... By the early hours of June 24th, it was clear that voters had ignored the warnings of economists, allies and their own government ... -EconomistThe Economist thinks the victory of Brexit is a tragic split. But they're wrong. They are...Read More