Canada "has great potential" to become a leader in the global lithium-ion battery market, according to a new analysis by Roskill. The research firm published the insight following the announcement by Lion Electric, a manufacturer of all-electric trucks and buses, of the construction of a $185 million battery manufacturing plant and innovation center in Quebec.The project is expected to receive a...Read More

Russia's Nornickel (MCX: GMKN), the world's largest palladium miner and a significant nickel producer, said on Monday it had stopped water flowing into two Siberian Arctic mines, adding that both were on track to fully resume production in the coming months.Nornickel partially suspended output at the Oktyabrsky mine and the interconnected Taymirskiy operation on February 24 after subterranean wa...Read More

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Gold prices have dropped from their all-time highs set last summer when they passed the US$2000 per ounce level. As of the time of writing, the yellow metal has dropped below US$1700 per ounce. Does this mean that it’s time for investors to buy gold stocks, or should investors turn their investments elsewhere for growth?What’s happening with gold prices and why it mattersGold has used...Read More

The stock market could remain volatile in the short-term amid rising COVID-19 cases across the world. However, widespread vaccine distribution and an expected recovery in corporate earnings are likely to fuel growth in stocks trading at attractive discounts to their peers. So, if you have $1,000 to invest, here are the four best undervalued TSX stocks that could deliver higher returns in the mediu...Read More

After rallying for months, the TSX Composite Index seems to have calmed a bit recently. TSX stocks, on average, gained around 50% in the last 12 months on the hopes of pandemic’s end and a looming economic recovery. If you are sitting on some extra cash, consider these three Canadian names to bet on for the long term.ShopifyThe tech titan Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock has fallen almost...Read More

Geologists are on the verge of an extraordinary new gold discovery in Canada.Located deep in the remote mountains of Newfoundland, a crack team of Earth scientists is rapidly and aggressively developing what they believe could become one of the highest-grade gold deposits on the planet...One that could be worth billions of dollars...And one that could make today's investors magnificently rich.Gold...Read More

Last year was all about staying at home and hoping for the pandemic to end. This year will be about vaccinations, economic recovery and re-openings. This should bode well for TSX stocks at large, which was highlighted in the recent quarterly earnings season. If you are still not in the market, you have still not missed the bus. Consider these three Canadian bigwigs to buy for the long term.Enbridg...Read More

TSX stocks at large seem to be in great touch this year. The recent corporate earnings season was quite encouraging after a pandemic-dominated setback last year. Markets’ upward climb will likely continue this year amid the ongoing recovery and the pandemic’s end. If you are looking to bet on TSX stocks, here are three names that offer decent growth prospects.Premium Brands HoldingsThe...Read More

The TSX is holding steady going into the second quarter of 2021. Nine of the 11 primary sectors are in positive territory with the healthcare and energy sectors as the top performers year to date. Still, income investors have opportunities to purchase well-known dividend stocks at depressed prices.Prominent gold producerBarrick Gold (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) was already trading at nearly $40 per share...Read More

Mar 30, 2021 Guest(s): Neal Froneman CEO of Sibanye-Stillwater Size matters, and Sibanye-Stillwater (JSE:SSW) may find scale in its home country. Company CEO Neal Froneman recently spoke to Kitco News. The company is headquartered in South Africa. Froneman said a $20 billion market capitalization is more relevant and investable for the broader market. Sibanye is sitting at $12.5 billion. To buil...Read More

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Tight regional supply boosted aluminium premiums in Rotterdam and the United States to multi-year highs on Tuesday March 30, while the quarterly premium in Japan settled at its highest level for six years.Rotterdam duty-unpaid highest since April 2015US Midwest premium climbs to April 2018 levelMJP premium at six-year high.European shortage drives premiums higherA lack of aluminium flowing into Eu...Read More

A summary of base metals premiums from across the globe for the week to Tuesday March 30.Please click...Read More

Stewart Thomsonemail: stewart@gracelandupdates.comemail: stewart@gracelandjuniors.comemail:admin@guswinger.comMarch 30, 2021 The big story is yields.Please click here now.Double-click to enlarge this ten-year US treasury nominal yield chart. For gold, what matters right now is real yields (nominal yields minus the rate of inflation).Unfortunately, the US rate of inflation is measured with what I...Read More

Some pundits have pointed the finger at Bitcoin's growing appeal, others cite the strengthening US economy and yields and the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines denting gold's safe-haven allure.Gold was worth about $1,685/oz on the spot market at the time of writing.It had dipped to $1,677/oz earlier this month, $100/oz above the low point of 12 months ago but well off the all-time high above $2,000/oz...Read More