This entire scheme is because they can neither pay off Continue...Read More

?>>?Bear Stearns had similar problems with hedge funds in 2007... JP Morgan warns hedge funds to expect intraday margin calls https://www.risk.net/investing/785322...US bank may demand variation margin 'up to seven' times a day after Archegos default JP Morgan is warning hedge fund clients that it will demand they post more cash at any time during the day if their trades lose value. The biggest US...Read More

Zoophiles believe it's acceptable to be intimate with an animal, and want the LGTBQ+ movement to add a Z to its name. RT spokeContinue...Read More

Police in Paris clashed with protesters railing against President Emmanuel Macron's plan to require a Covid vaccine certificate or negative PCR test to gain entry to bars, restaurants and cinemas from next month.Continue...Read More

China has just announced that it will invest 400 bn dollars in Iran over a period of 25 years in exchange forContinue...Read More

"During the pandemic, a lot of (drug) programs weren't able to operate. Street-level outreach was very difficult. People were very isolated," said Continue...Read More

"Inflation has increased notably and will likely remain elevated in coming months before moderating. Inflation is being temporarily boosted by base effects, as the sharpContinue...Read More

In this video, we sit down with the long time friend and business partner of Billionaire Eric Sprott. The two of them started a gold mining stock company together, and today Blair Naughty discusses exactly what he's learned from the billionaire gold and silver investor. He says Eric told him the sage billionaire advice to "Be Early. Buy Right. Sit Tight." - Today we discuss gold and silver mining...Read More

South African manganese alloys producer Transalloys has declared force majeure after nationwide protests, triggered by the jailing of ex-president Jacob Zuma for failing to appear at a corruption inquiry last week, widened into riots and looting, disrupting its operations.The duration of the force majeure is unclear, with the restoration of full operations dependent on the end of disruptions cause...Read More

The European Commission (EC) adopted on Wednesday July 14 a package of proposals under the EU Green deal that affect the metals industry, including a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).The CBAM will apply to imports into the EU of iron and steel, aluminium, cement, fertilizers and electricity.During a transition period from 2023 to 2025, importers will have to report the emissions embodied...Read More

The Critical Investor takes a look at Alianza's drill program at its Haldane project in the Yukon, its recent off-the-charts intercept and more results to come. Mount Haldane, Yukon It has taken Alianza Minerals Ltd. (ANZ:TSX.V: TARSF:OTCQB) a while, but it finally seems to have hit ultra-high grade silver at its Haldane project in the Keno Hill District (Yukon), and this is exactly what managem...Read More

Automotive producers are likely to be the first downstream sector to shift toward using "green steel," Saudi Arabian steel producer Sulb Co's chief executive Ravi Singh told delegates at the Singapore Steel Forum 2021 on Wednesday July 14.He said car producers have consistently been the main innovators among the main manufacturers using steel products. "Major automotive producers such as Merc...Read More

The European Commission (EC) adopted on Wednesday July 14 a package of proposals under the EU Green deal that affect the metals industry, including a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).The CBAM will apply to imports into the EU of iron and steel, aluminium, cement, fertilizers and electricity.During a transition period from 2023 to 2025, importers will have to report the emissions embodied...Read More

Major commodity shortages all over the globe arewreaking havoc in the markets...and driving up prices of goods for consumers. Most recently, a widespread shortage in the lumbermarket has generated a great deal of attention due to the impact this shortageis having on the price of home renovations and new home construction. A global shortage of microchips is having a dramaticimpact on the electronic...Read More

Chinese authorities are unlikely to lower barriers to allow more lower-grade scrap to enter the country, panelists said at the Singapore Steel Forum 2021 on Wednesday July 14.China imported 221,409 tonnes of ferrous scrap in the first five months of 2021, according to Chinese customs statistics, which was a 2,894% increase from the same period in 2020.Most of the material imported has been higher...Read More

Member mills of China's Iron & Steel Association (Cisa) cut their production rate of crude steel, hot metal and finished steel in early July compared with the preceding 10 days, according to data published by the association on Wednesday July 14. July 1-10 outputCrude steel: 2.14 million tonnes per day, down 5.56%Finished steel: 1.96 million tpd, down 13.98% ...Read More

Here are five Fastmarkets stories you might have missed on Wednesday July 14 that are worth another look.The International Rebar Producers & Exporters Association (Irepas) expects the prospects for global long steel products to remain satisfactory for the rest of 2021 and for 2022.The European Commission adopted on July 14...Read More

The London Metal Exchange will launch a new lithium futures contract on Monday July 19, settled against Fastmarkets' assessment for battery-grade lithium hydroxide. The contract will help cater to a growing need among original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), improving risk management across the supply chain, experts said.Antonio Masiero, the LME's product development manager, confirmed the launch...Read More

The European Commission (EC) adopted on Wednesday July 14 a package of proposals under the EU Green deal that affect the metals industry, including a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).The CBAM will apply to imports into the EU of iron and steel, aluminium, cement, fertilizers and electricity.During a transition period from 2023 to 2025, importers will have to report the emissions embodied...Read More

Domestic prices for hot-rolled coil across Europe have remained high despite a slowdown in demand and competitive import offers, sources told Fastmarkets on Wednesday July 14.Buyers were reported to be largely inactive in the market due to the effect of the seasonal slowdown. They have also been holding back from acquiring substantial volumes over the past few weeks, mainly due to still-high price...Read More