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* Share price falls as results miss forecasts, costs rise* CEO says will meet activist investor Elliott Advisors (Adds bullets, share price)By Melanie BurtonMELBOURNE Feb 20 (Reuters) - Global miner BHPreported a 25 percent rise in underlying half-year profit on Tuesday, and handed an extra $800 million to shareholders, but it fell short of analyst forecasts and rising costs also dragged down the...Read More
S&P 500 Index contracts decline; oil holds gains above $62U.S. markets were closed Monday for Presidents' Day holidaySean Callow, senior currency strategist at Westpac, discusses Bank of Japan monetary policy and the yen.Asian stocks took their cue from a decline in U.S. futures to open lower and the yen consolidated after its biggest drop in two weeks. The dollar steadied and oil climbed in...Read More
Banks must give exporters access to funds within 14 daysCentral bank sets up investment desk for diaspora investmentZimbabwe's tobacco market. Photographer: Desmond Kwande/AFP/Getty ImagesZimbabwe’s central bank said it plans to sell bonds for citizens outside the country to invest in gold and tobacco output as it also introduces banking rules to encourage money flows and exports.The R...Read More
Published on: Feb 20, 2018 | by finfeedKairos Minerals Ltd (ASX:KAI) has begun a new program of Reverse Circulation (RC) and Aircore drilling at its 100%-owned Roe Hills Project. The news follows promising assay results from its recent drilling program which recovered high-grade assay results of 8.87g/t gold and 8.96g/t gold at its three main prospects.These prospects include Lingering Kiss, wh...Read More
Proactive Investors Australia is delighted to invite you to attend the Proactive's CEO Investor Sessions in Sydney.The presentations will start at 12pm sharp and finish at approximately 2pm.Directors will be available from 11:15am to 11:45am and from 2pm to 2.30pm to meet and speak with you.The event is not suitable for people pursuing commercial opportunities.More details on presenting companies...Read More
Proactive Investors Australia is delighted to invite you to attend the Proactive's CEO Investor Sessions in Melbourne.The presentations will start at 12pm sharp and finish at approximately 2pm.Directors will be available from 11:15am to 11:45am and from 2pm to 2.30pm to meet and speak with you.The event is not suitable for people pursuing commercial opportunities.More details on presenting compani...Read More
Jurgen Brune, professor of practice and director of Edgar Experimental Mine research at Colorado School of Mines, was recently interviewed by the Casper Star-Tribune about mine safety regulations. A Wyoming coal mine was cited with a state safety violation earlier this month in connection with the death of a miner last year. From the article:A mining expert from the Colorado School of Mines, who...Read More
'In order to produce half a million cars a year...we would basically need to absorb the entire world's lithium-ion production.' - Elon Musk"The skillsets that young people should learn about mining should apply to everything. We just need to do a better job of explaining to people in urban environments that the human activity of mining is absolutely fundamental to the way this planet is going to...Read More
'In order to produce half a million cars a year...we would basically need to absorb the entire world's lithium-ion production.' - Elon Musk"The skillsets that young people should learn about mining should apply to everything. We just need to do a better job of explaining to people in urban environments that the human activity of mining is absolutely fundamental to the way this planet is going to...Read More
Russian regulator Rostechnadzor has issued a licence for the final stage of the start-up procedure - pilot operation - at unit 4 of the Rostov nuclear power plant, which is near the city of Volgodonsk.Rostov 4, near the city of Volgodonsk (Image: Rosatom)Announcing the final regulatory approval today, state nuclear corporation Rosatom said the unit will contribute RUB 1 billion ($18 million) a yea...Read More
A summary of base metals premiums across the globe for the week to Tuesday February 20.Read More
Base metals prices trading on the London Metal Exchange were largely lower at the 5pm close on Tuesday February 20, except for lead and nickel which saw upticks at the end of the day. The three-month lead price closed $23 higher as it looked to break back above the $2,600 per tonne support level. "The outlook for lead remains upbeat; concentrate availability remains tight and firm premiums signal...Read More
Brazil aluminium premiums, especially for metal sold domestically, are facing increased upward pressure in the spot market due to soaring US Midwest premiums, with the industry preparing for potential heavy sanctions on imports into the United States. Following the release of the US Commerce Department's recommendations, which included a series of tariffs and/or quotas in addition to existing duti...Read More
Stewart Thomsonemail: stewart@gracelandupdates.comemail: stewart@gracelandjuniors.comemail:stewart@gutrader.comFeb 20, 2018I’ve noted that when China’s markets go quiet during the “Golden Week”holiday, the gold price tends to soften.Pleaseclick here now. Double-click to enlarge this key gold chart. Price softness is expected during this holiday, and the good news is that it...Read More
Charge chrome import prices in China moved higher, South African producers raised their offers following the appreciation of the rand and prices weakened both in Europe and the United States. Charge chrome import prices edge higherOre and domestic alloy prices unchanged in ChinaPrices increase in Japan, hold in South KoreaAlloy prices dip in Europe and US Charge chrome prices edged up in China on...Read More
Minera Alamos (MAI.V) and Corex Gold (CGE.V) announced earlier this week both companies have entered into a merger agreement, creating a larger Mexico-focused entity with three relatively advanced stage gold projects. Minera Alamos is planning to issue 0.95 new shares of MAI for every share of Corex Gold, which will result in shareholders of both companies ending up with 50% of the combined entity...Read More
Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) inks LOI to supply a minimum of 5,000 kg of cannabis per year for the Quebec adult consumer marketSmallCapPower | February 20, 2018: Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) Wednesday announced that it has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the Soci?(C)t?(C) des Alcools du Qu?(C)bec (SAQ) to supply a minimum of 5,000 kg of cannabis per annum for the Quebec adult consumer mar...Read More
Investors Free Sign UpMember LoginBecome a MemberNews FeedsSubmit NewsEditor's PicksVideoPodcastsWine Down CornerCompaniesMarketplaceShop Jack Chan's Weekly Precious Metals UpdateSource: Jack Chan for Streetwise Reports February 20, 2018 (Investorideas.com Newswire) Technical analyst Jack Chan charts the latest movements in the gold and silver markets.Our proprietary cycle indicator is down....Read More
Investors Free Sign UpMember LoginBecome a MemberNews FeedsSubmit NewsEditor's PicksVideoPodcastsWine Down CornerCompaniesMarketplaceShop Ely Gold Royalties (TSXV: ELY) Options North Carlin Project to Fremont Gold (TSXV: FRE) Vancouver, British Columbia - February 20, 2018 (Newsfile Corp.) (Investorideas.com Newswire) Ely Gold Royalties Inc. (TSXV: ELY) (OTC Pink: ELYGF) ("Ely Gold" or the "C...Read More