This item is part of Stockwatch's value added news feed and is only available to Stockwatch subscribers.Here is a sample of this item:by Mike CaswellThe B.C. Securities Commission has issued a warning about Volkmar Guido Hable, a former resident of Whistler who was fined and banned for a 2013 manipulation. The BCSC says that Mr. Hable has changed his name and has a new business called DeMedici Cap...Read More

The latest news and price moves to start the Asian day on Wednesday January 24.The three-month copper contract on the London Metal Exchange plummeted by more than 2% at the close on Tuesday January 23 after on-warrant stocks hit their highest level since October 20, 2017. Read more in our live futures report.Here are how prices looked at the end of the day on Tuesday.A series of put...Read More

This item is part of Stockwatch's value added news feed and is only available to Stockwatch subscribers.Here is a sample of this item:by Mike CaswellIbrahim Almagarby, a Florida man accused by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of improperly selling 7.4 billion shares in a group of companies (including at least four Canadian listings), has asked that a judge dismiss the case. He says that...Read More

This item is part of Stockwatch's value added news feed and is only available to Stockwatch subscribers.Here is a sample of this item:by Stockwatch Business ReporterWest Texas Intermediate crude for February delivery gained 12 cents to $63.49 on the New York Merc, while Brent for March gained 42 cents to $69.03 (all figures in this para U.S.). Western Canadian Select traded at a discount of $26.75...Read More

ASX: XAMwww.xanadumines.com Mr. Andrew Stewart reports:West Perth, WA / January 24, 2018 / JMN Wire / Xanadu Mines Ltd (ASX: XAM) ("Xanadu" or "Company") is pleased to provide an update on exploration activities currently being undertaken at its flagship Kharmagtai copper and gold project located in the South Gobi region of Mongolia (Figures 1 and 2). The accelerated exploration programme continue...Read More

ASX: PLLwww.piedmontlithium.com Mr. Keith Phillips reports:West Perth, WA / January 24, 2018 / JMN Wire / Piedmont Lithium Limited (ASX: PLL) ("Piedmont" or "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Primero Group and CSA Global to commence and manage a Scoping Study ("Scoping Study") on the Company's Piedmont Lithium Project ("Project"), located within the world-class Carolina Tin-Spodu...Read More

https://sg.finance.yahoo.com/Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross has recommended to President Donald Trump a wide range of options to deal with aluminum and steel dumping in the U.S., including potentially higher tariffs, sources told CNBC.The options also include specifically targeting “bad actors” in other countries that are active in imports of the metals. Trump and his administration an...Read More

Rostechnadzor, the Russian regulator, has issued a permit required for start-up operations at unit 4 of the Rostov nuclear power plant, state nuclear corporation Rosatom said yesterday. The unit is currently undergoing tests and a gradual increase in generating capacity, Rosatom said, adding that, based on the test results, a decision would be taken on the date the unit will be connected to the gr...Read More

Russia and Argentina have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on uranium exploration and mining in the South American country. Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom is also proposing to supply Argentina with a nuclear power plant.The signing of the memorandum (Image: Argentine Ministry of Foreign Affairs)The MoU was signed in Moscow yesterday during the first official visit by Argentine...Read More

Lithium fans, take note. The metal's crown as the leading raw material in batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) is facing increasing competition from other products such as cobalt and nickel. Lithium has hogged the top spot in EV batteries for some time, largely due to its early adoption in technology developed by Tesla. For more than a decade, the US-based company has been using lithium-ion batte...Read More

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange put in a strong performance on the afternoon of Wednesday January 24, supported by the weaker dollar, to close in positive territory across the board.The three-month nickel price ended more than 5% higher than Tuesday's closing price after hitting its highest since June 2015. Volumes were also high today, with more than 18,000 lots traded by 17:15 Lo...Read More

Copper premiums in the United States and Europe were little changed on Tuesday January 23, although US participants are gaining more confidence as the year progresses, while in China premiums once again saw downward pressure on sluggish demand. US participants growing more optimistic due to construction figures and freight costs Chinese premiums falling due to softening demand European...Read More

Lithium fans, take note. The metal's crown as the leading raw material in batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) is facing increasing competition from other products such as cobalt and nickel. Lithium has hogged the top spot in EV batteries for some time, largely due to its early adoption in technology developed by Tesla. For more than a decade, the US-based company has been using lithium-ion batte...Read More

"Housing - people are insane if they think housing isn't going to get crushed with rising rates. As you outline often, it's already happening in ( NY, Den, etc. ) I live in LA and most of my friends/ coworkers are telling me how dumb I am to not jump in. I know to just stay quiet, but I think they are about to walk into a buzz saw (again)." - email from a subscriberThe National Association of Real...Read More

We had been waiting to see Comstock Metals' (CSL.V) metallurgical test results on the Preview SW Deposit in Saskatchewan, but the company has now finally released the results of a new study. The test work was focusing on confirming the results of the 2013 test work, as well as zooming in on the results of producing gravity and flotation concentrates.The new results are in line with the expectation...Read More

The construction of SSR Mining's project in Argentina, projected to produce more than 15,875 tonnes per year of lead metal, started this month with the first ore feed expected in the second half of 2018. This year's guidance for lead production is up to 12.5 million lb (5,670 tonnes), SSR spokeswoman Stacey Pavlova told Metal Bulletin. The first ores from the Chinchillas lead, silver and zinc proj...Read More

Lithium fans, take note. The metal's crown as the leading raw material in batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) is facing increasing competition from other products such as cobalt and nickel. Lithium has hogged the top spot in EV batteries for some time, largely due to its early adoption in technology developed by Tesla. For more than a decade, the US-based company has been using lithium-ion batte...Read More

Typical stacked gold-bearing quartz-carbonate veins at the Royal Road La Golondrina property in Narino Province, Colombia. Source: Royal Road Minerals Ltd.Barrick Gold Corp. [ABX-TSX, NYSE] has agreed to acquire a 12.5% stake in Royal Road Minerals Ltd. [RYR-TSXV] in a share exchange deal worth about $1.6 million. Under the agreement, Toronto-based Barrick will acquire 9.8 million Royal Road share...Read More

Bombardier Inc.'s (TSX:BBD.B) train business Chief expects the rail growth will help boost Bombardier's total sales to $20 billion by 2020SmallCapPower | January 24, 2018: Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B), one of the world's leading manufacturers of both planes and trains, expects to see another year of 10% sales growth from its train segment, which will help boost its total sales to $20 billion by 202...Read More

Silicon metal prices in the United States will find limited support from US President Donald Trump's decision to impose hefty duties on imported solar panels, industry sources said. While the measure could encourage local production and consequently have an impact on the demand for silicon, the key driver for the metal's price will be the final determinations on the trade investigations of US sili...Read More