Stainless steel prices are expected to weaken in Asia on lower demand during the first quarter of this year, while prices in Europe and North America are likely to continue to be supported by strong demand.Asia to see price dropAsian stainless steel prices are expected to drop in the January-March quarter amid soft demand.In the first quarter, China and some other major Asian stainless steel marke...Read More

Source: Jack Chan for Streetwise Reports 01/15/2018 Technical analyst Jack Chan charts the latest movements in the gold and silver markets, and says that a falling dollar is supportive for metal prices. -->Our proprietary cycle indicator is up.Gold sector is on a long-term buy signal.Long-term signals can last for months and years and are more suitable for investors holding for long term.Gol...Read More

By RambusToday the GDXJ is breaking out above its neckline. Again I was looking for a little more chopping action between the neckline and the neckline symmetry line before the breakout, but so far it's not happening. I'm going to take my second position and buy 150 shares at the market at 35.34 with the sell/stop at 33.31 for now. A backtest to the neckline would come in around the 35.10 for a...Read More

By RambusMy past two weekend reports have armed the investor with ideas for the coming year 2018. This week's report summarizes those ideas, updates the current PM rally and adds more ideas to the list. It is important to understand the driving force which will fuel the coming bull market in precious metals so I lay it out. I will then focus on what I consider the best risk/reward Precious M...Read More

Prices for domestic hollow sections remained largely stable across Europe this week, with market sources waiting for a clear direction in the price of hot-rolled coil (HRC).HRC prices were expected to rise across Europe after mills including ArcelorMittal announced a hefty increase to their first-quarter offer prices at the end of last year. But prices for the flat steel material have remained ste...Read More

- Gold is the "ultimate and only real money" - Former Reagan White House Budget Director David Stockman - Trump tax cuts will lead to a 'fiscal calamity of biblical proportions'- China downgrades U.S. over political 'deficiencies'- Expect a 'huge reset in the bond market' and a 'massive drop in household wealth'- 'People will flee the stock and bond markets in favour of gold and silver- Time...Read More

The current decline in the US dollar is just a part of the long term US dollar decline story. Germany has decided to include the Chinese Yuan in its basket of foreign exchange reserves. Other nations will follow soon. Migrants have made Eurozone's economic fundamentals very strong. Migrants will ensure that the Eurozone continues its strong economic growth over the next few years. Nations will b...Read More

The number of new passenger car sales in the EU decreased by 4.86% year-on-year in December 2017, following two consecutive months of growth.New EU car sales totaled 1,088,498 units in December 2017, compared with 1,144,098 vehicles in the corresponding month of 2016, the European Automotive Manufacturers Assn (ACEA) said...Read More

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Golden Arrow Resources Corporation (GRG.V) (GAC.F) (GARWF), ("Golden Arrow" or the "Company") is pleased to provide a summary of fourth quarter and year-end 2017 operating results as well as 2018 guidance for Puna Operations Inc., as reported by the project operator, SSR Mining Inc. HighlightsExceeded annual production guidance...Read More

DRAWS INITIAL US$3M FROM WORKING CAPITAL FACILITYJanuary 17, 2018, Vancouver, B.C. - Northern Vertex Mining Corp. (TSX.V: NEE) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed the vendor commissioning phase of the start-up of the Moss Mine crushing plant.The initial testing phase of the crushing plant included 14 conveyors and 4 vibratory rock feeders, the jaw crusher, a...Read More

Japan's November steel demand dipped year on year in 2017, after coming under pressure from weaker consumption in the domestic building and construction industries, Japan Iron & Steel Federation (JISF) statistics showed this week.Steel demand in the building and construction sectors was down 12.2% to 948,000 tonnes, compared November 2016, and down 3.2% from 980,000 tonnes in October 2017.In Novem...Read More

Japan's November steel demand dipped year on year in 2017, after coming under pressure from weaker consumption in the domestic building and construction industries, Japan Iron & Steel Federation (JISF) statistics showed this week.Steel demand in the building and construction sectors was down 12.2% to 948,000 tonnes, compared November 2016, and down 3.2% from 980,000 tonnes in October 2017.In Novem...Read More

The EU's domestic prices for hot-dipped galvanized coil (HDG) were largely unchanged this week, but they are expected to rise in late January, sources have told Metal Bulletin.The price rise will be driven by positive trends in domestic hot-rolled coil (HRC) and cold-rolled coil (CRC) in the EU and limited imports.Metal Bulletin's weekly price assessment for domestic HDG in Southern Europe was ?,?...Read More

Domestic prices for rebar in Northern Europe have narrowed upward by ?,?10 per tonne week-on-week amid rising production costs and strong demand, sources told Metal Bulletin on Wednesday January 17.Metal Bulletin's weekly price assessment for domestic rebar in Northern Europe was ?,?550-570 ($674-698) per tonne delivered on Wednesday, up from ?,?540-570 per tonne on January...Read More

Domestic European prices for steel beams increased again this week due to healthy demand from end-users and steep costs for producers, market sources told Metal Bulletin on Wednesday January 17.Metal Bulletin's price assessments for S235-grade, 200 x 200mm category-2 H-beams made in both Northern and Southern Europe moved up by ?,?5 per tonne to ?,?620-650 ($759-796) per tonne delivered on January...Read More

Domestic prices for steel wire rod rose by ?,?5-20 per tonne in Southern Europe this week because of higher ferrous scrap costs, sources told Metal Bulletin on Wednesday January 17.Meanwhile, Metal Bulletin's weekly price assessment for domestic mesh-quality wire rod in Southern Europe narrowed upward to ?,?520-550 ($637-674) per tonne delivered on January 17, from ?,?515-530 per...Read More

RAPAPORT... Tiffany & Co.'s sales jumped 8% during the holidayseason amid a sharp improvement in US demand and a recovery in Asian markets,the luxury jeweler reported Wednesday. Group sales grew to $1.05 billion during November andDecember, with comparable-store sales - those at branches open for at least ayear - rising 5%. Growth was registered across all regions and productcategories, both i...Read More

The latest metal markets news and price moves to start the North American day on Wednesday January 17.Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were little changed during morning trading on Wednesday January 17, with prices looking to consolidate after Tuesday's sell off.The three-month aluminium price came under pressure yesterday, closing down 2%, but has edged $2 higher this morning.Here...Read More

JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – Aim-listed Firestone Diamonds, which sold 156 942 ct of diamonds recovered at its Liqhobong mine, in Lesotho, in the quarter ended December 31, has adopted a revised mine plan to increase cash flow in the short term, while resolving issues that affect the value of recovered diamonds.Diamonds were sold at an average of $80/ct in the December quarter, compared...Read More

RAPAPORT... The Diamond Empowerment Fund (DEF) will honor De Beers CEOBruce Cleaver, as well as Rolex and a Canadian regional government, at itsDiamonds Do Good awards event in Las Vegas in May. Cleaver, who has headed De Beers since July 2016, will pickup the Professional Advancement Award for his role in promoting the role ofwomen in the industry, the DEF said Tuesday. During Cleaver's tenure, t...Read More