Base metals have enjoyed a solid 2016 so far with only lead (-3%) in negative territory for the year. While the likes of zinc (+28%) and tin (+16%) have rallied and steelmaking raw materials iron ore (+24%) and coking coal (+12%) have come back strongly, nickel remains stuck in the doldrums.On the LME nickel jumped back above $9,000 on Wednesday, but hasn't been in five-digit territory for near...Read More
Canada's Kinross (TSX:G) (NYSE:KGC), the world's fifth largest gold producer, believes it can increase reserves at its Bald Mountain and Round Mountain mines, which it acquired from Barrick Gold (TSX, NYSE:ABX) late last year.The company, which is looking to strengthen its portfolio in North America, has increased its exploration budget for the year by 50% to $9 million as "promising results" at...Read More
More environmentalists were murdered in Latin America in 2015 than anywhere else in the world, with anti-mining causes costing the most lives, a report by Global Witness shows.According to the UK-based organization, which campaigns against natural resource-related conflict and corruption, the region recorded the highest number of conservationist murders -122 out of a total of 185.Brazil took the l...Read More
Trump slams globalization, promises to upend economic status quo ... Donald Trump on Tuesday trashed U.S. trade policies that he said have encouraged globalization and wiped out American manufacturing jobs in a speech in which he promised to herald a U.S. economic resurgence. -CNNWe recently identified a growing global meme as one that is now pitting "populists" against "globalists."There has be...Read More
From Julia Gillard to Hillary Clinton: online abuse of politicians around the world ... Analysis of abuse of politicians in the US, UK and Australia sheds light on a problem often dismissed as par for the course. Former Australian prime minister Julia Gillard (left) and US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton have both been subjected to online abuse. -GuardianThe Guardian newspaper has reported...Read More
Brexit - how will central banks respond? Policymakers' existing struggle with low productivity and high debt has become more complicated -Financial TimesThis article provides us with a useful survey of what central banks are going to be doing to confront the Brexet-initiated downturn.Start with the Bank of England. Governor Mark Carney acted quickly to provide liquidity by injecting ?3.1bn into...Read More
Brexit could spell more trouble for Trump, who supported leaving ... Donald Trump plans a major trade speech on Tuesday that the campaign is billing as “declaring American economic independence,” a clear reference to the U.K.’s decision to leave the European Union. If trends continue, he could be doing it against a backdrop of markets crashing and the pound hitting lows last seen...Read More
Trump slams globalization, promises to upend economic status quo ... Donald Trump on Tuesday trashed U.S. trade policies that he said have encouraged globalization and wiped out American manufacturing jobs in a speech in which he promised to herald a U.S. economic resurgence. -CNNWe recently identified a growing global meme as one that is now pitting "populists" against "globalists."There has be...Read More
From Julia Gillard to Hillary Clinton: online abuse of politicians around the world ... Analysis of abuse of politicians in the US, UK and Australia sheds light on a problem often dismissed as par for the course. Former Australian prime minister Julia Gillard (left) and US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton have both been subjected to online abuse. -GuardianThe Guardian newspaper has reported...Read More
Brexit - how will central banks respond? Policymakers' existing struggle with low productivity and high debt has become more complicated -Financial TimesThis article provides us with a useful survey of what central banks are going to be doing to confront the Brexet-initiated downturn.Start with the Bank of England. Governor Mark Carney acted quickly to provide liquidity by injecting ?3.1bn into...Read More
Brexit could spell more trouble for Trump, who supported leaving ... Donald Trump plans a major trade speech on Tuesday that the campaign is billing as “declaring American economic independence,” a clear reference to the U.K.’s decision to leave the European Union. If trends continue, he could be doing it against a backdrop of markets crashing and the pound hitting lows last seen...Read More
John from http://www.okraw.com/ interviews Dr. Joel Fuhrman, M.D.You will discover how you can take your plant based vegan diet to the next level to have a greater level of health and extend your life.You will learn from Dr. Fuhrman how to help prevent cancer and other diseases, maximum your longevity and much, much moreYou will discover why Dr. Fuhrman makes the dietary recommendations that he ma...Read More
Ivan Bebek, Executive Chairman of Auryn Resources, made money for investors during the gold bear market, tells why Auryn will be successful.Read More
He's only been on the job as Tintina Resources CEO for two weeks, but John Shanahan brings a wealth of experience in Montana mining that spans operations and development.The mining veteran was brought onboard to take Tintina and its high-grade Black Butte Copper Project through the home stretch of permitting and development. He replaces Bruce Hooper, who is returning to Australia's Sandfire Resour...Read More
Copper prices soared to a seven-week high on Tuesday morning in London driven by growing expectations of monetary stimulus, a weakening US dollar and slightly more steady global markets.Britain's decision to leave the European Union won't have major long-term implications on the copper market, say analysts, unless it triggers a complete fall apart of the EU.The London Metal Exchange's three-mo...Read More
In the long-running global war on drugs, arguably no country in the world has suffered more than Colombia, where I have been doing business and living part-time for over 15 years. Violence, poverty, fear, destruction of families and communities, political upheaval, economic chaos - the black market has wreaked havoc throughout this beautiful land.But today, the courageous and forward-looking leade...Read More
Clinton on voters’ trust issues: ‘I know I have work to do’ ... Hillary Clinton, facing direct criticism about her trustworthiness from rival Donald Trump, admitted Monday she needs to do more to earn voters’ trust. “I personally know I have work to do on this front,” Clinton said at a Rainbow Push Collation luncheon, from prepared remarks. -CNNThis recent spe...Read More
Central Banks Worry About Engaging World Markets After 'Brexit' ... As global markets reel after an establishment-rattling vote by Britain to sever ties with Europe, investors are again expecting central banks to ride to the rescue. And that may be the problem.- New York TimesYesterday, we wrote about a new dominant social theme emerging as a result of Brexit.The propaganda seemed to be resolvin...Read More
In the long-running global war on drugs, arguably no country in the world has suffered more than Colombia, where I have been doing business and living part-time for over 15 years. Violence, poverty, fear, destruction of families and communities, political upheaval, economic chaos - the black market has wreaked havoc throughout this beautiful land.But today, the courageous and forward-looking leade...Read More
Clinton on voters’ trust issues: ‘I know I have work to do’ ... Hillary Clinton, facing direct criticism about her trustworthiness from rival Donald Trump, admitted Monday she needs to do more to earn voters’ trust. “I personally know I have work to do on this front,” Clinton said at a Rainbow Push Collation luncheon, from prepared remarks. -CNNThis recent spe...Read More