Benchmark Metals Lawyers coreBenchmark Metals Inc. [BNCH-TSXV, CYRTF-OTCQB, 87CA-FSE] said it is proceeding with a flow-through shares offering that is expected to raise $2 million to fund exploration at the company's Lawyers property in northwest British Columbia.The proposed non-brokered private placement consists of about 9.0 million flow-through shares at an offering price of 22 cents per shar...Read More
The Moa Bay joint venture nickel-cobalt operation in eastern Cuba. Source: Sherritt International Inc.Sherritt International Inc. [S-TSX] says an increase in global cobalt prices in April is likely to be sustained through the balance of 2019.Consumer demand helped to boost cobalt prices by about 15% in April, Sherritt said in a press release containing details of the company's first quarter financ...Read More
For the past several decades, energy consumption in the United States has been rapidly increasing. And in 2007, American energy demand hit an all-time high.That was before pulling back a bit and leveling off for a decade. But last year was a turning point for U.S. energy demand.In a recent report, the EIA says the U.S. consumed 101.3 quadrillion British thermal units (Btu) in 2018.That was 0.3% hi...Read More
Gold COT Report - Futures Large SpeculatorsCommercialTotal LongShortSpreadingLongShortLongShort 176,691139,29659,299154,403211,799390,393410,394 Change from Prior Reporting Period -6,52212,3568558,701-12,3333,034878 Traders 17490775752267184 Small Speculators LongShortOpen Interest 49,65529,654440,048 -3,567-1,411-533 non reportable positionsChange...Read More
Gold has failed to gain traction over the past couple months, normally a seasonally-strong time. That has really weighed on sentiment, leaving traders increasingly bearish. Gold investment demand has flagged dramatically with lofty stock markets spewing great euphoria. That's given gold-futures speculators the run of the market, where they have sold aggressively including extreme shortin...Read More
By: Avi GilburtI am not sure how much more I can add to what has been said over the last two weeks in the metals complex.At this point in time, it is quite clear that the metals are testing support. As specifically noted about silver, the 14.60 support region is what I want to see holding as support here. While I can accept a spike and reversal of that level, a sustained break of that level...Read More
It's like a breath of fresh air when the futures actually finish lower on the day. Granted, the S&P slippage on Thursday amounted to only a few measly points. Would it be churlish to hope it's the start of something really nasty? Bulls should be hoping for nothing less, since the broad averages, especially the Nasdaq, are desperately in need of a rest. Nitro-fueled by FAANG stocks, the Naz ha...Read More
By: Ira EpsteinSpecial Video in lieu of the daily metals update: Swinglines:Read More
US GDP numbers is overhyped today. Traders will take positions for next week's FOMC meet and host of US jobs numbers. There will be an Easter impact on US jobs. Global economy has a feel good situation. Once again it will be a technical trade today. Central bank buying has failed to lift gold. I am against going long in crude oil unless it breaks and trades over $67.20 till Mid May. Remain on th...Read More
Eric Sprott has more than 40 years of experience in the investment industry. In 1981, he founded Sprott Securities (now called Cormark Securities Inc.), which today is one of Canada's largest independently owned securities firms. In 2001, Eric established Sprott Asset Management Inc. Over the years, Eric has personally been the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including one of Investor Dig...Read More
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Lobo Tiggre, principal analyst of The Independent Speculator, maintains his long-term bullish stance on both gold and silver.Read More
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This precious metals firm continues its exploration efforts at its South Pacific island asset. Lion One's Tuvatu Gold ProjectLion One Metals Ltd. (LIO:TSX.V; LOMLF:OTCQX) started drilling at its Tuvatu project in Fiji, it announced in a news release. The drill campaign will "test shallow dipping lodes in the HT Corridor, a mineralized zone crosscutting the principal vein system of the Tuvatu res...Read More
Consistent with the firm's strategy, this new asset is at or near a producing mine with a quality operator. Ely Gold Royalties Inc. (ELY:TSX.V; ELYGF:OTCQB) announced in a news release it agreed to acquire for CA$750,000, from a private person, all of the rights and interests to a 1% net smelter return (NSR) royalty on Coeur Mining's Lincoln Hill property. The transaction is expected to close on...Read More
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As always, most analysts focus not on what they really should. After March FOMC meeting, everyone was talking about the more dovish dot-plot. But the Fed also announced that it will end the unwinding of its balance sheet in September. As these changes are revolutionary and may entail potentially huge consequences for the precious markets, we invite you to read our today’s article about the n...Read More
I am not sure how much more I can add to what has been said over the last two weeks in the metals complex.At this point in time, it is quite clear that the metals are testing support.As specifically noted about silver, the 14.60 support region is what I want to see holding as support here.While I can accept a spike and reversal of that level, a sustained break of that level opens the door to a 13...Read More