Nevada Lithium Resources, so much blue-sky potential!
Since 2021, two dozen economic studies have used Lithium (“Li“) carbonate prices ranging from US$18,000-$30,513/tonne, with a median of ~$23,500, driving a median post-tax IRR of ~26%. This does not include hard rock Li spodumene-only projects. Many, if not most, projects now need $25,000+/t due to meaningful cost inflation from PEA/PFS/BFS studies dating back 1.5+ […]
Gold Prices Climb as Traders Consider Trump’s Next Moves Following Tariff Ruling
Stock image. Gold advanced as the dollar slid, with investors weighing the White House’s next steps on tariffs after the US Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs. The Supreme Court said Trump exceeded his authority by invoking a federal emergency powers law to impose his “reciprocal” tariffs across the globe as […]
Congo Central Bank to Acquire Gold from State-Owned Company for Reserves
Stock image. Democratic Republic of Congo’s central bank will begin purchasing gold for its monetary reserves from a state-owned trader, the company announced Friday. DRC Gold Trading SA will partner with the central bank to provide gold from Congo’s hand-dug — or artisanal — mining sites as the country looks to profit from its rich […]
Orla Mining Highlights Robust Economics in Camino Rojo Underground PEA
Crusher and conveyor system at the Camino Rojo gold mine in Mexico. Credit: Orla Mining. Orla Mining (TSX: OLA) (NYSE: ORLA) announced Thursday positive results of a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for the underground project at its Camino Rojo mine in Zacatecas, Mexico. The mine, which currently has a 10-year life, produced 43,788 ounces of gold and sold 38,265 ounces during […]
Thesis Gold & Silver secures AngloGold Ashanti investment!
On Feb. 19th Thesis Gold (TSX-v: TAU) / (OTCQX: THSGF) delivered exciting news, following an excellent Pre-Feasibility Study (“PFS”). A second cornerstone investor is coming on board. AngloGold Ashanti is acquiring a 5% equity stake (with no warrants!). In addition, Centerra Gold will top up its holdings to maintain its ownership percentage. Combined, the investment […]
US and Uzbekistan Establish Agreement on Critical Minerals
Image of the Muruntau Mine in Uzbekistan, the 2nd largest gold mine in the world. Credit: NMMC The US government has signed an agreement with Uzbekistan to secure better access to the Central Asian country’s critical minerals, as US President Donald Trump moves to counter China’s dominance of crucial resources and their supply chains. The […]
Gold Prices Approach $5,000 as US and China Markets Remain Closed
Stock image. Precious metals drifted lower in thin trading, with many Asian traders offline for the Lunar New Year break, and the US also closed. Gold fell 0.9%, holding near $5,000 an ounce. Bullion gained 2.4% Friday after a modest rise in the US consumer price index for January allayed concerns about a bigger jump. […]
Goldman Anticipates Surge in South Africa Deals Driven by Commodity Markets
Gold mine in South Africa. (Stock image) Goldman Sachs Group Inc. expects a busy year of deals for South Africa as the continent’s largest economy starts to benefit from structural reforms and rides a commodities-boom wave. “We expect activity across the board and our pipeline has broadened across sectors,” said Simon Denny, chief executive officer […]
Reasons to Consider Purchasing “Donut Holes” (North Peak and Eskay): Market Insights and Japan Overview
Why you Should Buy “Donut Holes” (North Peak and Eskay); Market Comments & Japan Greetings, Investors! Over the many years I’ve been doing all this, we’ve had a few especially successful outcomes after buying what an old friend of mine once termed as “donut holes.” Essentially, this simply means ground within known mines or development […]
Column: As Global Metals Frenzy Escalates, Markets Strain Under Pressure
Stock image. The word on the Chinese street is that metals are the next hot thing. All you need to join the bull party is an online trading account, a bit of cash for the initial margin and access to the right WeChat chatroom to meet like-minded punters. China’s metal exchanges have for two months […]