Congo Aims to Exploit New Gold Mines Amid Rising Prices
Barrick’s Kibali mine, Democratic Republic of Congo. Image from Rangold Resources. Democratic Republic of Congo says it loses 60 tons of gold a year to smuggling. The new mines minister wants the country to build new sites to recapture that wealth. Louis Watum, who became minister last month, previously developed Africa’s biggest gold mine at […]
Cruz Battery Metals Bolsters Its Standing in Nevada’s Lithium Industry Following Presidential Endorsement
Cruz Battery Metals Strengthens Position in Nevada’s Lithium Sector Amid Presidential Endorsement Transforming Opportunities in Lithium Investment: Cruz Battery Metals Corp. Cruz Battery Metals Corp. recently made headlines with the renewal of its lithium claims in Nevada, a significant strategic move in the burgeoning lithium sector. This decision arrives amid renewed interest in U.S. lithium […]
Hedge Fund Waratah Acquires Gold Stocks as Rally Continues
Stock image. One of Canada’s largest hedge fund managers is piling into gold stocks in anticipation that bullion’s record-setting rally is only just beginning. Waratah Capital Advisors has invested in mid-size Canadian producers including Equinox Gold Corp. and Centerra Gold Inc. as well as exploration and development companies including Artemis Gold Inc. in its funds, […]
Funding Insights: A Conversation with Harold Pettigrew on the Future of the CDFI Sector
Financing opportunity: Q&A with Harold Pettigrew on the future of the CDFI Sector As the community finance field enters a new era—shaped by economic uncertainty, shifting capital flows, and growing calls for accountability—how can CDFIs prepare for what’s ahead? The Kresge Foundation spoke with Harold Pettigrew, the president and CEO of the Opportunity Finance Network […]
BABA, LAC, FCX, QURE, and Beyond
BABA, LAC, FCX, QURE and more Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading: Freeport-McMoRan — The mining company’s stock tumbled nearly 12% after it declared force majeure at its Grasberg mine in Indonesia. Freeport halted activity at the mine earlier this month after a mud rush led to a fatal accident. In addition, […]
Amex Exploration’s Well-Deserved Rise and the Federal Reserve’s Blueprint
Amex Exploration’s Deserved Surge & The Fed’s Road Map Greetings Investors! RIGHT HERE (or just click on the below graphic) you’ll be able to listen to our post-Fed discussion from late last week; an especially noteworthy one, as Fed Chair Powell addressed competing forces unlike anything the central bank has dealt with in many years. […]
Battery Metals Market Poised for Significant Revenue Growth
Battery Metals Market expected to Witness Huge Revenue Growth InsightAce Analytic Pvt. Ltd. has recently published an insightful market assessment report focusing on the burgeoning "Global Battery Metals Market." This report projects substantial revenue growth, emphasizing the critical role of battery metals such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel, particularly in the context of the rapidly […]
What is the Fed’s Additional Mandate?
What is the Fed’s third mandate? 00:08 Speaker A We talk a lot about the Fed’s dual mandate, jobs and prices, but did you know that there is a third? Newly appointed Fed governor Stephen Myron just raised it on the hill a few weeks ago. And on today’s Stocks and Translation, we’re going to […]
What is the S&P 500’s Business Model and How Does It Generate Wealth? | Planet Money | NPR
What even is the business of the S&P 500, and how does it make so much money? : Planet Money : NPR A board above the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange shows the closing number for the S&P 500, Friday, June 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) Richard Drew/AP/AP hide caption toggle caption […]
FPX Announces Newfoundland JV Project with JOGMEC
FPX Nickel Corp. has signed an option agreement to acquire up to 100% of the Advocate Nickel Property in Newfoundland. The Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) has designated Advocate as the first project within the FPX-JOGMEC Generative Alliance, with a $450,000 budget for 2025 exploration. The 86.25 km² property shows promising nickel […]