Weak sentiment, withmanufacturers under pressure due to sluggish polished demand and tight profitmargins. Factories operating at reduced capacity, and some manufacturersslashing salaries of polished workers. Fewer foreign buyers in Mumbai after LasVegas shows. Steady orders for 0.30 to 0.99 ct., G-J, VS-SI diamonds, butprices continue to soften. Concern that rising demand for synthetics iscannibalizing small-stone market.
Round
Recent NewsSmaller juniors still financed even in more cautious marketJanuary 13, 2025 / www.canadianminingreport.com
Gold stocks shrug off equity market decline on metal gainJanuary 13, 2025 / www.canadianminingreport.com
Geopolitical risk outlook unclear after US electionJanuary 06, 2025 / www.canadianminingreport.com
Low valuations offer a cushion to mining sectorJanuary 06, 2025 / www.canadianminingreport.com
Polarized gold and iron ore moves, moderate aluminum and copper gainsDecember 30, 2024 / www.canadianminingreport.com
|