With the economic backdrop continuingto deteriorate, silver’s bull case has become increasingly fragile.Ominous Signs AheadWhile silver has bounced off its recentlows, the white metal continues to underperform gold. And whenvolatile areas of the precious metals market showcase weakness (silver andmining stocks) it’s often an ominous sign for the entire sector.  In addition,&n...Read More

The energy transition is central to the increase in global demand for metals and mined commodities, but with supply challenges escalating as ESG criteria come under stricter scrutiny by governments and investors, our experts presented the potential solutions in relation to policy changes, recycling and the constraint of materials supply in the race to achieve zero carbon.To download a more detaile...Read More

U.S. equity index futures were higher this morning. S&P 500 futures were up 17 points at 8:35 AM EDT. S&P 500 futures gained 19 points following release of the October U.S. Employment Report at 8:30 AM EDT. October Non-farm Payrolls was expected to drop to 188,000 from 336,000 in September. Actual was a drop to 150,000. October Unemployment Rate was expected to remain unchanged from Septem...Read More

This past Tuesday, I offered the following forecast of what would happen at the FOMC meeting this week:On Wednesday, the Fed will leave its target rate for fed funds unchanged. That decision will keep the federal funds target at 5.50% as set at the July 26, 2023, meeting. Over the course of [13] FOMC meetings beginning March 16, 2022, I've been correct in all of my forecasts including the "skipped...Read More

Is a common refrain in certain economic circles:"We need to reform the Federal Reserve."We are told this should be done or that should be done.This will make it more efficient, that will make it more transparent.And perhaps even it would.Yet we take a dim view of most "reform." The reason is simple as Sam and clear as gin.Reform is an ax that rarely strikes the root. That is often by design.It is...Read More

The gold miners’ stocksare lagging gold’s strong young upleg, their gains falling behind.  Their striking performance gap is undermininggold-stock sentiment, leaving traders even warier of this sector.  While definitely vexing, this anomaly has onlyarisen over the past couple weeks.  Goldstocks’ precedent during past major gold uplegs implies this will unwind soon,...Read More

As the Federal Reserve puts a hold on interest rates, investors have to ask themselves whether the elevated inflation rate is also on hold.The Fed’s preferred measure of so-called “core” inflation, which excludes food and energy costs, most recently came in at 3.7%. Despite having fallen substantially since last year’s peak, the official inflation rate has yet to approach t...Read More

(IDEX Online) - Lucapa has recovered the third largest diamond ever from Lulo, Angola, since the mine opened  in January 2015.The 208 carat Type IIa gem is the second +100-ct diamond in under a month, and the 39th in the lifetime of the deposit.The largest recovery at the Lulo alluvial mine - which commands the highest price per carat for alluvial diamonds in the world - was a 404 carat Type...Read More

(IDEX Online) - Stargems has become the first tender house to sign up for traceability technology by Sarine that quickly registers large parcels of diamonds.The Dubai-based business is using the AutoScan Plus software, which inegrates with Sarine's Diamond Journey to track every move a diamond makes.Sarine describes it as a game-changing way of registering rough diamonds at source with minima...Read More

(IDEX Online) - There were signs of a slowdown in the 18-month long decline of polished diamonds prices during October.The Index fell by 1.60 per cent, compared to just over 3 per cent in September, which was the single biggest monthly drop of the current crisis.Price drops through October were gradual, and showed none of the volatility of the previous month.The supply of rough is c...Read More

Bill Powers visited Prospera Energy's Cuthbert oil field in Saskatchewan on 10.31.23. Bill invested in Prospera last year 2022.Read More

Gold Market Analysis and West Red Lake Gold Mines [TSXV: WRLG] Update: CEO Shane Williams shares insights on the thriving ...Read More

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Exciting stop in Condobolin for the Mining Now Tour as we explore Maspro's world! Join us for Episode 2 and 3 with the insightful ...Read More

Visit Valmont Industries to Learn More: https://www.valmontutility.com/ In this engaging video, hosted by Rory Bamford, we delve ...Read More

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Tom welcomes back Michael Kao, former hedge fund manager and commodities trader to discuss the FOMC meeting and its ...Read More

Tom welcomes back Lawrence Lepard of Equity Management Associates to the show. Lawrence expresses skepticism towards ...Read More

PYX Resources Ltd (LSE:PYX, NSX:PYX) chief executive Oliver Hasler speaks to Proactive's Thomas Warner after the world's ...Read More

Good morning from London where the FTSE 100 is off to a steady start to the week so far, as investors continue to mull last week's ...Read More