World events are driving a volatile andpotentially pivotal environment ahead for investors.Huge swings in financial markets are likely still to come.Direction, magnitude, and timing aredifficult to predict. But precious metals bulls are eying massive upsidepotential for gold and silver as war and inflation stoke safe-haven buying.What follows are four major macro scenariosthat could impact metals...Read More

Commoditiesare on fire.Theprice of oil has soared 43% since the start of the year.Palladium—ametal most often used in catalytic converters—has increased 28% over the sameperiod, while wheat has spiked 39%...Theseare major moves. But I see commodity prices headed even higher this year.Specifically,a huge opportunity is setting up in one of the most overlooked corners of thecommodity mar...Read More

In response to Russia’s war on Ukraine, the U.S. and G-7 countries have launched a currency war against the Kremlin. Sanctions imposed on the Russian central bank have effectively blacklisted the country from the U.S. dollar-dominated global financial system.Now the Biden administration is attempting to prevent Russia from using gold as an alternative medium of exchange.Last week, the Treasu...Read More

Imagine all the people… living life inthe Metaverse. Once we immerse ourselves in the digital sphere, gold may go outof fashion. Or maybe not?Do you already have your avatar? If not,maybe you should consider creating one, as the Metaverse is coming! What is the Metaverse? It is a digital,three-dimensional world where people are represented by avatars, a network of3D virtual worlds focused o...Read More

Regardless of how unpleasant the past few weeks have been, events are mostly playing out as forecast, and in reality, silver is acting just as predictably as gold... by Craig Hemke via Sprott Money NewsRegardless of how unpleasant the past few weeks have been, events are mostly playing out as we forecast back in January. So, with this in mind, it's time for an update.We've gotten accustomed to wr...Read More

Two-time Vale president Eliezer Batista diesLeadershipLook beyond market approach to project valuations: van ZylLeadershipPredictive Discovery to forge a golden future in GuineaSPONSOREDpredictive discoveryOreCorp prepares to deliver Tanzania's next big gold mineSPONSOREDorecorpThe consolidated indicated resource now totals 4.27 million ounces and 7.5Moz inferred, which is a 70% increase in to...Read More

"We've gone full bore in this last year and this year 2022, and have conducted about 140,000m of drilling. We are seeing a weighted average grade of 9.Read More

In 2021, the company increased its throughput from 3,500 tonnes per day to 4,200tpd and it anticipates being able to get to 4,500tpd via debottlenecking this year.Read More

Stronger anticipated output and ongoing cost management to minimize the impact of inflationary pressures would reduce costs, Torex Gold said.Read More

Around 20 tonnes of tellurium will be produced annually through a new US$2.9 million circuit built at the Kennecott refinery, Rio Tinto said.Read More

Predictive Discovery to forge a golden future in GuineaSPONSOREDpredictive discoveryOreCorp prepares to deliver Tanzania's next big gold mineSPONSOREDorecorpIsoMetrix launches pioneering ESG applicationSPONSOREDisometrixArrow Minerals on the gold discovery path in West AfricaSPONSOREDarrow mineralsAustralian Labor Party (ALP) trade and resources spokesperson Madeleine King outlined a "transfor...Read More

News: Market sentiment mixed as summer wedding season begins. US 8.3% April inflation fuels caution but positive retail momentum continues with jewelry sales +33%, Mastercard reports. Alrosa cancels rough sales, continues supplying Russia's Gokhran. Shortages anticipated. De Beers scales up Tracr blockchain as crisis accelerates traceability efforts. Savvy dealers seeking ethically sourced goods....Read More

RAPAPORT... US e-commerce spending fell in April to its lowest this year amid rising interest rates and continued inflation, according to Adobe Analytics."As the cost of borrowing and economic uncertainty rises for consumers, we are beginning to see the early impact on both online inflation and spend," said Patrick Brown, vice president of growth marketing and insights for Adobe.Shoppers shelled o...Read More

RAPAPORT... A 228-carat stone made history as the largest white diamond ever to sell at auction, raking in nearly $22 million at Christie's Magnificent Jewels in Geneva.The pear-shaped, 228.31-carat, G-color, VS1-clarity diamond, called The Rock, fetched $21.9 million at the May 11 auction, within its presale estimate of $20 million to $30 million, Christie's said Wednesday. It beat the previous r...Read More

(IDEX Online) - The largest white diamond ever auctioned sold yesterday for $21.9m at Christie's Magnificent Jewels sale in Geneva.The 228.31-ct G/VS1 pear-shaped gem, called The Rock, beat its low estimate of $20m, but fell short of the $30m high estimate.The record auction price for a white diamond remains with a 163.41-ct D/IF Type IIa rectangular cut-cornered diamond, which sold at Christ...Read More

(IDEX Online) - Pandora today announced plans to build a $100m factory in Vietnam, as part of a plan to boost its total production capacity by 60 per cent.It will create 6,000 jobs, producing up to 60m jewelry items a year.The Danish jeweler, best known for its charm bracelets, aims to double revenue in the US and treble it in China (both from 2019 levels).  The new factory in Vietnam will su...Read More

(IDEX Online) - A pure platinum coin weighing 1kg, and set with 462 fancy vivid pink diamonds (6.5 tcw) from the Argyle mine is to be auctioned.The one-off creation is the highlight of the Royal Canadian Mint's Opulence Collection, featuring gems from the iconic Australian mine that closed in November 2020.There are 436 coins altogether, using a total of 46.7 carats of Argyle pinks.The Ultima...Read More

Predictive Discovery to forge a golden future in GuineaSPONSOREDpredictive discoveryOreCorp prepares to deliver Tanzania's next big gold mineSPONSOREDorecorpIsoMetrix launches pioneering ESG applicationSPONSOREDisometrixArrow Minerals on the gold discovery path in West AfricaSPONSOREDarrow mineralsThe International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) 28 member companies are pioneering the init...Read More

U.S. equity index futures were lower at 7:30 AM EDT. S&P 500 futures were down 17 points in pre-opening trade.April Producer Price Index to be released at 8:30 AM EDT is expected to increase 0.5% versus a gain of 1.4% in March. On a year-over-year basis, April Producer Price Index is expected to increase 10.7% versus a gain of 11.2% in March. Excluding food and energy April Producer Price Inde...Read More

Africa is home to bountiful reserves of metals such as gold, copper, and lithium. The continent also offers mineral exploration and development companies with large areas of underexplored terrain as well as several mining-friendly jurisdictions looking to harness mining revenues for development purposes. Here are eight miners active within Africa.ASANTE GOLDThe mill at the Bibiani gold mine, in Gh...Read More