One junior operating in Fiji is well on its way to building a gold mine, but now it's hit a long high-grade gold intercept that might alter those plans and change the story altogether.Underground drill hole TUG-141 has found a remarkable new high-grade feeder zone at Lion One Metals Ltd.'s (LIO:TSX.V; LOMLF:OTCQX; LLO:ASX; LY1:FSE) Tuvatu Gold Project on the island of Viti Levu in Fiji. It is th...Read More

This Canadian junior's processing plant is on track to open mid-year in Mexico. The mine feeding it is already producing and beating analysts' estimates.Canadian junior MAG Silver Corp. (MAG:TSX; MAG:NYSE American) is on track to open its 4,000 tonnes per day processing plant at its large-scale Juanicipio property in Mexico this summer and is expected to have it 85-90% online by the start of 2023....Read More

An analysis of any profit potential in gold requires an understanding of gold and its fundamentals. The problem is that most folks do not understand gold or its fundamentals. “Most folks” includes investors, traders, speculators, advisors, analysts, marketers, etc. THERE IS ONLY ONE GOLD FUNDAMENTALThe single fundamental for gold is that gold is real money. PERIOD. Gold&rsqu...Read More

After briefly reaching highs above $2000, Gold has fallen to $1785 (-14%) following the deep selling in the US major indexes throughout most of April & May 2022.Interpretation Of The Current Consolidation In GoldMy team and I see the recent lows in Gold as similar to the April/May 2009 consolidation after the Global Financial Crisis. Also similar to the January 2013 consolidation before an ext...Read More

Some analogies in the gold market thatmay be a hint for investors can be seen right now. If there's a 2008 rerun,what could that mean in the near term?The precious metals market declinedyesterday, and while the move is still small, it’s nice to see that our shortpositions in juniors are already profitable.Something quite interesting happened intheir price movement at the beginning of yesterd...Read More

How can Russia's commoditisation disrupt the 50 year-long suppression of the gold & silver price?by Samuel Briggs via KinesisIn this week's Live from the Vault, Andrew Maguire uncovers how Russia's Ruble commoditisation could disrupt the 50 year-long suppression of the gold and silver price.The London commodities trader explains how a recent black swan event rattled the multibillion-dollar silver...Read More

The Chart Huggers will not be able to use their favorite scapegoat, either...(by Half Dollar) The official inflation report for the month of May, 2022, will be released this Friday at 8:30 a.m. EST.Here's the question: Does anyone else enjoy paying $85 for a mediocre appetizer, a bowl of flavored warm water with two ultra-thin slices of mushroom floating on top, and some crappy sushi at the trendy...Read More

IsoMetrix launches pioneering ESG applicationSPONSOREDisometrixChinese Strategic AllianceSPONSOREDxanadu minesCopper Fox is brim-full of potentialSPONSOREDcopper fox metalsOrford eyes massive nickel sulphides at West RaglanSPONSOREDorford miningMenck steps down from July 6 and Nexa has initiated a search to identify its next CFO, the firm said.  Analysts saw Menck's decision as negative for t...Read More

The US Army Corps of Engineers, which has been engaged with Twin Pines since at least 2019 on the zirconium-titanium project, will now re-assert its jurisdiction of the project which it initiallyRead More

IsoMetrix launches pioneering ESG applicationSPONSOREDisometrixChinese Strategic AllianceSPONSOREDxanadu minesCopper Fox is brim-full of potentialSPONSOREDcopper fox metalsOrford eyes massive nickel sulphides at West RaglanSPONSOREDorford miningSupplies are expected to start in 2024 for an initial five years. The move by Tesla is the latest to build up its supply chains for critical metals used in...Read More

RAPAPORT... Lab-grown diamond producer Adamas One will raise money through a public stock listing amid uncertainty about the future of its business, it said in a US Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC) filing last week.The company, which acquired synthetics creator Scio Diamond for $2.1 million in 2019, has applied for an initial public offering (IPO) on Nasdaq. Adamas indicated the total v...Read More

RAPAPORT... Rio Tinto has debuted a new strategy that will enable it to "protect the provenance" of its Argyle pink diamonds, including a certification service and a concierge trading platform."This is the start of a new chapter for Argyle pink diamonds, to ensure they maintain their value and investment potential as a finite, unrepeatable natural resource and achieve the status of outstanding her...Read More

Laboratory-grown diamonds are increasingly available in greater quantities, higher quality and new colors at price points that many find attractive. It is no wonder, then, that laboratory-grown diamonds are a growing presence in the marketplace. Laboratory-grown diamonds are appealing options for consumers looking for affordable, attractive alternatives to natural diamonds. They make it easier for...Read More

RAPAPORT... Signet Jewelers banner Banter by Piercing Pagoda has appointed Grammy-nominated rapper, songwriter and artist Tierra Whack as its first creative director.The hire is driven by the brand's focus on encouraging self-exploration and celebrating uniqueness, Banter said last week. Whack, whom the company described as "unapologetically herself," has designed a capsule collection of jewelry f...Read More

(IDEX Online) - BlueRock Diamonds says production has been badly hit by wet weather.Rainfall at its Kareevlei mine, in Kimberley, South Africa, was 22 inches from January to May - double the average for an entire year.The rain hampered access to high-quality kimberlite, forcing the mine to use lower grade ore and delaying roll-out of its mining development plan.Processing production was down by 36...Read More

(IDEX Online) - A prominent jeweler in Detroit, USA, was shot dead in what police describe as a targeted attack.Daniel "Hutch" Hutchinson, 47, was gunned down at the wheel of his SUV. Footage from the aftermath shows nine bullet holes in the driver's side window.Hutchinson's wife Marisa, who was also in the vehicle, survived the attack unhurt.Police said they made an arrest following the...Read More

(IDEX Online) - US sales of jewelry and watches rallied somewhat in April - up just over 18 per cent year-on-year - after a relatively disappointing performance in March.  Sales for March, previously reported at just 8.5 per cent, have been revised up to 11 per cent, taking account of actual rather than estimated sales. Even so, they were the lowest since August 2020.  Hav...Read More

RAPAPORT... With the US imposing sanctions on Alrosa and other Russian entities, there is rising concern about the impact on the diamond market, considering the vast rough supplies from the country. The following is a resource center to help the trade gain clarity on the crisis and its effects on the industry.May 31: How the War Has Shaken Up Diamond Supply (Joshua Freedman)May 27: Alros...Read More

Strategic investor Vision Blue Resources, which was founded by former Xstrata head Sir Mick Davis, made the nomination based on its approximate 27% holding in Cornish Metals.Read More

IsoMetrix launches pioneering ESG applicationSPONSOREDisometrixChinese Strategic AllianceSPONSOREDxanadu minesCopper Fox is brim-full of potentialSPONSOREDcopper fox metalsOrford eyes massive nickel sulphides at West RaglanSPONSOREDorford miningThe S&P/TSX Battery Metals Index will track Canadian-listed companies engaged in the production or exploration of metals used in battery manufacturing...Read More