In another important milestone towards its goal of developing a sustainable battery supply chain in North America, Electra Battery Materials (TSXV: ELBM; US-OTC: ELBMF), the company formerly known as First Cobalt, has obtained final approval of the updated closure plan for its hydrometallurgical facility in Ontario.Electra's business strategy is to produce sufficient battery material on an annual...Read More
A 62% jump in passenger electric vehicles (EVs) registrations in the second half of 2021 to 5.84 million units continues to drive an intensifying demand in the battery metals sector, the latest data release from Adamas Intelligence shows.According to the market analyst, an 86% increase in passenger EV registrations in the Asia Pacific region positions it as the top EV market, followed by the Ameri...Read More
Kinross Gold (TSX: K; NYSE: KGC) may permanently exit from Russia after operating in the country for about 25 years, a BMO metals and mining analyst said, as the nation continues to attack Ukraine. On Mar. 2, Kinross announced that it would suspend its Russian operations following Western sanctions. However, in a research note to clients on Mar. 6, BMO analyst Jackie Przybylowski stated that the...Read More
Canadian explorer Tier One Silver (TSXV: TSLVF; US-OTC: TSLVF) believes it is in the early stages of a new discovery in Peru.The Vancouver-headquartered junior recently completed the first ever drill program on its 100%-owned Curibaya silver-gold project in southwest Peru, about 48 km northeast of the provincial capital Tacna, close to the border with Chile.The drilling comprised 16 holes (5,347...Read More
A recent report by IDTechEx estimates that less than 8% of the global cobalt demand and 6% of the lithium demand will be supplied by recycled Li-ion batteries by 2030.According to the market analyst, a combined total of over 180,000 tonnes of lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese could be recovered by 2030 through Li-ion recycling, a value which is forecast to grow by approximately 10 times by 20...Read More
Investment Watch, Released on 3/7/22"This is a bombshell. At least now we know why the FDA and Pfizer wanted to keep Continue... First Batch of Pfizer Data Shows 1,291 Side Effects and Injuries from Vaccine, CHD Counsel Calls for "Immediate End" to Pfizer Vaccine added by Herman James on 03/09/2022View all posts by Herman James ?+'Read More
Dear Outsider,An unmistakable neon glow emanates from an abandoned storefront in Philadelphia's University City. As part of a massive real estate investment, Drexel University acquired an old Firestone car repair shop and turned it into a pop-up art gallery, complete with retro neon signs, some dating back to the 1950s. It gives students a glimpse into Philadelphia's past as they work toward a bet...Read More
Crude Oil Climbs High. Is It Enough to Enjoy a BetterView?The threat of sanctions caused a stirin the markets: WTI spiked above $130 and Brent is nearing the $140 mark. Whereis crude oil going next?A possible Western embargo on Russian oilcaused oil prices to soar again on Monday, as stock markets feared persistentinflation and a consequent economic slowdown.On the US dollar side, the continuedral...Read More
Voice of San Diego, Released on 3/7/22During the investigation, regulators separated children and interviewed them without familiar adults present in isolated rooms. Many Aspen Leaf parents said Continue... California Raids Preschools Over Mask Compliance added by Herman James on 03/12/2022View all posts by Herman James ?+'Read More
Meet Kevin, Released on 3/7/22*This interview was recorded March 7, 2022With everything that's been going on in the world, along with how some of our political leaders are handling these situations, the future for investors is changing. With inflation starting to show in gas prices and food, It's important as an investor to look at policies and not politics with these events. Here is an inside loo...Read More
Crude Oil Climbs High. Is It Enough to Enjoy a BetterView?The threat of sanctions caused a stirin the markets: WTI spiked above $130 and Brent is nearing the $140 mark. Whereis crude oil going next?A possible Western embargo on Russian oilcaused oil prices to soar again on Monday, as stock markets feared persistentinflation and a consequent economic slowdown.On the US dollar side, the continuedral...Read More
The invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces have been going on for a week now, with Ukraine defending its lands well. However ...Read More
FPX Nickel is a publicly-traded company in Canada and the USA with a focus on developing a large source of low-cost, ...Read More
This month, the Fed is expected to hike interest rates. Contrary to popular belief, the tightening doesn't have to be adverse for gold. What does history show?March 2022 – the Fed is supposed to end its quantitative easing and hike the federal funds rate for the first time during recovery from a pandemic crisis . After the liftoff, the Fed will probably also start reducing the size of its ma...Read More
RAPAPORT... Alrosa clients have continued to buy rough from the miner by sending payment in currencies other than dollars following a range of sanctions on Russia by Western governments.While punitive measures by the US and other powers don't ban dollar transactions with Alrosa, the Russian company has asked customers to pay in euros and other currencies, industry insiders told Rapaport News....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. Rapaport Trade AlertUS Department of the Treasury announces sanctions against Russi...Read More
RAPAPORT... Douglas Hucker has left his position as CEO of the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) after 24 years.During his time with the organization, Hucker upped AGTA's focus on education and key issues such as treatment disclosure and the origin of gemstones, the AGTA said last week. He also formed affiliations with other industry groups, including the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO),...Read More
RAPAPORT... Hong Kong's hard-luxury market saw its weakest growth in a year as the government implemented stronger limitations on business operations during the fifth wave of Covid-19.Revenue from jewelry, watches, clocks and valuable gifts rose 7% year on year to HKD 3.61 billion ($462.7 million) in January, the municipality's Census and Statistics Department reported last week. After the categor...Read More
RAPAPORT... Alrosa has left the Natural Diamond Council (NDC) amid the fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine."The board of directors of the [NDC] has today received Alrosa's decision to suspend its membership," the council said in a statement Friday. "In suspending its membership, Alrosa has stepped down from the board and will cease all financial contributions."The NDC carries out catego...Read More
This month, the Fed is expected to hike interest rates. Contrary to popular belief, the tightening doesn't have to be adverse for gold. What does history show?March 2022 – the Fed is supposed to end its quantitative easing and hike the federal funds rate for the first time during recovery from a pandemic crisis . After the liftoff, the Fed will probably also start reducing the size of its ma...Read More