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TuesdayNov 05, 2024 10:00 am

What Gold Investors Can Expect in November

The price of gold has broken different records since the start of the year when it was trading at $2,063.73 an ounce in January. At the start of November, the precious metal was going for almost $2800 an ounce, representing a significant increase in its price over the last couple of months. With the global economy experiencing peaks and troughs which are bound to influence the gold market, investors may benefit from knowing what to expect in this month. For starters, gold investors should expect the precious metal to surpass the $3000 mark. Earlier in the year, some experts forecast…

MondayNov 04, 2024 8:45 am

Aston Bay Holdings Ltd. (TSX.V: BAY) (OTCQB: ATBHF) Dedicated to Discovering, Developing New Copper Sources

As the world rapidly transitions toward electrification and renewable energy, copper has emerged as an essential metal in creating a sustainable, electrified society. Aston Bay is working on promising copper projects to help meet rising demand. The company’s commitment to exploration positions it to supply copper for future green technologies and contribute to sustainable mining practices. In an electrified world, the demand for copper is set to rise dramatically, emphasizing the need for robust exploration and production efforts to ensure a stable supply. Aston Bay Holdings (TSX.V: BAY) (OTC: ATBHF) is a publicly traded mineral exploration company exploring for high-grade…

FridayNov 01, 2024 10:00 am

Beijing Moves to Leverage Afghanistan’s Mineral Resources

Last week, China’s envoy to Afghanistan revealed that the country would provide the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan with tariff-free access to its vast consumer, energy, and construction sectors. This statement comes as the Taliban-led country works to strengthen its markets. China has strived to develop ties with Afghanistan since the Taliban seized control of the country in 2021. However, similar to other governments, the East Asian country has avoided formally recognizing the group’s rule amid global concern over its violation of the rights of women and girls. Still, Beijing believes that the impoverished nation could provide various minerals to boost…

FridayNov 01, 2024 9:45 am

The US Announces New Strategy to Help It Dominate the AI Race

President Biden has rolled out a new plan aimed at enabling the U.S. to harness AI for national security purposes amid a global race that is seeing different countries scrambling to tap this new technology for their own interests. He outlined his plans in an NSM (National Security Memo) that centered on artificial intelligence, emphasizing that the U.S. government should be at the forefront of AI development in order to ensure that it is secure, safe and trustworthy. He called upon American agencies to strengthen their supply chains of semiconductor chips, integrate considerations of AI into any new technology plans…

FridayNov 01, 2024 9:00 am

Torr Metals Inc. (TSX.V: TMET): Pioneering Greenfield Discoveries to Capitalize on North America’s Surging Demand for Copper and Gold

Shift in Exploration Focus: Junior explorers traditionally fueled major metal discoveries through capital investment, but recent trends prioritize existing deposits and exhausted brownfield plays, jeopardizing future metal supply crucial for economic growth and a transition to renewable industries. Torr Metals’ distinct approach is focused on uncovering new district-scale copper and gold discoveries in underexplored regions, leveraging its 100% owned strategic land holdings, excellent infrastructure access, and proximity to mines owned by majors. Promising Project Results: Torr’s Kolos Copper-Gold Project in British Columbia and Filion Gold Project in Ontario show strong potential, with significant undrilled soil anomalies and high-grade outcrop mineralization,…

ThursdayOct 31, 2024 10:00 am

Gold Reaches New Price High, Dampens Chinese Demand

Earlier this week, the price of gold dropped from its recent high as the greenback soared, before rallying back to $2,743 a troy ounce. This change comes as new data shows that demand for the precious metal from China, which is the biggest consumer of bullion globally, fell. Spot gold also saw its price drop to $2,725 a troy ounce during Asian trade. At the same time, the dollar index hit its highest level since July following the Japanese yen’s plunge after the country’s ruling coalition lost its parliamentary majority for the first time in over a decade. Data from…

TuesdayOct 29, 2024 10:00 am

Anglo American Keeps its 2024 Guidance Unchanged Despite Drop in Q3 Copper Production

Last week, Anglo American announced production results from its third quarter while maintaining this year’s guidance for the minerals. In its results, the global miner revealed that the output of rough diamonds has dropped by 25% on cuts because of prolonged reduced demand. The production of copper also decreased by 13% in the third quarter, adding that for the first 9 months of the year, the red metal’s production dropped by 4%. During the same period, the production of diamonds fell 21%. The global miner added that its De Beers diamonds unit was looking into alternative options to increase output…

MondayOct 28, 2024 10:30 am

Tiny Island in the Caribbean Gets Windfall as AI Boom Gathers Steam

While it is common knowledge that investors in tech firms like Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA) are accumulating fortunes from AI, the island of Anguilla is also minting serious cash from this industry. This started at about the time ChatGPT went public and set off a frenzy among companies wishing to get websites ending in .ai. Cue in Anguilla. This British territory in the Caribbean didn’t know it had struck future gold when, by a stroke of luck, it was allocated the .ai internet address back in 1995. Each country has a unique internet address for sites located within its jurisdiction,…

MondayOct 28, 2024 9:45 am

Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM) Eyeing Response to U.S. Recommendation to Impose Sanctions on Russian Titanium, Palladium

The Biden administration aims to weaken Russia’s financial stability through sanctions, limiting its ability to sustain its war efforts in Ukraine. Imposing sanctions on Russian titanium and palladium would create several strategic advantages for the U.S. Sanctions on Russian palladium and titanium could be especially advantageous for existing producers and emerging palladium mining projects outside of Russia. The United States recently called on its Group of Seven (“G7”) allies to consider imposing sanctions on Russian titanium and palladium supplies, a move that, if approved, could have a profound impact on global metals markets as well as on Russia’s economy (https://ibn.fm/Q9sHS).…

FridayOct 25, 2024 11:15 am

McEwen Mining Inc. (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX): Tapping into Argentina’s Growing Copper Potential

Argentina is rapidly emerging as a key player in the global mining industry, positioning itself to become a significant producer of copper and other minerals critical to the world’s clean energy transition. The country’s ambition to rank among the top ten copper producers by 2030 reflects its immense potential, driven by vast untapped mineral reserves, recent policy reforms, and a growing pipeline of mining projects. Currently, Argentina holds an estimated 75.5 million metric tons of copper reserves, representing about 3% of the global total (https://ibn.fm/XkBiO). Although this is modest compared to copper giants like Chile and Peru, Argentina’s improving investment…

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