Canada supports electrification of the nation’s mining sector
(Kitco News) -The mining sector’s green revolution is getting some important support from the Canadian government.
Trump’s new energy policy doesn’t happen every decade and is sure to rejuvenate nuclear power
(Kitco News) – Trump’s new energy policy doesn’t happen every decade and is sure to rejuvenate nuclear power
Third Yukon Resource Gateway Project agreement reached
(Kitco News) – The work will include bridge replacement and safety improvements on North Canol Road and construction and resurfacing of kilometer 354.9 to kilometer 414.4 of the Robert Campbell Highway.
Read moreWallbridge Mining and Balmoral Resources to combine in an all-stock transaction valued at C$110 million
(Kitco News) – Wallbridge said the combination provides the company with exposure to the mining-friendly Nord-du-Québec region of western Québec. It also expands Wallbridge’s Fenelon land holdings from 10.5 km2 to 739.0 km2.
Central bankers will need to ‘dial it to eleven’
(Kitco News) – Lundin recorded a podcast with Kitco at a satellite show, the Metals Investor Forum, during PDAC week in Toronto. The PDAC conference is the largest annual mine gathering, which is held in Toronto at the start of March.
Read moreWhat’s really needed for gold prices to skyrocket, and it’s not a recession
(Kitco News) – What’s really needed for gold prices to skyrocket, and it’s not a recession
Gold, silver up on rebound from solid losses late last week
(Kitco News) – Gold and silver prices are sharply higher in midday U.S. futures trading Monday, on a corrective bounce following sharp losses posted late last week.
Read moreEquinox Gold reports 4Q adjusted profit, nears merger with Leagold
(Kitco News) – Equinox Gold Corp. (TSX, NYSE American: EQX) Monday reported an adjusted profit for the fourth quarter and moved another step closer to a takeover of Leagold Mining Corp. by getting approval from the Mexican government.
Read moreFund managers cut bullish gold positioning before prices bounce Monday
(Kitco News) – Money managers began liquidating bullish gold positions during the most recent reporting week for data compiled by the Commodity Futures trading Commission, then the trend likely continued through the end of last week as prices tumbled.
Read moreGold remains higher after Feb. ISM U.S. manufacturing index dips to 50.1%
(Kitco News) – Gold prices remained stronger after the Institute for Supply Management said Monday that its headline manufacturing index dipped to 50.1% in February from 50.9% in January. Spot gold was last up $14.20 to $1,599.70 an ounce.
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