DOE Announces $355 Million to Boost Domestic Critical Minerals Production
The US Department of Energy announced a $355 million funding initiative aimed at expanding domestic production of critical minerals, marking the federal government’s most significant investment in mining technology in nearly 40 years. DOE’s Office of Fossil Energy administers two programs that split the funding. The larger program allocates $275 million to pilot-scale facilities designed […]
First Majestic Q3 Earnings: Another RECORD Quarter!
It was a rough day in the market for First Majestic Silver on Wednesday following the release of their third quarter financial results, with the company seemingly unable to catch a break with the timing of their earnings releases.
Barrick Q3 Earnings: Juicing Shareholder Returns Amid Declining Production
How would you think a producer performed if I told you that they increased their base dividend by 25% and bumped up their share repurchase program by $500 million after reporting their Q3 results? Okay now factor into that decision the fact that the CEO was fired at the end of September by the board. […]
Wheaton Q3 Earnings: Cash Operating Margins Skyrocket
It’s not just the gold producers that are achieving record revenue in this earnings cycle, royalty names are too. Or at least those that are focused on precious metals are. Case in point Wheaton Precious Metals (TSX: WPM), who is arguably a leader in the subsector. The company in the third quarter saw record earnings […]
Kinross Q3 Earnings: Another Record Free Cash Flow Quarter
It’s shaping up to be another great quarter for gold miners, who collectively continue to post record cash flow figures amid this gold environment. The price of gold may be down a bit in the last week or so, but make no mistake – the miners are making money hand over fist these days. Kinross […]
Aya Gold: The Boumadine Preliminary Economic Assessment
The results are finally in for a much anticipated preliminary economic assessment from a gold and silver producer and well, some questions have certainly been raised as a result. We may not be mine engineers, but some things certainly stand out here. Those questions of course relate to Aya Gold and Silver’s (TSX: AYA) Boumadine […]
Ottawa Cuts Its Own Federal Spending-Cut Commitments
The Carney government has already softened its signature restraint plan, reducing savings targets for eight departments that were slated to deliver 15% in program cuts over three years and shifting them onto the much lighter reduction track in the federal budget. Crown-Indigenous Relations, Indigenous Services, and Women and Gender Equality will now face only 2% […]
Gold Isn’t A Trade. It’s Insurance Against What Comes Next. – Rick Rule
In this conversation with legendary natural resource investor Rick Rule of Rule Investment Media, we tackle the themes you need to understand whether you’re already invested or trying to figure out where to put capital in uncertain times. Rick explains why gold and silver aren’t just trades but insurance against real risks, how long-term wealth […]
Emerita Resources Hits 2.7% Copper, 1.85 g/t Gold Over 9.6 Metres At El Cura
Copper-gold rich mineralization continues to be intersected by Emerita Resources (TSXV: EMO) at their El Cura deposit, which is part of the larger Iberian Belt West project in Spain. The company this morning released further assay results from recent exploration at the property.
Seven New Projects Deepen Alberta-Ottawa Energy Standoff
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s support for Prime Minister Mark Carney’s second batch of seven fast track major projects comes with a clear condition as she ties her backing to federal agreement on a bitumen pipeline and changes to energy laws that she says are driving investment away. Smith welcomed Ottawa’s move to refer seven additional […]