Facts ‘n’ figures: Gold prices swing as markets sell off
The following is an edited report from the World Gold Council, release on March 19, 2020. For the full report visit www.gold.org. Like most asset classes, gold is being affected…
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Commentary: What previous pandemics tell us about gold
In early January 2020, gold prices were steadily escalating on the heels of strong investor confidence fueled by some of the largest mining M&A transactions in recent history, including Newmont’s…
Kirkland Lake Gold’s Tony Makuch our Mining Person of the Year for 2019
Tony Makuch, president and CEO of Kirkland Lake Gold, is The Northern Miner’s Mining Person of the Year for 2019. Under his leadership, Kirkland Lake Gold has outperformed its peers…
Commentary: Silver price strong despite less investment demand
Silver prices rose 30% from US$15.25 per oz. at the end of June 2019 to as high as US$19.75 per oz. by Sept. 4. The most important aspect of this…
Commentary: The state of metals markets in 2020
The metals markets promise to be full of fascinating developments and unexpected twists in 2020. Mining equities will not be excluded from the drama. This partly reflects the reality that…
Geopolitical tensions to burnish gold’s allure in 2020
Gold is poised to perform strongly in 2020, with geopolitical risk set to remain elevated, metals and mining research and consultancy group Wood Mackenzie said in a January report. Miners are set to enjoy bumper…
Commentary: Is a diesel supply shock coming?
New ocean shipping regulations could have a big impact this year. Under International Maritime Organization (IMO) rules that came into effect on Jan. 1, emissions from fuel used in ocean…
Commentary: Looking at 2020 and beyond for BC’s mineral industry
As the Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) gears up for the 37th annual Mineral Exploration Roundup conference from Jan. 20 to 23, 2020, it is time to take stock of…
Commentary: Why 2020 will be good for juniors
It’s the start of a new year and decade. Cue all the flashbacks and predictions. The year ahead will mark the resurgence of the junior miner. We’re starting to see…
Commentary: Mining company boards have ‘advantage’ in transition to low-carbon economy
With the mining sector generating 14% of Canada’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the presence of climate change presents the sector with both opportunities and risks. The transition to a low-carbon…
Commentary: The periodic table and the road to resource nationalism
This year marked the 150th anniversary of the periodic table, which UNESCO has dubbed the International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements. Developed in 1869 by Dmitri Mendeleev,…
Interview: Rory Johnston of Scotiabank looks to 2020
Rory Johnston is a commodity economist covering energy and metal markets in Scotiabank’s economics department. His research includes the Scotiabank Commodity Price Index (a monthly assessment of developments affecting the…