VANCOUVER — Russian major Uralkali (LSE: URKA) has apparently bowed out of one of the world’s two big potash cartels, which together supported prices by limiting supplies. It was an unexpected move that stunned the potash market on…
Like a sudden Saskatchewan thunderstorm, the potash market surprised everyone yet again with its capacity for drama and destruction, as everyone learned just how important the Russian-Belarusian potash cartel had been all this time in…
The Lisbon-based International Copper Study Group (ICSG) released the following preliminary data for April 2013 world copper supply and demand in its July 2013 Copper Bulletin. The Bulletin is available for sale upon request. For more…
Spot pricesCourtesy of ScotiabankTuesday, July 30, 2013 Precious MetalsPrice…
No one would describe aluminum’s recent pricing as strong. Since the beginning of the year the price of the metal has fallen roughly 14¢, and was trading at 82¢ per lb. at press time.
Spot pricesCourtesy of ScotiabankTuesday, July 23, 2013 Precious MetalsPrice…
In a recent issue of Commodities Weekly, China economists at Barclays argue that slowing growth, waning business confidence and a recent tightening in liquidity conditions have increased the risk of a hard landing in China.
Spot pricesCourtesy of ScotiabankTuesday, July 9, 2013 Precious MetalsPrice…
Spot pricesCourtesy of ScotiabankTuesday, July 9, 2013 Precious MetalsPrice…
The Canadian mining industry staggered and gasped to complete the first half of 2013, a little dehydrated and cramped, and trying to summon the strength to get through the rest of the year in competitive shape.
A quick review of the reported bankruptcy cases reveals a pleasant surprise: There are few reported bankruptcy cases involving insolvent gold dealers. Nevertheless, every dog has its day, and considering the volatility of the gold market of…
Spot pricesCourtesy of ScotiabankTuesday, July 2, 2013 Precious MetalsPrice…
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