Metals, mining and money markets
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Editorial: Writedowns and the damage done
Another week, and we present yet another issue filled with talk of writedowns, dividend cuts and CEO exits among the majors. It’s been the theme of much of the producers’ side of the industry these past few months.
HSBC’s sunny silver outlook
James Steel of HSBC in New York is raising his average price forecast for silver to US$33 per oz. for 2013 and to US$31 per oz. for 2014, up from US$32 per oz. and US$28 per oz. owing to improving industrial demand and investor appetite, and a…
Japan, Russia breathe new life into uranium
VANCOUVER – After a rough couple of years, uranium seems primed for a comeback.
HSBC talks silver
James Steel of HSBC in New York is raising his average price forecast for silver to US$33 per oz. for 2013 and to US$31 per oz. for 2014, up from US$32 per oz. and US$28 per oz., respectively, due to a combination of improving industrial demand…
Metals, mining and money markets
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Editorial: No dilly-dally in Mali
Early February saw swift development in Mali’s civil war, with French elite troops and air power, aided by West African foot soldiers and American drones, retaking most of the northern half of the country through open combat. Players in…
Sudbury songbirds snag top prizes
Some might say working in the mining industry is nothing to sing about, but the results of the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame’s (CMHF) mining song contest prove that shovels, shafts and mine safety measures can inspire musical…
Teck’s Lindsay sees bright future for the careful
VANCOUVER — Donald Lindsay, president and CEO of Teck Resources (TCK-T, TCK-N), is a great storyteller. As he speaks his divergent tales weave together seamlessly and most listeners are left believing every word spoken.
Metals, mining and money markets
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Lassonde calls for new thinking in the exploration game
VANCOUVER — The final day of Mineral Exploration Roundup 2013 featured a keynote speech from industry veteran and Franco-Nevada (FNV-T, FNV-N) chairman Pierre Lassonde. Though best known for his often bullish stance on long-term gold…
Editorial: Canada buys back a little Sudbury
In the same issue we chronicle the earliest days of Franco-Nevada, the first significant precious metals royalty firm in Canada, we also cover a news item that shows that the precious metals-streaming business has also reached the big leagues…