Metals get a lift from the Fed

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Metals get a lift from the Fed

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Feb 25, 2024

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Both copper and gold were higher this week with signs that the Fed may be easing as soon as June. On Saturday mining audiences manager Michael McCrae recorded Kitco Roundtable with correspondent Paul Harris.

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Feb 25, 2024

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Join Kitco Kitco correspondent Paul Harris and mining audiences manager Michael McCrae who highlight the biggest news in precious metals and mining.

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Why silver will shine bright in 2021: The good news about the development of a vaccine is hammering gold, said Kitco editor Neils Christensen. Christensen joined Mining Audiences Manager Michael McCrae and Marcel de Groot, co-founder and president of Pathway Capital, to record Kitco Roundtable podcast on Friday. by Kitco NEWS Roundtable
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If the technology sector 'washes out' mining stands to benefit: Watch the flows of cash from one sector to another to see when mining truly turns bullish, said Hedley Widdup, executive director of Australia-based Lion Selection Group. On Friday, Widdup recorded Kitco Roundtable podcast with editor Neils Christensen and mining audiences manager, Michael McCrae. by Kitco NEWS Roundtable
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Why Friday was the end of an era in mining: Colorful mining dealmaker, Ivan Glasenberg, will retire as the head of Glencore, the huge mining giant and one of the top 500 largest public companies in the world. Minining Audiences Manager Michael McCrae noted the change during Kitco Roundtable podcast, which was recorded on Friday. McCrae was joined by correspondent Paul Harris; editor Neils Christensen; and special guest Terry Harbort, CEO of Talisker Resources. by Kitco NEWS Roundtable
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The company that is 'perfectly set up' for this market: B2Gold's recent quarter showed that the company will be a "cash machine," said the CEO of Troilus Gold, Justin Reid. Reid joined editor Neils Christensen; correspondent Paul Harris; and mining audiences manager, Michael McCrae, to record a podcast on Friday. by Kitco NEWS Roundtable
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COVID-19 was NOT the news headline of the year: When asked what factor will have the most significant impact upon mining and metals over the next decade, social license and electric vehicle material demand were common choices amongst a panel of news editors and special guests. Correspondent Paul Harris, editor Neil Christensen and Mining Audiences Manager Michael McCrae recorded Kitco Roundtable Christmas Special last week. by Kitco NEWS Roundtable
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Lots of deals despite soft precious metal prices: There was a noticeable uptick in the number of deals in the junior space this week despite wobbly precious metal prices. George Salamis, president and CEO of Integra Resources, joined correspondent Paul Harris, editor Neil Christensen and Mining Audiences Manager Michael McCrae to record Kitco Roundtable podcast on Friday. by Kitco NEWS Roundtable
52 min listen
Energy transition incentives are not just coming from gov'ts - Ion Energy: While governments have been announcing ambitious green-energy initiatives, the private sector has been matching with its own spending, said Ion Energy CEO Ali Haji. On Friday Haji recorded Kitco Roundtable podcast with Mining Audiences Manager Michael McCrae, Kitco correspondent Paul Harris and editor Neils Christensen. by Kitco NEWS Roundtable
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Gold will benefit from gov't stimulus, but copper could run further: The Democrats stimulus plan will be positive for gold, but it will be extremely positive for copper, said John Steen, associate professor at the University of British Columbia's mining school. On Friday Steen joined Kitco Roundtable to discuss stimulus, renewables and the electrification of everything, and the knock-on affect on metals, chiefly copper and nickel. Steen was joined by correspondent Paul Harris; editor Neils Christensen; and mining audiences manager, Michael McCrae. Republican and Democrat leaders are negotiating a COVID-19 stimulus package in excess of $2 trillion. President Biden is ahead in the polls, which could tilt the eventual stimulus to policy goals favored by Democrats. by Kitco NEWS Roundtable
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'The seniors are playing a defensive game' - Daniel Earle: Daniel Earle, CEO of Solaris Resources (CVE:SLS) joins correspondent Paul Harris; editor Neils Christensen; and mining audiences manager, Michael McCrae, to discuss M&A and this season's outstanding Q3s. by Kitco NEWS Roundtable
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M&A in gold space is still a few quarters out - Adam Lundin: Mergers and acquisitions in the gold space are not likely to heat up until one to two quarters have passed, said Adam Lundin, CEO of Josemaria Resources (TSE:JOSE). On Friday Lundin recorded Kitco Roundtable podcast with correspondent Paul Harris; editor Neils Christensen; and mining audiences manager, Michael McCrae. by Kitco NEWS Roundtable
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The two storylines for gold: how it can head higher or drop lower: The competing theories for gold heading higher or trending lower were explored on Kitco Roundtable on Friday. Andrew Cheatle, recently-appointed director of Tanzanian Gold (TSE:TNX), joined correspondent Paul Harris, editor Neils Christensen and Mining Audiences Manager Michael McCrae to record Kitco Roundtable podcast. by Kitco NEWS Roundtable
52 min listen
Why gold doesn't like normal: With markets looking past the disputed election and a stalled stimulus, editor Neils Christensen said gold is trending down in the short term. On Friday Christensen was joined by correspondent Paul Harris and mining audiences manager Michael McCrae to record Kitco Roundtable podcast. Special guest was Patricia Dillon, former president of the PDAC. by Kitco NEWS Roundtable
35 min listen
A gold price in the 1800s is 'fantastic': Even with gold's recent falter heading into winter and its current range-bound price, Gran Colombia Gold (TSX: GCM) Executive Chairman Serafino Iacono said gold at the $1,800 to $1,900 level has a lot of advantages. On Friday Iacono recorded Kitco Roundtable podcast with correspondent Paul Harris, editor Neils Christensen and mining audiences manager, Michael McCrae. by Kitco NEWS Roundtable
54 min listen
Spotted! Recent junior M&A activity that could turn into a sector wave: Australian M&A is heating up amongst the early-stage development companies, which could portend bigger deals worldwide, said Peter Akerley, CEO of Erdene Resources. On Friday Akerley recorded Kitco Roundtable podcast with correspondent Paul Harris; editor Neils Christensen; and mining audiences manager, Michael McCrae. by Kitco NEWS Roundtable
23 min listen
Copper reaches tipping point: With copper hitting a multi-year high, copper projects can start moving into the development phase, said Ashley Heppenstall, director at Lundin Mining and chair of Joemaria Resources. On Friday Heppenstall joined editor Neils Christensen, correspondent Paul Harris and mining audiences manager, Michael McCrae to record Kitco Roundtable. by Kitco NEWS Roundtable
71 min listen
Why elevated gold prices are leading to consolidation: After acquiring TMAC Resources, Agnico Eagle (TSE:AEM) still intends to keep its exploration budget elevated. On Friday CEO Sean Boyd recorded Kitco Roundtable podcast with correspondent Paul Harris and mining audiences manager Michael McCrae. Agnico Eagle operates Canadian Malartic, the nation's largest gold mine. The company is a top ten gold producer, having produced 1.7 million ounces in 2019. Agnico gave the sector a huge boost of confidence with the big M&A deal announced at the start of the year, the $286 million acquisition of TMAC Resources. Boyd said the deal was closed on its ability to generate net free cash flow. by Kitco NEWS Roundtable
54 min listen
The 'magic number' you need to develop a nickel project: With nickel prices spiking last month to six-year highs and EV automobile projected to go parabolic, the industry is starting to realize there is not enough metal available. On Friday Kore Mining's VP of exploration, Michael Tucker, joined Kitco Roundtable podcast with correspondent Paul Harris, editor Neils Christensen and mining audiences manager Michael McCrae. by Kitco NEWS Roundtable
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All the signatures of another Fruta Del Norte: Lundin Gold's Fruta Del Norte is one of the largest and highest-grade gold projects currently in production, and maybe there is a second down the road from the first, said CEO Ron Hochstein. On Friday Lundin Gold's (TSX:LUG) Hochstein recorded Kitco Roundtable podcast with correspondent Paul Harris, Mining Audiences Manager Michael McCrae and editor Neils Christensen. by Kitco NEWS Roundtable
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Why a lousy jobs report could be a turning point for precious metals: Today's labor report showing deeper than expected job losses in January will support stronger stimulus measures, which could be bullish for gold, said Kitco editor Neils Christensen. On Friday Christensen recorded Kitco Roundtable podcast with mining audiences manager Michael McCrae, correspondent Paul Harris and ValOre Metals CEO Jim Paterson. by Kitco NEWS Roundtable
54 min listen
'We are in a super cycle' - Battery Materials Review: Elevated demand for battery materials due to energy transition makes this period a super cycle, said Battery Materials Review Editor Matt Fernley. On Friday Fernley recorded Kitco Roundtable podcast with Mining Audiences Manager Michael McCrae, Kitco correspondent Paul Harris and editor Neils Christensen. by Kitco NEWS Roundtable
51 min listen
Central banks 'are stuck between a rock and hard place': Precious metals look good due to the central banks finding themselves stuck "between a rock and hard place," said Gwen Preston, who runs the Resource Maven. On Friday Preston recorded Kitco Roundtable with Mining Audiences Manager Michael McCrae and Kitco correspondent Paul Harris. by Kitco NEWS Roundtable
49 min listen
Copper is due for a comeuppance: While copper has been sizzling the metal is due to fall back to earth in the second half of the year, according to a BMO Capital Markets report. On Friday editor Neils Christensen, correspondent Paul Harris and mining audiences manager Michael McCrae discussed mining and metal events over the past week on Kitco Roundtable. Special guest was Sean Roosen, executive chair of Osisko Royalties and director at Osisko Mining. by Kitco NEWS Roundtable
48 min listen
Gold miners go big, precious metals sink: While gold was flashing yellow, gold miners made a number of aggressive deals this week. Ron Macdonald, CEO of Zinc8 Energy Solutions (CSE:ZAIR), joined correspondent Paul Harris and Mining Audiences Manager Michael McCrae to record Kitco Roundtable podcast on Friday. by Kitco NEWS Roundtable
46 min listen
Why rock bottom refining charges are bullish for copper: Copper prices are high, and inventories are low, but the CEO of Kodiak Copper, Claudia Tornquist, said there is another bullish indicator for the base metal. On Friday Tornquist was a guest on Kitco Roundtable podcast with correspondent Paul Harris, editor Neils Christensen and mining audiences manager Michael McCrae. by Kitco NEWS Roundtable
59 min listen
Geopolitical risks are baked into the nickel supply: With the concentration of nickel in countries such as New Caledonia and Philippines, the nickel supply faces jurisdictional risk, said FPX Nickel's CEO Martin Turenne. On Friday Turenne recorded Kitco Roundtable podcast with Mining Audiences Manager Michael McCrae, Kitco correspondent Paul Harris and editor Neils Christensen. by Kitco NEWS Roundtable
45 min listen
'Jurisdiction is becoming more important' - John Feneck: When assessing his junior picks, John Feneck said jurisdictional risk is becoming more important. On the Friday Feneck recorded Kitco Roundtable with Michael McCrae, mining audiences manager at Kitco. Feneck is president of Feneck Consulting, which helps small and mid-cap resource companies raise brand awareness, as well as providing advice to institutions and individual investors on commodity investments. by Kitco NEWS Roundtable
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Why the fall could finally lift lagging gold miners: The gold miners and juniors are trading at significant lows despite the yellow metal pushing through $1,800 this week, noted Greg Johnson, CEO of Metallic Minerals and chair of the Metallic Group. On Friday Johnson recorded Kitco Roundtable podcast with Mining Audiences Manager Michael McCrae and Kitco correspondent Paul Harris. by Kitco NEWS Roundtable
35 min listen
'We're all good at buying, we're less good at selling': People should always have an exit in mind when they invest, said Nicole Adshead-Bell, director at Cupel Advisory. On Friday Adshead-Bell recorded Kitco Roundtable podcast with correspondent Paul Harris and Mining Audiences Manager Michael McCrae. by Kitco NEWS Roundtable
44 min listen
Large automakers entering the mining biz is 'inevitable' - Rho Motion: Automaker are being forced into operational roles in the mining sector, said Rho Motion's Adam Panayi on Friday. The managing director of Rho Motion recorded a Kitco Roundtable podcast with correspondent Paul Harris, Mining Audiences Manager Michael McCrae and editor Neils Christensen. by Kitco NEWS Roundtable
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Gold investors aren't profit taking yet and blockbuster M&A deal announced: Given higher than expected inflation print this week, the Federal Reserve is less likely to lower interest rates. On Friday mining audiences manager recorded Kitco Roundtable. by Kitco NEWS Roundtable
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Gold lacks path to head higher, and Biden administration halts mine development in Alaska: With Middle East conflict unwinding, a focus on the Fed could slow gold's momentum. On Saturday mining audiences manager Michael McCrae recorded Kitco Roundtable. by Kitco NEWS Roundtable
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Gold is buffeted by CPI, and a massive landslide in Turkey traps miners: Gold recovered after tumbling mid week due to a hotter than expected CPI number, noted mining audiences manager Michael McCrae. On Saturday McCrae and Kitco correspondent Paul Harris recorded Kitco Roundtable. by Kitco NEWS Roundtable
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Why 2024 may suit silver, and production jumps at New Gold: New Gold announced a big production update this week, noted mining audiences manager Michael McCrae. On Saturday, McCrae recorded Kitco Roundtable with correspondent Paul Harris. by Kitco NEWS Roundtable
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Strong jobs data hurts metals and a First Nations group in B.C. forms a royalty company: Metals traded lower end of week when jobs data came in stronger than expected, noted mining audiences manager Michael McCrae. On Saturday McCrae recorded Kitco Roundtable with Kitco correspondent Paul Harris. by Kitco NEWS Roundtable
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Copper comes into focus: The copper market is setting up nicely and prices for the metal should head higher, noted Kitco correspondent Paul Harris. On Monday Harris, mining audiences manager Michael McCrae and Soar Financial CEO Kai Hoffmann recorded Kitco Roundtable at the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference. by Kitco NEWS Roundtable
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Copper sector heats up and the Fed narrows gold's trading range: A Chinese miner made a large investment into a Latin American copper developer, noted Kitco correspondent Paul Harris. On Saturday Harris and mining audiences manager Michael McCrae recorded Kitco Roundtable. by Kitco NEWS Roundtable
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Gold falls to earth and platinum miners cut costs: On Friday gold prices fell on strong job numbers from the U.S., noted mining audiences manager Michael McCrae. On Friday McCrae recorded Kitco Roundtable. Friday was jobs day. The U.S. economy created 199,000 jobs last month, beating expectations. At the same time, the unemployment rate dropped to 3.7%, down from 3.9% in October. by Kitco NEWS Roundtable
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Gold hits an all-time high, and First Quantum stops operations in Panama: Gold finally hit a record high, and the copper markets had a big supply shock, said mining audiences manager Michael McCrae. On Friday McCrae recorded Kitco Roundtable. February gold futures last traded at $2,091.90 an ounce, up more than 4% from last Friday's close. Gold's previous record was at $2,089.20 in August 2020, wrote Kitco editor Neils Christensen. by Kitco NEWS Roundtable
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Markets turn a corner and Teck makes a deal: Commodities and markets were up this week off the good consumer price index report, which came in below market expectations, noted mining audiences manager Michael McCrae. On Saturday McCrae recorded Kitco Roundtable. by Kitco NEWS Roundtable
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