Canadian Government stops gold mine sale to China’s Shandong Gold Mining
(Kitco News) – After conducting a regulatory review, the Canadian government is stepping in to stop the sale of one of the nation’s gold mines to a Chinese company.
Fresnillo appoints a new VP of Exploration
(Kitco News) – Fresnillo (FRES:LSE) have confirmed the appointment of Guillermo Gastélum as Vice President of Exploration with effect from 1st January 2021. Gastélum is said to have extensive experience in the Mexican mining sector, most recently as Deputy Director of Northern Exploration at Fresnillo.
Modest price pressure on gold, silver as stock markets stabilize
(Kitco News) – Gold and silver futures prices modestly lower in early U.S. trading Tuesday. Global stock markets have stabilized Tuesday after hitting some fresh Covid turbulence on Monday, and that is keeping buyers of the safe-haven metals tentative …
Read moreBitcoin daily chart alert – Bulls remain in command – Dec. 22
(Kitco News) – Bitcoin-U.S. dollar prices are higher in early U.S. trading Tuesday. Prices remain in a strong uptrend after prices last week hit a record high. Bulls have the solid technical advantage.
Read moreThe gold price is marginally lower heading into the European open
(Kitco News) – Gold and silver are trading marginally lower leading into the European open. During Monday’s session, both precious metals made decent ground but by the end of the day gold moved into negative territory and silver closed 1.37% in the bla…
Read moreKitco’s first live-streamed interview with Gary Wagner airs Tuesday
(Kitco News) – Gary Wagner, editor of TheGoldForecast.com will join Kitco News for the channel’s first ever live-streamed interview on Tuesday, December 22, at 4:00 pm EST.
Rapid recovery in 2021: ‘We’ll be shocked at how strong economy comes back’ but risks remain, say analysts
(Kitco News) – Next year will be all about getting the coronavirus under control and igniting global economic growth after a year of shock and the deepest recession since the Great Depression.
Read moreVital Metals signs first offtake on rare earths from Nechalacho
(Kitco News) – Vital Metals signs first offtake on rare earths from Nechalacho
Read moreExcelsior pours first cathode at Gunnison, becomes newest copper producer in the US
(Kitco News) – Excelsior Mining (TSX: MIN) announced today that first copper cathode production has been achieved at the Gunnison copper project in Arizona.
Read moreCameco announces new COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan
(Kitco News) – On December 18, Cameco announced that two individuals working at Cameco’s northern Saskatchewan operations have tested positive for COVID-19.
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