Only a few weeks ago, the A$ zinc price reached a 5-year high. As at Friday close, it jumped to a 7-year high. The copper price jumped also, while official inventories are decreasing again.
The document is a report from Terra Studio providing analysis and commentary on base and precious metal markets and companies. It discusses investigations into potential manipulation of precious metals markets by major banks. It also discusses mining company deals, including X2 Resources raising $5.6 billion to acquire mining assets and Newcrest Mining reducing its stake in Evolution Mining. Tables provide pricing and company details on companies involved in bauxite, lithium, tin, nickel, copper and gold.
Australian gold mines, analysts argue, have largely become more profitable during the past year on the back of the falling local dollar and a trend for miners to axe costs.
Codelco, the Chilean state-owned copper producer, is seeking $30 billion for investment and is considering tapping into Chile's sovereign wealth funds for funding as alternatives are limited. The London Metal Exchange plans to appeal a court ruling that halted reforms aimed at reducing warehouse backlogs. The US SEC will implement portions of a rule requiring companies to disclose if conflict minerals from Africa are used in their products. Indian gold imports fell in the last fiscal year due to import duties and other measures, though unofficial imports are estimated to have doubled. Newmont in Indonesia may need to cut copper production if it cannot export a build-up of concentrate due to a dispute.
This report from Oz Metals provides a summary and analysis of base and precious metal prices and mining company stocks. It includes charts showing price trends for commodities like copper, gold, and nickel over the past year. The report also summarizes recent deals, funding announcements, and production updates in the mining industry, such as a potential supply deal between Western Areas and a Chinese company and lower copper production forecasts from Codelco. Tables list major companies in commodities like bauxite, copper, lithium, and gold, along with their stock prices and market capitalizations.
PCF Capital's Resources Thermometer - October 2015Darren Martin
This document provides an analysis of 150 Australian resources companies by market capitalization as of September 30, 2015. It includes summaries of commodity price forecasts, executive remuneration analysis, and highlights recent transactions and company performance in the gold, copper, nickel, and iron ore sectors. The total value of the 150 companies decreased 8% from the previous month to $257 billion, with declines seen across most sectors except for gold.
Lincoln Crowne weekly report covering the Australian copper & Gold Sectors. Dominant theme this week the performance of the AUD vs USD and its impact on the Australian sector producers.
PCF Capital Group - Resources Thermometer - April 2017Sam Main
This document is the April 2017 edition of the PCF Resources Thermometer report published by PCF Capital Group. It includes the PCF Group 150 ranking of the top 150 ASX-listed resources companies by market capitalization, excluding oil and gas. It provides snapshots of commodity price performance, the PCF Group 150 valuation changes, liquidity and short positions, and notable transaction activity in March 2017. Major transactions included Barrick Gold and Goldcorp entering a joint venture in Chile and several company acquisitions.
LCC Asia Pacific produces a weekly report on the Australian public companies that operate in the Resources & Energy Sectors.
Each week the LCC Asia Pacific market update covers off on Merger & Acquisition Activity, changes to stock trading prices, general corporate activity and indicative valuations
The report also details both key Australian Stock Exchange announcements that are made in relation to contractual wins or key developments as well as outlining strategic activity that has taken place in the Sector
In addition to public domain, this report is uploaded weekly to a variety of international investment banking platforms, including Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters Eikon, S & P and FACTSET
LCC Asia Pacific also provides a number of other public resources, including the Twitter Feed @MergerNews (www.twitter.com/MergerNews) which tracks all Merger & Acquisition announcements made on the Australian Stock Exchange and the Twitter Feed @ChinaBeltRoad (www.twitter.com/ChinaBeltRoad) which tracks relevant news stories and research reports relating to China’s “One Belt, One Road” initiative where LCC Asia Pacific is building out a strategic advisory practice to assist companies in becoming involved with BRI
The document is a report from Terra Studio providing analysis and commentary on base and precious metal markets and companies. It discusses investigations into potential manipulation of precious metals markets by major banks. It also discusses mining company deals, including X2 Resources raising $5.6 billion to acquire mining assets and Newcrest Mining reducing its stake in Evolution Mining. Tables provide pricing and company details on companies involved in bauxite, lithium, tin, nickel, copper and gold.
Australian gold mines, analysts argue, have largely become more profitable during the past year on the back of the falling local dollar and a trend for miners to axe costs.
Codelco, the Chilean state-owned copper producer, is seeking $30 billion for investment and is considering tapping into Chile's sovereign wealth funds for funding as alternatives are limited. The London Metal Exchange plans to appeal a court ruling that halted reforms aimed at reducing warehouse backlogs. The US SEC will implement portions of a rule requiring companies to disclose if conflict minerals from Africa are used in their products. Indian gold imports fell in the last fiscal year due to import duties and other measures, though unofficial imports are estimated to have doubled. Newmont in Indonesia may need to cut copper production if it cannot export a build-up of concentrate due to a dispute.
This report from Oz Metals provides a summary and analysis of base and precious metal prices and mining company stocks. It includes charts showing price trends for commodities like copper, gold, and nickel over the past year. The report also summarizes recent deals, funding announcements, and production updates in the mining industry, such as a potential supply deal between Western Areas and a Chinese company and lower copper production forecasts from Codelco. Tables list major companies in commodities like bauxite, copper, lithium, and gold, along with their stock prices and market capitalizations.
PCF Capital's Resources Thermometer - October 2015Darren Martin
This document provides an analysis of 150 Australian resources companies by market capitalization as of September 30, 2015. It includes summaries of commodity price forecasts, executive remuneration analysis, and highlights recent transactions and company performance in the gold, copper, nickel, and iron ore sectors. The total value of the 150 companies decreased 8% from the previous month to $257 billion, with declines seen across most sectors except for gold.
Lincoln Crowne weekly report covering the Australian copper & Gold Sectors. Dominant theme this week the performance of the AUD vs USD and its impact on the Australian sector producers.
PCF Capital Group - Resources Thermometer - April 2017Sam Main
This document is the April 2017 edition of the PCF Resources Thermometer report published by PCF Capital Group. It includes the PCF Group 150 ranking of the top 150 ASX-listed resources companies by market capitalization, excluding oil and gas. It provides snapshots of commodity price performance, the PCF Group 150 valuation changes, liquidity and short positions, and notable transaction activity in March 2017. Major transactions included Barrick Gold and Goldcorp entering a joint venture in Chile and several company acquisitions.
LCC Asia Pacific produces a weekly report on the Australian public companies that operate in the Resources & Energy Sectors.
Each week the LCC Asia Pacific market update covers off on Merger & Acquisition Activity, changes to stock trading prices, general corporate activity and indicative valuations
The report also details both key Australian Stock Exchange announcements that are made in relation to contractual wins or key developments as well as outlining strategic activity that has taken place in the Sector
In addition to public domain, this report is uploaded weekly to a variety of international investment banking platforms, including Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters Eikon, S & P and FACTSET
LCC Asia Pacific also provides a number of other public resources, including the Twitter Feed @MergerNews (www.twitter.com/MergerNews) which tracks all Merger & Acquisition announcements made on the Australian Stock Exchange and the Twitter Feed @ChinaBeltRoad (www.twitter.com/ChinaBeltRoad) which tracks relevant news stories and research reports relating to China’s “One Belt, One Road” initiative where LCC Asia Pacific is building out a strategic advisory practice to assist companies in becoming involved with BRI
A$ zinc price reaches a 5-year high. The fundamentals of the zinc market keep on improving. Update on metals market and junior mining companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange
Sanatana Resources Inc. presented an investor presentation on their Watershed property which surrounds IAMGOLD's Côté Gold project. Sanatana has explored the property extensively through drilling and geophysics, intercepting gold mineralization along strike from Côté. IAMGOLD has applied for easements over Sanatana claims, likely to incorporate the mineralization into an expanded mine plan, but Sanatana is defending its property rights. Sanatana sees value in potentially being acquired by IAMGOLD to consolidate the deposits and optimize the project.
The document provides a weekly report on the Australian copper and gold markets. It includes the following key points:
1) Preliminary data shows the global refined copper market had a 193,000 tonne deficit in 2013, compared to a 266,000 tonne deficit in 2012, indicating the market was not in a surplus as previously expected.
2) Chinese refined copper output rose 6.6% in the first two months of 2014, while several large Chinese smelters have agreed to jointly boost copper exports to cope with low domestic prices.
3) A technical problem at Jinchuan Group will reduce its copper and nickel production over the next 3-4 months as it repairs oxygen production facilities.
The document is a newsletter from Terra Studio providing a summary of developments in base and precious metals markets. It discusses China's plans to establish a yuan gold price benchmark as a step to increase Asia's influence over gold pricing. It also summarizes news about production volumes for copper, gold and other metals, as well as financing deals and acquisitions in the mining industry. The newsletter is presented in good faith but readers are advised to seek their own professional investment advice.
Kirkland Lake Gold is a Canadian gold mining company with operations in Ontario. The document discusses Kirkland Lake's high-grade gold reserves, growing production profile, improving financial position, and exploration potential. It also notes that actual head grades have exceeded guidance so far in 2015, helping to close the expectation gap between forecasts and reality.
The document provides an overview and analysis of the top 150 ASX listed resources companies by market capitalization in October 2010. Some key points:
- The total market value of the Group 150 was $545 billion in October, up 7.6% from September and 56.9% from June 2009.
- During October, M&A activity in the resources sector increased, particularly involving copper companies.
- Copper prices finished the month at US$8,225/t, up 26% from June 2010, supporting prices at current or higher levels.
- The average market value of domestic focused companies has increased 55.5% since the proposed MRRT was announced, compared to 74.
China Gold International Resources provides a presentation on its sustainable growth strategy. It highlights its solid strategic investor backing from China National Gold Group, its investment grade credit rating, ability to raise sizable low-cost financing, and track record of increasing production. It summarizes its key assets including the Jiama and CSH mines and provides production statistics and reserve estimates. It outlines its goals of pursuing accretive acquisitions and expanding existing mines through continued exploration.
The document is Lincoln Crowne & Company's weekly Australian copper and gold report dated November 25th, 2013. It provides an overview and analysis of precious and base metals prices, currency exchange rates, and stock market indices for the past week. It also discusses mergers and acquisitions in the mining sector, updates from major mining companies, and provides a summary of emerging copper and gold producers and copper producers listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.
The document provides an overview of Sage Gold's corporate structure, assets, and path to production. It summarizes Sage Gold's key properties - the Onaman property which contains the Lynx deposit and Headway Main deposit, and the Clavos gold project. The Clavos project has permits to mine and an existing underground ramp and infrastructure. A preliminary economic assessment for the Clavos project shows potential for positive economics at a gold price of $1500/oz or higher. The document also outlines the management team and board of directors of Sage Gold and notes exploration potential to expand resources at both properties.
The document summarizes Newmarket Gold's operations and investment opportunities. Key points include:
- Newmarket Gold has three producing gold mines in Australia with solid production of over 200,000 ounces annually and declining costs.
- Their flagship Fosterville mine has shown record production, grades, and recoveries in Q3 2015 and has potential for further resource expansion.
- The Cosmo mine also achieved strong results in Q3 and has identified a new discovery that could open a new mining front.
Crocodile Gold is a mid-tier gold producer with three operating mines in Australia. It produced a record 222,312 ounces of gold in 2014 and aims to maintain annual production between 200,000 to 220,000 ounces through resource conversion and exploration. The presentation outlines Crocodile Gold's key objectives of sustainable gold production, growing cash flow, maintaining a strong balance sheet, and pursuing strategic growth opportunities in Australia. It provides details on mineral resources and reserves across the company's projects and summarizes production results from 2014.
Kirkland Lake Gold is a profitable gold mining company with a rich history in Ontario, Canada. It has attractive mineral reserves and resources at its Macassa Mine Complex and significant exploration potential. Production is growing while costs are declining, returning the company to profitability and positive cash flow. The company has an experienced management team and board of directors.
REIS 2013 Broken Hill - Convergent Minerals ASX:CVGSymposium
The 3rd annual Resources & Energy Investment Symposium (REIS) is on 19-22 May, once again held in the unique city of Broken Hill; Last year’s event exceeded the expectations of all that attended - including over 350 delegates, 12 keynote speakers and more than 30 resource companies presenting their investment opportunities.
A focus for this year’s symposium will be on the current economic climate including its challenges and opportunities, not only in the Australian resources industry, but Australia’s position in the international market.
Symposium resources roadshow white rock minerals geoff loweSymposium
White Rock Minerals Ltd is an Australian mining company focused on developing its Mt Carrington gold and silver project located in New South Wales, Australia. The project contains a February 2012 resource estimate of 284,000 ounces of gold and 23.3 million ounces of silver. White Rock has $4.5 million in cash and no debt as of December 31, 2011. Managing Director Geoff Lowe presented details on the project's history, resources, exploration potential, and plans for 2012.
Lion One Metals Limited presented on its Tuvatu Gold Project in Fiji. The project has one of the highest grade new gold deposits in the world, with an average head grade of 11.3 g/t gold. An underground mine plan targets 1.1 million tonnes of ore over a 6 year mine life, producing an average of 57,320 ounces of gold annually. At a gold price of $1,200/ounce, the project has an after-tax NPV of $86 million and IRR of 52%. The project is fully permitted for production.
- Almaden Minerals produced a positive preliminary economic assessment for its Ixtaca gold-silver project in Mexico, outlining it as a sizable producer with attractive economics.
- The PEA shows strong economics even at lower metal price forecasts, with an after-tax IRR of 17% at $1,200/oz gold and $20/oz silver.
- Higher capital costs were outlined due to choosing to produce doré bars rather than concentrate, but this eliminates smelting charges and provides financing flexibility through royalty sales.
- The analyst maintains a "Buy" rating and increases the target price to C$2.80 per share based on the reduced risk from the completed PEA.
This document is a newsletter from Oz Metals providing an overview of base and precious metal markets and mining company news. It includes commentary on copper, gold, zinc and other commodity prices and inventories. Several mining companies are mentioned with updates on production figures, acquisitions and funding deals in the metals and mining sector. Tables provide details on share prices and company profiles.
The document is a report from Oz Metals summarizing base and precious metal market fundamentals and company news. It discusses an expected intensification of the zinc market deficit in 2015 according to Glencore's annual report. It also provides updates on various mining company deals, operations, and commodity prices. Charts of company share prices and financial data are included.
A$ zinc price reaches a 5-year high. The fundamentals of the zinc market keep on improving. Update on metals market and junior mining companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange
Sanatana Resources Inc. presented an investor presentation on their Watershed property which surrounds IAMGOLD's Côté Gold project. Sanatana has explored the property extensively through drilling and geophysics, intercepting gold mineralization along strike from Côté. IAMGOLD has applied for easements over Sanatana claims, likely to incorporate the mineralization into an expanded mine plan, but Sanatana is defending its property rights. Sanatana sees value in potentially being acquired by IAMGOLD to consolidate the deposits and optimize the project.
The document provides a weekly report on the Australian copper and gold markets. It includes the following key points:
1) Preliminary data shows the global refined copper market had a 193,000 tonne deficit in 2013, compared to a 266,000 tonne deficit in 2012, indicating the market was not in a surplus as previously expected.
2) Chinese refined copper output rose 6.6% in the first two months of 2014, while several large Chinese smelters have agreed to jointly boost copper exports to cope with low domestic prices.
3) A technical problem at Jinchuan Group will reduce its copper and nickel production over the next 3-4 months as it repairs oxygen production facilities.
The document is a newsletter from Terra Studio providing a summary of developments in base and precious metals markets. It discusses China's plans to establish a yuan gold price benchmark as a step to increase Asia's influence over gold pricing. It also summarizes news about production volumes for copper, gold and other metals, as well as financing deals and acquisitions in the mining industry. The newsletter is presented in good faith but readers are advised to seek their own professional investment advice.
Kirkland Lake Gold is a Canadian gold mining company with operations in Ontario. The document discusses Kirkland Lake's high-grade gold reserves, growing production profile, improving financial position, and exploration potential. It also notes that actual head grades have exceeded guidance so far in 2015, helping to close the expectation gap between forecasts and reality.
The document provides an overview and analysis of the top 150 ASX listed resources companies by market capitalization in October 2010. Some key points:
- The total market value of the Group 150 was $545 billion in October, up 7.6% from September and 56.9% from June 2009.
- During October, M&A activity in the resources sector increased, particularly involving copper companies.
- Copper prices finished the month at US$8,225/t, up 26% from June 2010, supporting prices at current or higher levels.
- The average market value of domestic focused companies has increased 55.5% since the proposed MRRT was announced, compared to 74.
China Gold International Resources provides a presentation on its sustainable growth strategy. It highlights its solid strategic investor backing from China National Gold Group, its investment grade credit rating, ability to raise sizable low-cost financing, and track record of increasing production. It summarizes its key assets including the Jiama and CSH mines and provides production statistics and reserve estimates. It outlines its goals of pursuing accretive acquisitions and expanding existing mines through continued exploration.
The document is Lincoln Crowne & Company's weekly Australian copper and gold report dated November 25th, 2013. It provides an overview and analysis of precious and base metals prices, currency exchange rates, and stock market indices for the past week. It also discusses mergers and acquisitions in the mining sector, updates from major mining companies, and provides a summary of emerging copper and gold producers and copper producers listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.
The document provides an overview of Sage Gold's corporate structure, assets, and path to production. It summarizes Sage Gold's key properties - the Onaman property which contains the Lynx deposit and Headway Main deposit, and the Clavos gold project. The Clavos project has permits to mine and an existing underground ramp and infrastructure. A preliminary economic assessment for the Clavos project shows potential for positive economics at a gold price of $1500/oz or higher. The document also outlines the management team and board of directors of Sage Gold and notes exploration potential to expand resources at both properties.
The document summarizes Newmarket Gold's operations and investment opportunities. Key points include:
- Newmarket Gold has three producing gold mines in Australia with solid production of over 200,000 ounces annually and declining costs.
- Their flagship Fosterville mine has shown record production, grades, and recoveries in Q3 2015 and has potential for further resource expansion.
- The Cosmo mine also achieved strong results in Q3 and has identified a new discovery that could open a new mining front.
Crocodile Gold is a mid-tier gold producer with three operating mines in Australia. It produced a record 222,312 ounces of gold in 2014 and aims to maintain annual production between 200,000 to 220,000 ounces through resource conversion and exploration. The presentation outlines Crocodile Gold's key objectives of sustainable gold production, growing cash flow, maintaining a strong balance sheet, and pursuing strategic growth opportunities in Australia. It provides details on mineral resources and reserves across the company's projects and summarizes production results from 2014.
Kirkland Lake Gold is a profitable gold mining company with a rich history in Ontario, Canada. It has attractive mineral reserves and resources at its Macassa Mine Complex and significant exploration potential. Production is growing while costs are declining, returning the company to profitability and positive cash flow. The company has an experienced management team and board of directors.
REIS 2013 Broken Hill - Convergent Minerals ASX:CVGSymposium
The 3rd annual Resources & Energy Investment Symposium (REIS) is on 19-22 May, once again held in the unique city of Broken Hill; Last year’s event exceeded the expectations of all that attended - including over 350 delegates, 12 keynote speakers and more than 30 resource companies presenting their investment opportunities.
A focus for this year’s symposium will be on the current economic climate including its challenges and opportunities, not only in the Australian resources industry, but Australia’s position in the international market.
Symposium resources roadshow white rock minerals geoff loweSymposium
White Rock Minerals Ltd is an Australian mining company focused on developing its Mt Carrington gold and silver project located in New South Wales, Australia. The project contains a February 2012 resource estimate of 284,000 ounces of gold and 23.3 million ounces of silver. White Rock has $4.5 million in cash and no debt as of December 31, 2011. Managing Director Geoff Lowe presented details on the project's history, resources, exploration potential, and plans for 2012.
Lion One Metals Limited presented on its Tuvatu Gold Project in Fiji. The project has one of the highest grade new gold deposits in the world, with an average head grade of 11.3 g/t gold. An underground mine plan targets 1.1 million tonnes of ore over a 6 year mine life, producing an average of 57,320 ounces of gold annually. At a gold price of $1,200/ounce, the project has an after-tax NPV of $86 million and IRR of 52%. The project is fully permitted for production.
- Almaden Minerals produced a positive preliminary economic assessment for its Ixtaca gold-silver project in Mexico, outlining it as a sizable producer with attractive economics.
- The PEA shows strong economics even at lower metal price forecasts, with an after-tax IRR of 17% at $1,200/oz gold and $20/oz silver.
- Higher capital costs were outlined due to choosing to produce doré bars rather than concentrate, but this eliminates smelting charges and provides financing flexibility through royalty sales.
- The analyst maintains a "Buy" rating and increases the target price to C$2.80 per share based on the reduced risk from the completed PEA.
This document is a newsletter from Oz Metals providing an overview of base and precious metal markets and mining company news. It includes commentary on copper, gold, zinc and other commodity prices and inventories. Several mining companies are mentioned with updates on production figures, acquisitions and funding deals in the metals and mining sector. Tables provide details on share prices and company profiles.
The document is a report from Oz Metals summarizing base and precious metal market fundamentals and company news. It discusses an expected intensification of the zinc market deficit in 2015 according to Glencore's annual report. It also provides updates on various mining company deals, operations, and commodity prices. Charts of company share prices and financial data are included.
This document is a report from Terra Studio providing an analysis of commodity prices and market conditions for various base metals and precious metals. It includes charts showing price trends for bauxite, copper, gold, nickel, silver, and zinc. It also provides summaries of recent news and developments for major mining companies involved in copper, gold, bauxite, nickel, and other metals. The report disclaims liability for any actions taken based on its analysis and advises readers to consult financial advisors.
This document contains a summary report on base and precious metal prices and mining company news from Terra Studio. It discusses issues like rising impurity levels in copper concentrates from lower grade mines, Codelco's plans to invest $29 billion and sell bonds to fund expansion, and Rio Tinto leaving $4.2 billion in financing for its Oyu Tolgoi project in Mongolia unresolved. It also provides updates on company acquisitions, funding deals, and production figures from miners like Vale and MMG.
Gold prices have swung into defensive mode on fresh signs of resurgence in the U.S. economy, wilting the metal's safe haven appeal. Update on metals market and junior mining companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange
This report provides a summary of metals markets and major company news in the resources sector. It notes that Chinese copper imports remained strong in October and that the country's State Reserves Bureau intends to purchase 700,000 tonnes of copper this year. Global gold demand fell to its lowest in nearly five years in the third quarter due to lower Chinese and Indian buying. The report also summarizes deals, funding announcements and production updates from several mining companies.
This document is a report from Oz Metals that provides a summary and analysis of recent developments in the base and precious metals mining sector. It includes commentary on commodity price movements, major industry news and deals, and company profiles. Key highlights discussed include rising Australian bauxite exports to China, cuts to capital spending by Glencore, and the sale of mining assets by various companies.
This document is a 38th edition newsletter from Oz Metals dated July 19th, 2015. It provides a disclaimer and then summarizes recent developments in base and precious metal markets, major company news, and funding/M&A transactions. The summaries focus on gold, copper, nickel, tin, zinc, and specialty metals. Specific stories cover Barrick Gold hitting a 25-year low, China's copper imports and production, India's efforts to increase gold transaction transparency, and leadership changes at Nyrstar.
This document is a 38th edition newsletter from Oz Metals dated July 19th, 2015 that provides a summary and analysis of metals prices and major developments in the mining industry. It discusses declines in gold and copper prices, rising Chinese copper production, challenges to increasing transparency in India's gold market, leadership changes at Nyrstar, and advancements or challenges for various mining projects around the world. The newsletter is provided as general information and readers are advised to consult professionals before taking investment actions based on its contents.
This weekly report from Lincoln Crowne & Company provides a summary of commodity prices, currency exchange rates, and stock market indices for the past week. It also includes brief summaries of company news and analyst commentary related to copper, gold, and mining companies. The report contains a disclaimer stating that Lincoln Crowne does not guarantee the accuracy of the information and makes no recommendations.
What does gold have in common with iron ore and coal? All three are travelling down the same road of structural oversupply, softer demand growth and severe cost-cutting by their producers.
This report provides a summary and analysis of base and precious metal fundamentals and markets. It includes commentary on copper, zinc, gold, and lithium markets and prices. Major industry news is also summarized, such as cuts to costs by Codelco, a potential class action against Freeport, and investments in mining projects by Southern Copper Corp. The report concludes with brief summaries of company performance and transactions in the mining industry.
China's economic troubles are negatively impacting commodity prices. The 42nd edition of Oz Metals provides an overview of developments in base metals, precious metals, and specialty metals markets. It includes commentary on production levels, project developments, funding and M&A activity in the mining sector.
Copper prices have plummeted over the past week due to slowing economic growth in China and fears over the Chinese credit situation. Copper inventories have risen on the Shanghai exchange but fallen on the LME and COMEX, decreasing global stockpiles. European manufacturers are in a favorable position due to the copper price drop and a stronger euro. Chinese funds have been betting against copper due to concerns over Chinese demand and credit issues potentially unwinding financing deals.
China's stock market plunge caused panic selling of base and precious metals as well as lower commodity purchases in China. Copper prices on the LME touched a six-year low while large Chinese copper smelters lowered treatment charges for copper concentrate imports. Nickel producers in Indonesia may build fewer new smelters than planned due to low prices. Several companies bid on Barrick Gold's Zaldivar copper mine in Chile. Neometals leased lithium rights and purchased infrastructure from Metals X.
This weekly report from Lincoln Crowne & Company provides an overview of the copper and gold markets and notable company announcements:
- Copper and gold prices rebounded on signals the US Fed may maintain economic stimulus. Freeport resumed shipments from Grasberg and Rio Tinto shipped first copper from Oyu Tolgoi.
- China's copper imports in June rose nearly 6% from May to the highest level since September 2012. However, H1 2013 imports are down 15% year-on-year.
- The DRC delayed a ban on copper and cobalt concentrate exports until year-end to allow miners to clear stockpiles. Codelco needs more funding to achieve its production targets.
This report provides a summary of commodity prices and exchange rates as of 24 June 2013. It also discusses recent market movements in base and precious metals prices following comments from the US Federal Reserve about tapering monetary policy. The report analyzes several Australian copper producers, providing details on production costs, reserves, and recent guidance. It notes Tiger Resources has increased 2013 production guidance for its Kipoi copper project in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- The document discusses trends and developments in the metals and mining sector based on data and news from various sources. It provides pricing and volume data for various metals such as copper, gold, nickel, and zinc. It also summarizes recent news about mining company operations, projects, and M&A activity. Key points covered include rising copper treatment and refining charges for Chinese smelters, the closure of several large zinc mines, and speculation about a potential Glencore acquisition of Rio Tinto to address excess iron ore supply issues.
The document provides market data and analysis on commodities, currencies, and global stock indices. It discusses Chile raising its copper output forecast for 2013 and increasing its expected global copper surplus. It also mentions Codelco, the world's largest copper producer, may have its funding model reviewed to help finance its investment plan. Additionally, the document profiles several emerging copper companies and copper producers, providing details on their projects, resources, production, and costs.
This document is a newsletter from Oz Metals that provides analysis and commentary on base metals and precious metals markets. It discusses movements in the prices of copper, nickel, tin, zinc, gold and silver based on data from commodity exchanges. It also summarizes recent news about mining projects and companies, including developments related to copper, nickel, lithium, graphite and diamonds. The newsletter is produced by Terra Studio and comes with a disclaimer about the accuracy of the information.
Glencore has suspended 500,000 tonnes of annual zinc production capacity. The zinc market is expected to experience a supply deficit this year due to mine closures and production cuts. While China may increase small-scale zinc mine production, global zinc output is still forecast to fall 1.4% overall. The zinc price rally is developing faster than in the past decade due to tightening raw material supply, but substantial hidden zinc stockpiles could delay price increases if released onto the market.
The document is an issue of Oz Metals, a metals industry publication, dated May 8th 2016. It provides analysis and commentary on base metals, precious metals, and mineral markets. It also reports on mining project developments, production updates, and industry deals. The front page highlights that Rio Tinto has approved a $5.3 billion expansion of the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine in Mongolia.
France will lend €300 million to Société Le Nickel, a nickel producer in New Caledonia, as it struggles with low nickel prices. The document also provides charts and summaries of recent news and price movements for various base metals, precious metals, and specialty metals. It concludes with summaries of recent funding deals, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions in the metals industry.
This document is a newsletter from Terra Studio that provides a weekly summary and analysis of base metals, precious metals, and specialty metals markets. It includes summaries of company production reports and project developments, as well as discussions of macroeconomic influences and industry trends. The newsletter disclaims liability for any actions taken based on its analysis and advises readers to consult financial advisors.
China's copper imports hit a record high in March, driving up first quarter imports 30% compared to the previous year. Rising copper prices in China encouraged smelters to restart output, which may decrease prices. Germany and China are interested in investing in copper smelters in Chile. China's growing gold investment drove inflows into gold funds and new financial products.
- The document is a 50th edition report from Oz Metals that provides commentary and analysis on base metal, precious metal and specialty metal markets and companies.
- It discusses recent news and developments in commodities like copper, lithium, nickel, zinc and gold, including things like Thomson Reuters releasing its annual copper survey forecasting a surplus and LME copper price predictions.
- The report also provides updates on mining companies and projects involving metals like lithium, graphite, rare earths, uranium and vanadium.
Several investors are betting that mining stock prices will decrease by shorting major companies like Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton. Global mining firms like Glencore and Anglo American have bought back billions in debt to ease investor concerns over leverage. Codelco, Chile's state-owned copper miner, may open parts of the company to the stock exchange to fund international expansion. Analysts are uncertain how changes in unreported Chinese copper stocks will impact global supply and demand balances.
The document is an issue of Oz Metals, a report published by Terra Studio, that provides information on base and precious metal markets and mining industry news. It includes a disclaimer, and discusses zinc treatment charges being 23% lower in 2016, Fortescue Metals looking to invest in lithium, graphite and copper, and updates on various mining projects and companies around the world.
This report provides a summary of metals markets and major company news. It includes the following key points:
- Copper stocks in China have more than doubled this year hitting a record, while LME copper stocks have decreased by 33%.
- The global nickel market was in an 8,100 tonne deficit in January, signaling lower prices are reducing output.
- Mining company MMG is ramping up copper production at its Las Bambas mine in Peru as copper prices rebound.
- Funds specializing in troubled assets are expected to drive more deals in the mining sector as low commodity prices continue.
Copper and nickel are there. So too is aluminium. Tin was there last month. And as for iron ore, well, it's already gone there and beyond. As industrial metal prices sink ever lower, the historical reference point becomes ever starker.
- The global gold mining industry is showing signs of recovery as merger activity has picked up, with almost $3 billion in gold mining mergers and acquisitions in the first five months of 2015.
- Mining companies are consolidating and restructuring as gold prices remain weak, with mature assets being acquired and the next tier of targets coming into play.
- The document provides an overview of market fundamentals, major company developments, and M&A activity across base metals and precious metals.
This report summarizes recent developments in base and precious metal markets and the mining industry. It provides commentary on commodity price movements for copper, gold, nickel, zinc and aluminum. It also discusses recent mergers, acquisitions, and funding deals including Glencore's acquisition of Western Areas' Cosmos nickel project and Zijin Mining's takeover of Norton Gold Fields. The report disclaims liability for any actions taken based on its analysis and advises readers to consult financial advisors.
This document is a newsletter from Oz Metals that provides a disclaimer and then summarizes:
1) Base metal and precious metal prices and inventories over time, including copper, gold, nickel, tin, and zinc.
2) News and analysis regarding major base and precious metal mining companies, including Codelco, Antofagasta, Turquoise Hill Resources, and Vedanta Resources.
3) Updates on funding, mergers and acquisitions within the mining industry, including the potential sale of Barrick Gold's Cowal gold mine in Australia.
This document provides a summary of metals markets and major company news. It discusses copper being at the centre of a new metal age, with prices of copper and other base metals rebounding from lows. It notes mining companies cutting costs amid lower prices. Major projects for copper producers like Codelco are discussed. The document also summarizes M&A activity, funding news, and provides commentary on other base metals markets and lithium/tantalum sectors.
Copper exchange inventories have remained roughly constant for the last few weeks. Could it be just a pause for a market heading towards a surplus this year or another unexpected deficit like in previous years?
Update on metals market and junior mining companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange
The Rise and Fall of Ponzi Schemes in America.pptxDiana Rose
Ponzi schemes, a notorious form of financial fraud, have plagued America’s investment landscape for decades. Named after Charles Ponzi, who orchestrated one of the most infamous schemes in the early 20th century, these fraudulent operations promise high returns with little or no risk, only to collapse and leave investors with significant losses. This article explores the nature of Ponzi schemes, notable cases in American history, their impact on victims, and measures to prevent falling prey to such scams.
Understanding Ponzi Schemes
A Ponzi scheme is an investment scam where returns are paid to earlier investors using the capital from newer investors, rather than from legitimate profit earned. The scheme relies on a constant influx of new investments to continue paying the promised returns. Eventually, when the flow of new money slows down or stops, the scheme collapses, leaving the majority of investors with substantial financial losses.
Historical Context: Charles Ponzi and His Legacy
Charles Ponzi is the namesake of this deceptive practice. In the 1920s, Ponzi promised investors in Boston a 50% return within 45 days or 100% return in 90 days through arbitrage of international reply coupons. Initially, he paid returns as promised, not from profits, but from the investments of new participants. When his scheme unraveled, it resulted in losses exceeding $20 million (equivalent to about $270 million today).
Notable American Ponzi Schemes
1. Bernie Madoff: Perhaps the most notorious Ponzi scheme in recent history, Bernie Madoff’s fraud involved $65 billion. Madoff, a well-respected figure in the financial industry, promised steady, high returns through a secretive investment strategy. His scheme lasted for decades before collapsing in 2008, devastating thousands of investors, including individuals, charities, and institutional clients.
2. Allen Stanford: Through his company, Stanford Financial Group, Allen Stanford orchestrated a $7 billion Ponzi scheme, luring investors with fraudulent certificates of deposit issued by his offshore bank. Stanford promised high returns and lavish lifestyle benefits to his investors, which ultimately led to a 110-year prison sentence for the financier in 2012.
3. Tom Petters: In a scheme that lasted more than a decade, Tom Petters ran a $3.65 billion Ponzi scheme, using his company, Petters Group Worldwide. He claimed to buy and sell consumer electronics, but in reality, he used new investments to pay off old debts and fund his extravagant lifestyle. Petters was convicted in 2009 and sentenced to 50 years in prison.
4. Eric Dalius and Saivian: Eric Dalius, a prominent figure behind Saivian, a cashback program promising high returns, is under scrutiny for allegedly orchestrating a Ponzi scheme. Saivian enticed investors with promises of up to 20% cash back on everyday purchases. However, investigations suggest that the returns were paid using new investments rather than legitimate profits. The collapse of Saivian l
Every business, big or small, deals with outgoing payments. Whether it’s to suppliers for inventory, to employees for salaries, or to vendors for services rendered, keeping track of these expenses is crucial. This is where payment vouchers come in – the unsung heroes of the accounting world.
How to Identify the Best Crypto to Buy Now in 2024.pdfKezex (KZX)
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Markets rallied in May, with all three major U.S. equity indices up for the month, said Sam Millette, director of fixed income, in his latest Market Risk Update.
For more market updates, subscribe to The Independent Market Observer at https://blog.commonwealth.com/independent-market-observer.
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“Amidst Tempered Optimism” Main economic trends in May 2024 based on the results of the New Monthly Enterprises Survey, #NRES
On 12 June 2024 the Institute for Economic Research and Policy Consulting (IER) held an online event “Economic Trends from a Business Perspective (May 2024)”.
During the event, the results of the 25-th monthly survey of business executives “Ukrainian Business during the war”, which was conducted in May 2024, were presented.
The field stage of the 25-th wave lasted from May 20 to May 31, 2024. In May, 532 companies were surveyed.
The enterprise managers compared the work results in May 2024 with April, assessed the indicators at the time of the survey (May 2024), and gave forecasts for the next two, three, or six months, depending on the question. In certain issues (where indicated), the work results were compared with the pre-war period (before February 24, 2022).
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Jo Blanden, Professor in Economics, University of Surrey
Clive Bolton, CEO, Life Insurance M&G Plc
Jim Boyd, CEO, Equity Release Council
Molly Broome, Economist, Resolution Foundation
Nida Broughton, Co-Director of Economic Policy, Behavioural Insights Team
Jonathan Cribb, Associate Director and Head of Retirement, Savings, and Ageing, Institute for Fiscal Studies
Joanna Elson CBE, Chief Executive Officer, Independent Age
Tom Evans, Managing Director of Retirement, Canada Life
Steve Groves, Chair, Key Retirement Group
Tish Hanifan, Founder and Joint Chair of the Society of Later life Advisers
Sue Lewis, ILC Trustee
Siobhan Lough, Senior Consultant, Hymans Robertson
Mick McAteer, Co-Director, The Financial Inclusion Centre
Stuart McDonald MBE, Head of Longevity and Democratic Insights, LCP
Anusha Mittal, Managing Director, Individual Life and Pensions, M&G Life
Shelley Morris, Senior Project Manager, Living Pension, Living Wage Foundation
Sarah O'Grady, Journalist
Will Sherlock, Head of External Relations, M&G Plc
Daniela Silcock, Head of Policy Research, Pensions Policy Institute
David Sinclair, Chief Executive, ILC
Jordi Skilbeck, Senior Policy Advisor, Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association
Rt Hon Sir Stephen Timms, former Chair, Work & Pensions Committee
Nigel Waterson, ILC Trustee
Jackie Wells, Strategy and Policy Consultant, ILC Strategic Advisory Board
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1. Oz Metals
28th
Edition – 3rd
May 2015
DISCLAIMER
This report is provided in good faith from sources believed to be accurate and reliable. Terra Studio Pty Ltd directors and employees do not accept liability
for the results of any action taken on the basis of the information provided or for any errors or omissions contained therein. Readers should seek
investment advice from their professional advisors before acting upon information contained herein.
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A$ ZINC PRICE JUMPS TO 7-YEAR HIGH
Base Metals & Precious Metals Fundamentals
Sources: COMEX, LME, RBA, SHFE
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2. Oz Metals
28th
Edition – 3rd
May 2015
DISCLAIMER
This report is provided in good faith from sources believed to be accurate and reliable. Terra Studio Pty Ltd directors and employees do not accept liability
for the results of any action taken on the basis of the information provided or for any errors or omissions contained therein. Readers should seek
investment advice from their professional advisors before acting upon information contained herein.
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Markets & Majors
The global refined copper market is expected to see a
surplus of 365,000 tonnes this year, down from a 595,000 t
surplus estimated in April 2014, according to the
International Copper Study Group (ICSG). Last October, the
ICSG revised down the surplus for this year to 390,000
tonnes. The copper market could show a second
consecutive surplus in 2016, but this is expected to be lower
at 230,000 tonnes as demand growth outpaces production
growth. Terra Studio’s review indicates that higher surpluses
forecasted by the ICSG at the same period in 2013 and
2014 for the corresponding year turned into actual deficits.
Thomson Reuters - Pure-play silver miners, a niche
investment market popular with retail investors, are moving
up the endangered list. Buffeted by a 68% plunge in the
price of silver since 2011, miners who traditionally made
most of their money from silver are increasingly diversifying
into gold, buying mines that have been put up for sale and
looking to acquire more.
Thomson Reuters - The Philippines' mining industry
regulator said on Monday two new nickel mines would help
boost production of the country's top metal export this year,
but prices may remain weak amid tepid demand from top
consumer China. The Southeast Asian country was last
year's biggest nickel ore supplier to China's producers of
nickel pig iron, used in stainless steel production, after
previous top supplier Indonesia banned exports of
unprocessed metallic minerals.
Funding, Mergers & Acquisitions
mining.com - Rio Tinto, the world’s second largest mining
company, is ready to restart looking for deals, but only if it
can secure the right asset at the correct valuation and win
investor support, analysts and banking sources say.
Newmont Mining has inked a nonbinding letter of intent to
sell its Newmont Waihi Gold unit to Oceana Gold for cash
proceeds of US$101 million and a US$5 million contingent
payment. In addition, Newmont will retain a 1% net smelter
royalty on a recent discovery north of Waihi's current
operations at its namesake Waihi gold mine in New Zealand.
Following the execution of a definitive acquisition agreement,
fulfillment of all conditions precedent and receipt of
necessary board and regulatory approvals, Oceana Gold
will acquire all of Waihi's open pit and underground mining
assets and liabilities, including all social, environmental and
employee obligations. Both parties have agreed to complete
due diligence and target execution of a definitive acquisition
agreement in mid-May.
According to a report by The Australian Financial Review,
the Cowal gold mine would fit OZ Minerals' new criteria of
seeking acquisitions outside its primary commodity, copper.
Kidman Resources has agreed to acquire the Burbanks gold
mine located near Coolgardie in Western Australia in a
move, which will see it generating production and cashflow
within the September quarter. Under the agreement,
Kidman will pay private company Blue Tiger Mines Pty Ltd
$3 million for an 80% stake in the Burbanks mine and the
nearby Coolgardie North gold project, which includes the
Gunga open pit mine. Kidman will also inject $2.4 million to
a total working capital pool of $3 million to help fund
resource definition drilling and the stage one mining plan at
Burbanks.
Mungana Goldmines has received an off-market takeover
offer from Auctus Chillagoe Pty Ltd, to acquire all of the
ordinary shares of Mungana Goldmines for 13.5 Australian
cents per share in cash. The offer represents a 29%
premium to the April 28 closing price of Mungana shares on
the ASX.
St Barbara has signed a deed of sale for the Gold Ridge
project and a number of associated subsidiaries to a
Solomon Islands company associated with local landowners
for a nominal purchase price and on confidential terms.
Thor Mining is moving to full ownership of the Spring Hill
gold property in the Northern Territory. The company has
agreed on terms to acquire the 49% interest in Spring Hill
that it does not already own from Western Desert
Resources subsidiary WDR Gold Pty Ltd, which is currently
in receivership. Consideration has been agreed at
A$210,000 plus A$100,000 worth of Thor Mining CHESS
depository interests.
Bauxite Sector
Source: Bloomberg, SNL Metals & Mining, Terra Studio
Zinc & Poly-metallic Sector
Source: SNL Metals & Mining
Code Company Name
Close
Price
Week Δ YTD Δ
52 Week
Range
Market Cap
(A$m)
Cash
(A$m)
TEV
(A$m)
ABX Australian Bauxite 0.32 ▼ (9%) 3% 40 4 36
BAU Bauxite Resources 0.082 ▲ 2% (16%) 19 24 (5)
CAY Canyon Resources 0.040 — 0% (20%) 5 1 4
MLM Metallica Minerals 0.066 ▲ 16% 20% 11 2 9
MMI Metro Mining 0.086 ▲ 8% 219% 25 5 20
Code Company Name
Close
Price
Week Δ YTD Δ
52 Week
Range
Market Cap
(A$m)
Cash
(A$m)
TEV
(A$m)
AQR Aeon Metals 0.085 ▲ 6% (15%) 26 3 38
DGR DGR Global 0.033 — 0% 3% 14 23 15
HRR Heron Resources 0.13 ▲ 4% 4% 47 26 21
IBG Ironbark Zinc 0.120 ▲ 4% 50% 53 3 50
IPT Impact Minerals 0.017 ▼ (15%) (29%) 10 1 7
IVR Investigator Resources 0.012 — 0% (25%) 6 5 1
MRP MacPhersons Resources 0.096 ▼ (13%) (23%) 30 5 25
PNX Phoenix Copper 0.017 — 0% (43%) 6 2 5
RDM Red Metal 0.040 — 0% (51%) 7 4 3
RVR Red River Resources 0.17 ▲ 18% 50% 29 4 25
RXL Rox Resources 0.028 ▼ (3%) 0% 24 3 21
TZN Terramin Australia 0.110 ▲ 22% 0% 167 1 212
VAR Variscan Mines 0.012 ▲ 9% (51%) 4 1 4
VXR Venturex Resources 0.005 ▲ 25% 0% 8 1 6