EY’s Canadian Mining Eye index gained 2% in Q3 2017, following a 7% decline last quarter, reveals the firm. Increases across the board in precious and base metals drove the gain. “As commodity prices continue to increase, appetite for investment in existing projects is expected to grow,” says Jim MacLean, EY Canadian mining and metals […]
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Saskatchewan and Manitoba are now the two most attractive jurisdictions for mining investment in the world, finds the Fraser Institute in its annual global survey of mining executives. The survey rates 104 jurisdictions around the world based on both their geologic and policy attractiveness. The two Canadian provinces beat out Western Australia, which fell from […]
An Ernst & Young Canadian mining index declined 13% in the last quarter of 2016, largely due to weakness in gold and nickel prices, offset partly by gains in copper and zinc prices. (Copper increased 14% in anticipation of infrastructure spending in the U.S.) Read: Oil leads positive outlook for commodities The Mining Eye index […]
Raymond James Ltd. has made two senior additions to their Canadian research team to strengthen its mining expertise.
Mining companies are stronger now than they were at the beginning of the year, says PwC Canada’s new mining report. With fluctuating commodity prices, the top priorities for Canadian mining companies in 2017 are capital allocation, strategic deal making, and employing new technology and innovations for sustainability. Read: Not on top of ESG investing? Don’t […]
Political and economic uncertainty around the globe provided some relief to junior mining companies by inflating the price of gold by as much as 22%.
Commodity prices have been dropping for the past five years, pressuring B.C. mining budgets and operations.
Mining and metals have had a terrible year, due in large part to depressed demand from China. But the sector may be poised for a turnaround.
Canadian lawyer and stock promoter John Briner is settling with the SEC on allegations that he orchestrated a mining stock fraud scheme.