How Burkina Faso kick started a mining renaissance - Diamond Fields Resources

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

34 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

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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

47 min listen

'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

57 min listen

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

52 min listen

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

Battery materials regain M&A spotlight: AIM-listed Bacanora Lithium (LON: BCN) announced Thursday it has agreed to a $264.5 million acquisition by its offtake partner, Ganfeng Lithium. The deal was highlighted by correspondent Paul Harris who recorded Kitco Roundtable podcast on Friday with Mining Audiences Manager Michael McCrae, editor Neils Christensen and special guest Mark Fellows, co-founder of and director at Skarn Associates. by Kitco NEWS Roundtable

59 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

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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

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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

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Silver is the new techo metal and it's just getting started - Hecla CEO 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

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

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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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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

Why fourteen-day quarantines may be damaging to miners' health by Kitco NEWS Roundtable

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The news that set back a nickel revival: Last month nickel prices looked like they may break to a level that would support new mine development, but news out of Indonesia ended the rally, said Ken Hoffman, Co-Leader EV Battery Materials Group at McKinsey. On Thursday Hoffman joined editor Neils Christensen, Kitco correspondent Paul Harris and mining audiences manager Michael McCrae to record a podcast. 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 '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

59 min listen

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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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

Maybe the gold miners should buy bitcoin: Several miners released record cash hauls at year end, but investors are showing the sector scant love. On Friday Kitco Roundtable podcast featured editor Neils Christensen, correspondent Paul Harris and mining audiences manager Michael McCrae. Special guest was Sam Riggall, CEO of Clean TeQ. by Kitco NEWS Roundtable

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M&A heats up in the battery materials space: Lithium miners Orocobre and Galaxy Resources merged this week in a A$4 billion (US$3.1 billion) deal to create the world's fifth-largest global lithium chemicals company. The deal was highlighted by Mining Audiences Manager Michael McCrae on Kitco Roundtable recorded with Kitco correspondent Paul Harris, editor Neils Christensen and special guest Stephen Twyerould, CEO of Excelsior Mining. The show was recorded on Friday. by Kitco NEWS Roundtable

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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

'It's instant, it's ferocious': A 40-year veteran on mining and finance: 'It's instant, it's ferocious': A 40-year veteran on mining and finance It's the speed of the industry that John Skinner notices most when remarking on changes in mining and finance. On Friday Skinner was a guest on Kitco Roundtable podcast with correspondent Paul Harris and mining audiences manager, Michael McCrae. Skinner has been in and out of the resource sector since starting his career in the mid ‘80s at Yorkton Securities. "The thing I've noticed since I was in the industry is just how different and how much faster everything happens because of social media. You used to have to wait for a newspaper to come out. The rumor mill happens and it's instant. It's faster. It's more ferocious and due diligence is that much faster," said Skinner. "I'm really excited for guys in the industry." Success in the industry led him to pursue another passion: wine. In early 2004 he purchased land in Osoyoos and sta by Kitco NEWS Roundtable

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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

43 min listen

Why that prefeasibility study needs a big warning label: The wide degree of speculation that is needed to author a preliminary feasibility study and other economic documents is not clear to the general investor, said Douglas Silver, CEO of Balfour Holdings. On Friday Silver joined editor Neils Christensen, Kitco correspondent Paul Harris and mining audiences manager Michael McCrae to record a podcast. by Kitco NEWS Roundtable

78 min listen

Robert Friedland, Goldman Sachs light up copper: Copper's centrality to the new economy makes it potentially destabilizing as countries scramble for more supply, said Robert Friedland who gave opening remarks at the CRU conference this past week. On Friday editor Neils Christensen, Kitco correspondent Paul Harris and mining audiences manager Michael McCrae recorded a podcast with guest Ryan King, Vice President Corporate Development at Calibre Mining. The panelists discussed gold and inflation, as well as rising commodity prices due to energy transition and metals needed to build future infrastructure. The group noted Friedland's remarks, as well as the copper note published by Goldman Sachs. by Kitco NEWS Roundtable

61 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

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How the pandemic sped up mine automation: The adjustments miners had to make during the pandemic may have resulted in speeding up automation, said Eric Winsborrow, EVP Corporate Strategy, Wenco International Mining Systems. On Friday Winsborrow joined editor Neils Christensen, Kitco correspondent Paul Harris and mining audiences manager Michael McCrae to record a podcast. by Kitco NEWS Roundtable

62 min listen

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