Is gold a risk asset or a safe haven? This question seems to be a favorite among those who like to debate the shiny metal’s value. The […]
Gold, risk asset or safe haven?
All posts tagged: Copper
Five reasons why we are entering the next copper supercycle
A ‘commodity supercycle’ is a period of consistent price increases that lasts for more than five years, and in some cases, decades. The Bank of Canada defines […]
The price of copper fell by 1.6 percent, reported the Chilean Copper Council.
The Chilean Copper Council (Cochilco) reported that the price of copper, a major Chilean export commodity, was USD 3.83 per pound on Friday, marking a weekly decline […]
A weak dollar creates opportunities in commodities
Since the beginning of July, the DXY, the US dollar index, has weakened by almost two percent. This decline created an opportunity in commodities and has primarily […]
Copper gets unexpectedly cheaper
At the end of June, Robert Friedland, CEO of the Canadian mining company Ivanhoe, warned that the world is at risk of a “train wreck” should a […]
Why the rise in copper prices could signal better times ahead
The rise in the price of copper has seen the base metal rise as much as 12% since May 25 this year, which could signal better times […]
Copper price in free fall
The copper price is in free fall, losing the gains accumulated at the beginning of this year. There are several reasons for this, including the fact that […]
Cobalt may become rare
Cobalt is a metal used in electronic devices and electric cars. Growing demand requires new mines. Cobalt is a by-product of the production of, for example, nickel […]
Fear of recession strengthens need for gold exposure
It’s hard to avoid getting caught up in the financial news web about a potential recession. Nevertheless, it should continue to fuel demand for safe haven assets […]
Is this the start of a new golden age of business among mining companies?
We may be about to enter a new golden age of business among mining companies as explorers and producers seek to take advantage of higher metal prices […]
