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Copper (“Cu“) demand is expected to grow at an average of 3.0-3.5%/yr. for decades to come, but a dearth of Major discoveries in the past decade (see chart) points to constrained mine supply growth in the 2030s-2040s, especially as many of … Continued
Anyone watching the price of gold (“Au“) should be amazed at how well it’s done, above US$2,400/oz. for two months, and > $2,300/oz. for five months. Many expected a pullback to $2,200 or $2,100, which never happened. Today’s $2,514/oz. is … Continued
After months of breathless commentary on bullish copper (“Cu“) fundamentals that drove the price to US$5.20/lb. in May, the price has since eased back ~23% to $4.04/lb. Tepid growth in China, growing global Cu inventories, heightened tensions in the Middle … Continued
In Greek mythology, Troilus was a Trojan prince, the son of King Priam & Queen Hecuba. Prophecies linked his fate to the city of Troy, where Troilus was murdered by Achilles around the year 1200 BC. Fast forward 3,217 years –> … Continued
The following chart from S&P Global Commodity Insights was updated last month to include 2023 data. I know of no better appraisal of the Cu market than this. In the 15-yr. period from 2009-2023, “Major” discoveries fell off a cliff … Continued
After hitting $5.20/lb. in May, copper pulled back 13% to $4.55/lb. Is it headed below $4.00/lb., or is this merely a pause that refreshes? On May 20th, copper (“Cu“) was up a remarkable +38.0% year-to-date and is still up a … Continued
Unless indicated otherwise, all $ figures are C$. Metal prices are US$. I’ve been watching Troilus Gold (TSX: TLG) / (OTCQX: CHXMF) for years as it continued to find more Gold (“Au“) & Copper (“Cu“) + some Silver (“Ag“). The … Continued
Note –> All $ figures C$ unless stated otherwise (all metal prices in US$). Copper & Gold Equiv. calculations use spot prices of $5.12/lb. & $2,430/oz. Wow! The Copper (“Cu”) price is up +34% in three months [2/19/24 = US$3.81/lb.] … Continued