Commodities

2017’s naughty and nice commodities Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Industry

2017’s naughty and nice commodities

Commodity producers expect a happy holiday this year as synchronized global growth supports robust industrial demand, says commodity economist Rory Johnston in a Scotiabank report. This past year, outperformers were driven higher by a combination of strong demand and inflexible by-product supply (cobalt and palladium) or exogenous events like trade action and forest fires (lumber), […]

By Staff |December 20, 2017

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Industry

The challenges ahead for cannabis producers

And what investors should consider

By Staff |November 20, 2017

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Mining index posts solid gain after Q2 drop Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Mining index posts solid gain after Q2 drop

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 […]

By Staff |November 8, 2017

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Commodities make a small gain in September Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Industry

Commodities make a small gain in September

Energy markets are experiencing gradual, range-bound recoveries against volatile metals performance.

By Staff |October 17, 2017

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