IAMGOLD’s 2019 production falls short, CEO to retire

800m tonnes going into Asian markets that the big four can't displace says 10m tonne per year Pilbara producer Atlas Iron.

Three big drivers.

The liquefied natural gas project planned for Kitimat, B.C., faces an uncertain future.

But prediction of a rise above $100 a tonne in the "near future" may not be enough for smaller producers as the big three flood markets.

Granting of certificate builds certainty for BC's mineral explorers and developers.

Trust and recognition before money.

Gold revenue grows while gross profit shrinks.

Vancouver-based company drives all-in costs down to $852/oz and also beats expectations with $1.1 billion in quarterly revenue.

No signs of production slowdown in major coal-exporting countries.