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By Martin Hutchinson |
May 23, 2012
Over the last twelve months mining stocks have substantially underperformed the market. When you look more closely at operating numbers, the weakness in commodity shares is easier to explain.
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By Willem Weytjens |
March 15, 2012
Let’s have a look at the medium term chart. We can see that the HUI:Gold ratio is showing signs of weakness, just like it did in 2008, right before the big crash.
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By Scott Wright |
February 6, 2012
It only took eleven years, but in 2011 global gold-mine production has finally returned to pre-bull levels. With 2011’s volume expected to come in at around 88 million ounces, we’ll see a new all-time production high.
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By Roman Baudzus |
December 13, 2011
The Tanzanian government is planning to increase its license fees on the production and export of gold. Over the next 14 years the government plans to significantly increase the mining industry's contribution to the country's GDP.
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By Eric McWhinnie |
December 5, 2011
After a 20% fall in September, the technical picture for gold is improving. In September, gold touched a record nominal high just above $1,920, but quickly fell to about $1,540. The move scared speculators and offered a great buying opportunity.
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By Roman Baudzus |
November 16, 2011
Julius Malema's suspension is relief for many investors, since his plans were hostile to business and a danger to the economic stability of the country. Nationalizing the mining sector would cost the government billions of US dollars in compensation.
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By Frank Holmes |
November 11, 2011
With gold rising in value, miners are reaping record profit margins, yet the stock prices are depressed due to lack of investor interest. A solution for both gold companies and investors may be dividends, specifically gold-linked dividends.
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By Jeb Handwerger |
September 8, 2011
The fly in the ointment may be that the majors need new blood. They are having difficulty making progress with their next generation mines; experiencing delays and shortfalls. There is a sense of urgency in their exploration and development.
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By Frank Holmes |
August 30, 2011
One market trend that seems to be attracting more and more attention is the large performance gap between gold bullion and gold stocks. The price of gold bullion has increased roughly 28% in 2011, while the S&P/TSX Gold Index was recently down 1%.
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By Chris Martenson |
August 12, 2011
With the astonishing recent price rise in gold, many investors are asking themselves: Is now the time to move into mining stocks? Frank Barbera has a viewpoint that will likely surprise many
