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By Brian Sylvester |
June 12, 2013
Growth potential among end-users and underinvestment on the supply side makes graphite an obvious go-long play, according to Simon Moores, manager of Industrial Minerals Data.
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By Deborah Baratz |
October 29, 2012
Analysts forecast China's silver demand to increase as much as 10% in 2013 from investors looking to preserve their wealth. This is a record level for Chinese silver demand – and good news for silver investors since China is the world's second-biggest user of the metal.
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By Mark O'Byrne |
October 25, 2012
Although China as the second largest world economy may be in an economic slump, investors are seeking out silver as a value alternative investment. Silver climbed 15% this year and ETF’s holding silver have gained 6.5%.
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By Mark O'Byrne |
August 10, 2012
Gold appears to in lock down mode this week with prices trapped in an unusually narrow 1% or $15 range. Technically, a narrowing wedge pattern suggests a close below or above support and resistance could lead to rapid and sharp moves down or up.
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By Gareth Hatch |
May 15, 2012
For 2012, the MLR has taken a different approach to the allocation of mining quotas. The first difference is that the ministry does not appear to have published a single list of mining quotas allocated to the provinces and regions, as it has in previous years
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By Brian Sylvester |
April 20, 2012
Graphite is the "Next Big Thing" for resource investors, but as in any sector, due diligence is a prerequisite for success. The graphite market specialist with Industrial Minerals in London lists which companies to watch in this emerging industry.
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By Richard (Rick) Mills |
June 17, 2011
The opportunities in the junior REE sector are significant. But the junior population is quite large - there are literally hundreds of stocks to choose from that want your dollars. There is also a steep learning curve and there are serious risks.
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By Mark O'Byrne |
April 11, 2011
Silver's nearly 3% surge in trading in Asia may indicate that the long expected short squeeze may be underway. Bullion banks with large concentrated short positions may be being forced to buy back their short positions - propelling silver higher.
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By Gareth Hatch |
July 20, 2010
Industry participants at all stages of the technology supply chain remain watchful for signs of significant effects from the recent announcements from China, positive or negative.