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By Brian Sylvester |
May 9, 2012
Although the first wave of the latest graphite boom may be over, analysts still see a lot of momentum. Predicting which graphite play will move farther faster can often prove difficult, if not impossible, but experts in the sector are providing some suggestions.
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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 Sally Lowder |
January 25, 2012
Graphite, once the stuff of pencil lead, figures prominently in post-paper-age consumer electronics, and escalating spot prices reflect its critical role in electric vehicle manufacturing. The Zimtu Capital director explains the fundamentals of the graphite market.
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By Brian Sylvester |
January 13, 2012
Dr. Michael Berry, publisher of Morning Notes and a former portfolio manager, and Chris Berry, founder of House Mountain Partners and Morning Notes co-author, discuss what early-stage mines close to home could be the first to bolster supply in US.
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By Zig Lambo |
December 22, 2011
The founder and CEO of Alfidi Capital gives a rundown of his due diligence checklist and shares some junior companies poised for success in this exciting, yet now challenging sector.
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By The Mad Hedge Fund Trader |
November 1, 2011
I found the group amazingly well informed, with a majority holding undergraduate and graduate degrees. Almost everyone could accurately describe the Glass-Steagall Act of 1933, which separates investment and commercial banking functions.
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By Jon Nadler |
September 20, 2011
Metals prices with the exception of silver attempted to recover some of Monday's heavy losses in early trading action. The currently apparent fatigue being exhibited by the precious metal has not halted unequivocal pronouncements that gold "has to go up."
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By Ken Reser |
July 28, 2011
It would appear that the US is on the threshold of having a potential world class, domestic supply with a low cost, minimal impact and much needed electolytic manganese metal mining some time in 2014.
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By The Mad Hedge Fund Trader |
June 2, 2011
Interest in rare earths is starting to heat up once again, and it is something you should keep on your radar. China's Baotou Steel has announced its intention to start up the world's first rare earths exchange.
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By Jon Nadler |
May 31, 2011
The new, abbreviated trading week got off to a mixed start in the precious metals' complex. Gold fell $4.00 on the open and was quoted at $1,535.10 and silver added 38 cents to open at $38.45. The stellar performance, however, came from noble metals.
