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By Jeb Handwerger |
May 11, 2012
Canadian uranium producers (URA) can now compete with Kazakhstan, Australia and Russia to sell uranium to China. The fast growing nuclear industry has never been open to China and will create a boom in the Athabasca Basin for uranium explorers.
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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 George Mack |
March 6, 2012
Despite the Fukushima setback of last March, nuclear power is not a dinosaur industry of the past, according to the editor of Gold Stock Trades. In fact, he believes the world is reawakening to the need for nuclear power generation, which demands increasing amounts of uranium.
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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 2, 2012
The author of the Big Picture Speculator says new technologies offer the industry and investors profitable opportunities as shale gas, shale oil and enhanced oil recovery are true "game changers."
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By Richard (Rick) Mills |
December 6, 2011
There's a global macro theme - "Feeding the World" - and certainly longevity to the potash story. Miners are looking to enter the business, or expand existing operations, as they look for demand from developing nations such as China, India and Brazil.
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By Karen Roche |
November 22, 2011
The long-time journalist and investor knows risks to stomach in search of jaw-dropping returns. Geopolitical risk, for one. In this interview, he reveals mining gems he is eyeing for his portfolio and why doesn't invest without setting foot on a project.
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By Richard (Rick) Mills |
November 8, 2011
Western Potash Corp.has received an independent positive prefeasibility study from AMEC Americas Ltd. on its 100%-owned Milestone property in Southern Saskatchewan for possibly more than 40 years at a production rate of 2.8Mt/yr.
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By Thom Calandra |
November 8, 2011
Fresh shareholders from Germany, Austria, France and Switzerland are showing up in the rosters of Canada metals and potash explorers. Eight companies have recently been "on the bus" through shareholder meetings in several European nations.
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By Marc Davis |
November 8, 2011
With potash prices spiking higher in response to surging global foods costs, the world's most advanced "independent" potash project is in the cross-hairs of an increasing number of deep-pocketed suitors.
