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Sprott is bullish on silver and gold equities

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:08:00 -0400

Sprott Silver Equities Class Co-Manager Maria Smirnova understands the power of leverage. She has seen the big impact even a slight increase in the silver price can have on silver producers. Every cent is multiplied and goes right to the investor's bottom line.

Investors vs. traders: A battle for oil & gas profits

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:12:00 -0400

The worst may be over for companies and investors who have weathered the depressed gas prices of the past few years, but that doesn't mean it's clear sailing from here. It's a battle of long-term investors versus short-term traders.

Gold stocks: It’s time to be brave!

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:59:00 -0400

I used to half joke with some of my investing friends that the best time to buy stocks is during or right after a crash. Think 1987, 2000-2002, 2008-09 — and now perhaps gold miners?

The impact of synthetics and recycling on the diamond market

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:34:00 -0400

Clean 1+ carat colorless synthetics are hitting the market for the first time, and with a consistent stream of recycled polished making their way back into the market, the dynamics of diamond supply may forever be changed.

Asian gold premiums hit new highs as Europe urged to start "aggressive QE"

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:56:00 -0400

Bullion prices rose throughout Asian and early London trade on Wednesday morning, touching $1,398 per ounce for the third time this week and recovering 4.4% from Monday's one-month low.

China platinum imports rise; bullish platinum and palladium fundamentals

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:43:00 -0400

Although platinum’s discount to gold in 2012 did not necessarily translate into relatively cheaper platinum jewelry at a retail level, better margins would have encouraged sellers to exert more effort in promoting platinum.

Primer on reading drill result press releases

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:12:00 -0400

"Half science, half art, half luck," is how Brent Cook describes a geologist's work in distinguishing an anomaly from a deposit. But here he suggests investors will have an easier time distinguishing good drill results from bad if they know how to dissect a company's press releases.

Gold, silver and miners: Powerful reversal off multiyear support

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:41:00 -0400

We saw Monday gold, silver and both the large and junior miners dip lower at the open and close above Friday's high on more than triple average volume. This is a significant technical development as it means the gold bulls have regained control at a key technical low.

6 reasons gold stocks will begin a huge rally

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:22:00 -0400

Here are six reasons gold stocks are set to begin a huge rally in the very near-term.

Platinum falls with gold despite media attention

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:09:00 -0400

Platinum is down big, trading down $28 to $1,457. Even though platinum is gaining media attention as an “alternative precious” metal to use as an investment, we still believe it is susceptible to downward price.