Commodities
The Era Of Net-Zero Mining
On October 4th, 2021, 28 of the world’s top mining companies made a shocking announcement that could substantially change the industry forever… According to a recent press release from the International Council on Mining & Metals: “we collectively commit as members of the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) to a goal of net-zero […]
Prepare Your Portfolio For A La Niña Winter
It’s only September, and natural gas prices are already skyrocketing in Europe and the United Kingdom. A forecast La Niña weather pattern, plus lack of energy security, could leave Europeans and Brits either sitting in the cold and dark or force the companies into a bidding war for U.S. sourced natural gas. My sources in […]
Alternative Investments You Might Want To Consider
Traditional investments like cash, stocks, bonds, ETFs or exchange-traded funds, and mutual funds are typically the preferred options of investors. There are others, though, who choose to be a little adventurous and look for alternative investments. What are Alternative Investments? Alternative investments are financial assets that are non-traditional or unconventional. Many investors who prefer alternative […]
Investing In Junior Mining Deals
You might imagine that digging gold out of the ground is an “easy money” industry… But as the infamous quote from Mark Twain goes – “A gold mine is a hole in the ground with a liar standing on top of it.” So, before you get swayed by the promises of six-digit winners from a speculative […]
Timber: Falling Lumber Futures Bode Well For Home Builders/Buyers
The COVID-era housing market has been shaped and upheld by unique, counter-acting forces. Most of the media attention is flocking toward the political and governmental events that feel consequential. When the Federal Reserve recently announced their plans to maintain the already record low interest rates, for example, it quickly became the popular topic. It’s true that the […]
Invest In Energy Metals To Profit From Coming Electrification Revolution
Electricity demand growth rate could double with adoption of electric vehicles Renewables led the growth in power production to fuel the consumption Metals such as silver, vanadium, and nickel are critical to make solar panels and batteries, mining companies also stand to benefit Electric vehicle adoption boost power consumption growth Electricity consumption is growing at an […]
Gold Prices In 2021
Gold has traditionally been considered a “safe haven”. During periods of market turbulence, the precious metal usually reacts weakly to negative sentiment. Moreover, because of its reputation as a protective asset, demand for it rises during such periods, which can stimulate price growth. Coronavirus was a strong factor that triggered volatility in global markets in […]
The Fedcoin Is Coming
Before we talk about Fedcoins, let’s look at the old school non-digital, non-blockchain, coin. Gold. And silver. Since January 4, the price has dropped about $244. And the price of silver has fallen about $4. Are these buying opportunities? Or the end of the brief gold bull market of 2020 (i.e. Covid)? It helps to […]
The Positives And Negatives Of Gold Investment
For many investors, gold bullion and coins served as the best sense of security. However, this gold investment has potential upsides and downsides. Before you dig into buying gold, weigh all the possibilities – including the positives and negatives of gold investment. As always, know the potential risks and rewards before gold purchases. Here’s a […]
Gold Stocks Vs Gold Ingots: Which One Is Worth Investing In?
When it comes to investing in gold, you have two options, one is gold stocks and the other is gold ingots. For someone unversed, both can seem similar in the beginning. However, they are not. If you decide to invest in gold stocks, you are betting on the price of gold, whereas, when you are […]
