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2012 Gold Price Report: Miners See Peak Gold Price Of $2,000/oz This Year
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Video: David McAlvany Sees China And India Calling Shots On Gold And Silver
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- Published on Thursday, 26 January 2012 00:00
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Base Metals Report: Familiar Macro Worries Pressure Prices But Copper, Zinc & Lead Near Support
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- Published on Thursday, 18 August 2011 04:55
- Written by Sumit Roy
From a technical standpoint, copper, zinc and lead look attractive.
2010’s Best Performers: Metals
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- Published on Monday, 20 December 2010 17:00
- Written by HardAssetsInvestor
As 2010 wraps to a close, we look at which precious and base metals outperformed the pack this year and why.
The Second Quarter’s Best And Worst Commodities
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- Published on Thursday, 01 July 2010 05:28
- Written by Brad Zigler
Which commodity (and its associated ETP) performed the best? (Hint: It wasn't gold.) Which performed the worst? We run the numbers to find out.
The March Of The Miners
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- Published on Monday, 17 May 2010 11:34
- Written by HardAssetsInvestor
As the miners ETF space becomes increasingly crowded, which vehicle – if any – will emerge as the next GDX? Also: Can base metals make a comeback?
Is It Time To Get Out Of Lead?
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- Published on Thursday, 06 May 2010 04:03
- Written by Brad Zigler
Can China's growing appetite for batteries lend support for lead? Or will recessionary fears and rising inventories bring the metal crashing down?
Chinese Gold Revisited
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- Published on Monday, 27 April 2009 04:24
- Written by Julian Murodch
Gold miner earnings are upon us. Can anyone compete with China?
A Real Commodity Moneymaker
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- Published on Thursday, 08 January 2009 06:07
- Written by Brad Zigler
Real-time Inflation Indicator (per annum): 9.2%
Wednesday's column ("2008 Was Golden ... Barely") left some readers with the impression that there were hardly any winners among the exchange-traded products (ETPs) tracking commodities.
Considering China
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- Published on Tuesday, 11 November 2008 09:46
- Written by Administrator
Base Metals: Halftime Update
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- Published on Tuesday, 29 July 2008 08:56
- Written by Julian Murdoch
- The copper/aluminum stagnation
- Oversupply issues
- A Chinese slowdown?
Metal Or Mine?
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- Published on Monday, 24 March 2008 09:23
- Written by Tom Vulcan
What’s the best way to tap into the nonferrous metals market? Physical metals or mining companies?
- Which performs better?
- There's no such a thing as a "pure play" mining company
- Volatility vs. returns
Paul Quartararo Interview – Part I
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- Published on Tuesday, 19 February 2008 04:20
- Written by Administrator
- Steel prices are expected to continue to rise in 2008
- In the U.S., nonresidential construction is replacing demand as residential construction slumps
- Emerging markets are driving demand outside the U.S.
BHP: It’s Hammer Time
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- Published on Friday, 01 February 2008 05:31
- Written by Julian Murdoch
BHP faces a big week. Plus, hard evidence that buying a commodity is very different from buying a commodity stock.
- Earnings are going to matter
- They have to face the Rio Tinto music
- Why they’re not really a base metals stock
Thank Scrap: The Market For Recycled Metals
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- Published on Tuesday, 22 January 2008 10:18
- Written by Tom Vulcan
What's the most energy-efficient, environmentally friendly way to take advantage of strong metal prices? Recycling.
- Huge energy (and cost) savings
- A booming market
- The best way to invest
An Interview With Michael Metz
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- Published on Thursday, 06 December 2007 04:06
- Written by Matt Hougan
- Bullish on oil, bearish on alternative energy
- The dollar has hit bottom
- Agriculture looks good, gold may look better
China says: "DON'T Get The Lead Out"
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- Published on Monday, 26 November 2007 04:38
- Written by Brad Zigler
The Chinese Bubble?
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- Published on Monday, 12 November 2007 10:16
- Written by Matt Hougan
Jim Rogers calls China an “incipient bubble.” If that’s true, what does that mean for the commodities market?
- The source of marginal demand
- An export- or import-led economy?
- The AH Premium index
An Interview With Wesley Karger
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- Published on Monday, 05 November 2007 10:41
- Written by HardAssetsInvestor.com
- An important part of all portfolios
- Playing the “reflation” theme
- Is China a bubble?
Separation Anxiety - Commodity Returns All Over The Board
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- Published on Friday, 17 August 2007 09:43
- Written by HardAssetsInvestor.com
Data and tables provided by Bespoke offer a look at the state of the commodity market. Year to date, lead and uranium have seen the highest returns at 84% and 67% respectively.