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Rick Rule

Sprott Global Resource Investments Ltd.
http://www.gril.net/

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Rick Rule, founder and chairman of Sprott Global Resource Investments Ltd., began his career in the securities business in 1974. He is a leading American retail broker specializing in mining, energy, water utilities, forest products and agriculture. His company has built a national reputation on taking advantage of global opportunities in the oil and gas, mining, alternative energy, agriculture, forestry and water industries.



Recent Interviews

Why Rick Rule Bought $280M of Platinum and Palladium (4/2/13) When Rick Rule pairs lower grades, labor strife and inefficient mines with the relentless demand for platinum and palladium, his result is an investment thesis that could pay off for bullion and equity investors. In his Metals Report interview, the founder and chairman of Sprott Global Resource Investments Ltd. compares the current platinum and palladium space to the uranium sector 10 years ago, and predicts handsome returns for investors willing to shoulder the risk.

Bullion: Bring It On—Sprott Precious Metals Round Table Webcast (3/4/13) When it comes to bullion enthusiasts, you're unlikely to find more ardent fans than those in the Sprott Group of Companies. Three of its leading experts, Eric Sprott, John Embry and Rick Rule, joined the Sprott Precious Metals Round Table webcast and conference call on February 12, with John Budden serving as host. The Gold Report summarized this treasure trove of knowledge for readers. Bottom line: While their bullishness on gold and silver has been common knowledge for years, the addition of the platinum group metals (PGMs) to the Sprott fold of precious metals trusts brings an intriguing new dimension to the bullion mix.

Rick Rule: A Global Perspective on US Energy Independence (11/27/12) Could politicians' talk of the U.S. becoming energy self-sufficient be coming true? Rick Rule, founder and chairman of Sprott Global Resource Investments Ltd., explains how world energy market dynamics will shift as the U.S. reaches natural gas exporter status. From oil, gas and uranium, to hydro and geothermal, with a detour into energy infrastructure plays, Rule shares the rules he invests by in this Energy Report interview.

Rick Rule
(4/25/13)
 Rick Rule on the TSX's Woes
Rick Rule
(4/17/13)
 The Capitulation is Finally Here
Rick Rule on Resources
(5/22/12)
 Rick Rule on 'The Ugly'

Recent Quotes

"management team has the skill set to attract institutional capital" (7/13/10) Ram Power Corp. - Rick Rule, HRN Interview More >