Streetwise Reports' Article Archives — December 2012 back to current month (45)
Tips for a Prosperous 2013:
The Best Investing Advice Ever (12/31/2012)
The Gold Report shares investing ideas from some of the smartest people in the precious metals mining sector—analysts, money managers and newsletter writers including Rick Rule, James Dines, Doug Casey and Porter Stansberry. That was founder Gordon Holmes' vision in 2003 when he started the publication after receiving these words of wisdom from GoldMoney Chairman James Turk: "Buy gold." As the former publisher of Buyside magazine, Holmes set out to create a publication that would interview a wide array of experts and feature in-depth stories about macro-trends and individual investing ideas, but let the readers make their own decisions. In 2008, Karen Roche joined the team as president and grew the parent company, Streetwise Reports, to four newsletters, including The Critical Metals Report, The Energy Report and The Life Sciences Report.
To celebrate the New Year, Roche asked some of our most popular interviewees to share The Best Investing Advice They Ever Heard. Most of it falls into a few basic areas we already know: "Buy low and sell high before the cycles start all over again." Some is contradictory: "Be cautious, but take risks." Some made us laugh out loud. Consider it our New Year's gift to you as we all get ready for an exciting 2013 in the world of junior mining investing.
Brien Lundin: Pick Up Junior Gold Mining Bargains Now (12/28/2012)
The past year was a very tough one for the junior gold mining sector. In this interview with The Gold Report, Brien Lundin, CEO of Jefferson Financial, says that the past year has, in fact, put many gold mining companies on the bargain basement shelf. He shares some advice on end-of-year portfolio repositions and talks about some of his favorite stocks that he believes are poised for a rebound in 2013.
Your 2013 Guide to Investing in Gold (12/28/2012)
"Gold bullion, gold stocks or no gold at all?"
Bakken Oil Production: Can the Giant Oil Formation Reach 1 Million Barrels a Day? (12/28/2012)
"If so, it would join an elite group of oil fields able to produce at that rate."
Leonard Melman Finds the Fiscal Cliff a Boon for Precious Metals (12/26/2012)
Surveying reality from his perch on Vancouver Island, Leonard Melman is a veritable sage in the world of metal mining analysis. In an interview with The Gold Report, the economic philosopher is troubled about the direction of the global economy. However, there are a few bright spots for eagle-eyed junior metal investors, he reports, and names some of his favorite picks.
Streetwise Philanthropy Really Moves People (12/24/2012)
Corporate Social Responsibility has been an integral part of the mining industry for decades. Now Gordon Holmes, an avid junior mining investor and founder of Streetwise Reports/The Gold Report and Lookout Ridge Winery in California, is making it easy for companies to reach out to the most vulnerable around the world by giving the gift of mobility.
Holmes' Lookout Ridge Foundation, working with the team at Streetwise Reports and Ken Behring's Wheelchair Foundation, has delivered more than 10,000 wheelchairs in China, Mexico, Ghana, Mali and Bolivia. Holmes witnessed the needs in the countries he visited on mine tours and it inspired him to enhance his efforts to deliver relief to those who need it most.
Gold Regains Some Ground (12/24/2012)
"On the final day before Christmas, gold prices edged higher Monday morning, climbing to $1,665/oz and recovering some of the ground lost last week.
Rohit Savant Expects the Gold Bull Market to Pause in 2013 (12/21/2012)
Many gold analysts are forecasting much higher gold prices in 2013. In this interview with The Gold Report, Rohit Savant, senior commodity analyst at the CPM Group, says he believes all of the positive gold fundamentals, such as global turmoil, are already factored into the gold price. So, in 2013, he sees the trend being flat to down a bit. He also discusses what roles India, China and central banks play in the gold price.
Precious Metals Decouple from Stock Market (12/21/2012)
"Going forward, we have the setup for an amazing contrarian opportunity."
Why the Gold Price MUST Go Higher (12/21/2012)
"There are always plenty of opinions about gold. And right now they're clearly making the market. Just not in the way you would think."
Confiscation of Gold – Then What? (Part 2/4) (12/20/2012)
"Is there really a danger of gold being confiscated? We believe that there is."
Byron King: How to Up Your Investing IQ with Gold (12/19/2012)
Have you ever actually held a bar of gold in your hands? Byron King, editor of the Outstanding Investments and Energy & Scarcity Investor newsletters, suggests that you do. But becoming a smart investor shouldn't just be about physical gold, King says. He also encourages investors to use investments in gold mining juniors to increase their exposure to precious metals. Read on in this Gold Report interview to find out about the handful of companies he's expecting to shake up the market in 2013.
The Rare Earth Sector Needs These Three Things to Prosper (12/18/2012)
For too long, the rare earth space has operated in obscurity. Greater clarity on prices, inventory levels and demand will create more market stability, according to Matt Gibson, institutional research analyst with CIBC World Markets. In this Critical Metals Report interview, Gibson emphasizes that rare earths are for the risk takers—at least for now. For the strong of stomach, he offers details on trading levels, catalysts and opportunities. How will you place your bets?
Byron King: Time to Take Rare Earths Losses Ahead of Tax Code Changes? (12/18/2012)
Share prices have tumbled down for many rare earth element miners, while the quality of certain companies has dramatically improved. Is now the right time for investors to strengthen their positions in the space or to turn and run? Byron King, editor of Outstanding Investments and Energy & Scarcity Investor, discusses some new tax implications with The Critical Metals Report that could help investors time their gains or losses.
What on Earth's Going on in the Gold Market? (12/18/2012)
"Virtually everything that is happening in the global economy suggests that the gold price should be rising, and probably rising fast, yet it has been unable to move out of a trading range of $1680–1750, and every time it nears the top of this range it gets knocked back again."
CIBC's Matt Gibson Sees Upside in Iron in 2013 (12/17/2012)
Investors who want to play in the iron and copper space should look to small-cap producers for attractive valuations and lower risk, says Matt Gibson, institutional research analyst with CIBC World Markets. In this Gold Report interview, he says he believes iron has found its floor in 2012 and names iron ore and copper companies with upside potential.
Silver’s Young Upleg (12/16/2012)
"Although you wouldn’t know it from listening to all the bearish commentary out there, silver is actually enjoying a strong young upleg."
Golden Points To Ponder (12/15/2012)
"Despite increased exploration expenditures, a record US$8B in 2011, and an increasing gold price, gold ounce discovery is not keeping up to the rate needed to replace mined ounces."
How to Find Success with Latin American Miners: Heiko Ihle (12/14/2012)
Miners in Latin America are facing both growth and challenges. Heiko Ihle, senior research analyst with Euro Pacific Capital, examines the factors behind these trends. In this Gold Report interview, Ihle urges investors to evaluate mining companies based on three important features rather than on the performance of others in the region.
Confiscation of Gold - Then What? Part 1 (12/14/2012)
"If gold is re-rated to a level I asset, as is proposed by Basel III (U.S. bankers are in on the discussions) then there is not enough readily-available gold to provide both the central banks of the world and the banking system with sufficient for gold to play this role."
Gold: A Look Back and a Look Forward (12/14/2012)
"The average gold correction of 10% or more has resulted in a delay of 12–19 months before a new record high was established."
Gold Prices: Where to Now After the Sell-Off? (12/14/2012)
"Investors are expected to come back and buy gold since it's a hedge for inflation and uncertainty."
Will the Japanese Election Spark a Rebound in Uranium? (12/13/2012)
"Look for a reversal in the near term and break above the recent downtrend."
Stability and Patience Are the Keys for Rare Earth Investing (12/13/2012)
"House Mountain Partners' Chris Berry explained that an investment in the space now requires a 'belief in the management of a company and the location, the geo-political story surrounding the deposit.' And, more importantly a clear view of the company’s financial sustainability."
Fear Versus Fundamentals in the Platinum Market (12/13/2012)
Although the platinum market is now estimated to end the year in deficit, unless there's a new and even greater supply disruption, the existing recycling output will likely adapt and fill in the 2012 supply gap rather quickly, especially if prices move up.
How to Buy Silver: The Best Is Yet To Come in 2013 (12/12/2012)
"Purists view holding actual physical precious metals like gold and silver as the only true means of hedging against inflation and gaining an effective long-term store of value."
Porter Stansberry: Gold and Real Estate Are My Hedges for the Fiscal Cliff (12/12/2012)
With nary a glimmer of hope that economic sense will supplant political expedience, Stansberry & Associates Investment Research Founder Porter Stansberry expects rampant inflation to roar in once the cost of capital rises. How is he preparing himself? Stansberry tells The Gold Report he continues to buy and hold gold and also discusses how real estate can cushion against the fiscal cliff.
How Gold Miners Can Leverage the Price of Gold (12/12/2012)
"Gazing into their crystal balls last week, Wall Street firms interpreted differing futures for gold next year. Morgan Stanley awarded gold the 'best commodity for 2013' while Goldman Sachs called the end of the metal’s hot streak."
Why the Pros Bet Contrarian: Sprott Execs Bambrough and Dimitriadis (12/11/2012)
When oil was in the limelight, Sprott's Bambrough and Dimitriadis went for wallflower companies in beaten-down sectors. Since 2007, the pair has seen striking highs and lows in natural gas, coal and potash and invested accordingly, infusing companies with much-needed capital and creating startling profits during sector upswings. Read on to benefit from the wisdom these two successful fund managers share in this Energy Report interview and find out where the duo is looking next for major growth.
A Critical Year in Review: What's Next? (12/11/2012)
Every great mining story begins from the ground up. This is as true of critical metals as it is for gold and silver. Many investors took losses by chasing the pie-in-the-sky potential every publicly listed rare earth stock seemed to promise. Since its debut 18 months ago, The Critical Metals Report has focused on the goods in the ground, striving to present valuable insights on an oft-misrepresented sector, sharing related stories as they emerged. As the year comes to a close and we prepare to extend our coverage further, we are revisiting our most popular expert interviews from 2012. Yes, it's still rough out there for miners, but when you think nothing's looking up, look down.
Peter Grandich: What a Turnaround in Junior Gold Mining Stocks Will Look Like (12/10/2012)
The fundamentals at many junior mining companies have improved, yet their stock prices continue to languish. In this interview with The Gold Report, market guru Peter Grandich gives his thoughts on when this may end and where gold is headed in 2013, and names some of his picks in unlikely jurisdictions.
Secondary Bottom Coming in Gold Stocks (12/10/2012)
"We think the current probabilities favor a secondary bottom in the gold stocks and very soon the risk/reward dynamic will be heavily in favor of longs."
Gold Confiscation: Lessons from the 20th Century (12/10/2012)
"Because gold is no longer central to the world's monetary system, so-called 'confiscation' looks a very 20th century phenomenon today. But that may well change."
Graphene: Thinnest Material Ever Made (12/10/2012)
"Sheets of it are only one atom thick. Expect it in a gadget near you within five years."
Sprott's Michael Kosowan on Surviving Death by Paper Cut in Today's Mining Equity Market (12/07/2012)
An investment executive at Sprott Global Resource Investments Ltd., Michael Kosowan is working by three sayings these days: "Well bought is half sold," "Small is beautiful" and "Necessity is the mother of invention." In this Gold Report interview, Kosowan talks about the challenges mining companies face and shares some jurisdictions that offer outsized returns.
Junior Gold-Mining Sector Distressing for Investors (12/07/2012)
"We will take a quick look at the GDXJ to see if we can discern any trends that may help us position our hard-earned cash for future growth."
Can Gold Keep Its Luster in 2013? (12/06/2012)
"Gold is currently showing a net gain for the year-to-date."
Pent-Up Potential for Precious Metals in 2013: Jason Hamlin (12/05/2012)
Debt, not the fiscal cliff, is what concerns Jason Hamlin, publisher of the Gold Stock Bull newsletter, and if his prediction of a split in the EU comes to pass, it will bolster the case for gold equities. In this Gold Report interview Hamlin shares his preference for royalty streamers and prospect generators in the gold space and explains his attraction to graphite.
Is a Global Gold Supply Crunch Forming? (12/05/2012)
"Our advice is simple: make sure your personal gold reserves are in place."
Rick Mills' Secret to Making Money off China's Stealth Metal Demand (12/04/2012)
When it comes to supply and demand dynamics, Aheadoftheherd.com Publisher Rick Mills does his own math. China may make a show of its alleged copper surplus and Germany may downplay its need for efficient energy sources, but Mills foresees demand spikes in a number of specialty metals. In this interview with The Critical Metals Report, Mills discusses the positions he's establishing while looming supply shortages remain under the mainstream radar.
Why Gold Prices Will Soar After Dec. 12 (12/04/2012)
"Deutsche Bank set a target of $2,000/oz for the first half of 2013, while Bank of America has projected gold prices at $2,400/oz by the end of 2014."
Profiting from the Dismal State of Gold Miners and Explorers (12/04/2012)
"Grassroots exploration by the juniors will be virtually dead next year (tough to raise money on concepts and soil anomalies) and aggressive drilling will be seriously curtailed (tough to raise money if you miss)."
Gold Remains in Long Run Uptrend (12/03/2012)
"Gold prices fell back below $1,715/oz Monday morning in London, more-or-less in line with where they were two weeks ago after failing to hold gains made during Asian trading."
Rick Mills: Low-Cost Producers Trump Larger Mines in Costly Market (12/03/2012)
Rick Mills isn't looking for huge producers with so much overhead that they can't profitably mine an ounce of gold. Instead, Mills, the publisher, editor and president of Aheadoftheherd.com, seeks out the smaller mines with low capital costs. That's where the money will be made in the next two years, he tells The Gold Report.
China's Subsidies Give HREE Prices a Boost (12/03/2012)
"Prices for heavy rare earths have not just stopped falling, but started moving up again."
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