Commodities
Small cap gold stocks have had a remarkable run over the past 5 years, fuelled by rising production, a high gold price, and strong levels of cash generation. However there have been clear winners and losers, and we see a few worrying trends emerging. In this article we take a... Show More
Macro
Here are some of the standout charts on my radar. I aim to pick a good mix of charts covering key global macro trends, and ones which highlight risks and opportunities across asset classes. Hope you enjoy them as much as I do. 1. OECD Leading Indicators -- EM vs DM:... Show More
Equities
With big gold stocks looking fully-priced, the hunt is on for value down the chain. But tier-1 locations and scale are still must-haves. This is where Bardoc, led by the Pilbara Minerals trio, is coming into its own. Plus, Rio chairman says “we think we have a mine” at Winu. Leading... Show More
Echo Resources (ASX:EAR) is a gold developer with its operations based in Western Australia. We believe that it provides the best exposure to ASX listed gold development plays, and is compelling value at the current market value of around $100 million. It is our opinion at the current gold price,... Show More
Equities
One of the latest "listings" on the ASX is First Au (ASX:FAU), which is the result of the June 2018 reinstatement of Public Holdings (Australia) Ltd following the aquisition of three Western Australian exploration projects and a A$6.2 million raise. Show More
Investment Theme
Over the last couple of months, we have seen a clear lift in interest in the gold sector, in our view driven by a number of factors. Show More
Macro
After the strong rally which saw gold put on USD $100oz in Q4 2018, the precious metal market has undergone a much needed consolidation over the last fortnight, with gold trading in a range between USD $1280oz and USD $1300oz. Show More
Investment Theme
Deeply embedded human behaviours will ensure that everything in finance will always be cyclical. After a sustained period of good times, the cycle is turning, and investors should prepare for the bad times. Get ready for the upcoming lost decade. Show More
Macro
Gold prices finished 2018 on a tear, rallying well over USD $100oz from its mid August lows to close out the year at USD $1281.65oz (London Fix on 31/12/18). The metal moved higher in the first trading days of 2019, kissing USD $1300oz, though a strong payrolls report, and a... Show More
Recent times have seen a number of porphyry copper-gold gold discoveries by junior to mid-tier explorers, with the most advanced being Xanadu (ASX: XAM, TSX: XAM) with their Kharmagtai and associated discoveries in Mongolia, and Solgold (LSE: SOLG, TSX: SOLG) with the Cascabel Project in Ecuador. In addition, Sunstone Metals... Show More