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
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Gem production is ramping up successfully at Lucapa’s Mothae mine in Lesotho, the first international tender for its Lulo alluvial diamonds closes on January 31 and results from its exciting Brooking diamond project in WA are due any day. Plus, Macquarie names Bellevue Gold as its pick of the explorers. Show More
The Bells Gold Tracker is a periodic update and review of ASX-listed gold equities and the gold market. We run through a current market theme, key company releases (including Substantial Holding Notices), a gold-producers’ comparison table, a gold equities performance “heat-map” and some key price and relative value charts. This... Show More
In this report, our analysts share their sector view and top stock picks for 2018 across sectors including banks and general insurers, diversified financials, LICs, fixed income, agricultural FMCG, technology, discretionary retail, industrials, resources, and healthcare & biotech. Show More
The Resources sector overall has had a strong second half of 2017, with the broader Metals and Mining Index up approximately 15% over the half year. This re-traced a loss of 1.3% in 1HCY17 for a 13.2% gain over the year to December 13th. Show More
Investors are bracing for a significant resource upgrade at West African Resources’ Burkina Faso gold project. The result is expected to underpin a revised development scenario, including higher production rates and lower costs. Plus, Great Boulder sets pulses – and shares – racing with wide sulphide hits at Mt Venn... Show More
Despite a flat few months (and some EOFY selling), there continues to be strong investor interest and good value in the junior to mid-cap resources 18 months into the current cycle, particularly for those companies with quality management and projects. Gold is holding its ground at around US$1250/oz, and despite... Show More
The junior resources market is continuing the momentum that started in 2016. Although we saw the gold price, which has been one of the main drivers of the recovery in the sector, fall in the latter part of the year, it has now recovered and is trading back above US$1,200/oz.... Show More
Burkina Faso, the fourth largest gold producer in Africa, is facing political upheaval. The lengthy incumbency of former president Blaise Compaore had been presented by miners in the country as an attribute. Recent events in the country are another example of artificially imposed stability erroneously being treated as an investment... Show More