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$ figures are C$ unless stated otherwise, metal prices are US$, ounces/oz. are silver (“Ag”) equivalent oz… Primary silver (“Ag”) mines benefit most from higher prices. However, 80% of mined Ag is a byproduct of other operations, making supply highly … Continued
China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Zambia & the DRC are among the world’s Top-10 copper (“Cu“)-producing countries. Typically I weave that worrisome fact into my Cu narrative later on in any given article. Yet this factor keeps rising in importance as China … Continued
Primary silver (“Ag”) mines, those that produce > 50% Ag (by volume), benefit most from higher prices. However, 75%-80% of mined Ag is a byproduct of other mining operations. Therefore, since Ag supply is highly inelastic, the price could soar … Continued
Could copper (“Cu“) be the next uranium? For years uranium bulls said a major move was right around the corner, finally they were vindicated. The spot price has doubled in the past year. Uranium is up for good reason, a … Continued