The (junior mining) business model is broken and here’s why

The junior #mining sector operates with a broken business model. If you know me, you probably heard me say this before. Extreme risk with intrinsic low odds that only a gambler would consider advantageous, NIMBY, ambivalent politicians, exotic locations, the list goes on. And all wrapped up in a package that is conceived, for most … Continue reading The (junior mining) business model is broken and here’s why

Copper, China and the supply conundrum

For investors and the whole copper supply chain, there are a myriad of challenges ahead. Wood Mackenzie published an insightful report. Here are the most salient points: • Copper Demand Growth: WM estimates that demand for copper will grow by 75% to 56 million tonnes (Mt) by 2050, highlighting the crucial role of copper in … Continue reading Copper, China and the supply conundrum

Gold and the hidden perk of investing in the world’s largest gold miners

Gold hit a new all-time high in July. Newmont, Agnico and Barrick are the world's largest gold miners. Together represent over $120b in market value. Here's what they expect ahead (and the extra perk of holding gold producers): Gold production globally in 2023 was over 3,000t. China, Australia and Russia were top 3. Over the … Continue reading Gold and the hidden perk of investing in the world’s largest gold miners