Investing in Gold

The Case for Gold Book Review

The Case for Gold is a tremendous book. Ron Paul’s case is so cohesive and so powerful that it is impossible to refute. Unfortunately, because the book is a combination of history and economics, most people will eschew it. Which is a shame. It should be mandatory reading for all members of Congress and all college students.

Silver Monthly 2012 Stock Profile: AngloGold Ashanti (AU)

AngloGold Ashanti Limited is a South Africa-based global gold producer with mining operations in eleven countries on four continents. As of the end of 2011, AngloGold Ashanti had proven reserves of 75.6 million ounces of gold. The firm has a market cap of $12.3 billion, and its ADRs trade on the New York Stock Exchange …

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Silver Monthly 2012 Stock Profile: Franco-Nevada Corporation (FNV)

Franco-Nevada Corporation has an interesting business model. Instead of investing in mines and the development of gold properties, Franco-Nevada purchases stakes in existing mines and receives royalties from the gold produced by other miners. Franco-Nevada also has some interest in platinum metals, oil, gas, and other assets. The company’s portfolio is diverse both in the …

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Why Gold and Silver Aren’t Going Higher

“Wise traders know to pay attention when stuff that’s supposed to happen doesn’t,” says Yahoo! Finance breakout correspondent and former CNBC Fast Money cast member Jeff Macke. “Right now, gold should be going higher, but it’s not.” This is what we’ve been saying at Silver Monthly for quite some time now; and that doubles for …

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Silver Monthly 2012 Stock Profile: Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM)

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd is a Canadian company engaged in the production, development, and exploration of gold in North American (Canada, the U.S., and Mexico) and Finland. The company had just one mine in 2008, but has brought five new mines on line in rapid succession. In 2011, Agnico Eagle produced approximately 950,000 ounces of …

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