December 2017

The one sector you want to own in 2018 (and 3 sectors to avoid)

In this post I will lay out which sector I believe will do well against a backdrop of rising inflation and rising bond yields (including offering some stock picks), and I will also specify which sectors and asset classes you will want to avoid in 2018.

CEO.CA | December 29, 2017 - 2:14 pm

Base Metals

Silver-lead-zinc-mine to re-open in New South Wales

The town of Broken Hill, New South Wales, will have something to shout about in the new year.

Andrew Topf | December 29, 2017 - 2:00 pm

Precious Metals

10 charts that show why gold is undervalued right now

With the year quickly coming to a close, it might be time to start thinking about rebalancing the gold holdings in your portfolio.

Frank Holmes - U.S. Global Investors | December 29, 2017 - 1:12 pm

Energy

Oil tops $60 at close of year

Oil prices are set to close out the year up more than 11 percent, hitting their highest level since 2015. However, the road to higher prices was rocky.

Oilprice.com | December 29, 2017 - 1:02 pm

Energy

Fukushima operator can restart nuclear reactors at world’s biggest plant

The operator of Japan’s stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant has been given initial approval to restart reactors at another atomic facility, marking the first step towards the firm’s return to nuclear power generation more than six years after the March 2011 triple meltdown.

The Guardian | December 29, 2017 - 12:18 pm

Energy

West Virginia coal miner killed in dozer accident

A coal miner in West Virginia has died following an accident at a mine owned by Revelation Energy, LLC.

Andrew Topf | December 29, 2017 - 12:03 pm

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Precious Metals

Gold cracks $1300 to finish year up 12.5%

Gold bulls have something to cheer about today even before the champagne corks fly on Sunday night.

Andrew Topf | December 29, 2017 - 11:13 am

Potash Corp, Agrium win final approval to merge, forming Nutrien

Potash Corp of Saskatchewan Inc (POT.TO) and Agrium Inc (AGU.TO) have received final regulatory clearance to merge, forming a new company to be known as Nutrien.

Reuters | December 28, 2017 - 4:17 pm

Energy

On hold since 2015, oil sands project to pump at 10,000 bopd

New life was breathed into the Canadian oil sands with a decision by foreign-owned Harvest Operations Corp to commission its BlackGold project south of Fort McMurray.

Andrew Topf | December 28, 2017 - 3:30 pm

Energy

Renewables generated triple the power of coal in 2017, UK figures show

British wind farms generated more electricity than coal plants on more than 75% of days this year.

The Guardian | December 28, 2017 - 2:26 pm

Videos

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December 2017

The one sector you want to own in 2018 (and 3 sectors to avoid)

Silver-lead-zinc-mine to re-open in New South Wales

10 charts that show why gold is undervalued right now

Oil tops $60 at close of year

Fukushima operator can restart nuclear reactors at world’s biggest plant

West Virginia coal miner killed in dozer accident

Tags for you

Gold cracks $1300 to finish year up 12.5%

Potash Corp, Agrium win final approval to merge, forming Nutrien

On hold since 2015, oil sands project to pump at 10,000 bopd

Renewables generated triple the power of coal in 2017, UK figures show

Videos

Mining’s next big threat: EY warns high prices are masking deeper risks

Gold could defy another Fed rate hike, Peter Grandich says

Gold juniors trading at ‘80% off’ as mining takeover wave looms, says Michael Gentile

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