A vicious cycle of rising resource nationalism

Global warming has raised the economic status and political importance of critical minerals, but with that also comes an increased risk of resource nationalism across the globe.

Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | August 11, 2023 | 10:18 am

The global copper market is entering an age of extremely large deficits

The road to reaching net zero begins and ends with copper.

Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | July 25, 2023 | 1:40 pm

A moving target: Addressing the global infrastructure deficit in times of rapid climate change, decarbonization

The need for more and better infrastructure around the world will only get bigger over time, widening the trillion-dollar gap that already exists between planned investment and the amount needed.

Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | July 19, 2023 | 10:16 am

US DOE draft report reaffirms urgent status of six critical minerals, including graphite

For the world’s leading economy, securing reliable supplies for these minerals is especially important to not only sustain its dominance but also shed its supply reliance on key rivals like China.

Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | June 19, 2023 | 3:41 pm

New copper supply offset by multiple hits to existing operations

Some of the world’s largest mining companies and metal traders are warning the shortfall could arrive as early as 2025.

Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | June 19, 2023 | 12:18 pm

Who are behind the gold and silver buying — part II

Increased demand from both central banks and investors provides further confirmation that precious metals, in particular gold, are the commodities to look at in 2023.

Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | June 8, 2023 | 11:18 am

Gold revaluation & the hidden motive behind central banks’ gold buying

It can’t just be a coincidence that global central banks are buying this much gold, at a time when they’re making significant losses.

Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | June 5, 2023 | 10:51 am

5 reasons gold and silver will soar

Under a certain market environment, precious metals are considered must-haves in a modern investment portfolio.

Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | May 11, 2023 | 10:47 am

Silver market fundamentals strong as it enters a new era of supply deficits

Silver Institute says the global silver market was undersupplied by 237.7 million ounces in 2022, “possibly the most significant deficit on record.”

Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | April 24, 2023 | 12:20 pm

Gold stands in sweet spot between inflation and interest rate “tug of war”

Historically, gold has been viewed as a hedge against inflation, and given the high-price environment now, a rally would make perfect sense.

Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | April 17, 2023 | 2:59 pm

Who are behind the gold and silver buying — part 1

Precious metals are back in the spotlight in 2023 as signs of economic slowdown continue to surface and cause uneasiness among investors, in turn driving up the appeal of safe havens.

Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | April 9, 2023 | 4:00 pm

Why the Fed must pivot

The US debt to GDP ratio in 1982 was around 35%. Today it is more than three times higher, at 120%.

Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | April 6, 2023 | 10:57 am

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