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Thom Calandra: Precious metals, uranium & other key commodities to watch
Thom discusses a few of his favorite picks, including a new gold producer in Mexico, Canarc Resources.
Copper price jumps to 20-week high
But doubts are creeping in about sustainability of the rally.
Precious metals ignore correction calls
Many gold bulls continue to expect a correction while losing sight of the bigger picture: precious metals are in a new bull market.
Natural gas about to overtake coal for power generation in the US
2016 would be the first year the fossil fuel loses out to natural gas as preferred fuel for electricity generation in the US.
Former oil sands workers eye renewables market
Edmonton-based group aims to re-train 1,000 jobless workers into solar panel installers by 2018.
Gold extends losses for third day, drops below $1,250 an ounce
As a result of a slightly higher dollar and investors’ decision to sell their recent gains for the precious metal.
Germany to bring half its gold back by 2020
The country's central bank has already repatriated 1,400 tons or 41.5% of its gold reserves.
Private capital is ready to invest $7 billion in mining
Half of private capital funds say it's easier to find attractive investments in the sector new study finds.
