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Q: SQM seems to be having environmental assessment problems. I believe the mine pumps up a lithium brine ground water. I think this water is allowed to evaporate in the desert sun to produce a lithium rich concentrate. Not sure if they inject water back into the ground to replace what has been taken out. That would add considerable expense to the whole operation. Do you feel SQM's mining operation is sustainable? The share price of SQM looks to be quite volatile over the past 10 years. I'm guessing demand is increasing slowly and the stock volatility has more to do with investor's short term passion followed by lack of passion for lithium. In addition I suppose SQM is a material's company so volatility comes with the territory. I remain undecided on the company and any thoughts you might have would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Jim
Read Answer Asked by James on August 10, 2020
Q: Both are going thru the roof but the last 2 or 3 days the stocks are not
following up in fact today are declining.
I notice a couple of sellers dumping pretty good
Can you explain whats happening?
Thanks
Peter

Read Answer Asked by peter on August 07, 2020
Q: Hello friends,
I wonder if there is a logical explanation that today (Aug 6) when the gold price is up ~1%, almost all gold miners are down. It might be just a one-day fluke, but I've noticed this several times in the past and was at a loss to come up with a reason why.
Thanks,
Iulian
Read Answer Asked by Iulian on August 07, 2020
Q: Given the large cash influx at a time when metals and mining stocks including juniors seem to be gaining traction, would you be an investor today? I am not sure that I agree with the buyback of preferred shares as the best use of capital and would like to hear your thoughts on this move as well. Can you also confirm my belief that the group of people who run the company are well versed in junior mining investing?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Robert on August 06, 2020
Q: I have held this stock for several years now as a small speculative component of my portfolio. Since its recent announcement of a private placement to Eric Sprott and the Sun Valley Gold Master Fund it has gained almost 30%. What are your view on this stock in particular and gold in general with the current economic outlook and low interest scenario?
Geoff
Read Answer Asked by Geoffrey on August 06, 2020
Q: Hi,

This question is more about the sector than individual companies. I inserted GLD/XGD/JGD in the stem b/c if I put GOLD, it takes me to a small cap gold co!

An answer by a well respected senior guest on BNN made me look up the prices of Gold companies in 2011 when spot gold hit 1900+ in 2011, Alamos was 20+, ELD 100+ (really?) CG 23+, and so on and so forth.
If anything, with low interest rates and USD in shakier position compared to 2011, these companies ought to be doing much better. Yet they are still a lot lower than their 2011 prices.

Any reason why?
Will they reach their 2011 highs again? If you think they will reach their 2011 prices, what would be your picks in that scenario?

Read Answer Asked by Savalai on August 05, 2020
Q: May I have your assessment of the following 3 South African gold companies: DRD, GFI and AU. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by John on August 05, 2020
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