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Q: I have been watch Conifex for some time and it has been performing quite well. Its PE is under 10, its moving average continues to climb and the stock has almost doubled since July 2017. Conifex's sells to the USA, China, and Japan. It now has operations in bioenergy and started operations of its power generation facility in BC. Price / Book is .8 and they report next month.

How would you rate CFF in light of NAFTA and is this a buy? Can you suggest any other buys in this sector or shall I hold on until NAFTA is resolved one way or another?

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Martin on January 23, 2018
Q: I didn't sell my CEF.A on the takeover. I understood there was simply a 1:1 'swap'. While TDW hasn't yet made the switch, it seems that while CEF.A was trading at close to $17, the new CEF.U is trading just above $13. I'm a little confused, have I lost 20% on the swap?
Read Answer Asked by Neil on January 22, 2018
Q: Considering purchasing CGL as a disaster hedge, portfolio diversifier and future inflation hedge. I like the way it increased in value back in 2009 to 2011; more so than XGD. I also like the idea of avoiding the specific company risk of purchasing a gold company. If you like my thesis, what percentage of my equity portfolio would you suggest to provide the protection I am seeking? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Richard on January 22, 2018
Q: Your answer could be more complete. The stock hasn't traded since Jan 12th, a surprising length of time given that the company announced record production of lithium from brine and firmed up expansion plans they had announced earlier. More confusing was the change to the capital structure of this dual listed company. How this will affect TSX shareholders in the company is hard to predict for any retail investor. Maybe the experts can puzzle it out. Their Toyota partner is also increasing its ownership share in the Australian listing. What is likely to happen when the shares start to trade again, possibly on Friday?
Read Answer Asked by Robert on January 21, 2018
Q: What do you thinks of HBM's recent news release:
* HUDBAY MINERALS INC - PRODUCTION OF COPPER FORECAST TO DECREASE BY APPROXIMATELY 15%, PRODUCTION OF ZINC IS FORECAST TO DECREASE BY APPROXIMATELY 13% and PRODUCTION OF PRECIOUS IS FORECAST TO INCREASE BY ABOUT 31% COMPARED TO 2017 PRODUCTION - SEES 2018 TOTAL CAPEX OF $245 MILLION
The market seems to be punishing them and I wondered if this is now dead money or if this is an over reaction. I have held HBM in a cash account for 2 years and have seen it grow 200%. I want to continue with exposure to the Basic Materials sector to ride the global growth theme (I also own a full position in TV) and wondered if I should HOLD or SELL HBM. If sell, what would you recommend replacing it with in the same sector,

Many Thanks
Scott
Read Answer Asked by Scott on January 19, 2018
Q: Greetings 5i,

Tahoe Resources, which I hold in 3/4 position costs @ $6.90. Im down about 15% after a small run recently and todays pullback on negative news. I have been in this expecting a positive announcement regarding re-opening Escobal and today it was announced that there will be layoffs. The company has also today, after market close and in contrast to the news earlier, announced record gold production. Perhaps some gamesmanship by the company on both announcements/developments which I guess I can appreciate given the strange situation with Escobal.

Anyhow, what is the current 5i take regarding
1. the company in general and its future prospects
2. the Escobal situation and likelihood of re-opening
3. how to play the position (add/sell/hold)

I am quite comfortable holding providing most of the bad news is baked in already. My timeline is 2-3 years.

Cheers!
Read Answer Asked by Duane on January 17, 2018
Q: Hello Peter,

1) Your thoughts on Midas Gold. I was thinking of purchasing some based on the possibility of the Idaho Project going ahead. Is it viable at 1300$ Gold
2) Your thoughts on New York City disposing of Energy Infrastructure. Seems like everybody is down on Oil and Gas. I'm thinking this is a start of a trend to move away from the energy companies engaged in Oil and Gas. And will it negatively affect oil and gas.

Kevin
Read Answer Asked by Kevin on January 16, 2018
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