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Q: Seems like a large negative reaction of gold/silver/platinum prices to the Fed meeting. What's your opinion on outlook for precious metals given the Fed's comments?
Read Answer Asked by Rick on June 18, 2021
Q: Gold is supposed to do better in an inflationary environment, which we seem to be getting but it also does worse when rates are rising, like now. An enigma!! Who wins here? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by george on June 17, 2021
Q: Basil III comes into affect this year. From a piece in Seeking Alpha on Basil III I read:

QUOTE:
To sum up, gold will become a risk-free Tier 1 asset and it will become more expensive to buy and sell unallocated gold. These factors are highly bullish for physical gold. So, investors in this precious metal will be generously rewarded, provided they buy physical gold. But let me explain this in a bit more detail.

Under Basel III, gold would become a Tier 1 asset or a zero-risk asset, for banks. As mentioned in the Basel III framework,

...at national discretion, gold bullion held in own vaults or on an allocated basis to the extent backed by bullion liabilities can be treated as cash and therefore risk-weighted at 0%. In addition, cash items in the process of collection can be risk-weighted at 20%.
END QUOTE

What affect will this have on Sprott's holdings of gold and on my ownership of shares in PHYS? If it is positive I should be buying more. Right?

Thank you...
Read Answer Asked by Ronald on June 15, 2021
Q: Hello Folks:
You suggested I may consider REMX (rare earth ETF) as a suitable option for my interest in the EV battery mineral component sector.
Do you have any thoughts on BATT (Amplify Lithium Battery Technology ETF) and
LIT (Global x Lithium & Battery Tech. ETF).
I am out of my depth here, however feel this an interesting sector, which may well result in higher demand for scarce metals required.
Thanks again for your great service!
brian
Read Answer Asked by Brian on June 14, 2021
Q: Peter and Co,
What am I missing with Nickel 28? Please correct an inaccuracy or misunderstanding in my comments below.
Nickle 28 appears to be on a solid positive trajectory as a nickel-cobalt mining business yet the stock appears irrationally cheap. Net and diluted income has turned positive in recent quarters with Q1'21 registering $3.96 million, $0.05/share. If annualized, this provides a PE of 5. Debt during the period from Q! ’20 to Q1’21 dropped from $108 million to 92.8 million and a payment of $10.1 million is imminent. When this debt is retired Nickel 28’s interest in Ramu, the producing mine, will increase from 8.56% to 11.3% , a 31% increase in equity, at no further cost to NKL. With the current nickel and cobalt demand, I, a shareholder, am considering adding to my position but I have begun to wonder about management, the operating partner,...
With appreciation for your insight and opinion,
Ed
Read Answer Asked by Ed on June 14, 2021
Q: I need to add fixed income to my portfolio. I do not believe the inflation we are heading for will be transitory. Given that assumption, are there ETF's you can suggest that will react best to inflation? And how would they do with the inevitable higher interest rates? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by TK on June 14, 2021
Q: Hi,

I was sitting on a nice gain with DNG and because I am concerned about increasing political risk in Peru I decided to take the profit and sell. I would still like something in my portfolio that gives me exposure to gold. Preferably on the conservative side and with a dividend. What would your suggestions be?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Morgan on June 11, 2021
Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
I have owned this stock for years and am currently even.
I am not sure if I should sell and be happy that I got my money back. I know you were positive about this stock years ago and then were disappointed. The stock has done well recently. So please give me your current opinion about there current strength. Would you rate it a buy, sell or hold? Thanks as usual!
Read Answer Asked by Ernest on June 11, 2021
Q: Hi team,
Much is said about the rising demand for copper from Europe and Asia over the next few months due to technology and electric cars.For now the price of copper seems to have paused .What is your outlook for copper demand ,the price ,and which companies would best benefit from the rise in demand?
Many thanks,
Jean
Read Answer Asked by Jean on June 11, 2021