Tag: natural resources

 

What to Buy in the BRICs

Published on August 4, 2008

"China and India are two of the fastest-growing investable economies on the planet, and have been transformed into global leaders in both the manufacturing and service sectors. At the same time, Brazil and Russia each has become a cornucopia of commodities, and are emerging as global leaders in the white-hot global energy sector." — Martin [...]

Bet on Anwar, Not Malaysia

Published on July 21, 2008

“The standing government in Malaysia is obviously afraid of Anwar Ibrahim. He proved during the Asian financial crisis of 1998 that he believes in the free market. He advised against the bailout of banks when they got into trouble. He told the government to encourage foreign investment and open the economy to further competition [...]

Africa: A Good Bet for Foreign Investment?

Published on June 5, 2008

“I cannot forecast to you the action of Russia. It is a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma; but perhaps there is a key. That key is Russian national interest.” — Winston Churchill in 1939
Blogger’s note: Tom Bulford, editor of Penny Sleuth UK, may begin his article with a quote about [...]

Natural Resources Stocks: A speculative miner

Published on May 21, 2008

“Either commodity prices must fall or junior miners must rise and close the gap. I don’t see commodity prices falling significantly from present levels. They stand as protection against currency debasement which happens to be a growth industry these days.” — Russell McDougal
Blogger’s note: Russell McDougal has [...]

Lost and Found: A natural resource resurfaces

Published on May 12, 2008

“It’s a metal that, like other natural resources, has been around a long time. People thought it was some sort of lead compound. It was, however, officially “discovered” by German-Swedish chemist Carl Wilhelm Scheele in 1778.” — Chris Mayer
by Chris Mayer
Baltimore – (TFN): The highest natural arch [...]

Commodities Trading: Boom or bust?

Published on May 8, 2008

“Most people are concerned about the rising costs of commodities. Investors and fund managers are always asking me if this is a commodities bubble and when it will burst.” — Kevin Kerr
by Kevin Kerr
Baltimore – (TFN): It seems everywhere I go, people want to learn more about [...]

Dwindling Natural Resources: A famine is on its way

Published on April 28, 2008

“Neo-Malthusianism has a tragic message for the modern world.” — Lord William Rees-Mogg
Blogger’s note: Thomas Robert Malthus was a 19th century economic theorist who predicted the world’s natural resources could not keep up with its population growth. We managed to avert this situation in the last century, but Lord William Rees-Mogg of Whiskey and [...]

New Personal Finance Video: Hidden European resource bonaza

Published on December 4, 2007

 "One single company has secured all 17 VMS deposits in Albania. And everything is set up with the government." — Andrew Mickey

Baltimore — (TFN): Investing in Base Metals — Europes Hidden Resource Bonanza. The most backward and poorest region in Europe has discovered the mother lode of natural resources. BreakAway Investor's Andrew Mickey reports on [...]