Gold trends last year


For those that missed it, World Gold Council released a report a few days ago about the gold trends in 2016. World Gold Council report highlights: 2016 was the second best year for ETFs on record. Global demand for gold-backed ETFs and similar products was 531.9t – the highest since 2009. Q4 saw outflows. The gold … Continue reading Gold trends last year

What to expect from gold in 2016


The World Gold Council just published their review of gold’s performance during 2015, examining the factors that may influence gold in 2016. According to the World Gold Council’s report, the effect that US rates have had on the gold price is overdone and may take a back seat in 2016. Amid expensive stock valuations and high market … Continue reading What to expect from gold in 2016

Boston Consulting Group on Exploration and Mining (current affairs and future trends)


Yes, these are hard times (although I just started a new consulting project today and will likely add another in the next week or so) but it’s time we leave the gloom and doom talking and start thinking (and acting) on ways to improve. I always like to pick ideas from well thought, well structured … Continue reading Boston Consulting Group on Exploration and Mining (current affairs and future trends)