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A warning to commodity investors from the tin market
Merryn's Blog I am a huge fan of commodities as an asset class. The ongoing industrialisation of emerging markets such as China offers investors who are patient the chance to make big gains. But recent activity in the tin market offers a valuable warning to anyone looking for a quick buck.
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BHP abandons mining mega-deal
Features The plunge in commodity prices and worries over debt led BHP to abandon its £40bn all-share hostile bid for rival Rio Tinto.
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The hi-tech metal that could save the airline industry
Features The high price of oil means cobalt, used in fuel-efficient aero engines and hybrid car batteries, is a metal in high demand. Here, we look at its advantages and pick a speculative stock.
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The other precious metals and where to find them
Features Think of metals and we think of iron and copper, or gold and silver. But there are many other scarce metals you can invest in. Here, we highlight vanadium, and tip one mining stock to keep an eye on.
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How to value a mining stock
Tutorials When valuing mining stocks, there's a key point to remember - you can only get so much ore out of a mine before it is depleted. But what's the best way for investors to account for this?
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What now for commodities?
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