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This looks like the biggest opportunity in today’s markets
Opinion With low interest rates and constant money-printing, most assets have become expensive. But one major asset class hasn’t. John Stepek explains why commodities are looking like such good value right now.
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Do you own shares in Sirius Minerals? Here’s what you need to do now
Advice Mining giant Anglo American has proposed a cash takeover of Yorkshire-based minnow Sirius Minerals. Unhappy shareholders must decide whether to accept. Michael Taylor looks at the situation and the options for shareholders
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Diamonds lose their shine for investors
Features Diamond miners are in dire straits. The $90bn market is being squeezed by demand and supply problems and faces a long-term threat from manufactured gemstones.
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Ready to motor: it’s platinum’s turn to shine
Cover Story Palladium and rhodium have outstripped platinum in the past few years. But thanks to the advent of fuel-cell cars, that could soon change, says Dominic Frisby.
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Ecuador’s El Dorado: be brave and beat the crowd to the boom
Cover Story Ecuador is finally set to cash in on its vast metals deposits. The domestic political backdrop has stabilised and international investors are beginning to take note, says James McKeigue.
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The cycles in the metals market: when will zinc and copper shine?
Cover Story The prices of two of the world’s most important industrial commodities have slipped over the past few years. Dominic Frisby assesses the outlook and explains how to cash in on the next upswing.
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The lure of Latin America: get set for a new mining boom
Cover Story Latin America has long been fertile, yet dangerous territory for mining investors. But now the legal backdrop is improving and the prospects for the region’s main metals are excellent, says James McKeigue.
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Gold mining stocks will soon shine
Features The history of gold mining is so littered with stories of reckless optimism, fraud and ruin that the sector is often ignored. Yet investing in gold miners can be hugely profitable when gold prices are rising.
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Gold giant Barrick gets greedy
Features Canada’s Barrick Gold gobbled up a rival just weeks ago, and now wants to take over another. Does the deal stack up? Matthew Partridge reports.
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