Australia is a land rich in natural resources, and we have often benefitted from the richness these resources provide us. As a major trading country, we are also economically dependent on these mineral and energy resources — particularly iron ore, uranium, and natural gas.
Given that we depend on these resources so much, economic downturns and the end of the mining boom in 2012 have shown just how much Australia relies on traditional mining projects.
Concerns about depletions and scarcity of resources, along with environmental considerations, have made it abundantly clear that new mining solutions and technologies are required if Australia is serious about the future of the industry.
There’s a longstanding controversy over whether gold is subject to nefarious activities by central banks, governments, Wall Street, and hedge funds to keep its price under control. For entertainment, one of my colleagues decided to have fun by asking ChatGPT about whether the price of gold is controlled by the government. What he got as a response was a real cracker!
If 2022 was a year that made your head spin with so many unexpected events occurring, then 2023 could be one to make your stomach weak if you’re not prepared. One of the tell-tale signs that things aren’t right in the economy is when the official narrative doesn’t match up with what the majority are experiencing. And that’s just what is happening right now…
James Cooper believes 2023 is the year to position your portfolio for an unprecedented China comeback story, one that defies all economists’ predictions. This spells good news for commodities, but have you considered a possible boom forming in emerging economies too? Read on to find out why James believes we are on the precipice of major growth in Asia.
In today’s Daily Reckoning Australia, everybody loves to talk battery minerals, but iron ore is still where the big money is. Iron ore is back to a booming price of US$120 a tonne. Everybody is always worried that the iron ore market will go into oversupply and kill the price, but here’s another scenario worth thinking about…
In today’s Money Morning, news overnight shows the Dow Jones falling after Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley reported hits to profits and 2022 being the worst year on record for growth in China. There’s still a lot of uncertainty in the markets, but one sector is looking more and more exciting…
In today’s Money Morning, New Year optimism seems to be making its way into the markets, with the Nasdaq, S&P 500, and ASX 200 all up. Some may think this optimism will be short-lived. That may be so, but it doesn’t mean there won’t be opportunities on the horizon. In fact, it looks like some investment excitement is brewing around copper…
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