gold price

Written by Edward G. Thompson, this article reflects on more than six decades in the gold mining industry and the evolution of gold price cycles. Beginning in the fixed-price era of the 1950s, Thompson traces how inflation, financial crises, and geopolitical shifts reshaped gold’s role across multiple market regimes. The narrative moves through the 1970s bull market, the post-financial crisis recovery, and the structurally driven rally of the 2020s. Drawing on firsthand experience with discoveries, financing cycles, and investor behavior, the article concludes that gold itself does not change. Instead, the world around it does, redefining gold’s role from speculative asset to strategic reserve. [more]

At PDAC 2025, Eric Sprott shared his investment philosophy, emphasizing value recognition, patience, and navigating market inefficiencies. He criticized major banks’ shorting practices, citing global regulatory failures, and highlighted gold and silver’s potential amid ongoing market manipulation. Sprott discussed investment strategies, stressing due diligence in resource analysis and undervalued mining stocks. With gold nearing $3,000 and bullish long-term forecasts, he sees opportunities in metals like manganese for solid-state batteries. He advised mining professionals to embrace risk and research deeply. His insights provide a roadmap for navigating the mining sector’s volatility and identifying overlooked value in resource investments. [more]