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Delivering independent, unbiased news & education for investors in technology, life sciences and resources, from buying Twitter stock to silver prices to the best healthcare ETFs.
tungsteninvestingnews.com
The heavy mineral tungsten was discovered in 18th century Sweden and has since been applied to everything from shaping metals and alloys to lighting filaments. In 1781, Carl Wilhelm Scheele published the results of an extremely dense mineral that had been dubbed “tungsten,” which translates to “heavy stone” in Swedish. In his study, he found that the mineral contained lime and an unknown acid. A professor at Uppsalada University in Sweden, Torbern Bergman, suggested that reducing the acid could produce a new metal. Two years later, in Spain, Bergman and his student Juan José de D’Elhuyar heated the same mineral with charcoal, reducing the acid and producing what we know today as tungsten, though de D’Elhuyar called it “volfram”. Today, though the metal still is commonly referred to as tungsten, it is represented by a “W” on the periodic table in reference to volfram, or “wolfram.” Tungsten is mined all over the world, though China leads the way in production with an output of 68,000 tonnes in 2014. This production number makes those that follow look tiny in comparison, with Russia coming in second at 3,600 tonnes, followed by Canada at 2,200 tonnes. Deposits can be found near orogenic belts — or areas where tectonic plates have collided to form mountains. These belts run through the Far East, the Asiatic part of Russia, the east coast of Australia, the Alpine belt, as well as the Rocky and the Andes mountains. The supply of tungsten to be mined is extremely high, however much of it is not easily accessible. Therefore, the long-term view of tungsten prices is the main factor in whether or not the mineral will be economically viable. Additionally, fluctuating price differentials between concentrate and upgraded products as well as government restrictions affect the market prices. Another issue related to tungsten in mining is that a good portion of it can be found in war-stricken countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo. Because of the dangerous conditions there, minerals mined in the DRC and surrounding countries are dubbed “conflict minerals” or “blood metals.” Organizations around the world have been trying to fight the use of minerals from these areas, which include tungsten, tin, tantalum and gold and certain governments have attempted to put policies in place to regulate the use of them, including the US and the UK. The applications of tungsten are extremely varied, and the hardness of the mineral makes it valuable for shaping everything from metals to plastics and ceramics. About two-thirds of tungsten is used for cemented carbide and other construction and chemical applications. However, it is also used for everyday purposes like the vibration alert in cell phones, light bulb filaments, solar panels and window heating.
diamondinvestingnews.com
Buying diamond jewelry is a common practise, but buying diamonds and trying to turn a profit isn’t an endeavor most investors undertake. That’s largely because diamond investing is a little bit tricky, especially for those used to investing in precious or base metals, whose prices move more predictably. For one thing, unlike metals like gold and silver, diamonds are valued subjectively; there is no simple cost-per-ounce valuation system for them, so investors can be left wondering whether different appraisers will assign their diamond the same value. Colored diamonds, which are rising in popularity, only complicate that issue. Connected to valuation is the problem of selling a diamond. Most diamonds are sold through retail stores at very high profit margins — in other words, an investor looking to profit from selling a diamond necklace or other jewelry would like suffer an enormous loss. Those issues dissuade many investors from getting involved in the diamond space, but they are by no means unsolvable. Generally the trap market participants fall into is thinking that every diamond can be considered an investment; however, as industry experts have pointed out, that’s simply not true. So what types of diamonds are considered investment quality? Interestingly, most white diamonds do not fall into that category. That’s because about 98 percent of all diamonds are of the white variety, meaning they are not that rare. Essentially, while some can be a valuable investment, to do so they must be amongst the largest and highest quality. Many involved in the diamond space are instead looking to opportunities in the colored diamond space. Only around 2 percent of all diamonds are colored, meaning that they are very rare. Colored diamonds come in a myriad of colors, with red and blue being among the rarest and most pricy. Yellow diamonds fall on the more affordable end of the spectrum, and brown diamonds are cheaper still. For investors looking for an entry point to the diamond market, they may be options to consider. All that said, buying physical diamonds is by no means the only way to gain a foothold in the diamond market. Investing in diamond stocks is also a possibility, though doing so requires some careful thinking. That’s because diamond exploration is costly compared to exploration for other resources, and in today’s tough markets companies are receiving little funding. In terms of pricing, diamonds did not fare very well in the first half of 2015. However, hope remains amongst industry experts. John Kaiser of Kaiser Research said recently that he’s looking longer term for improvement, noting, “long term, if you’re optimistic about global GDP growth and believe that, say, 2020 and beyond India is going to finally get traction and start to imitate what China accomplished in the last 15 years, you’re going to see again expanding wealth and prosperity in the world.”
silverinvestingnews.com
Silver Investing News provides independent unbiased news and education for investors interested in silver and investing in silver companies & silver stocks
platinuminvestingnews.com
Platinum may be rare, but today it is the third-most-traded precious metal in the world. It is widely used in a variety of sectors, and in recent years high demand and low supply have pushed the platinum market into deficit. Generally when demand for a metal is high and supply is low, its price will rise. However, for platinum that has not been the case — in the last five years, the platinum price has fallen about 40 percent. In the first quarter of 2017, it was trading around the $1,000-per-ounce mark. Nevertheless, many investors remain hopeful about platinum’s prospects moving forward, and are keen to learn how to invest in platinum. With that in mind, here’s a brief overview of platinum supply and demand dynamics, and a look at a few different ways to start investing in platinum. Platinum supply and demand South Africa is by far the world’s top platinum-producing country. It accounts for 70 percent of world production, and holds the largest-known reserves of platinum-group metals globally. Platinum mine production in the country dropped in 2016 due to several mine stoppages, and those disruptions led to a wider-than-expected platinum deficit of 270,000 ounces last year. The World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) is calling for another platinum deficit in 2017, although it should come in at just 120,000 ounces. On the demand side, the automotive industry is the world’s largest consumer of platinum; the sector uses the metal as a catalytic converter for vehicle exhaust systems. Automotive production is forecast to jump in the coming years, particularly in developing markets, and that is expected to ensure healthy demand for platinum into the future. “China is a big part of this story,” Jonathan Butler, a precious metals strategist at Mitsubishi (TSE:8058), said in March 2017. “The level of car ownership is still growing, and there are signs that it could get to western levels.” The platinum price is expected to exceed 2016 levels and average about $1,000 in the final quarter of 2017, FocusEconomics said in a Q1 2017 report. ANZ (ASX:ANZ) is more optimistic, and is calling for the price to reach $1,150 during that time. Meanwhile, ABN Amro Group (AMS:ABN) sees the metal reaching $850. How to invest in platinum Investors who believe the above market dynamics will eventually result in a price rise for platinum may be interested in investing in the metal. There are several ways to do so, with the first being to purchase physical platinum bars or coins directly. Such purchases can be made through a bullion dealer. One option is the WPIC and BullionVault’s online physical platinum market, which is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It gives private individuals access to vaulted platinum at the same costs currently paid by institutional investors. Those interested in physical platinum can also gain exposure via the Sprott Physical Platinum and Palladium Trust (ARCA:SPPP). It provides access to the physical platinum bullion market while allowing the flexibility of an exchange-traded security. Exchange-traded funds like the ETFS Physical Platinum Shares (ARCA:PPLT) are also an option. A third way to invest in platinum is, of course, to own shares of a platinum-mining company. Some of the top platinum companies include Wallbridge Mining Company (TSX:WM), Impala Platinum Holdings (JSE:IMP,OTCMKTS:IMPUY), Lonmin (LSE:LMI) and Anglo American Platinum (LSE:AAL). This description was last updated on April 10, 2017.
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