By Jeb
(originally published to premium subscribers week 3-22-17)
Now that the Fed has met and increased interest rates for the third time, I
expect more capital to rotate from overvalued stocks to the junior miners
similar to what we saw after the dot com crash. This bubble in stocks
could be on the verge of a precipitous fall which could abruptly wipe out
the capital chasing stocks higher into nosebleed levels.
Bitcoin and paper currencies are losing favor while gold and silver may
come back later this year and certainly in 2018 when many of the major
producers are set for a supply shortfall. As stocks correct and treasury
yields rise with rising inflation more investors will flock to our illiquid
junior mining sector seeking tangible assets for protection and a hedge
against hyperinflation.
The junior mining sector is small compared to the 70’s and 80’s when gold
was much higher when inflation is considered. I expect to see more gold
and silver mining funds get started. Once we breakthrough old highs of
2011 with gold and silver things will go ballistic for junior gold miners
especially new emerging producers who are coming into production while the
tired old producers are looking for new high grade, low cost replacement
reserves.
That is why I scour spending hours searching the junior markets for the 3-5
emerging low cost gold producers which could be rerated as they progress
into commercial production and get noticed by the general market and value
funds.
I recently discussed a new optimization plan with $NEE.V $NHVCF
#northernvertex CEO Ken Berry on the Moss Mine just south of Las Vegas in
NW Arizona. They recently put out news about proposing a power line be
built to the property which could save the mine $16 million over five
years. This is exciting for all the fundamentals of the project which is
already extremely impressive.
The job creation could create an economic boon to the region especially if
the company finds more mineralization below the vein at depth. They are
actively drilling and had some exciting results weeks ago showing some
exciting upside potential. The power line is much better than the
generators that were planned as it will reduce emissions considerably.
The mine could definitely help out the region which has been hit hard with
high unemployment and could improve some of the nearby infrastructure and
roads. Remember this company owns one of the lowest cost gold mines going
into production with all in sustaining costs way below $700 per ounce. I
am shocked that more mid-tiers or majors have not at least taken an equity
stake in this project of just under 20% or 10%.
If you are a miner this is a project you want to work at as Bullhead City, AZ
is just 20 minutes from the site. So miners with families can be home for
supper which is a rare opportunity. Construction is underway and over 45
million has been put into this project to date. Its a tremendous location
for a new mine near Vegas and Phoenix and it should be put on your …read more
Source:: Gold Stock Trades.com
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