The Parti Quebecois’ narrow election victory yesterday gave the province’s long-suffering separatists something to cheer about – at least until deadly gunfire from a lunatic introduced tragedy as Pauline Marois celebrated her political party’s win. The election outcome, not to mention the gunfire, likely put a bit of a scare into people – especially outside… Continue Reading

We had the opportunity to sit down with Frank Giustra last week, the lion behind Lionsgate Films, and an early architect of countless resource companies—most notably Wheaton River Minerals (now known as the $33B Goldcorp, which spun out the $12B Silver Wheaton), Petro Rubiales (now the $7B Pacific Rubiales), and Urasia Energy. By all accounts… Continue Reading

I began to wonder about Frank Giustra ten years ago when he assembled a massive lot on my grandparent’s street in West Vancouver and built a spectacular waterfront home. Giustra had come from the investment industry I learned, where my dad and three uncle’s have worked for over 30 years. But he was unlike us,… Continue Reading

Greg Weldon’s Macro Market Update Audio. Weldon Financial Greg’s update focuses solely on Gold and Silver, with perspective on … … Gold’s med-term technical breakout … Gold’s longer-term technical position … the decline in the US Dollar Index … Gold ‘priced-in’ Eurocurrency … Gold ‘priced-in’ Yen … the new RECORD HIGH in Gold ‘priced-in’ Brazilian Real… Continue Reading

Schmooze or Lose. Obama doesn’t like cozying up to billionaires. Could it cost him the election? New Yorker Trust, empathy, mentorship. Three Leadership Traits That Never Go Out Of Style. HBR “This is not the time of your life you want to be easy.” @chris_reynolds — Tommy Humphreys (@tommyhump) August 20, 2012 Inmet secures US$1-billion… Continue Reading

Here’s what I took away from the headlines this morning: Barrick in talks to sell Africa stake to China Gold. See also – why? and Gold expected to pull out of slump. Globe and Mail 5 Founders Who Came Back to Rescue Their Companies. Fiscal Times

“Welcome the disagreement. Remember the slogan, ‘When two partners always agree, one of them is not necessary.'” Boom. Paulson Steps Up Gold Bet To 44% Of Firm’s Equity Assets. Bloomberg “It is clear that there is huge untapped potential to increase trade between China and Canada.” Obstacles hurting Canada-China energy investment: official study. Financial Post

Nobody’s going to jail and nobody’s getting rich, at least yet. Halted… Barkerville Gold Mines – Technical report (NI 43-101) – English. Sedar

Rory McIlroy Wins the PGA Championship. WSJ Egypt president sweeps out army rulers in hopefully a peaceful end to 60 years of military leadership there. Reuters Five years on, the Great Recession is turning into a life sentence. Telegraph

Mining legend Don McKinnon dies at 83. Timmins Press Selected Achievements: -Self taught, high school drop out prospector turned multi-millionaire; -Discovered the Hemlo Gold Mine — one of the most profitable gold operations in Canadian history; -PDAC Person of the Year in 1982; -Order of Canada winner in 1995; The list goes on. RIP Mr. McKinnon. Leaderboard. PGA… Continue Reading

“We have to get confidence back… if we can get that confidence back, I think the sentiment will change and you’ll have people investing in gold equities again.” I had the opportunity to sit down on a call with Stephen Letwin this week, President, CEO, and Director of IAMGOLD Corporation, one of the world’s largest… Continue Reading

Facebook Earnings Hit Target but Worries Persist. CNBC Good article by Rosenberg …interesting facts on # of food stamp recipients as well as % of non income tax payers now @ 41%. David Rosenberg On A Modern Day Depression Vs Dow 20,000. JH The People’s Mining Analyst Peter Koven’s outlook on Goldcorp and Barrick. Financial Post… Continue Reading

Gross v. Fuss Bond heavyweights take opposing Treasury views. Investment News 1) Cultivate the Golden Contact List. The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Bankers. Vanity Fair Disproves conventional wisdom that the dollar never lost any purchasing power until it went off the gold standard in 1971. Why the U.S. Dollar Is Not Going to Zero Anytime Soon.… Continue Reading

“When I Am Facing A Large Challenge…I Draw Inspiration From My Father…He was Unstoppable…No Obstacle Could Deter Him.” A model to emulate in giving is company builder Rob McEwen–founder of GoldCorp, creator of McEwen Mining and the McEwen Centre for Regenerative Medicine. As recent keynote speaker of the 124th annual Toronto Board of Trade dinner, Rob… Continue Reading

Iconic Canadian businessman Frank Giustra, co-founder of Lionsgate Films and countless mining companies, discusses the qualities and traits that made him such a (F)G. “Frank Giustra is a genius.” Doug Casey told me twice. . . There are few men in the world I admire more. Watch the interview: I think my favorite part is when… Continue Reading