Prices, trends, taxes and news
Melman on Gold & Silver
March 2017
…Washington and America have never seen a flow of actions by a new President to match what Trump has done during his first three weeks, but those actions suggest two interpretations.
…Washington and America have never seen a flow of actions by a new President to match what Trump has done during his first three weeks, but those actions suggest two interpretations.
Trade-Ins, Swaps and Like-Kind Exchanges
February 2017
While most prospectors, mine operators and business owners are aware that “like-kind” exchanges can be an excellent way to postpone the gain resulting when any of the operation’s assets are disposed of, few give any thought to the value...
While most prospectors, mine operators and business owners are aware that “like-kind” exchanges can be an excellent way to postpone the gain resulting when any of the operation’s assets are disposed of, few give any thought to the value...
Melman on Gold & Silver
February 2017
…they continue to strut around and make declarations and proclamations as if they were still in positions of power. In other words, in political terms, they haven’t “got the message” that they are now in a minority position…
…they continue to strut around and make declarations and proclamations as if they were still in positions of power. In other words, in political terms, they haven’t “got the message” that they are now in a minority position…
Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices
February 2017
Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices
January 2017
Melman on Gold & Silver
January 2017
One area receiving huge attention is the promised ascension of free market concepts associated with Trump versus the government-dominated Keynesian ideas previously advocated by both President Obama and Hillary Clinton.
One area receiving huge attention is the promised ascension of free market concepts associated with Trump versus the government-dominated Keynesian ideas previously advocated by both President Obama and Hillary Clinton.
Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices
December 2016
Melman on Gold & Silver
December 2016
On a personal note, very little has bothered me quite as much as the fact that some on the political left are crying “foul” about the fact that Secretary Clinton may have (the outcome is still slightly uncertain at press time) gained more popular votes than the President-elect and therefore the election result is “wrong.”
On a personal note, very little has bothered me quite as much as the fact that some on the political left are crying “foul” about the fact that Secretary Clinton may have (the outcome is still slightly uncertain at press time) gained more popular votes than the President-elect and therefore the election result is “wrong.”
Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices
November 2016
Melman on Gold & Silver
November 2016
On a similar vein, while the number of new non-farm jobs created rose by a modest 156,000 in September, it must be pointed out that Goods Production Payrolls rose by only 10,000 jobs while much lower paying service jobs accounted for the other 146,000.
On a similar vein, while the number of new non-farm jobs created rose by a modest 156,000 in September, it must be pointed out that Goods Production Payrolls rose by only 10,000 jobs while much lower paying service jobs accounted for the other 146,000.
Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices
October 2016
Alternative Financing Alternatives
October 2016
How can a miner or prospector take advantage of these speedy financing options while avoiding the risks associated with borrowing from so-called “shadow banks?”
How can a miner or prospector take advantage of these speedy financing options while avoiding the risks associated with borrowing from so-called “shadow banks?”
Melman on Gold & Silver
October 2016
The great question is what will occur looking forward. Those in the “hard money” camp believe we are nearing the end of the road, when monetary stimulation without price inflation cannot continue...
Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices
September 2016
Melman on Gold & Silver
September 2016
The most impressive fact about gold’s performance during 2016 is the yellow metal’s ability to withstand news shocks, hold on to previous gains and gradually move to new, higher levels.
The most impressive fact about gold’s performance during 2016 is the yellow metal’s ability to withstand news shocks, hold on to previous gains and gradually move to new, higher levels.
Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices
August 2016
Melman on Gold & Silver
August 2016
It is hard to imagine any month during the thirty years I have been writing this column which had more bombshell headlines than the past thirty days.
It is hard to imagine any month during the thirty years I have been writing this column which had more bombshell headlines than the past thirty days.
The PATH to Tax Savings
July 2016
Making it even semi-permanent allows any business that spends heavily on equipment, machinery and other business property to reap large, up-front tax breaks.
Making it even semi-permanent allows any business that spends heavily on equipment, machinery and other business property to reap large, up-front tax breaks.
