To further our discussion about copper as a viable investment option, we wanted to touch on a recurring question we get at Provident Metals. Most people know that precious metal coins and bars come with premiums attached. In other words, the actual price you pay for a silver coin (like the American Silver Eagle, for…
Copper Outpacing Gold, Silver in 2012
For the gold and silver markets, the year has been tumultuous at best, with an anemic 0.9% rise in gold futures and a 2.5% decline in silver futures. Copper on the other-hand has risen about 2.7% since the end of last year! A recent report from MarketWatch gives some perspective on why copper may be…
9 Step Process for Discovering, Mining & Refining Gold
We’ve no doubt all seen the old western movies of the prospector with a pan in the river searching for gold. In early America, pioneers sunk their fortunes into searching for gold this way. In modern times though, mining for gold is a much more intensive, yet sophisticated process. Most surface, or alluvial gold has…
More and More Investors Looking to Copper Bullion
Copper hasn’t traditionally been considered a vehicle for ordinary investors to protect and grow wealth. In the past, interest in copper has been confined to large commodity investors who buy thousands of pounds at a time. But with uncertainty about the economy gripping much of the nation, many Americans and investors around the world are…
Copper Ends 2010 Strong
Copper is a base metal used in many industrial applications. In addition to its industrial uses, it’s also becoming a more popular investment vehicle for many small-time investors. Copper bullion is available in both bars and coins for very attractive prices. If you can’t afford gold or silver, copper bars and coins may be the…
