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Precious metal industryPrecious Metal Prices are an important component to the industry. In the long run, price cures price. Said another way, high prices encourage exploration and production from new sources. As supply comes on line the balace between supply and demand push prices lower.
[edit] The "J curve"Precious metal companies frequently enter into longer term contracts with buyers. The contracts set a price for future transactions regardless of future changes. The actually sweet spot for a company is when the contracts are set when prices are high and then gradually fall. So the company sells low cost metals at higher prices.
[edit] Related CompaniesAgnico-Eagle Mines (AEM) AngloGold Ashanti (AU) Barrick Gold (ABX) Newmont Mining Corporation (Holding Company) (NEM) Pan American Silver (PAAS) SILVER WHEATON CORP (SLW) Stillwater Mining Company (SWC) |
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