Price of Gold4 Dec 2023 15:06
The price of gold has just hit a new all-time high. However, gold miners are trading well below their 2011 record high - see chart below.
What has caused this massive underperformance?
Let's look at some of the key reasons. βοΈπͺ
#gold #mining $GDX
Cost Inflation
We have seen a massive increase in the cost of mining over the last 15 years. Whether it is energy raw materials (e.g. diesel is important for open pit mines), lubricants, mining machinery, wages for miners and skilled workers, economic feasibility studies, permitting, exploration costs, etc. - most cost factors have increased tremendously.
The cost of producing gold has risen far more than the price of gold over the past few years, which has put corresponding pressure on profit margins. This is the main reason for the underperformance of many gold producers relative to the gold price, and particularly affects the senior gold producers
Clearly, there is some βcatch-upβ to take place. Similarly for Silver and Copper. So take your pick which will pay for the mine! Obviously ALL three rising significantly couple to events of the manipulators (of gold), the FED and cahoots! All IMHO, of course!!!