Monthly Archives: August 2008

How to value a project, the inputs

Valuations are traditionally done in boom times and bust times, and they are done very differently in both times. I am going to go over how to value a mineral property in a full market cycle. I am not going … Continue reading

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Filed under By Benjamin, Mining

Nationalization is part of the cycle

The Herald Sun: Whole new ball game A key note to the Guinea government: Next time you want to nationalize something, wait for the rail line to be built. I mean seriously, if you are going to take Rio Tinto, … Continue reading

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Put government back in the equation

Does government have a place in business? This is a question that I have been debating for awhile. Orderly markets require regulation, and regulation has to come from government. Too much regulation and you end up messed, too little and … Continue reading

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Filed under By Benjamin, Misc