Interesting Articles

I've been doing a lot of reading over the past few weeks and stumbled across some very interesting and informative articles. For the most part the articles relate to gold mining and exploration, but a few are of general interest. Here are the better ones:

How to Value a Mining Stock by Paul Van Eeden

This article elaborates on the difficulties of properly valuing a mining stock due to the fact that mines eventually deplete. The author does propose some valid methods for putting a price on a company, but concludes that for most people buying mining stocks comes down to blind speculation.

Valuing an Exploration Company by Paul Van Eeden

As a follow-up to the previous article, Van Eeden discusses his method for valuing a company that is still in the exploration phase. Notice the importance that is placed on choosing companies with experienced management.

Junior Mining Stocks: An Investment or Speculation (Gamble)? by Troy Schwensen

This author takes a different approach to investing in junior mining companies. He explains how a company does not need to be successful for you to make money - the important part is noticing the cycles and timing your entry.

The Federal War on Gold by Jacob G. Hornberger

Hornberger's article is a history lesson more than anything else, but it's quite an interesting read.

Cyanide Leaching of Gold on Mine-Engineer.com

It's quite difficult to find an article that explains the process of heap leaching, but this is the best I could find. For a less scientific explanation of the process, consult Wikipedia.