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Sprott Insights offers unique analyses and perspectives from the firm’s leading experts on key topics in precious metals and critical materials.
Sprott Uranium Report
Uranium & Nuclear Get Boost from COP28
The U3O8 uranium spot price broke through $80 per pound, gaining 8.39% in November. COP28 was dubbed the "nuclear COP" in recognition of nuclear power's increasing importance.
Sprott Webcast Replay
Future Facing Metals, Both Precious and Critical
Watch our webcast. Miners are shifting focus from a China-led commodity supercycle focused on industrialization and urbanization to a new cycle driven by clean energy and renewable energy technologies.
Sprott Critical Materials Monthly
Lithium-Ion Technology Solidifies Lead in EV Battery Stakes
The long-term trajectory for EVs is positive despite the recent slowdown. Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are the preferred battery technology for EVs, thanks to their superior technical properties.
Interview
Uranium Market Outlook 2024
Per Jander expresses optimism for the uranium market, emphasizing strong demand, ongoing long-term contracting discussions and potential supply disruptions as factors that could contribute to further price increases in 2024.
Sprott Uranium Report
Higher Uranium Prices Allow Miners to Resume Production
The uranium price increased in October, reaching a 12-year high at $74.48 per pound. A growing supply deficit is helping to support higher price levels as the West focuses on reshoring supply chains.
Interview
Battery Metals with Bloor Street Capital
Bloor Street Capital's Battery Metals Conference featured John Ciampaglia, CEO of Sprott Asset Management, interviewed by Margot Rubin.
Sprott Critical Materials Monthly
Energy Security and the Shifting Focus from Oil to Critical Minerals
As the U.S. advances in its pursuit of clean energy, it is strategically redirecting its energy security emphasis from oil to critical minerals, and diminish the influence of oil geopolitics and petrostates such as Russia.
Interview
Uranium Rally in Early Innings, Sprott Asset Management CEO Suggests
John Ciampaglia, CEO of Sprott Asset Management joins CNBC's Fast Money to talk about the uranium market and share Sprott's views on the benefits of nuclear energy and the need for energy security.
Interview
The Energy Transition to Uranium and Battery Metals
Ed Coyne sits down with Asset TV to discuss the energy transition, including uranium and battery metals, and what investors should take into consideration in this space.
Sprott Q3 Precious Metals Report
Central Banks Support Gold & Solar PV Demand Buoys Silver
Gold demand from sovereigns and central banks remains unwavering. Over the past decade, China has been committed to bolstering its gold reserves to enhance its economic and geopolitical standings.
Sprott Critical Materials Monthly
Silver Demand Grows as Solar Leads Renewables
Uranium's performance helped the energy transition complex close higher in September. From a macro outlook, solar panels are emerging as a critical player in the global energy transition.
Interview
Uranium Update with Bloor Street Capital
"Uranium has been one of the shining lights among commodities, given that it has had strong performance year to date. I think many investors are interested and are trying to understand the key drivers."
Sprott Uranium Report
Uranium Rally Gains Power in September
Uranium and uranium mining stocks posted their best month in two years, as the price of U3O8 reached a 12-year high. YTD as of 9/30/23, physical uranium has risen 51.88% and uranium mining equities have gained 23.93%.
Special Report
Pro-Nuclear Sentiment Ignites Uranium Opportunities
The global nuclear power industry is experiencing a revival. Geopolitical events and a surge in energy demand have shifted sentiment positively, with countries investing in new nuclear reactor builds, restarts and extensions.
Sprott Webcast Replay
The Great Power Shift: Uranium, Battery Metals and the Energy Transition
The clean energy transition and worldwide energy security goals are fueling a global power shift. This shift has reignited interest in nuclear power, accelerated electric vehicle (EV) adoption and spurred renewable energy deployment.
Sprott Uranium Report
Strong Fundamentals Anchor Uranium's Rise
Uranium and uranium mining stocks had a strong month in August. YTD as of 8/31/2023, spot uranium and uranium mining stocks have climbed 25.49% and 21.52%, respectively, outperforming the frothy S&P 500.
Sprott Critical Materials Monthly
U.S. Taking Center Stage in Cleantech Investment
Uranium had a strong August, contrasting with the decline of most energy transition metals due to China's economic troubles. The investment capital spurred by the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is turning the U.S. into a cleantech powerhouse.
Special Report
Electric Vehicles and the Growing Opportunity for Lithium Miners
Electric vehicle (EV) adoption has surged in recent years, creating unprecedented demand for lithium, a critical component of EV batteries.
Interview
Uranium, Lithium, Copper, Gold and Silver and Changing Attitudes Toward Commodities
John Ciampaglia discusses why a higher uranium price will help incentivize much needed production for the world's growing nuclear fleet. John also discusses his outlook on gold, silver, copper, lithium and more.
Sprott Uranium Report
Stars are Aligning for Uranium and Nuclear Energy
Uranium continued to outshine other commodities, with U3O8 surging 16.35% and uranium mining stocks up 9.11% YTD as of July 31, 2023. The growing embrace of nuclear energy is driving demand and sparking a resurgence in uranium mine operations.
Sprott Critical Materials Monthly
Growing Urgency to Modernize U.S. Power Grid
The U.S. power grid desperately needs modernization. This is driving the development of energy storage systems and V2G (vehicle-to-grid) technology and is a major copper demand driver.
Interview
Sprott Update on Gold, Uranium and Battery Metals
John Ciampaglia discusses the current state of the gold market, the resilience of uranium, the growth of the battery metals sector and Sprott’s focus on providing investors with access to energy transition investments.
Sprott Critical Materials Monthly
EV Battery Independence and the New U.S. Manufacturing Supercycle
Energy transition metals miners posted strong results in June, with uranium mining equities leading the group. The U.S. is entering the early stages of a manufacturing supercycle driven by massive energy transition investment.
Sprott Critical Materials Monthly
The West Moves to Weaken China's Hold
Lithium and lithium miners staged a sharp rebound rally in May and were the positive exception among critical minerals. The sector was weighed down by China's faltering recovery, ongoing global growth concerns and the U.S. debt ceiling drama.
White Paper
A New Era: How Critical Minerals are Driving the Global Energy Transition
Critical minerals are essential for the global energy transition as we gradually phase out CO2-intensive energy sources with cleaner sources, including nuclear, solar, wind, hydro and geothermal energy and greater use of electric vehicles (EVs).
Interview
Unearthing Investment Opportunities in Precious Metals and Critical Minerals
Sprott CEO Whitney George discusses the growing interest in critical minerals investing. George explains how Sprott has expanded beyond "all things gold" to offer physical uranium and is now a recognized asset manager in the energy transition space.
Interview
Bloor Street Capital Virtual Copper Conference
Shree Kargutkar discusses the supply/demand scenario for the metal and how it may change with the growth of electric vehicles, geopolitical factors impacting global copper mining and recent M&A activity in the sector.
Sprott Critical Materials Monthly
Nationalization and Surging M&A Highlight Secular Strength
The long-term secular growth outlook for energy transition materials got several boosts in April. Chile's decision to nationalize its lithium reserves reinforces the metal's role as a global strategic economic asset.
Sprott Uranium Report
Uranium’s April Breakthrough
The U3O8 uranium spot price climbed 6.01% in April, reacting positively to China's ambitious plans to expand its nuclear energy capacity. Global acceptance of nuclear energy has increased and positive momentum is building within the uranium industry.
Sprott Critical Materials Monthly
How Deglobalization is Changing the Dynamics of Securing Critical Minerals
As deglobalization accelerates, unfettered access to critical minerals is not likely to last. The old system of free and fair access to commodities, including critical minerals, is moving toward one marked by interregional competition, and unstable availability and pricing.
Sprott Uranium Report
Uranium Proves Resilient in March
The U3O8 uranium spot price fell slightly in March. YTD through 3/31/2023, uranium has gained 4.93%, demonstrating resilience relative to other commodities.
Sprott Critical Materials Monthly
Has the Next Commodities Supercycle Begun?
As the global energy transition "arms race" heats up, the drive to secure supply is fast becoming more important than price. All signs indicate the 40-year bond bull market has likely ended and the next great secular bull market in commodities has begun.
Sprott Uranium Report
Uranium‘s Mixed February
Uranium miners made headlines with significantly sized uranium contracts that reflect higher demand for long-term supply commitments. Uranium market fundamentals are the most positive in over a decade and are likely to continue to be the primary performance driver.
Interview
Bloor Street Capital Nuclear and Uranium Conference
“I think it's an interesting time to be investing in uranium — from a fundamental perspective, from an energy policy perspective, from a geopolitical risk perspective…we've experienced a sea change in the level of interest related to uranium, energy transition materials and mining investments.”
Sprott Webcast Replay
The Energy Transition Is Here. Is Your Portfolio Ready?
Due to years of underinvestment, we believe demand is likely to outstrip supply for many energy transition materials, including uranium, lithium, copper, nickel and others. The investment opportunities may be powerful.
Sprott Critical Materials Monthly
Critical Materials Start 2023 With a Bang
We believe we are in the early stages of an energy transition materials secular bull market and favorable supply-demand dynamics are likely going forward. The upward revision in global growth, the timing effect of the China credit impulse and the surprise ending of China's zero-COVID policy have provided a tailwind for the metals market.
Interview
Value Investor Insight: From the Ground Up
Value Investor Insight interviewed Whitney George, John Ciampaglia, John Hathaway, Matthew Haynes and Per Jander on the key global macroeconomic shifts that have prompted Sprott to broaden and deepen its focus on real assets and energy transition investing.
Sprott Uranium Report
Uranium‘s January Jump
Looking ahead, we believe the uranium bull market still has a long way to run. Over the long term, increased demand in the face of an uncertain uranium supply is likely to support a sustained bull market.
Special Report
Fireside Chat: Investing in the Critical Minerals Driving the Energy Transition
We believe investing in the mining companies that produce critical minerals may offer attractive investment opportunities, as discussed in this video with Ed Coyne, Senior Managing Director at Sprott, and Steven Schoffstall, Director at ETF Product Management.
Sprott Uranium Report
Key Trends for 2023 and December Recap
Three key themes for uranium markets in 2023: 1) increased emphasis on energy security worldwide; 2) higher conversion/enrichment prices may boost spot uranium prices; and 3) the global energy transition supports the case for nuclear power.
Sprott Precious Metals Report
2023 Top 10 Watch List
This year’s top 10 list offers Sprott’s thoughts on what will likely drive markets in the coming year and decade, from a macro perspective and the vantage of our asset classes: Precious Metals and Energy Transition Materials.
Investment Risks and Important Disclosure
Relative to other sectors, precious metals and natural resources investments have higher headline risk and are more sensitive to changes in economic data, political or regulatory events, and underlying commodity price fluctuations. Risks related to extraction, storage and liquidity should also be considered.
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