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Desmond Cole tracks commodity futures and mining-sector news for PGM Blog. He builds a simple spreadsheet model for every market call he writes about.

Junior Mining Stocks Explained for Beginners (October 2026)

October 3, 2026 by Desmond Cole
junior mining stocks explained for beginners

Junior mining stocks are shares in small, early-stage companies that hunt for, define and eventually build mineral deposits. Most sell nothing today, earn no … Read more

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How to Invest in Cattle and Livestock Futures in 2026

October 3, 2026 by Desmond Cole
how to invest in cattle and livestock futures

To invest in cattle and livestock futures, you open a brokerage account that permits futures trading, study the contract specifications for live cattle, feeder … Read more

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10 Mining Stock Red Flags to Watch For (October 2026)

October 3, 2026 by Desmond Cole
mining stock red flags to watch for

Mining stock red flags to watch for are the objective warning signs that a company is burning cash, issuing shares faster than it builds … Read more

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How to Value a Gold Mining Company: 2026 Valuation Guide

October 3, 2026 by Desmond Cole
how to value a gold mining company

To value a gold mining company, start with its proven and probable reserves, convert them into mineable ounces, apply a conservative gold price and … Read more

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What Is a Resource Estimate in Mining? A 2026 Guide

October 3, 2026 by Desmond Cole
what is a resource estimate in mining

A resource estimate in mining is a qualified geologist’s quantified statement of how much mineral is known or reasonably inferred to exist in a … Read more

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Gold Mining Stocks vs Gold Bullion (2026): Which Is Better?

October 3, 2026 by Desmond Cole
gold mining stocks vs gold bullion

If you want gold in your portfolio for protection rather than for a paycheck, bullion is the cleaner choice. If you want the gold … Read more

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What Is a Mining Feasibility Study? Key Stages (2026)

October 3, 2026 by Desmond Cole
what is a mining feasibility study

A mining feasibility study is a detailed technical and economic assessment of a proposed mine that determines whether the deposit can be mined and … Read more

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How to Invest in Coffee as a Commodity 2026: Guide

October 3, 2026 by Desmond Cole
how to invest in coffee as a commodity

Coffee is investable the same way most commodities are: through exchange-traded futures on the ICE US Coffee C contract, through funds that hold those … Read more

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How to Invest in Agricultural Commodities: A Guide (2026)

October 3, 2026 by Desmond Cole
how to invest in agricultural commodities

You can invest in agricultural commodities through two indirect vehicles — exchange-traded funds and agribusiness shares — or directly through futures contracts. Most beginners … Read more

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How to Invest in Natural Gas for Beginners (October 2026)

October 3, 2026 by Desmond Cole
how to invest in natural gas for beginners

Learning how to invest in natural gas for beginners comes down to three routes: buy a fund that tracks gas prices, buy shares in … Read more

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