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Elena Novak

Elena Novak writes PGM Blog's guides on buying and storing physical bullion, comparing dealer premiums and spreads line by line before recommending anything.

How to Research a Junior Mining Stock: A Beginner’s Guide 2026

October 3, 2026 by Elena Novak
how to research a junior mining stock

To research a junior mining stock, work through a fixed order: identify the company’s stage, read the independent technical report, stress-test the resource and … Read more

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Proven vs Probable Reserves in Mining: A Clear Guide (2026)

October 3, 2026 by Elena Novak
proven vs probable reserves in mining

Proven vs probable reserves in mining comes down to confidence. A proven (proved) reserve is the economically mineable part of a measured mineral resource, … Read more

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Physical Gold vs Gold ETF Pros and Cons (October 2026)

October 3, 2026 by Elena Novak
physical gold vs gold etf pros and cons

Choosing between physical gold and a gold ETF comes down to one question: do you want cheap, liquid exposure to the gold price, or … Read more

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How to Invest in Cocoa Prices Safely (October 2026)

October 3, 2026 by Elena Novak
how to invest in cocoa prices

You can invest in cocoa prices in five practical ways: cocoa futures on the Intercontinental Exchange, a listed exchange-traded commodity note such as the … Read more

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How to Invest in Zinc: A Practical Plan (October 2026)

October 3, 2026 by Elena Novak
how to invest in zinc

You can invest in zinc five main ways: buy shares in zinc mining companies, buy a zinc exchange-traded fund or commodity, trade zinc futures … Read more

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How to Invest in Phosphate and Fertilizer Stocks 2026

October 3, 2026 by Elena Novak
how to invest in phosphate and fertilizer stocks

Learning how to invest in phosphate and fertilizer stocks comes down to judging a business that turns rock into crop nutrients, not to guessing … Read more

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How to Invest in Palladium (2026): A Practical Guide

October 3, 2026 by Elena Novak
how to invest in palladium

Learning how to invest in palladium comes down to four routes: exchange-traded funds and commodities, physical bullion, shares in mining companies, and futures contracts. … Read more

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How to Invest in Copper for Beginners: A Practical Guide for 2026

October 3, 2026 by Elena Novak
how to invest in copper for beginners

You do not need a commodity account to invest in copper. Most beginners buy a copper ETF through an ordinary brokerage account in about … Read more

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How to Invest in Lithium Without Buying Stocks (October 2026)

October 3, 2026 by Elena Novak
how to invest in lithium without buying stocks

You cannot buy lithium the way you buy shares in a company, because lithium is a reactive metal that is expensive and awkward to … Read more

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How to Invest in Rare Earth Elements: A Practical Guide 2026

October 3, 2026 by Elena Novak
how to invest in rare earth elements

You cannot buy rare earth elements directly the way you might buy gold. Nearly all retail exposure comes through the companies that mine, separate … Read more

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