In Tom Clouds newest update, he discusses many topics on rising precious metals premiums, silver miners production cost higher than the market price, skyrocketing debt and the coming rise in the gold and silver price. However, one of the most important parts of his video is the number of financial planners now calling him because they are becoming more interested in precious metals.
Tom starts by discussing the rising precious metals premiums on certain products since the summer. He then talks about the primary silver miners average cost of production is above the current market price. I have written a recent article on this, which he quotes, and it’s true:
As I mentioned, Tom was quoted the data from the chart below which shows how the top primary silver miners average All-In-Sustaining Cost (AISC) is now $16.10. However, the AISC does not include all costs and also deducts by-product credits. I believe the costs are even higher:
All the primary silver miners shown in red posted a higher AISC than the current market price. There were only two that posted a lower AISC. Even though the silver production cost is not the only factor that determines the market price, it is at least helps provides a floor. We must also remember, these AISC were based on much higher oil prices in the third quarter. Oil prices have now fallen by more than $20 from their highs. So, I believe the primary silver miners costs will continue to decline over the next several quarters if oil prices remain at the current level or fall further.
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