Abundant Liquidity, Gold's Inflationary Call, and the Biden Administration's Relationship with the Mining Industry
In our first conversation of this week's long-form episode, Michael Howell discusses the source of liquidity in the current market and the role of central banks in injecting liquidity. He explains the investment cycle and the current phase, highlighting the potential challenges in the banking sector. Howell also discusses the implications of the Bank Term Funding Program and the relationship between interest rate expectations and liquidity. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the relationship between inflation expectations and liquidity, as well as the impact of liquidity on commodity prices.
The second segment features Todd Mallon of Talon Metals. Here Trevor and Todd discuss the evolving relationship between governments and the mining industry, particularly in the context of Western governments' focus on securing supply chains for critical minerals. Mallon highlights the importance of security of supply and the need for responsible mining practices to address societal expectations. He also emphasizes the role of partnerships between industry, government, and civil society in addressing challenges related to permitting and public engagement. Mallon discusses the role of government funding and support in advancing critical minerals projects and the potential for expanding processing and refinement facilities in the United States. Overall, Mallon is optimistic about the bipartisan support for critical minerals policy and the potential for collaboration in the industry.
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