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Nuclear power is creating a buzz in media circles. Thalia Hayden of @etfguide talks with John Ciampaglia about the powerful comeback of nuclear energy and how tech giants are embracing nuclear energy for data centers.

In our webcast with Nasdaq, John Ciampaglia discusses the rapid emergence of technologies like AI, the race to upgrade power grids, continuing global decarbonization goals and growing middle classes. He gives an overview of how the critical materials behind energy—such as uranium, copper, nickel, lithium and more—are likely to remain growth-oriented investment opportunities for the long term, and how to invest in them in a single allocation.

2024 has been an exciting year thus far for precious metals and critical materials. This webcast takes a technical perspective on the key drivers for gold, silver, uranium and copper, as all four metals enjoy positive markets. We also provide strategic portfolio allocation ideas for precious metals and critical materials.

In this exclusive interview with Metals and Miners, John Hathaway offers a comprehensive analysis of the current economic landscape. From the deteriorating economic metrics to the growing threat of de-dollarization, Hathaway provides expert insights on the most pressing issues facing investors today.

Silver prices should spike higher with gold hitting a new all-time high above $2,500 an ounce, said John Ciampaglia, CEO of Sprott Asset Management, when speaking with Kitco Mining.  “It's mind-boggling to us that silver is still below $30. It is obviously way off its 2010 highs, and we would love to see it get back to the $50 level,” said Ciampaglia. “We think it has the ability to do that over time.”

Author and acclaimed Reuters journalist Ernest Scheyder discusses his book, The War Below: Lithium, Copper, and the Global Battle to Power Our Lives, with Sprott's Steve Schoffstall in this exclusive interview.

Chief Investment Officer Maria Smirnova talks silver with Mark Bunting of Red Cloud Financial Services, RCTV LIVE. Maria takes a deep dive into what is providing support for silver in 2024, which is up 21.90% as of July 31, 2024. 

In this episode of Shifting Energy (Season 1), Thalia Hayden of @etfguide talks with John Ciampaglia about the growing energy requirements of AI and how uranium, copper, silver and other metals may benefit.

In this episode of Shifting Energy (Season 1), Thalia Hayden of etfguide talks with Steve Schoffstall about the nickel growth story, what's driving it and the investment opportunities now and ahead.

What will take the gold price higher? John Hathaway, Senior Portfolio Manager, provides his thoughts on why gold isn't moving and what will take it higher.

Replay our webcast on gold and silver with John Hathaway and Maria Smirnova. Gold is supported by central bank buyers like China, while silver benefits from increased demand for PV solar panels.

John Ciampaglia, CEO of Sprott Asset Management, joins CNBC's Fast Money to talk about the gold market and explain how central banks and overseas buyers are driving current demand. 

In this episode of Shifting Energy (Season 1), Thalia Hayden @etfguide talks with Ed Coyne and Steve Schoffstall at Sprott Asset Management about what's driving the copper growth story.

Learn how renewed interest in nuclear power, rising global energy demands, and the transition to clean energy are driving investment opportunities in uranium, copper and their miners.

Electricity demand is expected to grow 86% by 2050. At the center of this growth are uranium and copper – two critical materials that are in high demand and limited supply.

Steve Schoffstall visits Nasdaq TradeTalks to talk about Sprott’s continued expansion in the critical minerals sector, including the launch of COPP. 

Ed Coyne discusses copper’s role in the energy transition, its current status in the market and how Sprott is capturing the potential opportunity with COPP and COPJ.

John Ciampaglia joins Thalia Hayden on Sprott’s new video series, Shifting Energy. They discuss surging uranium prices, the latest nuclear renaissance and potential investment opportunities. 

John Hathaway shares his thoughts on the disconnect between the gold price and gold stocks, explaining why it's happening, whether he's seen it before and what could make gold stocks finally start moving.

John Ciampaglia joins James Connor at the Bloor Street Capital Virtual Uranium Conference to examine the growing interest in the uranium market, and Sprott’s movement in the space. 

John Ciampaglia sits down with BNN Bloomberg to discuss the uranium market. "We’ve been very active in educating the market and investors about the uranium thesis since we acquired the Uranium Participation Corporation in July 2021."

Nuclear waste is not something to be feared. In this video, we dispel the many fears and concerns about spent nuclear fuel. 

At the 2023 Schwab Impact conference, Sergio Lujan joined Keith Black of RIA Channel to discuss Sprott’s specialization in precious metals, the current state of the gold market, along with our outlook.

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. 

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.

Bloor Street Capital's Battery Metals Conference featured John Ciampaglia, CEO of Sprott Asset Management, interviewed by Margot Rubin.

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.

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.

"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." 

Per Jander, WMC Technical Advisor to Sprott Physical Uranium Trust, draws upon his years of experience as a uranium trader to reveal how the market works. 

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. 

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.

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. 

Replay our webcast featuring John Hathaway and Doug Groh, discussing the current outlook for gold and gold mining equities. Gold has proven to be an effective safe haven asset during this challenging period.

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.

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. 

Ed Coyne joins Asset TV and a panel of experts to discuss the constantly evolving discourse surrounding ESG, challenges faced in standardizing ESG ratings and ESG-based investing. 

“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.” 

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.

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.

Silver is used in every smartphone, desktop and laptop computer, and is essential for the construction of EVs, solar panels and many other technologies needed for the green economy.

2022 has been a difficult year for many asset classes. Markets were historically volatile, with higher-than-expected inflation, quickly rising interest rates, the Russia-Ukraine war and the threat of a global economic recession. 

Uranium, an element born of the stars, is as complex as it is paradoxical. This heavy metal holds dormant powers both inspiring and terrifying. This video shares incredible facts about uranium’s inter-planetary origins and looks at the critical role of uranium in the burgeoning green energy economy.

Maria Smirnova is interviewed by Taylor Combaluzier, Red Cloud Financial Services. Maria joins Tavi Costa, Crescat Capital LL. and Peter Krauth, Author of "The Great Silver Bull".

As one of the key platinum group metals, palladium is a highly prized commodity. It commands more monetary value than gold and is 30 times as rare, with industrial demand outstripping supply for the last decade.

Ted Oakley interviews Sprott's John Hathaway on the gold bullion and equities markets. Oakley and Hathaway discuss why investors should consider adding gold to investment portfolios and how gold affects portfolio diversification.

Platinum is a metal that represents power, prestige and a sense of great accomplishment. Modern day uses of platinum include catalytic converters for vehicles, as it converts car exhaust gasses into less harmful substances, as a catalyst in the chemical industry and even in the creation of life-saving anti-cancer drugs.

A new uranium bull market is underway. Uranium miners are well positioned to take share within the energy sector as energy security and decarbonization take center stage globally. 

 Ed Coyne and Tim Rotolo, co-creator of the North Shore Global Uranium Mining Index (URNMX), explain how the Index is constructed to provide exposure to the key components of the uranium mining industry.

Douglas Yones, NYSE Head of Exchange Traded Products, interviews John Ciampaglia, Chief Executive Officer, Sprott Asset Management, on the recent launch of Sprott Uranium Miners ETF (URNM). 

"The Russian-Ukraine conflict is probably one of the biggest macro drivers in the marketplace... Before Russia-Ukraine, the gold market had started shaking off the hawkish Fed rhetoric. Russia-Ukraine has just amplified gold's value as a safe haven asset."

Throughout history, gold has played a prominent role in the advancement of human civilization. Seen as a representation of the sun, of the gods and of true value, gold is a form of real money without counterparty risks. Learn about gold’s culture, uses and history.

Nuclear energy’s profile as a highly efficient, reliable and zero-carbon producing energy source has helped to create a new bull market for physical uranium.

"I believe that we are on the cusp of a generational opportunity today. I would encourage every viewer to dust off their old notebooks and do a little research on precious metals mining companies, especially those that are well managed, with attractive balance sheets."