Pan American Silver (PAAS-T)

Sold off aggressively after acquisition. Reasonably good job paying down debt. Guatemalan assets will probably restart in 2024. He notes that he's a close personal friend of the CEO.

They had operational problems in Mexico, but they remain a major silver and gold producer. They just took over the Latin American operations of Yamana in tandem with Agnico; this will double their gold production. They have a warrant to reopen a mine in Guatemala, and might reopen. Gold and silver is the place to be.

If central banks continue to print money, bodes well for hard assets. Gold is trending higher again, a hedge against inflation. Jury is still out, as we don't have runaway inflation. He isn't saying there will be, but there is a risk. Fed is willing to let inflation run hot. Don't have all your money in gold, but a percentage in gold or the precious metals (miners) does make sense. He owns Kirkland Lake and Pan American Silver. These two are the top miners based on his metrics.

Has recommended it before. Even though it's doubled, it still holds value because of a new discovery in a Mexican silver mine. It's the second-biggest silver miner in the world. If they can re-open a Guatemalan mine, it would double their production. They're raising their dividend. (Analysts’ price target is $34.54)

The silver sector has not done as well as the other commodities. It was more interesting a few years ago. Pan American Silver was on his watchlist a few years ago but he is not following it now.