Looking ahead, Kozlowski argues that the mining industry could experience further consolidation after years in which companies over-invested in capital spending.
Additionally, any further weakness in growth or the U.S. dollar could also bolster gold’s outlook. Gold bullion and miner stocks slightly rebounded mid-March in response to lower-than-expected employment numbers, which raised the possibility that the Federal Reserve could hold off on tightening monetary policy.
Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF
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Max Chen contributed to this article.