TMFSmashy (99.93)

Anatomy of a mine from prospect to production

November 11, 2009 – Comments (1)

Very handy document (PDF) for anyone thinking about investing in mining or mineral exploration businesses.

Red Thumb Roundup

September 09, 2009 – Comments (0)

I haven't posted the results of my super-powered scam stock screen lately. Here is a sampling of recent discoveries. These companies have absurd market caps relative to corporate assets and future cash flow prospects. I don't have time to profile each one, but their 10-Q filings are worth a read if you need a laugh.

MMEX.OB

TECM.OB

AFYG.OB

MGOL.OB 

Buy and Hold or Buy and Fry?

June 19, 2009 – Comments (1)

Looks like the latter with Stratus Media Group SMDI.OB

Couple $100K in tangible assets and "the Company has not recorded new revenues since October 2007"

Thumbs down!

What's a Feed-in Tariff, Anyway?

June 05, 2009 – Comments (3)

Here, in Audubon Magazine of all places, is a nice, clear introduction to the concept of a feed-in tariff. If structured properly, this is the most effective alternative energy subsidy mechanism that I know of.

High-Speed Rail Readings

April 19, 2009 – Comments (2)

For those clicking over from my commentary (I'll link to it when it's published), or folks just stumbling across this on CAPS, here are some things to check out if you are interested in Obama's high-speed rail initiative.  [more]