About The Melman Report
Leonard has been writing regarding precious and base metals for more than two decades as monthly columnist for California-based “ICMJ’s Prospecting and MINING Journal” and Vancouver’s “Resource World Magazine”, focusing on how political and financial considerations impact the world of mining and the prices of the metals.
Mr. Melman has also contributed commentary and corporate studies to other publications including Resource Stock Investor and Western Standard Magazine. Leonard is also a speaker at the prestigious Cambridge House Conferences across Canada.
He has visited and reported on mining operations on four continents and his articles appear on numerous mining websites. About Leonard
Sections of the report
- A Melman MinuteWritten each business day by your editor and containing timely comment on market direction consistent with our overall published philosophical positions. 334 daily notes are held here.
- MelmaniaStudies written on an as-needed basis to develop commentaries on specific subjects relating to the junior mining share world, on such topics as gold versus paper money.
- Free ArticlesAnnual forecasts and long-range studies published in ICMJ’s Prospecting and MINING Journal and in Resource World Magazine.
- Company ReportsA corporate section in which client companies each have a page carrying a summary of the company, an in-depth study and a review — 48 research sheets are held here.
- ChartsThe gold, silver, platinum, currency and base-metal price series the report followed each day.
- ArchivesMr. Melman’s past writing, accumulated over more than two decades in publications such as ICMJ’s Prospecting and MINING Journal, Resource World and World Mining Stocks.
Writing and speaking record
| Columnist | ICMJ’s Prospecting and MINING Journal, California — monthly, for more than two decades |
|---|---|
| Columnist | Resource World Magazine, Vancouver |
| Contributor | Resource Stock Investor and Western Standard Magazine |
| Speaker | Cambridge House Conferences across Canada |
| Field reporting | Mining operations visited and reported on four continents |
| Book | “The Eight Pillars of Gold”, in preparation |
| Earlier careers | Manager of multi-million dollar consumer lending operations; securities and commodity broker |
Where the report was published
The Melman Report was written and published from Nanoose Bay, in the Vancouver Island community where Leonard Melman lived with his wife, Thama. The original editorial address, [email protected], is no longer monitored; the archive contact is . Contact page
From the report
Double Trouble for America
(originally published mid-2006, revised January 15, 2007)
During the past few years, a perception has been growing that the United States of America is becoming vulnerable to increasing pressure from other nations, particularly including those which have shown open hostility to America’s interests. This perceived vulnerability comes in two distinct areas; the world of imported petroleum supplies and the desperate need for foreign investments to support the U.S. greenback.
Present day observers might find it incredible to learn that America was self-sufficient in petroleum for most of its history. Until the early 1970’s, importation of petroleum was a matter of convenience in order to preserve American reserves. After the 1970’s, however, importation became an absolute necessity.
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