Go listen to the Q1 conference call and read through the quarterly report. AEM
is doin just dandy and if short-term focused traders want to take it down below
$40 I'll buy more. I purchased some below $40 back in the Fall of 2008 when the
shite hit the fan. Honestly, I'd rather be holding some shares of AEM right now
than holding U.S. dollars that's for damn sure. Also, as their cap ex winds down
towards the end of 2009 I think AEM will start returing more cash to
shareholders by upping the divy. If you are looking to build a position, I would
do it incrementally. Maybe buy some here then see if it gets taken back below
$40 where you can really load up.

Great company and a nice way to allocate some capital to gold

Nuff Said.


Best of Luck

No, I think the risk for economy/political uncertainties have subsided hence I
believe gold will underperform the industrial commodities over the next 6
months

With that said the only gold stock I really find appealing in here is Orvana
Minerals on the TSX based upon its absurd valuation and near term catalysts.
Its current run rate gives it a 5 PPE and the stock's market cap is only 2/3rd
of its free net cash on its balance sheet.

Gold miners are good here, this company is best of breed along with Yamana.

I have been a contrarian when it comes to gold and that has paid off. Most of
these gold companies are seeing their earnings and sales driven by demand from
ETFs such as the Gold SPYDRs (GLD). That demand is dissipating. There is no
proof that inflation will soar and thus there is no need to rush to buy gold or
gold producers.