Cleantech Transactions up 73%

"Solar leads, followed by wind, biofuel and biomass."

In the first eight months of 2010, there were 206 cleantech mergers, acquisitions, and capital raises—totaling $10.2 billion in reported deal value, according to a new market report.

Peachtree Green Advisors said while the 206 transactions were only slightly more than the 183 recorded during the same period in 2009, deal value grew 73% over the year-ago figure of $5.9 billion.

The uptick in M&A activity is a welcome relief after a dismal year in 2009 which reported only $9.5 billion in deal value—a number that has already been surpassed in 2010. The increased dealmaking signals that capital is steadily flowing into the greentech sector again.

More importantly, debt is returning to the greentech sector as well. Debt is the catalyst for acquisitions, which leads to exits for investors and attracts more investors, as well as a driver of capital spending, which leads to increased revenue. This inflow of capital and debt paints a positive outlook for greentech M&A going forward, according to the advisor group.

Solar leads in transaction value, (92% year-over-year to more than $2 billion) followed by wind, biofuel and biomass. Smart energy distribution showed the biggest year-of-year change.

Distribution, storage and efficiency drew the most attention from investors and its 74 raises accounted for 44% of all capital raise volume.

Announcing Streetwise Live! Events
Source: Streetwise Reports (07/13/2020)

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Latin America: Six Gold Juniors Amass 100M+ Ounces
Source: Marc Davis, BNW News (05/25/2010)

Latin America, the world's last great mineral frontier for prolific gold discoveries, is proving a godsend for some lucky investors.

Mexico: Gold's Next Powerhouse Player
Source: Marc Davis, BNW News (11/03/2009)

As the world's key gold producing nations struggle mostly in vain to replenish dwindling below-ground supplies, Mexico is bucking the trend in a big way.

Where Have All the Gold Mines Gone?
Source: Brent Cook, Exploration Insights (04/14/2009)

Given the declining global gold production, mining companies’ demand for reserve replacement and the acute dearth of new gold discoveries, there is no doubt that real economic discoveries will be exceptionally valuable. . .the opportunity for stellar profits is the best it has probably ever been. Identifying the few successes, however, will require vigilant and constant technical assessment of geology and drill results, always with an eye to mine economics.

Congo Completes Mining Review, Says Majors Quit Talks
Source: Reuters (12/20/2008)

"Review process is extended an additional 45 days to allow six companies to return to the negotiating table for direct talks with government ministers."

I haven’t spoken to my old mining stock friend, noted and universally respected gold stock guru, Bob Bishop, about Rare Element in a year, but I hear he is still a supporter and very large shareholder. I don’t believe he will hold it against me to remind you that this was one of his favorite holdings when he left the newsletter writing business. . .

It's Only the Beginning for Uranium
Source: www.financialinsights.com (06/03/2005)

Dr. Richard S. Appel, author of Financial Insights, first became bullish on uranium in mid-2003, when it appeared obvious that its supply versus demand equation was fated to seriously drive higher its price. Since then, a series of events in the uranium industry has led Appel to believe that uranium prices will reach never before seen levels.

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