Watch_the_sky...Great question!

"1978-1981: Does anyone have any access to historical numbers as to how much the average value of gold reserves was trading for in 1978-1981 or during a gold mania phase?"

Today on www.radio.goldseek.com/ I asked Chris Waltzek and Bob Chapman if they thought we'd see the gold mining stocks do well even after the expected "blow-off" peak in the next 3-5 years. Chris thought they would, and had a pet theory to add to others as to why he felt that way.

I'll phone in your question today, maybe next Saturday we'll get an answer.

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