Go long on base metals, short on precious metals: Ashok Mittal, Vertex Securities

All-time-high gold prices combined with relatively-contained costs catapulted unit earnings to another epic record.

Artemis now expects to feed first ore to the ball mill in the next few weeks and continues to target first gold pour before year end.

BHP detailed to investors this week plans to spend $10.7 billion to $14.7 billion within about 10 years.

The precious metal has surged around 30% so far this year, supported by healthy central bank buying.