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"Energy XXI is always looking at acquisitions and optimizing the drilling program. With the share buyback, the company is showing it recognizes the value of cash flow." (6/4/13) Energy XXI - The Energy Report Interview with Andrew Coleman More >
"Uranium producers like EFR are going to start popping up on people's radar screens." (5/23/13) Energy Fuels Inc. - The Energy Report Interview with Matt Badiali More >
"The conservative uranium bet is to go with companies making money at current prices. That's FCU." (5/23/13) Fission Uranium Corp. - The Energy Report Interview with Matt Badiali More >
"CHK is active in the Marcellus sweet spot in northwestern West Virginia." (5/16/13) Chesapeake Energy Corp. - The Energy Report Interview with Josh Young More >
"FCU is on to the most exciting uranium discovery to come around in quite a while." (5/14/13) Fission Uranium Corp. - The Metals Report Interview with Brent Cook More >
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Companies Commented On
- Acadian Mining
- Allana Potash Corp.
- Eurocontrol Technics
- Glen Eagle Resources Inc.
- Highvista Gold Corp.
- Hy Lake Gold Inc.
- La Quinta Resources Inc.
- Labrador Iron Mines Holdings Ltd.
- Lexam VG Gold Inc.
- Meadow Bay Gold Corp.
- NWM Mining Corp.
- Paramount Gold and Silver Corp.
- Rodinia Lithium Inc.
- Rye Patch Gold Corp.
- Seafield Resources Ltd.
Vikas Ranjan
Vikas Ranjan, a principal of Ubika Research, has over 15 years of experience in investment management, finance, customer analytics and research. His experience includes management positions with TAL Global Asset Management and Bank of Montreal. He holds a Bachelor of Art degree in economics and a Master of Management Studies from University of Mumbai and an MBA in Finance from McGill University. Ranjan co-founded P2P Systems Inc., which was acquired by Microforum Inc.
Recent Interviews
Flight to Quality Key to Junior Mining Investing: Vikas Ranjan (11/9/12) While the junior mining sector has not seen the benefits of higher gold prices, there is reason for optimism, says Vikas Ranjan, managing director and principal of Ubika Research. In this Gold Report interview, Ranjan lays out his case for why juniors with quality projects should bump up and names some companies poised to benefit.
Vikas Ranjan: Junior Gold Equities to Watch (11/4/11) Junior gold explorers from British Columbia to Colombia are poised to pounce. And they are not your ordinary explorers. The Ubika Gold 50 Index has uncovered one explorer that also produces; another has a "fully earned option" with Goldcorp. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, Vikas Ranjan, managing director and principal, Ubika Research, reveals why these companies make a compelling case for success.
Vikas Ranjan: Companies Meeting Emerging Market Demand (10/27/11) Headlines scream gloom and doom, but Vikas Ranjan of Ubika Research sees brilliance on the horizon. As emerging markets develop, opportunities for profit abound: it's only a matter of identifying the most in-demand commodities. Meanwhile, cleantech companies are creating commercial solutions to keep the lights on and the water flowing. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Vikas discusses the new Ubika Mining 30 Index and some companies ready to feed the need.
Recent Quotes
"If the legal case goes in its favor, that will be a significant catalyst for RPM and a bonus to everything else it has going for it." (11/9/12) Rye Patch Gold Corp. - The Gold Report Interview with Vikas Ranjan More >
"If HVV can develop 0.5–1 Moz in resources and can show decent metallurgical results, it should become a very desirable takeover target." (11/9/12) Highvista Gold Corp. - The Gold Report Interview with Vikas Ranjan More >
"Our model price for AAA is 365% higher than the market price; it's undervalued." (7/17/12) Allana Potash Corp. - Vikas Ranjan, Ubika Research More >
"RPM increased M&I resources at Wilco by 86%." (6/28/12) Rye Patch Gold Corp. - Vikas Ranjan, Ubika Research More >
"RPM could be one of the best value opportunities in Nevada junior mining." (5/30/12) Rye Patch Gold Corp. - Vikas Ranjan, Ubika Research More >
"As MAY proves up the deposit, its valuation can rise significantly." (5/4/12) Meadow Bay Gold Corp. - Vikas Ranjan, Ubika Research More >
"HYL's true resource potential could easily be multimillion ounces." (3/5/12) Hy Lake Gold Inc. - Vikas Ranjan, Ubika Research More >
"MAY's Atlanta open pit could be a very profitable operation." (2/23/12) Meadow Bay Gold Corp. - Vikas Ranjan, Ubika Research More >
Notable Quotes
"URZ is fully permitted, has offtake agreements in place and should be receiving a $20M loan." (6/13/13) Uranerz Energy Corp. - The Energy Report Interview with Chris Berry More >
"EFR signed a letter of intent to acquire Strathmore Minerals." (6/13/13) Energy Fuels Inc. - The Energy Report Interview with Chris Berry More >
"EUU has a high-grade resource and an ideal location." (6/13/13) European Uranium Resources Ltd. - The Energy Report Interview with Chris Berry More >
"The location of STM's deposits and its relationships with Sumitomo and KEPCO make it an ideal take-out candidate." (6/13/13) Strathmore Minerals Corp. - The Energy Report Interview with Chris Berry More >
"I am looking at global integrated players such as RDS; it is big and pays nice dividends." (6/11/13) Royal Dutch Shell Plc - The Energy Report Interview with Byron King More >