The U.S. Geological Survey has estimated in its recently published annual report that, according to current knowledge, only about 50,000 tons of gold are still mineable. The annual report lists the largest gold producing countries and how much they have produced. The remaining gold resources are also estimated.

That there are gold cycles and what they looked like can be seen from the history of the gold price. The last gold cycle lasted from 2001 to 2012. The gold price broke out of an approximately six-year soil formation phase in June 2019. That the gold price is now in the early stages of an upward cycle is a thesis that will certainly please gold fans.

Currently, the development is moving towards battery-powered electric vehicles. But fuel cell technology is also making progress. As Neal Froneman, CEO of Sibanye-Stillwater recently stated at the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2020, cars are already being produced with fuel cells. This technology is also moving closer and closer.

Rolls Royce plans to build 15 so-called mini nuclear power stations by 2029. This company has nothing to do with the well-known automobile brand. The British engine and energy company wants to produce these "small nuclear reactors" practically on an assembly line. Then they are to be installed and operated. This would mean that every city could have its own nuclear power plant, because they score points with their small size.

It should be clear that only a part of the total savings should be invested in shares. A so-called nest egg should always be available. Investing a certain amount in gold is also a good idea. Due to the current interest rate situation, which will certainly continue for a considerable period of time, investors should consider investing about one third of their savings in equities. That's what most experts advise.

In recent decades, equities have always brought profits. Because there is a certain amount of risk involved, all that is needed to keep a cool head

There are some renowned analysts who assume that the price will continue to rise significantly over the next few years, and even consider a doubling to be possible