Andrew Burger

Andrew Burger

InvestorPlace Contributor

Andrew Burger has been reporting on finance, the economy and international markets with a focus on mineral and energy resources, information technology and telecommunications, and renewable energy and clean technology for the past five years.

His first exposure to the world of financial markets came in the late eighties during London’s “Big Bang.” Having spent 5+ years’ working for the New York branch of a major Japanese bank, he also now works as an English teacher.

Andrew graduated from the University of Colorado with an undergraduate degree in geology, and he has earned an MBA in finance from Pace University’s Lubin Graduate School of Business in New York City.

Recent Articles

Gold, Silver Higher to Close Out Eventful Week

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

Gold, silver and miners were up in modest amounts Friday morning, with Hecla Mining and Kinross Gold among the better performers.

Jobs Data and Euro Debt Auctions Lift Silver, But Gold Flat

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

Miners were mostly middling in early Thursday trading on flat gold and slight silver gains, but Silver Standard Resources and Coeur d'Alene were encouraging.

Gold Soft, Silver Higher on Healthy U.S. Data

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

Gold was slightly down Wednesday morning, but gold miners and silver prices were making broad gains.

Economic Reports Spur Gold, Silver Gains Early Tuesday

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

Gold, silver prices were heading higher Tuesday morning, and many miners were right behind. However, Newmont Mining was hit on fiscal 2012 guidance.

Gold, Silver Lower on Euro Debt Concerns

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

Agnico-Eagle Mines, Silver Standard Resources among miners chasing gold, silver prices downward Friday morning.

Gold, Silver Up as U.S. Reports Post-Holiday Economic Data

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

Hecla Mining was recovering and other silver miners were making strong gains as Thursday morning trading saw metals climb higher.

Hecla Mining Sinks on Silver Shaft Closing; Gold, Silver Take a Breather

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

Hecla Mining shares drop almost 25% early Wednesday after safety officials ordered a shutdown of its Lucky Friday Silver Shaft.

Gold, Silver Surge on Earnings, Economy

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

Gold and silver advances bolster mining stocks Tuesday morning, with Yamana Gold and Silver Standard among some of the midday's biggest winners.

Gold, Silver Move Higher to Start the Week

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

Gold and silver were making slight gains Monday morning, also bringing up most mining shares. However, Newmont Mining was lagging behind.

Gold, Silver Move Lower as EU Outweighs U.S. Jobs Data

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

European sovereign debt concerns remain traders' top worry both in London and the U.S. as gold and silver head for a lower first week of 2012.

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