Natural Resources >> Analyst Interviews >> June 14, 1999
VICTOR FLORES is a Senior Analyst with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., focusing on
precious metals. Previously, he was associated with Marleau, Lemire Securities,
Inc., and U.S. Global Investors. He earned both his Bachelor's degree in
Geological Sciences and his MA in Energy and Mineral Resources Management from
the University of Texas at Austin. A Chartered Financial Analyst, Mr. Flores is
a member of the AIMR and the Society of Mining Engineers. Profile
TWST: Victor, how surprised have you been by the increase in centralbank gold sales over the past month or so?
Mr. Flores: There's no question that the recently announced sale by the
Bank