Natural Resources >> Analyst Interviews >> June 14, 1999

Gold Stocks : Victor Flores – Hsbc Securities Inc

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 central

bank gold sales over the past month or so?

Mr. Flores: There's no question that the recently announced sale by the

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