Eric Sprott recaps a challenging week for the precious metals

Eric Sprott recaps a challenging week for the precious metals but looks forward to better days ahead for the sector.

Eric Sprott has more than 40 years of experience in the investment industry. In 1981, he founded Sprott Securities (now called Cormark Securities Inc.), which today is one of Canada's largest independently owned securities firms. In 2001, Eric established Sprott Asset Management Inc. Over the years, Eric has personally been the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including one of Investor Digest's Canada's Best Investors (2004); Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year (2006); Investment Executive's Fund Manager of the Year (2007); Advisor.ca's Top Financial Visionary (2011); Terrapinn's Most Influential Hedge Fund Manager (2012); and the 2012 Murray Pezim Award for Perseverance and Success in Financing Mineral Exploration (2013).

Known primarily by his nickname "Turd Ferguson," Craig Hemke is the founder and editor of the popular TF Metals Report blog and podcast, covering precious metals, the financial markets, and greater economic trends.