For this episode of the PlanetMicroCap Podcast, I spoke with Rick Rule, President and CEO of Sprott U.S. Holdings, Inc. Rick Rule has dedicated his entire life to natural resource securities investing, and is one of the more sought after speakers and leading thinkers in natural resources and mining. I felt that he was the natural resource, pardon the pun, to discuss the cyclical nature of resources. Roughly being able to predict where we are in any given cycle, while difficult, can provide an edge when looking at investing in microcap resource companies. In this interview, Rick provides an overview to understand when these peaks and valleys can and do happen, and their characteristics.The goal for this episode is to learn about the cyclical nature of the resource market, in his opinion, where we are currently at in the cycle, and his advice for aspiring MicroCap Investors looking at the resource sector.In this episode, Rick and I discuss the following topics:- Rick's background and how he got into Natural Resources- How many cycles he has been through in your lifetime thus far- In this current market, what he is looking for. - When he believes is the right time to start looking at MicroCaps in the resource sector- Consolidation of exploration MicroCap companies - The strong dollar and increasing interest rates are pressuring precious metals prices, when will this trend reverse?- Why should investors buy MicroCap producers when major named producers seem undervalued?- Gold had a recent run up and then corrected, several analysts predicted that would happen. Is the correction near over? Is this correction really a buy signal?- In the last article for the MicroCap Review, he stated, "Value-oriented clients will probably be able to buy the best names in the middle of 2016." We're just about there - are we on target?- His advice for aspiring MicroCap investors looking at the resource sectorFor more information about Rick Rule and Sprott Global, please visit: http://www.sprottusa.com/Follow the Planet MicroCap Podcast:Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetMicroCapRobert Kraft on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BobbyKKraftSubscribe to the Planet MicroCap Podcast:iTunes: https://apple.co/2xdaQcYStitcher: https://bit.ly/2YjL9mQPlayer.FM: https://player.fm/series/2501033Subscribe NOW to SNN Network: http://bit.ly/1Q5YfymNew videos are added almost every day to the SNN Network channel sharing fascinating stories and companies from the Small-, Micro-, and Nano-Cap stock market.Get more Stock News Now:Website: http://stocknewsnow.com/Follow Stock News Now: https://twitter.com/StockNewsNowLike Stock News Now: https://www.facebook.com/SnnInc/Follow Stock News Now on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stoc...Follow Stock News Now on StockTwits: http://stocktwits.com/StockNewsNowStockNewsNow.com, The Official MicroCap News Source, is a microcap financial news portal that features news and insights from the microcap and emerging growth financial community. StockNewsNow.com is a multimedia destination hub for information about microcap and emerging growth public and private companies, market events, news, bulletins, stock quotes, expert commentary and company profiles that feature user-generated video, SNN-produced video like SNNLive CEO video interviews, Wall Street Views, SNNLive Newscasts, as well as, MicroCap Review magazine articles, guest submissions, and the latest news and headlines from MicroCap companies. Users can engage directly and share the information provided through social media.Follow the companies YOU want to know more about; read and watch content from YOUR favorite microcap, emerging growth financial experts; register to attend financial conferences of YOUR choosing; find microcap and emerging growth financial professionals that YOU may be looking for - all here on StockNewsNow.com.Any information provided by the SNN Network YouTube channel is for general information only and must never be considered a substitute for professional advice. SNN Network makes no warranties or representations of any kind concerning the accuracy or suitability of the information contained on our channel. SNN Network may at any time and in our sole and absolute discretion remove, change or replace the information available on our channel, including comments.SNN Network is not liable for any direct, incidental, consequential, indirect or punitive damages arising out of access to or use of any content available on our channel, regardless of the accuracy or completeness of any such content.SNN Network disclaims any control over, relationship with, or endorsement of views expressed by other YouTube users.Any links to other websites are provided as a convenience and SNN Network encourages you to read the privacy statements and terms of use of our site and any third-party websites.