In the News

Jon Hykawy: Lithium—Hot Now, Soon to Sizzle
Source: By Ellis Martin and Karen Roche of The Gold Report  03/19/2010

The Gold Report: Jon, you're a very strong proponent of lithium and from what you've told us previously you believe it's hot.

A Confirmation
Source: The Stock Market Barometer  03/19/2010

Jobless claims came in a little higher than expected while the change in the CPI was zero.

Gold—Looks like a Steal!
Source: Jeffrey Nichols, American Precious Metals Advisors/Rosland Capital  03/18/2010

Despite reports to the contrary, gold looks like a steal.

Eurozone Needs Markets Not Bailouts
Source: Axel Merk  03/18/2010

Deutsche Bank Chief Josef Ackermann is looking after his own house rather than the eurozone's interests in calling for a Greek bailout.

Gold, Silver and PGMs to Do 'Very Well' Next Few Years-BMO
Source: Mineweb, Dorothy Kosich  03/18/2010

After a very strong 2009, BMO Capital Markets Global Commodity Strategist Bark Melek forecasts gold and other precious metals are "projected to do very well over the next several years.

Chinese Stocks Finely Balanced
Source: Minyanville, Prieur du Plessis  03/18/2010

As reported by U.

WGC Sees Gold Demand Recovering in 2010
Source: Yahoo! News, Svetlana Kovalyova  03/18/2010

Global gold demand is expected to rise in 2010 after last year's fall with economic recovery driving jewelry demand and fueling investor appetite for bullion, a senior official at the World Gold Council said.

Banking Reform: Coming to a Metals Market near You
Source: MetalMiner, Lisa Reisman  03/18/2010

Though banking regulations probably aren't the first thought for most metals buyers, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd's financial reform bill, currently under consideration, could drastically alter the way OTC swap markets and other commodity trading schemes are regulated.

Central Bank Gold Holdings Expand at Fastest Pace Since 1964
Source: Bloomberg, Nicholas Larkin  03/18/2010

Central banks added the most gold to their reserves since 1964 last year amid the longest rally in bullion prices in at least nine decades, data compiled by the World Gold Council show.

Pay Taxes in Silver? Idaho Is Thinking About It
Source: Associated Press  03/18/2010

The Idaho state treasurer would have to accept a state-made silver medallion or bar for the payment of fees and taxes, if a bill that's cleared the House becomes law.

In the Shadow of the Castle
Source: David Galland, Casey Research  03/18/2010

These days it takes very little to set me off on yet another rant against the American political class—a proxy for governments the world over.

US$1,000. No longer Gold's 'Magical Barrier'
Source: Australian Journal of Mining  03/18/2010

The magical US$1,000/oz.

Gold Is Money
Source: Nick Barisheff, Bullion Management Group  03/17/2010

Unlike the world's currencies, gold retains its valueIn a speech I recently gave at The Empire Club of Toronto, I referred to gold as the "anti-currency.

Run, Run Away
Source: Toby Connor, Gold Scents  03/17/2010

Last week, I hypothesized that the markets are On the Brink of an Asset Explosion.

All Eyes on the Fed
Source: The Stock Market Barometer  03/17/2010

The Fed is meeting today and that's all we'll hear about on the financial news networks as they hang on every word in the statement fashioned from the get together.