Investment coverage of gold and other precious metals.

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Summary of Today's Top Sector Commentaries

Unemployment Rate Drops: Should You Sell Gold? "The decrease in the headline unemployment rate is welcomed, but it does not signal a stable economy. With sluggish economic growth and money-printer-happy policymakers, investors will see a continuation of stimulus programs and deficits." - Eric McWhinnie, Wall St. Cheat Sheet (2/4/12) More >

Dangerous Times Ahead "Gold is almost certainly going to be locked in a very choppy, extended trading range till at least the fall, and probably into next spring, before the next C-wave can breakout to new highs." - Toby Connor, Gold Scents (2/5/12) More >

Gold Rollercoaster Heads Yet Lower "Gold prices began their downward move on Friday following the publication of better-than-expected U.S. nonfarm jobs data." - Ben Traynor, BullionVault (2/6/12) More >

How to Find the Best Junior Gold Stocks "Speculating and investing in the junior gold sector is difficult. It is a far more difficult industry than others and that is why companies continue to struggle and fail even with the luxury of high metal prices." - Jordan Roy-Byrne, The Daily Gold (2/5/12) More >

Was Friday's Price Action in Gold Signaling a Top in the S&P 500? "Ultimately, the Federal Reserve's most recent announcements have served to help flatten the short end of the yield curve further while providing a launching pad for equities and precious metals." - Chris Vermeulen, The Gold And Oil Guy (2/6/12) More >

Indian Silver Investment Surges "Traders in India were betting big time on silver futures even as retail speculators have ensured that the white metal remains the highest traded commodity on the exchanges." - Shivom Seth, Mineweb (2/3/12) More >

Gold Futures Fall on Dollar Strength "Gold prices pulled back by as much as $26/oz as strength in the U.S. dollar dampened interest in metals." - MarketWatch, Claudia Assis and Myra Saefong (2/6/12) More >

New Gold and Copper Deposits Found in India "Hints of significant gold and copper deposits have been found in Rajasthan, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh, with reports indicating world-class gold reserves." - Mineweb, Shivom Seth (2/6/12) More >

No Holiday for China's Gold Retailers "It appears the coming of the powerful dragon has encouraged Chinese customers to buy even more gold than usual, with sales at Caibai up 57.6% over the week-long holiday." - The Globe and Mail, Carolynne Wheeler (2/6/12) More >

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China REE Policy Under Scrutiny

Graphite and Rare Earth Metals for the 21st Century: Jack Lifton

The list of once-obscure metals and minerals that are becoming "strategic" seems to be growing daily. However, population growth and rising living standards in developing countries are driving demand for most raw materials. In this exclusive interview with The Critical Metals Report, Institute for the Analysis of Global Security Senior Fellow Jack Lifton explains how increasing demand and harder-to-mine deposits are raising prices on these essential materials. - The Critical Metals Report Editors (2/7/12) More >

Finding Fundamentals Key to Gold Investing: Byron King

The market isn't rewarding fundamentals just yet for precious metal miners, according to Byron King, editor of Daily Resource Hunter, Outstanding Investments and Energy & Scarcity Investor. But in this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, King maps out when rising gold prices will actually lead to rising stock prices for companies with quality projects and solid treasuries. - Brian Sylvester of The Gold Report (2/6/12) More >

Newsletter Briefs

"NG could be quite rewarding to a patient resource investor." (2/6/12) NovaGold Resources Inc. - The Gold Report Interview with Byron King More >

"MFL is a one-trick pony, but it's one heck of a pony." (2/6/12) Minefinders Corp. - The Gold Report Interview with Byron King More >

"G could be the best overall return in five years." (2/6/12) Goldcorp Inc. - The Gold Report Interview with Byron King More >

"CMJ is an excellent Colombian play—don't wait too long to get a position." (1/31/12) Colombian Mines Corp. - Ron Struthers, Struthers Resource Stock Report More >

"SVL moved up to number two on our Top 10 List with a potential game-changer at La Joya." (2/1/12) SilverCrest Mines Inc. - Greg McCoach, Mining Speculator More >

"It is a critical year for ORV." (2/3/12) Orvana Minerals Corp. - The Gold Report Interview with Joe Mazumdar More >

Expert Analysis

"MGP has potential for a substantial resource increase at Monument Bay." (2/3/12) Mega Precious Metals Inc. - Annie Zhang, Octagon Capital Corporation More >

"TK has a high probability of enhancing its resource to 30–35 Moz and possibly much more." (1/26/12) Tinka Resources Ltd. - Michael Ballanger, Union Securities More >

"ORE has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Sega project." (2/3/12) Orezone Gold Corporation - Brad Humphrey, Raymond James More >

"CNL's drill results signal further resource growth potential." (2/2/12) Continental Gold Ltd. - Ron Stewart, Dundee Securities More >

"ANV's Hycroft could emerge as a major gold-silver mine." (2/2/12) Allied Nevada Gold Corp. - Ron Stewart, Dundee Securities More >

"PG's proposed JV could allow it to become a near-term producer." (1/27/12) Premier Gold Mines Ltd. - Annie Zhang, Octagon Capital Corporation More >