Streetwise Reports' Article Archives — March 2011 back to current month (200)
Kenya's Gold Rush Sparks New Demand for Bank Loans (03/31/2011)
"The Central Bank of Kenya's 'mining and quarrying' sector recorded the highest growth of new loan accounts in recent months as explorers flock to the mineral-rich region."
The Swiss Franc or Euro: Good as Gold? (03/31/2011)
"Seems you can't keep a safe haven down. . ."
South Africa Delays Return of Mineral Prospecting (03/31/2011)
"A new online computer system meant to eradicate mismanagement in the mining industry is not yet ready. This is the second delay in the PGM-rich nation."
Turkey Gold Beats Banks as Erdogan Fights Inflation Worries (03/31/2011)
"For every Turk who saved in a deposit account last year, three opted for gold or cash, putting nation's banks at risk."
Philippine Miners Worried by Provincial Bans (03/31/2011)
"The threat of hefty compensation claims prompts government deliberation. 'Not one mineralized country has ever put a stop on its mining industry,' asserts mining CEO."
India's Gold Demand Set to Break Records (03/31/2011)
"The immensely diverse, rapidly growing nation faces social and demographic challenges in its gold market."
Silver ETF a Good Buy at These Levels? (03/31/2011)
"The SLV has already made a huge move since early February 2011. That was the 'easy buy.'"
Mexico's January Mining Production up 17% on Year (03/31/2011)
"Top metals like copper, gold and silver lead the charge with double-digit rises."
No End in Sight to Rare Earth Dearth (03/31/2011)
"China might halt rare earth exports altogether."
Stocks, Commodities About to Start Another Rally? (03/31/2011)
"My bias still favors higher prices, but we may get another dip in coming weeks."
All That Glitters Is Silver (03/30/2011)
With industrial demand almost exclusively driving the price of silver for years, investing in the white metal used to be simpler. Now investment demand is competing with practical demand to push silver prices ever higher. Investor interest in silver from large U.S. funds could result in as many as 60 new silver plays entering the market this year. These are heady days for silver with a lot of upside in the cards—if played right. Find out how in this Gold Report exclusive.
Few Substitutes for Rare Earths (03/30/2011)
"By the time we have REE substitutes in place, there may be an oversupply."
Check Out the Dip in Palladium (03/30/2011)
"Pile back into palladium and platinum before other metals."
Gold ETFs for Risk-Tolerant Investors (03/30/2011)
"Gold's small movements don't present much daily opportunity, but several ETFs offer leveraged exposure."
Gold May Advance as Libyan Fighting Fuels Demand (03/30/2011)
"Crisis in Libya is 'far from over,' and neither is gold's run."
China Uses Copper to Finance, Not Build (03/30/2011)
"China is using 40%–80% of its total copper stocks for financing."
Beyond Zimbabwe's Latest Platinum Rhetoric (03/29/2011)
"Mugabe argues flexibility is key for unlocking mining opportunities."
Mali Slashes Rosy Gold Output Forecast (03/29/2011)
"The largely desert country relies on gold for 70% of its exports."
Hunting Nazi-Sunk Ship's $260M Silver (03/29/2011)
"Odyssey has also signed deals to mine the South Pacific sea floor."
Silver, Gold Now Legal Tender in Utah (03/29/2011)
"Act praised by sound-money advocates who doubt the future of the Fed and fiat money."
A Lot of Bull in Gold Markets (03/29/2011)
"Gold's path involves at least a short-term detour."
Massive Capital Wave Approaches Gold (03/29/2011)
"Buy these dips; you will thank yourself later if you do."
Gold's Hyperbolic Trajectory (03/29/2011)
"Get ready for a moon-shot in the gold price and hyperinflation."
Your Guide to Debunking Gold Bears (03/29/2011)
"Saying gold is just a rock is really ignorant."
Rare Earth Stocks Rebounding (03/29/2011)
"Follow NA miners that have the crucial heavy rare earths."
Jason Hamlin: Paradigm Shift (03/28/2011)
Jason Hamlin of the Gold Stock Bull newsletter didn't start snapping up stocks on news of disaster in Japan and military attacks in Libya. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, Jason tells us why he's holding his ground, how high macro issues spanning the globe could push precious metal prices and about a few of his top stock picks.
Rick Rule: When Worlds Collide (03/28/2011)
Rick Rule, founder of Global Resource Investments, explores some of the implications for resource investors when two megatrends collide. This phenomenon will inevitably result in incredible market turbulence, Rick tells us, and, in the context of the ancient Chinese curse, some mighty interesting times.
Gold Bubble: Written in the Stars (03/28/2011)
"Oh lordy, gold investing is being tipped in tabloid horoscopes—sell!"
What's Really Driving the Gold Price? (03/28/2011)
"The last 40 years has been an incredible experiment with manmade money."
Industrial Use of Silver Forecast to Rise (03/28/2011)
"Silver due for a 36% increase in industrial demand by 2015."
Miners Tumble as Harare Turns up Heat (03/28/2011)
"Zimbabwe gave foreign miners six months to sell majority stakes to local black investors."
Neodymium Prices Double (03/28/2011)
"This week, the neodymium price rose from $45,707–$91,415/ton."
Gold, Silver Prices Volatile on Profit Taking (03/28/2011)
"Investors weighed recent highs ahead of the second quarter."
Gold at $2,000 by Year's End? (03/27/2011)
"Gold ended with a whimper last week, but gold bugs remain confident."
Gold at the World's End (03/27/2011)
"Wild west scenes—gold panning on the Yukon River"
Mike Kachanovsky: Navigating the Discount (03/25/2011)
The terrible tragedy in Japan is shifting markets worldwide. Mike Kachanovsky, a consultant to both resource companies and institutional investors, believes the volatility has created a finite opportunity to scoop up resource stocks on the cheap. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, Mike explains what impact the devastation could have on the performance of rare earth companies, as well as how to navigate discounted stocks to avoid the duds.
Precious Metal Prices Tied to Catalytic Thefts (03/25/2011)
"Thieves seek platinum, palladium and especially $6,000/oz.rhodium."
European Carmakers May Go Idle on Strained Japan Metals (03/25/2011)
"Some 40 auto-parts makers in Japan remain hampered."
Mali Says Gold Adds Record Windfall to Budget (03/25/2011)
"Soaring gold prices boosted Mali's budget to a record $411.6 million."
Japan's Quake Creates PGM Buying Opportunity (03/25/2011)
"Automaker demand crash slices platinum and palladium prices 10%."
Gold Stock Valuations 7 (03/25/2011)
"Gold stock investors face a critical question. . ."
Gold Weakens on Profit Taking Ahead of Weekend (03/25/2011)
"Oil prices are lending selling pressure to precious metals markets."
Investment Legends: Dollar Collapse Inevitable (03/24/2011)
"Caution: Strong opinions ahead. . ."
China Hikes Rare Earth Taxes (03/24/2011)
"REE prices already have increased by 700% over the past decade."
Skarn Copper Deposits (03/24/2011)
"The largest copper skarns can exceed 1B tons and often host tungsten."
Record-High Silver (03/24/2011)
"Where do we go from here?"
Gold, Silver Break Records (03/24/2011)
". . .on Libya, Japan, Portugal."
Mad Dog Gaddafi's Gold of Mass Destruction (03/24/2011)
"Gold is for bad guys. I read it in the newspapers. . ."
British-Era Gold Biscuits Seized (03/24/2011)
"Police seize bygone-era gold from a contract laborer."
Costs Cast Shadow over Gold's Glitter (03/24/2011)
"Miners worry that spending on new projects will become unmanageable."
IMF: Libya Holding Huge Gold Reserves (03/23/2011)
"Reserves could potentially be used to finance Colonel Gaddafi's government."
John Pugsley: Look at the Big Picture (03/23/2011)
John Pugsley, author of the highly successful newsletter, The Stealth Investor, is struggling with some sudden health issues. But in this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, he shared his insight on how the global economic situation, including the catastrophe in Japan, is affecting the prospects for precious metals-related investments.
Japan Platinum Buyers Shrug off Quake (03/23/2011)
"Tsunami will have a limited effect on the platinum and palladium markets."
U.S. Slowly, Very Slowly Oozes REE Assault (03/23/2011)
"China is selling REEs at nearly double 2010 prices."
Gold May Hit $5,000/oz. in 3–4 Years: Canadian Miners (03/23/2011)
"Demand from sovereign states, central banks and ETFs to propel gold."
Manganese Operation to Bring SA Jobs (03/23/2011)
"South Africa is well positioned to develop its manganese market."
Silver Prices Surge as Gold Moves Higher (03/23/2011)
"Safe-haven buying continues."
CNBC Clueless About Gold (03/23/2011)
"The USD and Treasuries are Ponzi schemes; gold is free-market money."
China May Match India as World's Biggest Gold Consumer (03/23/2011)
"Demand in China almost tripled to 580 metric tons last year."
The Reality-Detached American (03/23/2011)
"The day of reckoning appears to be growing ever nearer."
Don't Let Japan News Take Your Eye Off Gold & Silver (03/22/2011)
"Investors need to stay focused on the big picture."
Miners Soak up Gold Rally and Rising Costs (03/22/2011)
"For gold miners, it could be a case of more money, more problems."
U.S. Issues Request for Information on Rare Earth Metals (03/22/2011)
"Responses will inform an update to the DOE's Critical Materials Strategy."
Guinea: Obstacles, Omens and Opportunities (03/22/2011)
"Interest groups argue for communities in mining areas to be directly involved in discussions on contracts."
Gold Is for Real Wealth Preservation—Not Speculation (03/22/2011)
"BMG builds a case for gold as the ultimate portfolio diversifier."
Think like a Thief (03/22/2011)
"Diversify the locations where you store your physical gold."
Mickey Fulp: Double or Nothing (03/21/2011)
In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, Mercenary Geologist Mickey Fulp touches on wide-ranging topics from the coming correction in gold to the criteria he uses to evaluate the "best of the best" stocks that he presents in his periodic Musings. Among them—if he can't see a double within 12 months, Mickey will walk on by.
Modern Mining, for Gold and Prizes (03/21/2011)
"Mining professionals judge the competition—and scout for talent."
Political Spotlight Heats Up for Nevada Mining Tax (03/21/2011)
"Nevada Tax Commission scheduled an emergency meeting regarding the state's failure to audit mining companies for the past two years."
End Game (03/21/2011)
"The final collapse of the USD is now underway. . ."
Australia to Push for Mining Levy amid Tax Debate (03/21/2011)
"Prime Minister Julia Gillard has vowed to press ahead with mining taxes."
Price No Bar as GenNext Buys Gold (03/21/2011)
"Penchant for gold jewelry amongst younger generations in South India is generating high demand."
Aussie Gold Stocks Surge (03/21/2011)
"The selloff in gold last week reversed quickly, as expected."
Vietnam's Largest Gold Mine Lures Illegal Miners (03/21/2011)
"The number of illegal miners in Bong Mieu has risen from less than 100 to thousands."
Why Deflation Will Torpedo the Economic Recovery (03/21/2011)
"The impact of the 30-, 60- and 120-year long-term cycles is decidedly deflationary."
Silver: A Currency for Crisis (03/21/2011)
"Pressure's on for silver miners to ramp-up production to meet global demand."
Germany to Recycle REEs to Help Tackle Shortage (03/21/2011)
"Factory workers continue to fill garbage bags with rare earths elements."
Gold Gains from Softer Dollar, Geopolitics (03/21/2011)
"Since the Japanese earthquake, gold has fallen by more than 3%."
Speculators Cut Bullish Metals Positions as Prices Fall (03/21/2011)
Analysts say strong hands will replace 'shaky ones.'"
Why Gold Is No Longer an Effective USD Hedge (03/20/2011)
"The gold story is no longer simply a USD devaluation play."
Louis James: Crisis Creates Opportunity with Junior Miners (03/18/2011)
Good rocks and good people are the core building blocks of successful junior miners. Casey Research Senior Editor and Mining Strategist Louis James wants to see the mineralization close up and talk to geologists to verify the powerful upside potential that may be in these stocks, which are also vulnerable to staggering corrections. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, Louis reveals how to benefit from the combination of geopolitical and domestic uncertainty and growth potential in the ground.
Rare Earth Explorers Look to Africa (03/18/2011)
"Equilibrium will be possible only if non-Chinese suppliers come onstream."
Silver in SPX Selloffs (03/18/2011)
"As a hardcore lifelong speculator myself, I love corrections."
ETFs Slice, Dice Gold Miners (03/18/2011)
"ETFs are cutting the mining sector into increasingly thinner slices."
Volatility Jumps in Global Markets (03/18/2011)
"What does this mean?"
PGM Outlook Tied to Speed of Japan's Recovery (03/18/2011)
"Japan's auto industry faces hurdles, but not significant production-capacity damage."
Gold Holds Up (03/18/2011)
"The metal's safe-haven status kept it firmly in positive territory."
Delusional Comments in Support of Delusion Policy (03/18/2011)
"Bloomberg is not generally known to publish tripe indiscriminately. . ."
China Enters Race for Seafloor's Mineral Riches (03/17/2011)
"Nation to follow Canadians' example in mining for underwater precious metals."
Peru's Presidential Field Split over Mining Taxes (03/17/2011)
"Candidates debate strategies for maximizing mining's economic benefits."
The Government Lied. . .There Is No More Silver! (03/17/2011)
"Eric Sprott discusses dwindling global silver supply."
Record Copper Prices Encourage Substitutions (03/17/2011)
"Aluminum gains some sparkle for manufacturing and construction."
India: ETF Products Unlikely to Affect Demand (03/17/2011)
"Gold ETFs may not curry favor in India, jewelry demand provides a cushion."
Gold Bar Premiums Rise in Tokyo (03/17/2011)
"Gold bars were offered at zero premium to the spot London prices last week."
Copper Mining in Russia (03/17/2011)
"Russia has 139 copper deposits, about 10% of global copper reserves."
The World's Best Gold Experts: "Buy and Hold!" (03/17/2011)
"BIG GOLD's Jeff Clark interviews the smartest, most-accomplished investors in the gold industry."
How to Gauge the Equities Market (03/17/2011)
"We must start watching closely for a bottom in gold. . ."
Three Years Ago to the Day (03/17/2011)
"The trend gold began rising on 10 years ago doesn't seem to have hit its true peak just yet."
America the Beautiful 5 oz. Coin in April (03/16/2011)
"As a precaution, the Mint will allocate the numbers that are available equally."
Tanzania to Ration Power for Miners (03/16/2011)
"Tanzania faces 230 MW power deficit due to lower water levels at hydro power stations."
Ken Reser: Manganese, a Major Growth Opportunity (03/16/2011)
Consultant Ken Reser developed an early interest in molybdenum as a vital resource. In 2007, he became intensely interested in manganese as an element that would gain prominence due to its unique properties. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, Ken shares some thoughts on the significance of manganese and how investors might play growing demand for the metal.
Gold Prices Rebound After Selloff (03/16/2011)
"Bargain hunters jumped into the market."
Copper Resilient to Earthquake Aftermath (03/15/2011)
"Copper and zinc will benefit from Japan's reconstruction efforts."
Van Eck Introduces Colombia ETF (03/15/2011)
"Colombia, underweighted by most investors, has a very favorable outlook."
China Soon May Need to Import REEs (03/15/2011)
"China's domestic REE demand rose as much as 200% in the last year."
Platinum Production Falls as Japanese Auto Plants Close (03/15/2011)
"The problem compounded by rolling black-outs to cope with nuclear power shortage."
Mine Exploration Expands in North America (03/15/2011)
"Low geopolitical risk, reasonable costs spur mining renaissance in North America."
Vietnam Takes Aim on Black Market Gold Trading (03/15/2011)
"State Bank of Vietnam to apply bold monetary policies to fight "dollarization."
Gold Nugget Finder Hopes to Strike it Rich at Auction (03/15/2011)
"Seven-pound gold nugget, a 'one-in-a-billion find,' may be a case of finders keepers."
Natural Disasters and Political Uncertainty (03/15/2011)
". . .cause investors to flee paper for precious metals."
Checking in on Relative Gold (03/15/2011)
"The current picture for gold is mixed but could become clearer if/when the greenback confirms its bottom."
The Tsunami and Short-Term REE Demand (03/15/2011)
"There will be a short-term decrease in the price of the critical rare earth metals."
Bob Moriarty: You Can't Eat Oil (03/14/2011)
Well, you can't eat gold either. But at least gold is easier to carry around, says precious metals pundit Bob Moriarty. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, Moriarty lays out his forecast for the U.S. government (ousted), banks (collapsed) and why he still has significant stakes in precious metal equities despite his doomsday predictions.
PM Investors Take Profits at New Highs (03/14/2011)
"Be careful not to get shaken off a secular bull trend. . ."
A Comeback of Gold-Backed Money? (03/14/2011)
"The mania phase of the gold bull market is getting closer every day."
Silver Toppings 2 (03/14/2011)
"Corrections are the best buying opportunities in ongoing secular bulls."
Gold, Silver Supercyle Has Begun (03/14/2011)
"Are commodities' price rise speculative or increased demand?"
No Mining Tax Audits in NV (03/14/2011)
"Lack of Nevada mining-taxation audits prompts governor to 'retire' tax chief."
Moly Mining on the Continental Divide (03/14/2011)
"The Continental Divide region could meet 100% of global moly demand."
Ghana's Gold Rush Lures Chinese with Illicit Mines (03/14/2011)
"The now-ubiquitous Chinese-made "Chang Fa" crushers and grinders started appearing three years ago."
Australian Gold Sector Dynamics (03/14/2011)
"This is a long-cycle wave—a debt bubble twice the magnitude of 1930."
Vietnam's Gold Traders Shift from Bars to Bracelets (03/14/2011)
"Gold trading restrictions prompt Vietnamese traders' transition to jewelry."
It's Time to Get Out! (03/14/2011)
"Too much liquidity is causing commodity prices to surge out of control."
PGMs Slide as Japan's Auto Production Suspended (03/14/2011)
"Japan's devastating quake has platinum group metals under sharp pressure."
Gold Gains Following Japan's Tragedy (03/14/2011)
"Safe haven buyers bought the metal against escalating devastation in Japan."
Gold Bullion Buoyed by Broad Risk Aversion (03/14/2011)
"Gold bullion extended Friday's late recovery in overnight trading. . ."
The Sprotts Expect Silver to Keep on Sizzling (03/11/2011)
Sprott Money Chairman Eric Sprott and President Larisa Sprott sing the praises of the "poor man's gold" in this exclusive interview with The Gold Report. "We'll certainly see a three-digit price," Eric predicts, noting, "All the data supports the thesis that silver is undervalued." Larisa explains how the company's business model differs from others in the space and reveals plans to open Sprott Money USA within the year.
Earthquake Effect on Metals Muted (03/11/2011)
"Massive quake results in mixed metals prices; base metals to gain down the road."
Potential Benefits of Gold Nanotechnology (03/11/2011)
"Environmental clean-up and medical uses are among gold's potential uses."
Push to Recycle Rare Earths (03/11/2011)
"Large REE consumers seek new ways to cut costs, diversify supply."
Fat-Tail Fatigue (03/10/2011)
"The chief mischief of cheap money is back. . ."
Gold & Equities on the Verge of Breaking Out (03/10/2011)
"Don't take any large positions until we see what happens overseas."
The Coming Global Commodities Crisis (03/10/2011)
"Bernanke & Co. created something akin to the '06–'08 commodities bubble."
Gold: Still Far to Go (03/10/2011)
"The gold price could easily reach the vicinity of $1,700/oz. by late 2011."
Save, Invest, Speculate, Trade or Gamble? (03/10/2011)
"Neither gold nor silver is cheap anymore, but both are going a lot higher."
Labor Scarcity Returns as Headache for Miners (03/10/2011)
"Increased project development has miners digging deeper for talent."
SA Gold Production Jumps Most in over 30 Years (03/10/2011)
"High prices motivate miners to boost production by record rates."
Emerging Markets Drive Copper Rally (03/10/2011)
"Analysts more bullish on copper than any other base metal."
Gold/Silver Money Bill Goes to Utah Governor (03/10/2011)
"Our hope is to help stabilize the currency within our state long term."
Zimbabwe to Take Controlling Stake in Mines (03/09/2011)
"Government setting up a sovereign wealth fund to own 51% stakes of mining companies."
Gold, Silver Prices Rise on Safe Haven Demand (03/09/2011)
"Mounting tension in Libya, higher energy costs boost demand for precious metals."
Platinum Demand Ripe for Bounceback (03/09/2011)
"The disparity in the platinum-palladium ratio bodes well for platinum."
Copper Climbs to New Highs (03/09/2011)
"The rise in copper's price will be a boon to BC's economy."
Matthew Zylstra: Value in Small-Cap Gold Producers (03/09/2011)
Northern Securities Analyst Matthew Zylstra seeks out junior precious metals stocks with value in the ground and growth potential not yet obvious to the markets. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, Matt shares some names and discusses catalysts that could move portfolio values significantly upward.
The Uncertainty of Crowds (03/09/2011)
"Arab street action has moved into geopolitically more difficult territory."
Malaysia Makes a Big Bet on Crucial Metals (03/08/2011)
"A colossal construction project could break China's REE chokehold."
Colombia Rules Out Mining Royalty Increases (03/08/2011)
"Colombia will not follow other countries raising royalties amid record commodity prices."
Afghanistan Hires Consultants for Mineral Assets (03/08/2011)
"The nation boasts ~$1 trillion in iron, copper, cobalt and gold deposits."
Spreading Exposure Key to Gold, Silver ETFs (03/08/2011)
"Don't dive blindly into either IAU and SLV: spread exposure."
China's First Gold Fund to Invest $500M in ETFs Abroad (03/08/2011)
"Chinese fund cannot currently meet rising investment demand."
The Driver for Gold You're Not Watching (03/08/2011)
"Sector to ignite once fund managers enter the gold market en masse."
U.S. Mint Reviews Pricing on Silver's Rise (03/08/2011)
"Mint aims to value coins above current silver spot prices."
Bifurcation in PMs Complex and the Implications (03/08/2011)
"A break past $40 would lead to a blow-off top; silver closed near $36 on Monday."
Illegal Gold Miners Spur Mercury Contamination (03/08/2011)
"High metals prices encourage criminal mining in Peru, Colombia."
Palladium Supply to Be Tight in 2011 (03/08/2011)
"Declining stockpiles may drive prices up to 15% higher by December."
Terraco Gold (03/08/2011)
"Substantial evidence shows Almaden may hold higher-grade feeder shoots at depth."
REE Prices Soaring: Will Miners Play Catch-Up? (03/08/2011)
"A bargain opportunity before the rare earth crisis intensifies. . ."
What's Driving the Silver Price? (03/08/2011)
"Silver backwardation has stressed the vast amount of immediate demand."
Gold Stocks in SPX Selloffs (03/07/2011)
"Traders must be wary of gold stocks when stock markets face an imminent selloff."
Siddharth Rajeev's Commodities Rundown—Au to V (03/07/2011)
There is more to the periodic table—and to investing opportunities—than gold, silver and copper. Siddharth Rajeev, vice president and head of research at Fundamental Research Corp., sums up the market prospects for rare earth elements and a host of metals. He unearths some new names and some historical finds in this exclusive interview with The Gold Report.
Gold, Silver Prices Hold Gains as Oil Stabilizes (03/07/2011)
"Prices eased off highs as profit taking battled with safe-haven buying."
Gold Fever Hits the South Pacific Islands (03/07/2011)
"High metals prices encourage miners to return to a land of mineral wealth and historic conflict."
The Case for Palladium (03/07/2011)
"The international market is expected to tighten enormously within two years."
Real Interest Rates Rises Will Hurt Metals Prices (03/07/2011)
"A Rise in interest rates could 'take some of the froth out of commodities.'"
Gold Mine Plan Unearths Concerns (03/07/2011)
"Company wants to fill creeks, dig up wetlands to extract flecks of gold previously too remote."
Deadly Gold Rush Consumes Colombia (03/07/2011)
"Guerrilla troups' move into gold underscores the many difficulties of ending Colombia's complex four-decade war."
PDAC: China Remains Small Player in Mining M&A (03/07/2011)
"Chinese firms represented only 6% of global mining mergers and acquisitions in 2010, but the country will take a more aggressive approach to M&A this year."
Cheap Money, Speculation & Hoarding (03/06/2011)
"Vigilant? Jean-Claude Trichet ain't no Charles Bronson. . ."
Yesterday's Executive Order 6102 Invalid Today (03/06/2011)
Is this con game on your radar screen?
PDAC: Bull Market Signals Spate of Mining Deals (03/06/2011)
"This year the world's biggest mining convention could turn into a bonanza for dealmakers."
Pivotal Events: Signs of the Times (03/04/2011)
"Runaway speculation causes panics, and when mania erupts there is no way of curbing it."
Charles Oliver: Out of Africa, into Americas (03/04/2011)
Sprott Asset Management Senior Portfolio Manager Charles Oliver says the social unrest in the Middle East could lead to a premium for junior companies operating in North and South America. He's taken profits on companies with exposure to Africa and moved that cash into others with primary assets in the Americas. Charles discusses a basket full of those names in this exclusive interview with The Gold Report.
Fed and ECB: A World Apart (03/04/2011)
"The divergence between the Fed and ECB has long been in the making."
2010 Gold Demand/Supply and Market Changes (03/04/2011)
"Food and energy inflation will continue to make gold attractive."
Gold Treads Higher (03/04/2011)
"U.S. jobs report and a double digit selloff Thursday boosts price."
Gold, Silver, Oil, SP500 & USD Long-Term Trends (03/03/2011)
"After recent run in gold and silver, I expect a quick pullback before they go higher."
More Record Prices in Gold, Silver and Oil Ahead (03/03/2011)
"The biggest financial collapse in history is still underway, and accelerating."
Rumor: U.S. Mint Suspends Silver Eagle Sales (03/03/2011)
"This move will likely send premiums on Silver Eagles soaring."
Gold and Silver Breaking New Highs (03/03/2011)
"The million-dollar question: Stampede or showdown?"
Warrants: An Investing Option That Gets No Respect (03/03/2011)
"Warrants are the Rodney Dangerfield of the stock market."
Facts on China's Rare Earth Reserves (03/03/2011)
"Of the 124,000 tons of REE ore mined in 2009, China produced 120,000 tons."
Perth Mint Introduces 1 oz. Pure Platinum Coin (03/03/2011)
"The Australian Platypus coin is made from 99.95% pure platinum."
Conflict Minerals Proposal Puts Gold Market at Risk (03/03/2011)
"The legislation will be 'pretty problematic' for the gold industry."
Kenya, Congo to Probe Gold Smuggling Network (03/03/2011)
"Congo provinces are subject to a mining ban aiming to weed out illegal activity."
S.A. Court Ruling Opens Gate to Health Claims (03/03/2011)
"Mining industry vulnerable to individual claims, class-action lawsuits."
Ethiopian Junior Gold Miners See Major Gains (03/03/2011)
"Production exceeded government expectations by 56%."
Chen Lin: Seeking Value in Junior Miners (03/02/2011)
Independent investor Chen Lin takes advantage of high metals prices by investing in companies with the financial strength to stay the course until the resource is in production or can be expanded, making the company an attractive takeover target. Chen shares several of the companies he owns that he believes will return significant capital appreciation in this exclusive interview with The Gold Report.
Egypt Bans Export of Gold in All Forms (03/02/2011)
"Former officials transferred gold and platinum ingots to foreign banks."
Royal Mounties Search for Nearly $2M in Gold Bars (03/02/2011)
"An attempt was made on Valentine's Day to sell the gold bars in Toronto."
Gold Rises to Record on Mideast Unrest (03/02/2011)
"Libyan unrest and surging oil prices prompted investors to pile in."
How MENA Unrest Hurts Miners (03/02/2011)
"Mining CEOs put oil at the top of their risk lists."
Silver ETFs on a Winning Streak (03/02/2011)
"Silver prices have broken; ETF tracking silver miners may follow suit."
The Seasonality of the Longwave Principal (03/01/2011)
"Flight into gold will rush into panic as the debt crisis assumes epic proportions."
China's Environmental Laws to Drive Up REE Prices (03/01/2011)
"China issues standards that 60% of its REE producers will struggle to meet."
WTO Opens China to Rare Earth Challenge (03/01/2011)
"China has export restrictions on raw materials that are questionable."
Bernanke Unfazed By Gold Standard (03/01/2011)
"Return to the gold standard wouldn't work. . ."
Palladium Rises 15% as Russian Shipments Drop (03/01/2011)
"Declining stockpiles may drive palladium prices 15% higher by December."
Is the U.S. Dollar on the Brink? (03/01/2011)
"Does the U.S. government want a weak dollar?"
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"This gold bull is younger than you might think. . ."
Golden Fireworks About to Begin (03/01/2011)
"Act now, before the bull roars out of the gates. . ."
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