Streetwise Reports' Article Archives — April 2011 back to current month (197)
Parabolic Blowoff in Silver (04/29/2011)
"Above all—don't even think of shorting silver; buy on dips."
Doug Casey: Precious Metals vs. the USD (04/29/2011)
One sure upshot of the quantitative easing money flooding the stock market will be further distortions, chaos and unpredictability that make the value-investing proposition difficult, if not impossible, according to Casey Research Chairman Doug Casey. On the eve of a sold-out Casey Research Summit in Boca Raton, Florida, Doug returns to The Gold Report. In this exclusive interview, he warns, "Like it or not, you're going to be forced to be a speculator."
Investors Missing the Boat PM Explorers (04/29/2011)
"Poor, poor mainstream investors."
GLDX Gold Explorers ETF (04/29/2011)
"I fully expect GLDX to outperform GDXJ when the going is good for gold stocks."
CFTC Files Anti-Fraud Case Against PM Company (04/28/2011)
"Clients allegedly lost nearly all of the $3.8M they invested."
Hong Kong Plans New Gold-Futures Platform (04/28/2011)
"The city's second exchange offers leveraged bets on the metal's rise."
Silver: Volatility or Directional Play? (04/28/2011)
"A top is imminent."
Commodity ETFs to Get a Bernanke Boost: Think Silver (04/28/2011)
"There's very little reason to expect anything to change on the precious metals front."
Rise of Gold ETFs Raises Concern of Price Collapse (04/28/2011)
"Market watchers warn that shiny investment vehicles could increase the speed and depth of a future crash."
Silver Drawing Speculative Heat (04/28/2011)
"Silver continues to break new highs."
Copper Climbs as Fed Stimulus Boosts Demand Prospects (04/28/2011)
"Copper is poised to rise following the Federal Reserve's announcement it will maintain monetary stimulus."
USD, Gold and SP500 Trend Report (04/28/2011)
"The dollar continues to control the equities and commodities markets."
Finding Nuggets Among Junior Gold Explorers (04/28/2011)
"Grade, size and geopolitical risk separate the haves from the have-nots."
Downside Targets for Silver (04/28/2011)
"A correction is coming. . ."
Are You a Smart Money Investor? (04/28/2011)
"Smart money ignores official government reports and relies on its own research."
Geordie Mark: Global Demand for Iron Ore on Rise (04/27/2011)
How long until the window on rising iron-ore prices closes? Global demand is driving prices higher and shipping costs are at historic lows. But only companies poised to get into production quickly will be able to capitalize. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, Geordie Mark, an analyst with Haywood Securities in Vancouver, picks the companies that are ready to profit and those that are likely to get picked off by competitors.
Mesothermal Vein Gold Deposits (04/27/2011)
"Mesothermal veins can hold impressive amounts of valuable minerals."
Silversmiths Strike in India (04/27/2011)
"Silversmiths of Hupari observed one-day 'bandh' in protest against unstable silver prices."
Silver Recycling to Curb India's Import Growth (04/27/2011)
"Indian consumers switch from jewelry to bars, but higher demand won't raise imports."
World Gold Council: Investor Interest In Gold Continues (04/27/2011)
"Investor interest combined with greater confidence in jewelry purchases boosted gold in Q111."
Gold, Silver Prices Rise Ahead of Fed Comments (04/27/2011)
"Gold and silver don't always react inversely to the dollar, but today they will."
Fed Says Recovery is 'Moderate' (04/27/2011)
"A pickup in inflation is likely to be temporary, says Fed."
Read more Streetwise Exclusives. . . (04/27/2011)
including Geordie Mark: Global Demand for Iron Ore on Rise.
First the S&P Warning. . . (04/26/2011)
"Now, China wants to dump U.S. Treasuries."
Think Silver Has Gone Parabolic? (04/26/2011)
". . .1980 was 5 times faster."
QE2 and the Fate of the U.S. Economy (04/26/2011)
"A serious shift in Fed policy could play havoc on equities and commodities."
U.S. Investors Must Take Global View to Protect Wealth (04/26/2011)
"Record U.S. gold prices aren't due to demand, but rather the falling USD."
Investors Stampede into a Modern-Day Silver Rush (04/26/2011)
"The relative affordability of 'the poor man's gold' has helped polish silver's current allure."
Businesses Charged in Gold Sales Sting Operation (04/26/2011)
"Businesses were operating under a "no questions asked" policy, in violation of state law."
Copper Thieves Cut Agency Communications (04/26/2011)
"The state Department of Agriculture has lost communications with the outside world."
Don't Fear a Pullback in Prices (04/26/2011)
"Time to load up on gold and silver?"
Read more Streetwise Exclusives. . . (04/25/2011)
including Ron Wortel: High Gold Prices Raise Old Mines.
Ron Wortel: High Gold Prices Raise Old Mines (04/25/2011)
Dramatic rises in metals prices over the past 2 years could bring 10 or more past-producing mining camps back to life. In this Gold Report exclusive, MineralFields Group's Engineer and Investment Analyst Ron Wortel shares how he finds promising gold juniors working these mines and structures tax-advantaged, flow-through investments to finance Canadian resource development.
Silver Shorts Feel the Burn (04/25/2011)
"Don't give credence to any headline rumor unless it can be proven conclusively."
Why Bank/Debt Crises Are Helping Gold and Silver Prices (04/25/2011)
"Have the banks acted with government to reinvigorate the economy?"
Lost Inca Gold: Ransom, Riches and Riddles (04/25/2011)
"I could not remove it alone, nor could thousands of men."
Where Next for Gold, Silver and SP500? (04/25/2011)
"Crowd recognition means we're in the biggest of the 13-year bull."
Rising Gold Price Fuels Destruction of the Amazon (04/25/2011)
"There is no big 'Goliath' mining company to blame: Artisanal mining is the major culprit."
Platinum's Prospects Better and Better (04/25/2011)
"Auto demand and South African supply issues create a perfect PGM storm."
China Lifts Quotas for Minor Metals (04/25/2011)
"Production quotas were increased for tungsten, tin, antimony and molybdenum."
California Fish and Game Struggles to Rewrite Dredging Rules (04/25/2011)
"It's gold vs. golden trout in the state's historically gold-rich rivers."
Vietnam Gold Lending Curbs Evoke Mixed Response (04/25/2011)
"The State Bank of Vietnam has asked commercial banks to phase out gold lending and deposits."
Silver, Gold Prices Pull Back from Highs (04/25/2011)
"Gold and silver prices were in for a bumpy ride Monday as profit taking and a recovering U.S. dollar capped recent highs."
Russell Endorses Gold Manipulation Thesis (04/25/2011)
"The action is now so blatant it literally screams of manipulation."
Philippines Fears New Landslides, Wants Miners Out (04/24/2011)
"Illegal gold miners to be forcibly moved if they don't relocate this week."
Eight New Rare Minerals Found in Nebraska (04/24/2011)
"This illustrates that it's still possible to make new discoveries."
Copper Is King (04/24/2011)
"If you'd bought copper in February 2009, you'd be up 181%."
Chris Berry: Opportunities Emerge in the Americas (04/22/2011)
From Quebec, Canada to Sonora, Mexico, House Mountain Partners Founder Chris Berry constantly uncovers new opportunities in the Americas. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, Chris outlines the geopolitical changes that are driving renewed interest in areas considered too risky or not profitable enough in the past.
Midas Letter's James West: What's with $1,500 Gold and $42 Silver? (04/22/2011)
As gold and silver continue their spectacular rise, The Gold Report checked in with Midas Letter Publisher and Editor James West to get his take on the situation. James, always strongly opinionated, sees this as the beginning of a global revolution that could result in long-term opportunities for gold and silver juniors. In this exclusive interview, James shares some of his top companies to watch.
Will SP500, Silver, Gold & Oil Break Out? (04/22/2011)
"Just how high will silver, gold and oil go before they top?"
Gold Miners Persevere During Burkina Faso Uprising (04/21/2011)
"As violent protests spread throughout the nation, it was business as usual at major mines."
Glittering Prices Aren't Driving Customers to Sell Gold (04/21/2011)
"Although gold prices have hit a record-breaking $1,500 an ounce, people are not emptying out their jewelry boxes."
SA Miners to Submit Health/Safety Reports (04/21/2011)
"Death rates increase in South African mines, which are the deepest and among the most dangerous in the world."
Ebullient Gold Shrugs off Rising Risk Appetite (04/21/2011)
"Investors should be wary of calling a top to gold's price rally: It seems like all news is good news for gold."
Gold-Mining Shares Lag During Gold's Recent Run (04/21/2011)
"Miners' underperformance is a clue we're not at the end of the bull run."
Canadians Cashing in on Soaring Silver (04/21/2011)
"Silver's star run has Canadians running for the candlesticks."
What's Next for the Dollar, Precious Metals? (04/21/2011)
"The USD, currently at near three-year lows, is pushing PM gains."
Catalysts in Place For Platinum's Rise (04/21/2011)
"Hi ho platinum may well be the next metals mantra."
Major Manganese Mines Reduce Prices (04/21/2011)
"The prices of manganese ores to be sold to China are reduced for two grades."
Palladium: Bound for Rebound? (04/21/2011)
"Not everyone has given palladium the cold shoulder."
Copper Thieves Knock out 12 Streetlights in St. Paul (04/21/2011)
"It will cost roughly $10,000 to repair the damage and fix the lights."
So What's Different About $1,500 Gold? (04/21/2011)
"Nothing. Absolutely nothing."
Gold and Silver: Supreme Safe Haven Assets (04/21/2011)
"Gold and silver are taking the reins."
Debunking Anti-Gold Propaganda (04/21/2011)
"Gold and its friends are no longer cheap, but they have a long way to run."
Spencer Grimes: Rare Stock Insights (04/20/2011)
U.S. investors and institutions are seeing green in their rare earth elements (REEs) and strategic metals investments, and one investment bank is leading the way. Merriman Capital Services Group Managing Director Spencer Grimes shares his secret to investing in the right cleantech companies in this exclusive interview with The Gold Report.
Gold Tops $1,500 in Flight to Quality (04/20/2011)
"We're seeing a perfect storm for gold and silver prices."
Can U.S. Investors Hold Gold Securely? (04/20/2011)
"Holding an investment related to the price of gold is not owning gold."
Market Update (04/20/2011)
"What we're seeing is a secular bear market at work grinding away at valuations."
Jim Sinclair Interview (04/20/2011)
"OTC derivatives account for the current state of global finance."
PGMs Rise Sharply on Risk Tolerance, Weak USD (04/20/2011)
"Platinum group metals are sharply higher largely in response to moves in other markets."
Chile Foresees High Copper Prices (04/20/2011)
"World's top copper producer sees prices staying above the 2010 average."
$5,000 Gold, $300 Silver Are Credible Numbers (04/20/2011)
"What will support $5,000 gold? First and foremost, the USD."
What Does $1,500 Gold Really Mean? (04/20/2011)
When the price of Comex gold futures kissed a record high $1,500/oz. Tuesday before settling back to the high $1,400s at day's end, and then topped the benchmark in early trading Wednesday, the smack sounded a lot like "I told you so." The Gold Report's expert contributors explain what this milestone means for investors going forward.
Gold and Stocks Rally, but Is it Time for a Little Pullback (04/20/2011)
"This could be the start of something exciting."
Gold Coins Returned to Family of Jew Who Fled Nazis (04/19/2011)
"Minted between 1854 and 1913, the 80 coins are expected to fetch £80,000."
S&P's Negative U.S. Outlook Pressures Copper (04/19/2011)
"LME copper prices rose for the first time in six sessions Tuesday."
Retail Investors Join Fear-Driven Gold Rush (04/19/2011)
"There's a new gold rush and getting on board is easier than you think."
Gold Financing in India: The Next Level (04/19/2011)
"With modernity wafting in the air, lenders are introducing all sorts of funds."
Argentina to Boost Gold Production (04/19/2011)
"Canada's private sector invests $850M to develop nation's gold reserves."
Kazakhstan's Gold Reserves Top $70B (04/19/2011)
"Gold and Forex reserves have risen significantly since January 2011."
PGMs Enhance Quality of Life (04/19/2011)
"PGMs play a vital role in a number of well-established medical and biomedical applications."
Diamonds Follow Gold, Silver into Stratosphere (04/19/2011)
"The smaller the size, the bigger the jump: Small diamonds are the most in demand."
Silver ETFs See Performance Diverge (04/19/2011)
"Closed-end silver funds are trading at a premium."
NV to Revamp Mining Deduction Regs (04/19/2011)
"We need legislative guidance in interpreting the statute."
So What Is Silver Shouting About? (04/19/2011)
"There's no bull market like a silver bull market; just ask the Hunt brothers."
Can You Pass the 2011 Gold Quiz? (04/18/2011)
"Regardless of your score, I'm sure you'll agree with the ramifications each point makes for the gold market."
U.S. Budget Impasse (04/18/2011)
". . .has momentous significance for gold and silver holders."
Gold, Silver Little Changed After Reaching Records (04/18/2011)
"Concern about European debt and faster inflation boosted demand for alternative investments."
S&P 500, Oil & Gold Will Respond to USD Price Action (04/18/2011)
"If the U.S. Dollar Index falters, I expect gold and silver to continue higher."
Equities Don't Follow the Dollar Index (04/18/2011)
". . .so hold on!"
Massive Gold Purchase Shocks Markets (04/18/2011)
"Texas teachers pension fund places 5% of its assets in gold bullion."
Superconductors and Copper Oxides (04/18/2011)
"Thin strips of superconducting wire vastly outperform copper cables."
Paul Dockweiler: Right Place, Right Time (04/18/2011)
Armed with a degree in geology, in 2003 Silver Spartan LLC Founder Paul Dockweiler got himself invited to explore in a mineral-rich area of southwestern Nevada that was falling out of favor because the price of gold barely covered the cost of production. As Paul explains in this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, a lot of virgin ground with the same mineralogy as a past-producing mine had never even been drilled and, of course, the gold price has since marched up fivefold.
Nevada Mining Association Admits to Illegal Tax Deductions (04/17/2011)
"Nevada mines have routinely claimed illegal tax deductions, including money paid to the World Gold Council."
Gold-Plated Crime? Gold-Buying Parties Face Legal Scrutiny (04/17/2011)
"National gold buying companies are hiring representatives to arrange home parties to buy gold and other precious metals."
Rising Gold Puts Pressure on Jewelry Exporters (04/17/2011)
"As jewelers switch more and more from gold to silver, 'hybrid' pieces are finding renewed popularity."
No Crisis in Rare Earths (04/17/2011)
"The market is responding perfectly: Participants have plenty of funds and are moving aggressively."
Copper Mining Runs Afoul of Wild Rice (04/17/2011)
"Minnesota lawmakers and business interests are working to loosen water quality standards to encourage copper mining."
Silver's Outlook May Be Tarnished (04/17/2011)
"Miners are pulling more from the ground, and industrial companies are increasing recycling."
Update on Japanese Vanadium Fundamentals (04/16/2011)
"Industry expects a favorable adjustment on vanadium's supply and demand in 2011."
Read more Streetwise Exclusives. . . (04/15/2011)
including Paul Dockweiler: Right Place, Right Time.
Brian Ostroff: Looking for Value in PMs and Finding Adventure (04/15/2011)
Finding companies with growth potential is just the start for Windermere Capital, according to Managing Director Brian Ostroff. An active philosophy and deep technical expertise allow the firm to invest "anywhere along the spectrum" from exploration to production, all the way to operation. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, Brian delves into the gold-silver value proposition and names a couple of promising players in the Abitibi.
Is the Gold Price Really Rising? (04/15/2011)
"Governments want gold to rise—not fall—against their currencies."
Gold, Silver Reach New Record Nominal Highs (04/15/2011)
"Silver is particularly strong and the euro weak on sovereign debt contagion concerns."
Putting the Squeeze on REEs (04/15/2011)
"Rare earth elements represent one of the final frontiers of chemical exploration."
Misjudged on Silver (04/15/2011)
"Silver shorts repent. . ."
What Is Silver Screaming About? (04/15/2011)
"Silver's bull run, unlike gold's, is all about inflation."
Gold Sees More $1,600 Projections (04/14/2011)
"GFMS, no longer opining the long-term bull's case for gold as 'fatally flawed,' now projects $1,600."
German Delegation Seeks Kazakh Metals Deal (04/14/2011)
"At the forefront will be critical raw materials, such as tungsten and tantalum."
Silver Tops $42 on Inflation Concern (04/14/2011)
"Silver extends rally to highest since 1980."
BlackRock: Platinum Top Pick (04/14/2011)
"Of all the metals out there, platinum is the most constrained."
Precious Metals Update (04/14/2011)
"Gold pierced the $1440/oz. resistance level, which now becomes support for prices."
Copper and Palladium Fall (04/14/2011)
". . .on Japan's slowing economy."
Israel: Diamond Investors Take Note (04/14/2011)
"Israel's exports of rough diamonds in Q111 totaled $1.158 billion."
Bruce Campbell: No $2,000/oz. Gold in Forecast (04/13/2011)
Not long after a New York Times headline quipped, "Now the Gold Rush Is to the Exits," Campbell & Lee Investment Management Cofounders, Bruce Campbell and Joe Lee, hung out their shingles in Oakville, Ontario. That was late in 1999. With the price of the precious metal (PM) sinking toward its lowest level since 1975, when the U.S. abandoned the gold standard, the new investment management company had no reason to focus on PM companies. Obviously, as Bruce tells us in this exclusive Gold Report interview, the company has since shifted its focus.
In Memory of John "Jack" Pugsley (04/13/2011)
On behalf of all of us at The Gold Report, we would like to take a moment to recognize the positive contribution made by longtime contributor and friend John "Jack" Pugsley, who passed away on April 11 after a sudden illness. He was a respected newsletter and book author, investment expert and friend. As far back as the 1970s, he has shared his investment insights through publications as diverse as Common Sense Viewpoint and The Stealth Investor.
New Rules Likely to Raise REE Prices (04/13/2011)
"Miners must increase investment in pollution-treatment facilities."
Bullish Sentiment Lags Gold's Record Highs (04/13/2011)
"Some hot and speculative money has moved out of gold, leaving the market healthier."
Germany Backs French Commodity Regulation Plan (04/13/2011)
"France urges G20 nations to support limits on commodities trading positions, allowing for intervention at times of instability."
Keeping Capital in a Depression (04/13/2011)
"The next chapter in this sad drama will include a rapid rise in consumer prices."
Gold and Silver Prices Claw Higher (04/13/2011)
"Prices regained momentum Wednesday on strong physical buying as investors took advantage of recent selloffs."
Bellwether Signal Confirmed (04/13/2011)
"Gold is up only about 480% from the 2001 low right now, with no inflation adjustment."
Gold and Silver for Tsunami Victims (04/13/2011)
"Jewelers for Japan asks jewelers and consumers to donate scrap gold and silver jewelry, in lieu of cash."
Why Is Silver Rising Faster than Gold? (04/13/2011)
"The gold price will rise relative to the value of currencies from now on, with its metallic qualities being far in the background."
Copper ETFs Lower as Goldman Says Sell (04/13/2011)
"Copper ETFs came under additional selling pressure Wednesday after Goldman Sachs said it's closing a recommended trade."
Klapwijk Expects Gold to Pass $1,600/oz. This Year (04/13/2011)
"The prospects for gold prices this year remain bright. . ."
Objection Mounts Against U.S. Mint's Outsourcing (04/12/2011)
"Witnesses testifying before the House Committee express outrage over outsourcing of labor for U.S. gold bullion coin manufacturing."
iShares Launches Precious Metal ETCs (04/12/2011)
"ETC will track the day-to-day price of the underlying physical metals, as published by the London Platinum and Palladium Market."
ECB: Gold Reserves Rise by €1M (04/12/2011)
"Gold holdings rose due to gold coin trades by one eurozone central bank, consistent with the latest Central Bank Gold Agreement."
Why Record Gold Price Proves Good News for Burglars (04/12/2011)
"The increase in companies offering to buy gold jewelry by mail allows criminals to sell stolen jewelry more easily."
Silver: Just a Portfolio Diversifier (04/12/2011)
"SIlver's rise has attracted investor interest, but putting all your eggs in one basket is never a great idea."
Zimbabwe Seeks Funds for Gold Mining (04/12/2011)
"Inadequate working capital has hampered the industry's growth, which rose by 47% last year. This year it is expected to record a 44% growth."
Peruvian Gold Comes with Risks to Miners and Retailers (04/12/2011)
"New research shows that high levels of mercury are spreading to towns in the Amazon and Andes Mountains where gold is sold."
Gold and Silver Break Out (04/12/2011)
". . .technical targets being monitored."
Manganese: New Markets in Battery Technology (04/12/2011)
"A breakthrough from Stanford researchers contains the ability to produce electrical power from fresh and salt water."
Warning Signs for Copper Market (04/11/2011)
"The risks now appear to be skewed to the downside."
Commodities Across the Board Reach Record Highs (04/11/2011)
"Despite a pullback, precious metals and commodities are expected to rise further, 'as long as there's cheap money out there and as long as QE2 is ongoing.'"
Gold Mania: Are We There Yet? (04/11/2011)
"In real terms, gold still has a long way to go to beat the 1980 spike."
French Mint Prompts Gold Rush with €1,000 Coin (04/11/2011)
"Coin is already trading at more than its face value a month before its issue date as buyers clamored to place orders."
Sudan Sees Gold Output Stable (04/11/2011)
"Sudan could produce as much as 74 tons of gold this year, putting it well above industry estimates: Most of the nation's mineral wealth is mined unofficially by small-scale prospectors."
Israel's Diamond Exports Boom (04/11/2011)
"Israel Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor's figures show double-digit growth in exports and imports of both polished and rough diamonds."
Egypt Lifts Ban on Gold Exports (04/11/2011)
"Ministry of Trade cites improved conditions in the country."
Making the Most of Rising Gold Prices (04/11/2011)
"The dominoes seem to have started to fall, and the best way to capitalize on rising gold prices is to invest in small- and mid-sized gold miners, as opposed to the yellow metal itself."
Stolen Silver Bars Underscore Need for Safe Storage Alternatives (04/11/2011)
"Don't assume safety deposit boxes are safe. . .or private."
China Increases Rare Earth Tax Rate (04/11/2011)
"Tax rate of mined light rare earths will increase by US$9 per ton. Since 2005, China's rare earth production has exceeded 100,000 tons in five consecutive years."
Utah Gold Standard, Part II (04/11/2011)
"Was the gold standard to thank for such felicitous economic conditions?"
Leonard Melman: On Freedom and Gold's Future (04/11/2011)
How has the increase in government in the last 150 years driven precious metal prices? In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, Leonard Melman, editor of The Melman Report newsletter and the author of Reverse the Way In, discusses why he recommends precious metal stocks, but advocates changes in monetary policy that could diminish the price of gold.
Researchers Find Replacement for Indium Tin Oxide (04/11/2011)
"Supplies of this rare metal are expected to be exhausted within 10 years."
Beware of the Silver Streak (04/10/2011)
"That silver and gold prices are racing to new record highs is a bad sign. . ."
Jonathan Lee: Gray Metal Driving Green Revolution? (04/08/2011)
Vanadium, a gray metal mainly used as an additive to steel, could see a jump in demand as new technologies emerge in energy storage. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, Jonathan Lee, a battery materials and technology analyst with Toronto-based Byron Capital Markets, talks about which vanadium producers are ready to grapple with the prospect of increasing demand from the adaption of "green" uses.
Will Silver Become Money Again like Gold? (04/08/2011)
"In the private and institutional domain, silver already is a wealth protector."
Gold Technicals (04/08/2011)
"Not only did gold hit new all-time nominal highs, its secular bull was born exactly 10 years ago."
Gold Hits Record as Silver Tops $40 (04/08/2011)
"Traders braced for an uncertain weekend with a potential government shutdown looming in the U.S."
Rare Earth Stocks Heat up on Legislative Action (04/08/2011)
"Colorado Congressman Mike Coffman introduced the Rare Earth Supply-Chain Technology and Resource Transformation (RESTART) Act of 2011, which will give loans to the industry and speed up permitting."
World Silver Survey: Investment, Industrial Demand Surge (04/07/2011)
"Big increases in both investment and industrial-fabrication demand made silver jump in 2010, but the Silver Institute does not see a 'new paradigm' altering the gold:silver ratio."
Zimbabwe's Mining Output Doubles in 2010 (04/07/2011)
"Platinum and gold production have multiplied as the nation emerges from economic recession, but foreign companies are on a deadline to show how they will dispose of 51% of their Zimbabwe operations."
Gunmen at Indonesia Gold Mine Kill Two Workers (04/07/2011)
"Mining has been a frequent source of friction in Papua because of its environmental impact, the share of revenue going to local Papuans and the legality of payments to Indonesian security forces guarding the site."
U.S. Mint to Release 2011 Silver 5 Oz. Bullion Coins (04/07/2011)
"To participate in the program, authorized purchasers must certify they sold all of their 2010 'America the Beautiful' five-ounce silver bullion coins."
Istanbul Gold Exchange Opens to Diamonds, Gems (04/07/2011)
"The IGE was established in 1993 to develop gold-based investment vehicles, at which point Turkey fell in line with the international per-ounce price of gold."
India's Commodity Markets May Grow 25% (04/07/2011)
"Forward Markets Commission, India's commodity market regulator, dubs the four-fold sector increase estimate 'conservative,' and driven by precious metals performance."
Megawatt Ambitions for Vanadium-Based Batteries (04/07/2011)
"Vanadium-based liquid batteries under development as scientists strive to build an installation with a capacity of 20 MWh—enough to power roughly 2,000 households through a long winter night."
Are ETFs Really Safe? (04/07/2011)
"A Casey Report interview with Dr. Andrew Bogan. . ."
The World in an Escalating Race for REEs (04/07/2011)
"Whenever the word "shortage" is in play, somebody is making huge profits."
Are ETFs Really Safe? (04/07/2011)
"Given that there are about 2,000 ETFs in existence, with assets totaling over $1 trillion, we thought it appropriate to find out what Dr. Bogan has learned in his research."
Let the Gold Surge of 2011 Begin (04/07/2011)
"Seems like just yesterday we saw the onset of a powerful new surge in gold and silver in H210."
The Rush to Acquire Copper Resources (04/07/2011)
"With prices near record-highs, there's extra incentive for companies to secure future supply."
Protests in 18 Nations Drive Gold and Silver Ever Higher (04/06/2011)
"Today, gold reached a new peak of $1456, silver rose to over $39 and is flirting with $40 an ounce, while the price of Brent rose to a worrisome level of over $121."
China's Rate Tightening Threatens Copper (04/06/2011)
"Some of the world's biggest copper miners are warning of lower prices for up to a year on China's moves to curb inflation."
Silver and Energy the New ETF Stars (04/06/2011)
"While often overlooked, shares of midsize companies were big winners, and the trend is likely to continue."
Ima Casanova Uncovers the Under-Covereds (04/06/2011)
McNicoll, Lewis & Vlak Investment Analyst Imaru (Ima) Casanova specializes in "under-covered" and turnaround companies in the resource sector. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, Ima describes several situations that fit her investment parameters, including the unique field of royalty companies.
Silver's Long-Run Value (04/06/2011)
"Silver is a very different market to gold. Most crucially, there's no commonly accepted benchmark value—such as a men's suit for an ounce of gold—against which to measure silver across time."
U.S. Global Investors Sees Gold Prices Doubling (04/05/2011)
"Big corrections still possible, but the odds favor a doubling gold price 'unless there is a complete slowdown in the world.'"
Gold, Silver Are 'Uncertainty Magnets' (04/05/2011)
"Geopolitical concerns have eroded confidence in paper money, leading investors to pile into commodities—which, in turn, have reached multi-year and all-time highs."
Fed Officials Divided over Tighter Policy (04/05/2011)
"Federal Reserve policy makers last month differed over whether to begin removing record stimulus this year."
PGM Investors Should Not Ignore Zimbabwe (04/05/2011)
"The PGMs sector is a prime example where higher government taxes and ownership policies can materially impact future platinum and palladium prices."
Gold's Long-Term Outlook (04/05/2011)
"Gold's uptrend should remain firmly intact until the cycle bottoms in late 2014."
Gold, Governments and Banks (04/05/2011)
"This is the greatest Ponzi scheme in history."
Jared Sturdivant: Distressed Companies Offer Gold Lining (04/04/2011)
Jared Sturdivant, portfolio manager and managing partner of O-Cap Management, LP, digs deep to find value in special-situation investment opportunities—companies that have "good assets and bad balance sheets." In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, Jared talks about those companies that look good to him now.
Sudan's Gold Exports to More Than Double, Says Bashir (04/04/2011)
"Sudan will expand in gold mining and oil exploration in the north as the oil-rich south prepares to declare its independence on July 9."
The Lesson from Japan for PM Investors (04/04/2011)
"Country may revise mining law, particularly seabed mineral exploration."
IMF May Use Gold Sale Profit to Help Poor Nations (04/04/2011)
"The IMF disposing of over 400 metric tons of gold last year, one eighth of the IMF's total stock."
Feds Seek $7M in Privately Made Silver 'Liberty Dollars' (04/04/2011)
"Legal skirmish finds resonance, as about a dozen states have legislation allowing them to produce their own currency backed by gold or silver."
The Bedrock of the Gold Bull Rally (04/04/2011)
"The fear trade is a function of both government monetary and fiscal policies."
Silver Hits 31-Year High as USD Weakens (04/04/2011)
"Spot silver was bid at a high of $38.23/oz."
Geology and Risk Hinder New Copper Supplies (04/04/2011)
"There's no 'peak copper' theory, but the easy-to-get stuff is gone."
China to Cap 2011 Rare Earth Output at 93,800 Tons (04/04/2011)
"Beijing has sought to impose more discipline on its REE industry but policies alarm foreign markets."
Vietnam to Release Draft Decree on Gold Trading in April (04/04/2011)
"Gold regulation in Vietnam has been decentralized, under five different government departments, making it very hard to regulate the metal."
Gold, Silver and the Endgame for USA Inc. (04/04/2011)
"Toss fatuous 'gold bubble' commentary into the horribly flawed thinking dumpster."
Gold and Silver Rise Near Records (04/04/2011)
"Gold prices reach for new highs while silver hovers near 30-year record as investors seek protection against inflation."
Southwest Sees Copper Boom (04/04/2011)
"With prices high, the hunt for copper in the American Southwest is experiencing a revival."
Tanzania Looks to Gold and Base Metals for Growth (04/03/2011)
"Tanzania hopes to grow its mining industry by at least 7.7% annually for the next five years."
James West: Junior Gold and Silver E&P Opportunity (04/01/2011)
Despite confusing short-term undulations in the price of gold, the shaky foundation under the U.S. dollar could result in long-term opportunities for gold and silver juniors, says Midas Letter Publisher and Editor James West. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, James shares some of his top-15 companies to watch.
Where Silver's Been and Where It's Going (04/01/2011)
"The future for silver looks remarkable."
Junior Gold Stocks 6 (04/01/2011)
"Well-orchestrated research is the only way to identify elite juniors."
Copper May Approach $11,000/Mt. in 2011 (04/01/2011)
"Copper will remain in fundamental deficit this year and next."
Frank Holmes Watches Public Policy for Investment Direction (04/01/2011)
"'Negative real interest rates are usually bullish for gold. And the cost of war and massive deficit created a tipping point for the USD,' says Holmes."
Gold Prices Fall on Strong Jobs Report (04/01/2011)
"Investors ditch the safe haven metal for stocks and trade in their gold for cash after the metal's 1.3% rally in the first quarter."
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