Streetwise Reports' Article Archives — June 2011 back to current month (232)
Rare Earth ETF Jumps (06/30/2011)
". . .as plans to break China's stranglehold suffer setback."
Digging for Value in Rare Earth Hysteria (06/30/2011)
"For the right investor, there still are opportunities for real value."
Cell Phones and Conflict-Free Minerals (06/30/2011)
"Are genuinely conflict-free smart phones possible?"
Bill Murphy on Gold Suppression, Part I (06/30/2011)
"U.S. government suppression of gold is why it hasn't kept up with inflation and why interest rates have remained low."
Gold Price Outlook (06/30/2011)
"The Eurozone debt crisis could be the key to ignite further investment demand."
Doug Groh: Will Gold Benefit from the European Debt Crises? (06/29/2011)
In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, Doug Groh, senior analyst with Tocqueville Asset Management, likens the gold price to a mirror that reflects peoples' concerns about global economic and political events. And he likes what he sees in the long-term prospects for gold equities.
Deflation by Dictatorship (06/29/2011)
"Will the end of QE2 produce a deflationary global shock?"
United States of Denial (06/29/2011)
"Let's tally up the state of financial affairs in the United States of Delusion."
Discussing Gold Equities with Squawk Box (06/29/2011)
"Dividend-paying gold companies will drive gold equity prices higher."
Brazil Set to Battle China over African Copper (06/29/2011)
"The nations view themselves in 'direct competition' for strategic resources."
Platinum Supply Threatened by S.A. Policies (06/29/2011)
"The proposed indigenization policy requires 51% of all investments to be in the hands of locals."
Congo Police Foil Mining Depot Raid (06/29/2011)
"Ten armed thieves tried to break into Lubumbashi's Volcano Mining depot."
China Opens First Rare and PM Metals Exchange (06/29/2011)
"The exchange may solve long-term problems in China's PM industry, such as high logistics costs and lack of capital."
No $2,000 Gold Without QE3 (06/29/2011)
"According to Merrill Lynch, the gold bugs may be in for some disappointment."
Investors Around the World Eye QE2 Expiration (06/29/2011)
"There's a whole flotilla of Black Swans straight ahead."
Global In-Use Stocks of REEs (06/29/2011)
"If recycled, REEs within products would equal over 10 years of production."
Japan's May REE Imports from China Down (06/29/2011)
"Surging metal prices drove the month-over-month import decline."
Jim Powell: Meeting the Critical Metals Demand (06/28/2011)
Is there a clear path to meeting growing global critical metals demand? An important first step, according to Laurentian Bank Securities' Technology and Strategic Metals Analyst Jim Powell, would be to establish supply sources that aren't concentrated in a single country—particularly one that isn't inclined to share its resources with the rest of the world. In this exclusive interview with The Critical Metals Report, Jim points out some potential plays to look for while the landscape is changing.
Sign of the Bear (06/28/2011)
"Let's all hope Bernanke has at least some modicum of common sense left."
Debunking Some Gold Bug Predictions (06/28/2011)
"Further consolidation in gold likely to fuel a stronger breakout in August."
Silver Market Update (06/28/2011)
"Silver could stage a significant rally from here."
Gold Market Update (06/28/2011)
"Any idiot can create growth of this magnitude by exploding the money supply."
How the Eurozone Crisis Boosts Gold & Silver (06/28/2011)
"Debt obligations aren't being honored as contracted in Europe and U.S."
Rare Earth Metals in a Bubble? (06/28/2011)
"Since hitting the market over a year ago, REE miners have been on a tear, with many stocks gaining several hundred percent."
REE Ring Laser Detects, Counts Nanoparticles (06/28/2011)
"Ytterbium- and erbium-doped sensors detect particles in water, blood and air."
Russia Forays into Rare Metals Market (06/28/2011)
"Russia's rhenium production may soon amount to more than 26 tpy."
A Good Old-Fashioned Staking Rush (06/28/2011)
"Whenever there's valuable REE-rich ground like that, claims overlap."
Rick Mills: Cash In, Not Out on $1,500 Gold (06/27/2011)
Some pundits are yelling for investors to take profits in junior resource stocks now. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, Richard (Rick) Mills, host of Ahead of the Herd online and editor of Ahead of the Herd newsletter, explains why $1,500 gold means investors should be cashing in, not cashing out.
Death by a Thousand Cuts (06/27/2011)
"To stick with paper currency is akin to a death by a thousand cuts."
New Stock Bear? (06/27/2011)
"Was the SPX's latest interim high greedy enough to kill this latest bull?"
How to Buy Rare Earth Bullion (06/27/2011)
"Dwindling REE supplies from China signal higher prices."
Greek Citizens Turn to Gold (06/27/2011)
"Coin sales overtake bullion as savings accounts dwindle."
Speculators Build Gold, Silver Positions (06/27/2011)
"Traders built up their gold and silver net-long positions."
Cambodia's Gold Lures Foreign Investment (06/27/2011)
"Big mining likely to move in to the nation's 'Gold Forest,' displacing illegal prospectors."
Gold Miners ETF Set to Rebound (06/27/2011)
"Short-term traders may play for some degree of mean revision."
New Gold Rush for BC Prospectors (06/27/2011)
"A new round of enthusiasm for the yellow metal is breathing life into old gold mines."
Gold Association Calls for Loosening Policy (06/27/2011)
"Vietnam Gold Traders Association has urged the central bank to ease proposed regulations."
Vietnam's Rules Mean Less Gold for Switzerland (06/27/2011)
"Shipments to Switzerland are a tiny fraction of what they were last year."
Gold Holds Steady—Eyes Euro/Dollar, Greece (06/27/2011)
"Gold stayed nearly unchanged."
E-Waste Bill Reappears with REE Provision (06/27/2011)
"The bill also promotes the creation of environmental jobs in the U.S."
Strategic Oil Release Won't Hurt REE Progress (06/27/2011)
"REE research hub modeled after the 'Manhattan Project' to begin in 2012."
Doug Loud and Jeff Mosseri: How to Pick PM Juniors with Proven Management (06/24/2011)
Jeff Mosseri and Doug Loud, at Greystone Asset Management, LLC, are New York-based money managers with a nose for potential winners in the highly competitive junior resource business. In today's turbulent market, they are being more selective in their investment choices. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, they bring us up to date on their current picks for gold and silver plays they think have what it takes to produce some major gains.
Deflation in Our Future (06/24/2011)
"This is not over yet, folks."
The Descent of the U.S. Monetary System (06/24/2011)
"It may not be long before the U.S. sees its own Arab Spring."
Copper Gains on Easing Dollar (06/24/2011)
"Watch equity prices in China for short-term price direction."
Ron Paul Worries Fort Knox Gold Is Gone (06/24/2011)
"Paul suggests the Fed could secretly sell gold to other countries."
How Transparent Are the Mint's Audits? (06/24/2011)
"Hearing on the Gold Reserve Transparency Act of 2011 has House debating whether or not sufficient information is already available."
Gold, Silver Waver on Greek Bailout (06/24/2011)
$500K Ring Found in Shipwreck (06/24/2011)
"The emerald, gold ring is believed to be from 17th century ship."
Vietnam's Draft Decree on Bullion Has Buyers Relieved (06/24/2011)
"Individuals will still have the right to buy and sell bullion gold at the businesses with state-issued trade licenses."
Rare Earth Miners a Common Focus for Shorts (06/24/2011)
"Bearish investors are betting against previously high-flying stocks."
Alaska's REE Deposits Gaining Interest (06/24/2011)
"Alaska is a storehouse of rare earth minerals. Let's explore them."
Silver Surge Makes Headwind for Solar Industry (06/23/2011)
"Soaring silver prices are hampering the solar industry's ability to compete with fossil fuels."
China Palladium Imports Expected to Increase (06/23/2011)
"Demand is supported by China's growing preference toward larger, gasoline-powered vehicles."
U.S. Mint Slashes American Platinum Eagle Price (06/23/2011)
"The 2011 coin's debut price was the highest in its history."
Gold Nanoparticles Help in Earlier Diagnosis of Liver Cancer (06/23/2011)
"It's the first time metal nanoparticles have been used to enhance X-ray scattering signals."
Diamonds to Be Mainstay of Botswana Mining (06/23/2011)
"Diamonds, copper and nickel earn over three-quarters of the country's export revenues."
SEC Tightens Reins on Hedge Funds (06/23/2011)
"Funds won't have to bare their innermost secrets, but they will have to disclose their size and ownership."
Recycling Cobalt (06/23/2011)
"With no domestic production, the U.S. is 100% dependent on imports."
$100K Rare Earth Razor (06/23/2011)
"This iridium razor never corrodes and is impervious to oxidation."
What are Rare Earth Metals? (06/23/2011)
"You're probably using some right now."
Rare Earths Here? (06/23/2011)
"Southeastern Nebraska drills away at a troubling Chinese monopoly."
Copper as a Critical Metal (06/23/2011)
"Copper deserves its title of critical metal for a several reasons. . ."
Mickey Fulp: Can Gold Prospectors Cushion Volatility? (06/22/2011)
Mercenary Geologist Mickey Fulp has adopted a new prospector-generator model portfolio with an emphasis on good people. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, he outlines the impact global volatility could have on junior mining companies.
Golden Pavement Cracks (06/22/2011)
"Streets of New York paved with gold? One man finds $500 worth a week."
Dog Days of Summer: Cooling Off for Gold Unlikely (06/22/2011)
"Gold could easily reach the vicinity of $1,700/oz. by late this year."
Dizzying New Heights of Global Criminal Enterprise (06/22/2011)
"Why invest in a business when you can invest in your own fabricated market?"
If the USD Goes. . . (06/22/2011)
"What happens to your portfolio?"
Dodd-Frank Claims Niche Gold Trading Form (06/22/2011)
"Dodd-Frank act restricts all trading to exchanges, eliminating over-the-counter retail currency investing."
Gold Prices Rally Ahead of Fed Announcement (06/22/2011)
"Gold could have 'a big move coming up.'"
Mickey Fulp: Could REE Cartel Dictate Future for Juniors? (06/21/2011)
An Americas-centric rare earth elements-processing cartel is forming to create a supply chain independent of China. In this exclusive interview with The Critical Metals Report, Mercenary Geologist Mickey Fulp points to the top companies that could be big players in the next five years.
Mexico Mining to Boom (06/21/2011)
"Mexican copper production is expected to increase by an annual average rate of 25.1%"
Brazil Eyes New Tax on Big Mining (06/21/2011)
"Finance ministries are considering a 'special participation' tax on large mining projects."
China's Mining Boom Attracts New Investors (06/21/2011)
"China's real estate sector shifts its gaze from the housing market to mining."
Fake Gold Firm Pockets 1B Yuan (06/21/2011)
"The suspected company is registered in Hong Kong under the symbol 'BRRICK,' very similar to Barrick Gold."
High Gold Prices Strain a Korean Tradition (06/21/2011)
"Gifting gold rings for a child's first birthday has become too expensive for many Koreans."
New Thai Silver Futures Well Received (06/21/2011)
"Extended gold and silver trading hours were also successful."
Venezuela Seizes U.S. Gold Mine (06/21/2011)
"NYSE plans to delist Canadian gold miner after Venezuela seizes mine."
China Makes Huge Increases in Minting (06/21/2011)
"China is also doubling the maximum amount of issuance."
Strong Gold Price Triggers Crime Fears (06/21/2011)
"Gold's appeal may attract organized crime within the sector."
Read more Streetwise Exclusives. . . (06/20/2011)
including Fiscal Manipulation.
Gold and Silver Prices Claw Higher (06/20/2011)
"Gold and silver's safe haven status isn't a sure thing as uncertainty in Greece pushes the dollar higher."
SA Union Rejects Gold Miners Pay-Rise Offer (06/20/2011)
"SA's National Union of Mineworkers has rejected a 4% pay rise offer."
Silver Jewelry Sales on the Rise (06/20/2011)
"Ever-climbing gold prices have consumers opting for silver."
Will Gold Equity Investors Strike Gold? (06/20/2011)
"Substantial gold stock-buying opportunity after this year's carnage."
PM Imports Soar in India (06/20/2011)
"India's gold and silver imports rose a whopping 222% between April and May."
Fiscal Manipulation (06/20/2011)
To Gold Stock Trades Editor Jeb Handwerger, there is an intriguing purpose in the relationship between the national mindset and the intended purposes of economic establishment. "Are we being programmed for QE3?," he ponders in this Gold Report exclusive, ultimately proclaiming, "It's sowing time—not selling time."
It's Weight in Gold: The Real Prices of Things (06/20/2011)
"Don't be fooled by bogus government currency shenanigans!"
Six Myths of the "Gold Bubble" (06/20/2011)
"Those calling gold a 'bubble' are talking through their. . ."
Will Central Banks, IMF Sell Gold Again? (06/20/2011)
"Central banks in Russia, China and Mexico are buying gold for their reserves."
Resource Firms Bet on China Boom, not Roubini Gloom (06/20/2011)
"Famed market bear Nouriel Roubini may be talking down China, but resource firms are betting billions. . ."
The New Case for Gold (06/20/2011)
"Is gold expensive, and should we head for the exits? Not necessarily."
Mongolian Mining Gets a Boost (06/20/2011)
"Mongolia has great potential for growth in mining output across all metals."
Rare Earth Element Prices Surge as China Tightens Grip (06/20/2011)
"Price surge is 'mainly led by government policies.'"
Great News: China Is Hoarding. . . (06/20/2011)
". . .REE metals needed for green energy."
Mining Scramble Sparks Chief's Fury (06/20/2011)
"Chief blasts Mines Ministry for allowing explorers to enter without his knowledge."
Cash Crunch for the Rare Earth-Mining Minnows (06/20/2011)
"CAUTION: A capital squeeze is coming soon to an REE miner near you."
IAEA Completes Lynas Probe (06/20/2011)
"The proposed plant could curtail China's monopoly on rare earth metals."
Cost of Metals Used in High-Tech Soars (06/19/2011)
"Industry experts think we'll reach a crisis point in 2014 and 2015."
Clif Droke: Gold, the Investor Safe Haven du Jour (06/17/2011)
Throughout the duration of the 2008–2009 credit storm and the recovery that followed in 2010–2011, gold's performance relative to other asset classes has been superior. In this Gold Report exclusive, Gold & Silver Stock Report Editor Clif Droke charts gold's past and possible future.
Is the ECB Solvent? (06/17/2011)
"Central banks, not gold, are a barbarous relic."
Are We Running Out of Silver? (06/17/2011)
"Do I buy now or wait for a pullback and perhaps miss out on big gains?"
The Bear Is Back (06/17/2011)
". . .and this time it'll be much worse; this is not a normal correction."
European Contagion (06/17/2011)
". . .the domestic banks and the S&P 500."
World Gold Council Combats "Conflict Gold" (06/17/2011)
"The framework aims to ensure conflict-free gold from the mine to the end of refining process."
Gold Prices Rise on Greece Debt Woes (06/17/2011)
"Despite Greece's appointment of a new finance minister, the gold hardly felt relief."
Zimbabwean Gold Output to Rise 35% (06/17/2011)
". . .but funding, power shortages and high costs will remain challenges."
Metal in Design: Fashion First (06/17/2011)
"Designers are ditching the jewelry for statement. . .shoes!"
Mongolia's Mining Two-Step with U.S., China (06/17/2011)
"The country that once ruled an enormous empire is determined to be no one's patsy."
Bottom in Gold and Silver Stocks (06/17/2011)
"The bottom in gold and silver stocks is likely only days away."
Suppliers Again Lift Dysprosium Prices (06/17/2011)
"Chinese suppliers have again increased prices for dysprosium oxide."
The Future of REE Supply and Demand (06/17/2011)
"We're assuming everyone's projections are exactly what will happen."
Is There Gold in Fort Knox? (06/16/2011)
"Government fans the flames, refusing to allow the media to film the gold."
Vietnam: World’s 2nd Largest Gold Hoarder (06/16/2011)
"The government recognizes citizens' right to store gold, but not to use it as payment."
Indian PM Jewelry Exports Zoom (06/16/2011)
"India's gold and silver jewelry exports jumped by over 50% last month."
Zambia's Copper Boom Helps Development (06/16/2011)
"The country has been able to cut inflation, increase growth rate."
Aussie Miners Blast Queensland Farming Plan (06/16/2011)
"Queensland Resources Council-commissioned study finds strategic cropping land policy unreliable."
Copper Exploration Hot Spots (06/16/2011)
"Explorers have been scouring BC, looking for new copper deposits."
Is Chinese Manganese Supply Shrinking? (06/16/2011)
"China may lose 500–700 Kt./year of metal capacity in a few years."
Gold & Silver: Waiting for August (06/15/2011)
"Junior miners will play an explosive game of catch-up at year-end."
Rick Rule & Brent Cook: Gold Correction to Bring Pawnbroker Paradise (06/15/2011)
Dreams of success seldom come true in the risky junior exploration sector but, assuming great success, investors have driven gold stock prices up into multiples of their true value. Judging from what they tell The Gold Report in this exclusive interview, that's how Global Resource Investors Founder Rick Rule and Exploration Insights Author Brent Cook see it. With so many stocks overvalued, they foresee a waterfall-style correction that will create what Rick might call a pawnbroker's paradise—a perfect scenario for investors who know when to take profits and when to buy back in.
Gold Flash: Eurozone Now Buying (06/15/2011)
"European central banks are not selling gold—they're buying it."
Investing in Gold and Silver (06/15/2011)
". . .during inflation, stagflation and deflation?"
Gold, Silver Prices Rebound (06/15/2011)
"As Greece erupts in debt-related protest, nervous investors seek safe havens."
Copper May Fall on Chinese Inflation Curbs (06/15/2011)
"Chinese inflation has topped the government's 4% target each month this year."
Is It Time to Dig for Gold with Miners? (06/15/2011)
"The GDX will go higher, but don't expect a smooth ride."
Implications for Investors of the Dramatically Increasing Chinese Virtual Demand for Rare Earths (06/15/2011)
"By 2015 at the latest, there will be virtually no heavy rare earth elements (HREEs) available outside of Chinese control."
PG&E Sees Surge in Copper Wire Theft (06/14/2011)
"PG&E has already lost $133,000 this year through mid May."
Richard Karn: 50 Specialty Metals Under Supply Threat (06/14/2011)
The Emerging Trends Report is 18 months into a planned 4-year circumnavigation of Australia, investigating specialty metal projects and recommending ASX-listed companies to clients. In this exclusive interview with The Critical Metals Report, we caught up with ETR Managing Editor Richard Karn shortly after he delivered the keynote address to the 2011 Energy and Resource Symposium for an update on the specialty metals market down under.
China Under WTO Scrutiny for Export Curbs (06/14/2011)
"Upcoming ruling will bolster European plans to challenge other curbs by Beijing."
Australian Resource Investment to Surge (06/14/2011)
"Mining set to soar as Chinese demand approaches Australia's doorstep."
WGC Sees Strong Q211 Gold Demand (06/14/2011)
"Asian demand for bars and coins and jewellery underpins the market."
Sarkozy Demands Commodities Crackdown (06/14/2011)
"U.S. CFTC says the French president 'got it exactly right.'"
Midas Fund Touches on Lagging Mining Shares (06/14/2011)
"Is this a new normal, or is the market discounting the future price of gold?
Libya's Gaddafi: Heavy with Gold, Light on Cash and Time (06/14/2011)
"Regime is likely to crumble within weeks; 155 tons of gold bars can't easily buy supplies."
Tanzanian Lawmakers Approve Super-Profit Tax (06/14/2011)
"IMF backs an additional levy on mining projects with 'particularly high' returns."
Sprott: Dive in Silver Price a Setup (06/14/2011)
"In my heart of hearts I believe it was a manipulation."
Glass Artists Caught in 'Rare Earth' Bind (06/13/2011)
"Glass artists are collateral damage in international REE struggle."
Why There's No Bubble in Gold and Silver (06/13/2011)
"Miners are languishing, but this anomaly may not last much longer."
PM Summer Doldrums 3 (06/13/2011)
"I actually look forward to the PM summer doldrums each year. . ."
Luke Burgess: Gangbuster Gold Equities in the Yukon (06/13/2011)
Wealth Daily Editor Luke Burgess loves the word "gangbuster." It makes him laugh, and it signals great opportunities for investors to make money. In his first exclusive interview with The Gold Report, he shares this take on Yukon gold plays and diversification among small-cap equities, be they gold, silver or rare earth plays.
S. African Union in Wage Talks with Miners (06/13/2011)
"Union demands a 14% salary increase for gold and coal miners."
Bernanke's Credible Irresponsibility (06/13/2011)
"Does Ben Bernanke want us to trust him?"
Gold Could Top Sooner Than Later (06/13/2011)
". . .and fool some bulls."
U.S.: Monetary Police State? (06/13/2011)
"Monetary expert Dr. Edwin Vieira explains how far off the constitutional rails the U.S. has traveled."
Gold Falls to One-Week Low (06/13/2011)
"Gold dropped on sales as investors sought to cover losses in equity markets."
Gold Rush Spells Calamity for Peruvian Rain Forest (06/13/2011)
"Government controls against rampant illegal mining are mostly futile."
Chinese Gold Transactions Hit New Highs (06/13/2011)
"New record makes China the world's largest gold-producing country for four consecutive years."
Summer Doldrums Queue Autumn Bulls (06/13/2011)
"June pullbacks bring September bounce backs."
Bullions and Base Metals Outlook (06/13/2011)
"While gold looks steady, copper comes under pressure this week."
The Real Gold Price (06/13/2011)
"What you see may not be what you get."
Miners Snap Up Graduates as Industry Booms (06/13/2011)
"After one year of experience, graduates 'come back six feet taller.'"
Investors Clash over the True Value of REEs (06/13/2011)
"Goldman warns supply's outstripping demand, but investors remain bullish."
China Holds World Hostage in Rare Metals (06/13/2011)
"Few people realize the U.S.' main battle tank, M1A2 Abrams, uses REEs."
China to Strike Hard Against Illegal REE Mining (06/13/2011)
"China justifies crackdown as a way to guarantee its domestic supply."
Rare Earths Sector Posts Huge Gains (06/12/2011)
"Dysprosium, which was worth $410/kg. in February, is now at $1,500/kg."
Push for Rare Earth Metal Refining (06/11/2011)
"Korea will spend $278M until 2020 to develop REE-refining knowhow."
Gold Bugs Grit Teeth (06/10/2011)
"Gold is like 'a planet that is pulled by various moons.'"
Gold, Stocks and Options (06/10/2011)
"Chop-chop, it's due diligence time for you—and time is of the essence."
Silver and Gold at Key Support, Resistance Levels (06/10/2011)
"I can't help but think a bounce is very likely to form soon."
Three Ways to Shelter Your Cash from Inflation (06/10/2011)
"The year 2008 was just a preview of the downdrafts you'll need to survive."
Roger Wiegand: Gold Rally Only Beginning (06/10/2011)
As the global economy remains in turmoil, Trader Tracks Editor Roger Wiegand finds ways to profit from opportunities in precious metals. In this Gold Report exclusive, Roger shares some names to help investors do the same.
The Charges Against Big Nickel (06/10/2011)
"Pure nickel explorers aren't common. Are any on your radar screen?"
Gold Stocks: Underowned and Oversold (06/10/2011)
"Gold is quietly strengthening against oil, industrial metals and the S&P500."
China's Economic Slowdown May Hit Chile's Mining Sector (06/10/2011)
"China's increasingly restrictive monetary policy may restrict copper demand."
Rare Metals Could Be Less Rare in AK (06/10/2011)
". . .with a little help from the feds."
Bernanke—It's Complicated! (06/09/2011)
"Sprinkling more money on the problem may be the Fed's weapon of choice soon."
Utah Measure Eliminates Tax (06/09/2011)
". . .it's not a 'gold standard.'"
Is Silver the New Gold? (06/09/2011)
"With the economy at a crossroad, silver may be the better investment."
Baby, You Cannot Drive My $220K Car (06/09/2011)
"Platinum and palladium continue to march toward higher price ground."
Hold PMs into a Market Selloff (06/09/2011)
"A buy-and-hold strategy makes more investment fortunes than manic trading."
Can Copper Withstand Ailing U.S. Economy? (06/09/2011)
"Copper report forecasts worldwide demand at 24.82 Mt. by 2015."
Gold Targets Popular with Aussie Cofunded Drill Program (06/09/2011)
"Australia's drill program provides up to 50% of drilling costs."
Gold Buying in India Dries Up with Monsoons (06/09/2011)
"Farmers, the traditional buyers, rushed in to buy equipment on early summer monsoon rains."
Global Mining Growth Drains SA's Pool of Engineers (06/09/2011)
"Mining giants are swiping up South Africa's well-trained engineers."
Rising REE Prices Hit Downstream Industries (06/09/2011)
"In China, the price of dysprosium is now changing every two days."
$460K Gold Nugget's Authenticity Questioned (06/08/2011)
"Auctioneer confirms he now believes the nugget was not found locally."
Jason Mann: Silver and Gold Exposure Advised (06/08/2011)
Finding great values in precious metals, Freestone Capital Senior Analyst Jason Mann explains why roughly one-third of the firm's $2.1B assets under management is invested in non-traditional assets in this Gold Report exclusive.
Gold and the Collapsing Dollar (06/08/2011)
"Is the UN Economic Division incompetent?"
Our Economic Future: From Best to Worst Case (06/08/2011)
"The essential advice remains the same: Own gold and silver."
NA Miners Seek Dialogue with Peru's Humala (06/08/2011)
"Juniors in Peru urge President-Elect Humala to engage with mining industry."
John Embry: Big Summer for Gold (06/08/2011)
"Gold tends to take a breather during the summer, but this year should be different."
U.S. Dodd-Frank Law 'Stigmatizing' Africa's Gold? (06/08/2011)
"DRC's tragedies of war can't be ignored, but law not intended to hurt miners."
Gold, Silver Prices Bust on Bernanke (06/08/2011)
"Bernanke's speech was a mixed bag for gold prices."
Tanzania Considers "Super Tax" (06/08/2011)
"Tanzania mulls super-profit minerals tax to fund its development plan."
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Critical Metals Myths, Markets and Geopolitics (06/07/2011)
William Stanley Jevons was a 19th century British economist who said, "The more efficient use you make of a scarce material, the greater the total demand will eventually be." Investors in critical metals projects all over the world hope Jevons' theory, known as Jevons Paradox, will eventually ring true. Read more in this Critical Metals Report exclusive.
Rare Earth Stocks (06/07/2011)
"Use well-executed research to find stocks to capitalize on this REE bull."
Chile Mine Strike Threatens Copper Supply (06/07/2011)
"The wage conflict in the copper-producing nation has no end in sight."
ETF Precious Metals Slip in May (06/07/2011)
"ETF silver holdings witnessed their largest monthly outflow this year."
UK's Anti-Bribery Law Could Be a Global Game-Changer (06/07/2011)
"UKBA has even sharper teeth than the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act."
Platinum Set to Shine (06/07/2011)
"Platinum's underperformance trend is likely to change."
Gold and Palladium Clean Up Chemical-Making Process (06/07/2011)
"Versatile compound, benzylbenzoate, kills disease-causing mites."
Why China's Rare Earth Exports Really Matter (06/06/2011)
"In April, China exported only 1,819 tons, a shortfall of 53% from 2010."
Pricing Gold in Deflation (06/06/2011)
"Store, don't try to grow, value when your capital's at risk."
Gold as Collateral Major Step for Gold Market (06/06/2011)
"This may well prove to be a battle of 'bankers' against democracy!"
Can You Pass the 2011 Silver Quiz? (06/06/2011)
"The forces underpinning the silver bull market aren't going away any time soon."
Mike Starogiannis: Are You Ready for Commodity Bargain Season? (06/06/2011)
School's out for the summer and junior explorers are back in the field commencing summer drilling programs. That's what makes early summer a good time to seek out bargains in the junior equity sector, according to Fraser Mackenzie Analyst Mike Starogiannis. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, Mike offers some promising names from Canada to Peru (where, yes, it is winter).
Diamonds and Gold Top UAE's trade (06/06/2011)
"Diamonds were the UAE's top import by value in the month. . ."
Commodity Bubbles Caused by Speculators Need Intervention (06/06/2011)
"Increased investment in commodity markets creates bubbles. . ."
Funds Boost Bullish Commodity Bets Amid Improving Global Growth Prospects (06/06/2011)
"The global recovery is 'gaining strength'. . ."
NV Mining Tax Unresolved as Legislature Adjourns (06/06/2011)
"Lawmakers backpedaled on a mining tax-deduction deal."
Depth and Death for South Africa's Gold Mines (06/06/2011)
"The bottom has not yet been hit. . ."
Peruvian Election Long-Term Supportive Factor for Metals (06/06/2011)
"Peru is an important producer of gold, silver and copper."
Gold and Silver Prices Move Higher (06/06/2011)
"The rally in gold reflects the metal's appeal as a safe-haven. . ."
Higher Prices Are Around the Corner (06/06/2011)
"When investors are selling their shares, you must prepare for a low-risk trading opportunity."
Higher Prices Are Around the Corner (06/06/2011)
"When investors are selling their shares, you must prepare for a low-risk trading opportunity."
Critical Metals in Global Spotlight Again (06/06/2011)
"REE values soar to over $121K/ton, a tenfold increase from a year ago."
The REE "Saudi Arabia" of Asia (06/06/2011)
"In coming years, you can't do any better than Mongolia for REE plays."
USGS Warns of Rising REE Demand (06/06/2011)
"Demand for rare earth metals is increasing 8% per year."
Sweet Spot for Rare Earth Stocks (06/06/2011)
"There may be a good buying opportunity presented this month."
The Price of Clean Air (06/06/2011)
"Energy reform is far from pain-free."
California Poised to Outlaw Prospecting (06/05/2011)
"There's gold in them thar hills, but soon you won't be allowed to touch it."
The Search for Safe Havens (06/03/2011)
"Currency volatility should support gold and silver."
Michael Ballanger: Buy Gold Stocks in May and Make Some Hay! (06/03/2011)
"Sell in May and go away?" Not so, says Michael Ballanger, an investment advisor at Union Securities and a 30-year veteran of the junior resource market, in this exclusive interview with The Gold Report. Michael explains how the continuing worldwide financial upheaval is influencing his investment decisions regarding the resource sector and why he focuses on the huge opportunities for junior resource stocks in the Yukon.
Gold Rush: From Everywhere to Everyware (06/03/2011)
"In the digital realm, it's just faster, simpler, cheaper."
U.S. Mint's American Eagle Silver Sales Best Since 1986 (06/03/2011)
"The Mint will be adding production from its San Francisco facility to meet growing demand."
Insider Trading (06/03/2011)
"You can't regulate uncertainty."
Currency #1 (06/03/2011)
"Does Washington want to kill the USD's #1 status?"
Market Sentiment and Volume Reach Extreme Panic Levels (06/03/2011)
"Buying into fear and selling into greed is my focus."
Latest Dominique Strauss-Kahn Theory: It's All About Gold (06/03/2011)
"DSK discovered that there's no gold in Fort Knox?"
Legislative Push to End California Gold Rush (06/02/2011)
". . .has miners panning environmental rules."
Durable Gold's Hold for Long-Term Investors (06/02/2011)
"And investors haven't missed the boat. . ."
India Financing Heats Up On Gold Fund Collaterals (06/02/2011)
"In the past few months, India's banks have started giving loans against gold funds, popularly known as paper gold."
Platinum Regains Poise for a Rally (06/02/2011)
"Commodity investors took a bath last mont, but a recovery is underway already."
Downturn in China Would Slam Commodity Prices (06/02/2011)
"While a severe downturn is unlikely, China's growth could slow more markedly at some point."
Gold Prices Rally as Data Disappoints (06/01/2011)
"Trading quickly quickly reversed course after a slew of disappointing data."
The Economist's Perfectly Useless Gold (06/01/2011)
"Will savers who own money-dated debt instruments in bonds panic at continued money-printing policies?"
Jim Mustard: Is the Yukon Gold Rush Over-Hyped? (06/01/2011)
Yukon explorers are just getting started, says Jim Mustard, vice president of investment banking, mining, at Vancouver-based PI Financial. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, he shares several of the Yukon companies he believes have the potential to produce significant returns for investors.
The Opulent BBQ (06/01/2011)
"Plated with 24-carat gold, the BBQ is worth £100K and stressful to clean."
Richard Russell: Get Back into the Silver Pool (06/01/2011)
"Everyone back in the silver pool for more profit fun in the sun."
Gold Holds Steady (06/01/2011)
". . .while platinum and palladium eye U.S. car sales data."
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