Streetwise Reports' Article Archives — July 2011 back to current month (204)
Jay Taylor: The Death of the Dollar (07/29/2011)
All fiat currencies fail, says Jay Taylor, editor of the Gold, Energy & Tech Stocks newsletter. That's why he calls gold and silver the only true currencies. While some junior mining stocks have lagged behind high-flying bullion, Taylor tells The Gold Report in this exclusive interview why they will continue to be the cornerstone of his portfolio.
A Thousand Pictures Is Worth One Word (07/29/2011)
"The temptations allowed under a fiat monetary system caught up with these governments, and their currencies went poof! So what's the one word for the 'thousand pictures' below? Worthless."
Indian Temple Trove a Testament to Gold's Long-Term Value (07/29/2011)
"There is a vast difference between billions of dollars worth of gold from centuries gone by and hundreds of billions of dollars today's hedge fund managers oversee."
Are Support and Resistance Levels in Precious Metals Holding? (07/29/2011)
"Although precious metals have pulled back recently, they still remain near key price targets."
Gold, Silver Unaffected by Debt Crisis (07/29/2011)
" In this fog of spin, smoke, and mirrors, it is important for subscribers to know what really is driving the gold and silver prices."
Devil's Advocate (07/29/2011)
"Until the dollar breaks below the May bottom, I think we need to be very careful in assuming that gold is going straight up."
Countdown to Default (07/29/2011)
"Dollars continued to pour out of Washington into foreign-reserve accounts overseas."
Humboldt Gold: A Trend Waiting to Happen? (07/29/2011)
"There is little reason for most people to know or care about Pershing. That is unless they are or want to be gold investors."
Silver to Rise but Tarnished by May's Rout (07/29/2011)
"Silver prices look set for further gains after rallying more than 15% this month on gold's coat-tails."
Gold Market Report (07/29/2011)
"Stocks and commodities fell following the decision to cancel a vote on proposals to cut the U.S. deficit."
Rising Rare Earth Prices Cripple Japan's June Imports (07/29/2011)
"Japanese imports of rare earths from China fall as a rise in prices make it unaffordable to many Japanese hi-tech companies."
China Still Strangling Rare Earths Market (07/29/2011)
"China's export quota is really closer to around 20,000 tons and global demand is predicted to be much higher."
Equities Are Hit with Panic Selling, What Does It Mean? (07/28/2011)
"We are in for some choppy price action, but the odds are pointing to higher prices for both stocks and commodities."
Gold's New High: Still Time to Buy? (07/28/2011)
"Nobody wants to be the sucker who buys gold at the top, only to watch it crater back to $1,200/oz. But here's some food for thought. . ."
Canadian Miners See Higher Prices (07/28/2011)
"Bullish miners predict $1,700/oz. gold by year-end."
Peru's President's Prudence (07/28/2011)
"Investors quailed when economic nationalist Ollanta Humala was elected President of Peru, which ranks first in the world for production of silver, second for copper and zinc and sixth for gold."
Rare Earths Perking Up (07/28/2011)
"There appears to be a bright spot in the rare earths arena."
John Williams: Debt Limit Debate Sign of Deeper Dysfunction (07/27/2011)
ShadowStats Editor John Williams advises legislators to stop fooling around with the country's credit rating. Regardless of the deal reached, he predicts that the Treasury and Fed will continue to print money to meet obligations and add liquidity to the economy. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, he explains how that will have the effect of pushing the price of gold and other commodities even higher.
Historic Move in the Gold Stocks Directly Ahead (07/27/2011)
"We've been saying this for a while, but the reality is we are moving closer and closer to that moment."
Debt Ceiling: What Now? (07/27/2011)
"In the past, when there have been fundamental conflicts, our leaders have found a way to compromise some way or other. Not this time."
The World According to Gold (07/27/2011)
"Gold had been in exile from its rightful role as The Money. Now it's shouting obscenities as us. Rude yellow metal."
U.S. Housing in Gold: One Comex Bar Only (07/27/2011)
"Inflationary or deflationary depression, it's like the long boom of affordable mortgages never happened. . ."
Federal Reserve Can't Rescue Debt Debacle (07/27/2011)
"Could the Federal Reserve bail Congress and the Obama administration out of their standoff? No way, no how, says Bernanke."
S. African Wage Talks in Mining Sector (07/27/2011)
"South Africa's powerful National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) is set to strike on Thursday."
Gold Sidelining Platinum and Palladium (07/27/2011)
"With gold and PGMs in parallel movement, the yellow metal may climb to $1,800/oz. by Christmas."
Gold Futures Rise to Record on Debt Impasse (07/27/2011)
"The cost of insuring U.S. debt rose to a 17-month high, and the dollar fell to a record against the Swiss franc."
Vietnam Gold Trader Association Objects to New Proposal (07/27/2011)
"The SBV's proposal will force local firms to cut gold purity further, while possibly raising production costs."
Gold Strong, Silver Surging (07/27/2011)
"All factors considered, the fundamentals and the technicals are, and will continue to be, super bullish."
For Rare Metals Mining Moon to Be "Massive Wealth" Creator (07/27/2011)
"A moon-focused shipping company could eventually make a fortune hauling rare metals back to earth."
Rare Earths Sales Likely to Triple by 2015 (07/27/2011)
"World demand for rare earths is forecast to expand by 7.1% per year."
The Reser Report: Wanted—Domestic Electrolytic Manganese Metal (07/26/2011)
"The global shift to green energy has put pressure on metallurgical scientists to advance new applications. The days of infinite deposits and low base metals prices are over—forever."
Luisa Moreno: Top REE Stock Picks (07/26/2011)
As uncommon as they may be, rare earth elements are all around you—in your laptop, your cell phone and your flat-screen television. But despite their frequency in our everyday lives, investors still have a lot of false preconceptions about these 16 elements. In this exclusive interview with The Critical Metals Report, Luisa Moreno, a senior analyst with Toronto-based Jacob Securities, delves into the unique challenges rare earth miners encounter and how those can be opportunities for investors.
Dollar Default to Change Gold/Silver Markets (07/26/2011)
"Bear in mind that precious metals markets are driven primarily by the developing world, where there has never much trust in paper money systems."
Gold Market Report (07/26/2011)
"Precious metals look set for a busy, volatile few weeks with sovereign debt issues at the front of trading sentiment."
Gold Surges to Record on Haven Demand (07/25/2011)
"Gold futures rose as U.S. lawmakers failed to reach an agreement on raising the federal debt limit."
Eric Lemieux: No Gold Bubble (07/25/2011)
Laurentian Securities Analyst Eric Lemieux was headed out into the field a few days after this interview to check out the latest progress on some of his favorite exploration plays in the James Bay area of eastern Canada. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, he shared his latest insights on the gold market, and his current thinking on some of his favorite plays in the vast untapped areas of Quebec and Ontario now being opened up to expanded exploration efforts by both juniors and majors.
Criticality Is in the Eye of the Beholder (07/25/2011)
"REEs are going to continually come under greater supply pressure as climate change-related demand increases."
The Greek Canary Sings: Are Gold, Silver and Natural Resource Investors Listening? (07/25/2011)
"As we ponder the economic chessboard, we sense that the basic aim is economic stimuli in whatever guises are necessary."
S&P500 and Gold: A Crazy Little Game of Poker (07/25/2011)
"If a trading plan is built on multiple unknowns it can lead to a disastrous outcome."
Gold Market Report (07/25/2011)
"Gold breaks through $1620 with eight days left until U.S. debt ceiling 'suicide.'"
Palladium Prices Set to Rise in 2011, Platinum Surplus to Increase (07/25/2011)
"Platinum is expected to witness another sizeable gross surplus in 2011."
Making the Bullish Case for Silver Prices (07/25/2011)
"If you're still bearish on long-term silver prices, you'd better reconsider your stance."
Debt Ceiling Brinkmanship Rattles Investors (07/25/2011)
"This whole game of chicken is fraught with risk."
After 20 Years, California's Mother Lode to Finally Get New Gold Mine (07/25/2011)
"Could the old mines of the 49ers give rise to a modern-day California gold rush?"
SA Gold Sector Wage Talks Underway (07/25/2011)
"Unions and mining companies are talking to avert the national strike in the SA gold sector."
Gold: Twitching Tiger, Cooling Dragon (07/25/2011)
"While the underlying market sense is one of gradual acceptance of rising prices, the recent price gain has slowed demand for the time being."
Bob Moriarty: Triple-Digit Returns Predicted for Mining Stocks (07/22/2011)
With the price of gold hitting record highs and equity prices lagging behind, Bob Moriarty, founder of 321gold.com, says it's time to gather some precious metals as insurance against hyperinflation or deflation—whichever may be coming our way—and to stock up on junior resource stocks. Prudent picks, he suggests in this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, stand a good chance of yielding returns up to 500%.
Rising Gold Shows Wavering Faith in Debt Resolution (07/22/2011)
"Gold prices have been in flux after surpassing $1,600 an ounce at the beginning of the week."
Bull Market "Topped?" (07/22/2011)
"All markets go through bull and bear phases, but what goes up must come down."
Debt vs. Gold: The Hidden Link Explained (07/22/2011)
"How the U.S. and Euro debt crises are making the gold price rise. . ."
Analysis: WTO Row Spotlights Nations Clamping Down on Resources (07/22/2011)
"Countries from India and Indonesia to Russia are tightening their grip on natural resources."
New Gold Buying in July (07/21/2011)
"Increase in futures open interest shows enthusiasm for the market by new participants, as well as confidence in still-higher prices."
Gov't Wins Court Battle over FDR-Era Coins (07/21/2011)
"Ten prized gold coins from the Franklin Roosevelt Administration in the 1930s are now worth an estimated $75M."
Committee to Break Seal on Underground Indian Trove (07/21/2011)
"Special committee appointed to open the last of the Sree Padmanabha Swami temple's underground treasure troves."
Asian Investors Stricken by Gold Fever (07/21/2011)
"Record high prices 'won't scare away investors. . .'"
China’s Manufacturing May Contract (07/21/2011)
"China's manufacturing may slow for the first time in a year as output and new orders drop."
Canadian Prospector Leads a New Klondike Gold Rush (07/21/2011)
"A 47-year-old Canadian backwoodsman with a high school education, may very well be the Skookum Jim of our time."
Silver Tipped to Outperform (07/21/2011)
"Retail investors who lost their shirts during silver's 31% crash may have a chance of redeeming their losses by year-end."
Copper ETF Rebound Bodes Well (07/21/2011)
"Copper's recent bounce is an encouraging sign as the red metal is seen as a leading indicator for the global economy."
Platinum: Good as Gold (07/21/2011)
"Gold prices just can't quit, but don't overlook other surging hard assets."
Crowd Behavior Moves Gold and Silver. . .Not the News! (07/21/2011)
"Learn to ignore economic indicators, headlines and talking heads."
China Denies Manipulating REE Prices (07/21/2011)
"It's a 'misunderstanding' that the rise in prices is caused by the government."
REE Discovery Good News for Fluorescents (07/21/2011)
"Japan's ocean-floor discovery could have large implications for the lighting industry's supply chain."
Is Gold Taking a Stairway to Heavenly Prices? (07/20/2011)
"It's easy to see how gold reached a new all-time high, but let's look at its flight on a technical level."
Stephen Taylor: Research Chinese Investments Carefully (07/20/2011)
Growth is where you find it. Taylor Asset Management founder and CEO Stephen Taylor is an active global investor who loves Latin America, China and certain event-driven natural resource plays that he expects will provide big growth to investors who have made a bet on his Taylor International Fund. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, Stephen shares his best ideas—ideas that have multi-bagger potential.
You're Next (07/20/2011)
"The bond vigilantes are making the rounds again."
Selling Gold? Go Ahead. (07/20/2011)
"Don't mistake selling gold for taking a profit; our money is shedding purchasing power month by month."
The Coming Correction in Gold and Silver (07/20/2011)
"Headline and market risk are exceedingly high; proceed with caution!"
Portfolio Diversification Myths (07/20/2011)
"With pension funds facing record shortfalls, restructuring assets and including precious metals bullion is crucial."
Making the U.S. Dollar Safer: Return on Your Money (07/20/2011)
"In order to withhold a downgrade to the U.S. credit rating, the U.S. must show that it is not 'maxed out.'"
Gold Retreats as Focus Returns to Equities (07/20/2011)
"Gold prices pulled back as investors shifted their focus from global debt concerns to potential upside in equities."
Industry Secures Lithium and Rare Earth Supply (07/20/2011)
"Companies have been actively engaged lately in obtaining partners to source critical reserves."
WTO Ruling Not End of Road for China (07/20/2011)
"China is certain to appeal, but it has to provide convincing evidence. . ."
Rare Surprise (07/19/2011)
"Experts equate REE extraction from 20,000 ft. underwater to mining the moon."
Rick Mills: Juniors Plan Today for Tomorrow's REE Demand (07/19/2011)
The West isn't ready for an avalanche of rare earth elements—yet. But when the time comes, the junior miners that have mastered the art of location, mineralogy and metallurgy will be there to fill the demand gap. In this exclusive interview with The Critical Metals Report, Ahead of the Herd Editor Rick Mills points to some promising players in the light and heavy rare earth space.
Jack Lifton: A Global Perspective on Critical Metals (07/19/2011)
"The best investments in the critical metals space," according to Technology Metals Research Founding Principal Jack Lifton, "are available in a form that small investors can buy or trade." In this Critical Metals Report exclusive, written on a plane high above Asia, Jack provides a truly global overview of the metals economy, zeroing in on the chief metals-related issues to emerge in the first decade of the 21st century.
Strong Correlation Between AUD and Gold (07/19/2011)
"When the price of gold bullion has risen, so too has the Australian dollar."
Gold Bulls and Bears Clash as Price Hits New Peak (07/19/2011)
"Are record peak prices part of a sustainable revaluation or a bubble about to burst?
Can Copper and Gold Rally in Tandem? (07/19/2011)
"Buying gold is a bet the economy is stuffed; buying copper is a bet for China's soft landing. Can both views be right?"
Gold Sector Wage Talks Stall (07/19/2011)
"Chamber of Mines is 'not budging' from last week's offer."
Goldman Stumbles, Takes On More Commodity Risk (07/19/2011)
"The reverse led fixed-income, currency and commodity revenues to slump 53% to the lowest level since 2008."
China's Gold-Rich Region Grows (07/19/2011)
"Gold output in China's northwest Xinjiang Uygur region increased steadily the past seven years."
India's Smaller Towns to Drive Jewelry Demand (07/19/2011)
"Around two-thirds of the new retail outlets over the medium term will be in Tier-II and Tier-III towns."
Precious Metals Ready for Big-Time Run (07/19/2011)
"Global stock markets are in the early stage of a technical breakdown."
Commodities 2011 Halftime Report (07/19/2011)
"Commodities don't all perform in the same way: Active management is important for rotating from winners to laggards."
Matt Badiali: The Case for Gold Price Manipulation (07/18/2011)
As a geologist by training, it's no surprise that S&A Resource Report Editor Matt Badiali takes a data-driven approach to investing. In this exclusive Gold Report interview, he shares calculations for trailing stops and strategies to take profits with prospect generators and points to the signs of gold price manipulation.
Gold's Jump Boosts Bullish Commodity Bets (07/18/2011)
"Gold holdings surged the most since September 2009 as prices climbed to a record."
Bullish Copper Technicals (07/18/2011)
"Fundamentals are confirming copper's bullish intrinsic technicals."
"Ides of March" Coin Set to Fetch a Pretty Penny (07/18/2011)
"The rare silver relic is the only Roman coin to openly celebrate an act of murder."
How Gold Performs in Deflation (07/18/2011)
"If deflation is the main problem facing the economy, why should I own gold?"
Gold Funds Dominate Top Q2 Performers (07/18/2011)
"Those seeking returns uncorrelated with commodity price direction did best after heavy May selling."
USD, Gold and SP500 Trend Analysis (07/18/2011)
"Gold's forming a 6- to 12-month topping pattern; price may get choppy."
Hong Kong Mercantile Exchange to Launch Silver Futures (07/18/2011)
"HKMEX to tap China's rising demand for the notoriously volatile metal."
Gold Trading Booming in Dubai (07/18/2011)
"Dubai has emerged as the world's biggest trading center for the yellow metal."
A Manganite Changes Its Stripes (07/18/2011)
"Manganese oxides are renowned for colossal magnetoresistance."
Large Upward Price Movement in Platinum Ahead (07/18/2011)
"Short sellers would like to hide platinum's shortage from the rest of the market."
The Week Ahead: Gold Bulls Reawaken (07/18/2011)
"No technical points overhead as the market soars into uncharted territory."
India to Form New Mining Regulator (07/18/2011)
"Independent regulator will aim to track down increased illegal mining in the country.
Global Debt Concerns, Dollar Pressure Copper (07/18/2011)
"Copper, a bellwether for economic growth, inched lower as debt problems in Europe and the U.S. continue to cloud the economic outlook."
Miner, Silver ETFs Gain Momentum (07/18/2011)
"Investors' desire for safe havens amid the debt upheaval has led them to precious metals, and silver and miners are leading the way."
Russia Offers Germany Help on Rare Earths (07/18/2011)
"Berlin aims to improve German industry's access to the prized metals."
WTO Denounces China's Export Curbs (07/18/2011)
"Upon joining the WTO, China agreed to eliminate mineral export quotas."
NOVA Series Gets Elemental (07/16/2011)
"NOVA is filming special on refining and experimentation with REEs."
Michael Berry: $1,600 Gold in Reach (07/15/2011)
Gold is once again hitting new highs, closing at $1,589/oz. on July 14. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, Dr. Michael Berry, principal of discoveryinvesting.com and editor of Morning Notes, predicts $1,700 gold by year-end and points to the juniors that could bask in the enhanced glow of all the metals, including copper and zinc.
The Greater Depression Is Upon Us (07/15/2011)
"Gold and silver are still the best protection for any portfolio."
PMs and Oil Show Signs of Strength (07/15/2011)
"Next few sessions will provide a better feel for gold's breakout rally."
Gold Market Update (07/15/2011)
"The world's middle and lower classes are being targeted to pay down global debt."
Silver Market Update (07/15/2011)
"The picture could not be more bullish. . ."
Gold, Silver Poised to Surge on Ticking Debt Bombs (07/15/2011)
"We're witnessing the birth of the first global hyperinflation in history."
The Road to Perdition (07/15/2011)
"David Galland interviews Terry Coxon of The Casey Report."
Long Wave Expert Shares 'Big Picture' View (07/15/2011)
"We don't have a liquidity problem—we have a solvency problem."
Mining Stocks, Gold and Silver (07/15/2011)
"Short-term bounce or more meaningful move?"
Advanced Copper Fabrication Methods (07/15/2011)
"Cahokia coppersmiths used a process of lamination 600 years ago."
Russia Targets Atlantic Minerals (07/15/2011)
"Russia explores manganese, cobalt, copper, gold and silver on ocean floor."
Gold and Italy's Financial Worries (07/15/2011)
"Italy holds 2,451.8 tons, or 71.9% of its total reserves in the gold."
"Strike Season" Comes to S. Africa (07/15/2011)
"Many South Africans compare strikes in the same way New Yorkers compare years of heavy snowfall."
Urban Mines Needed for Rare Earths (07/15/2011)
"Korea looks to 'urban mining' (recycling) for some of its REE supply."
Soft, Submersible Memory Device Created (07/15/2011)
"Liquid alloy of gallium and indium likely is ideal for human implants."
Crystals Detect National Security Threats (07/15/2011)
"Europium-doped strontium iodide crystals detect, analyze radiation."
REE-Powered Anti-Snore Pillow (07/15/2011)
"The anti-snoring pillow is powered by rare neodymium magnets."
Gold Prices Pull Back (07/14/2011)
"Investors took some profits following debt-buoyed highs."
Manganese, Diamonds, PGMs Lift S. African Mining (07/14/2011)
"South Africa's mining production rose 9.6% year-over-year in May."
Silver Notes a Hit with Urban Indian Gift Lovers (07/14/2011)
"With silver prices easing, jewelers are minting notes of various sizes."
Precious Metals Still Shine Brtightest (07/14/2011)
"PMs offered significantly higher returns for investors; cash sits at bank-rate lows."
There's a Reason They Call It Gold Fever (07/14/2011)
"Gold may not be money, as en Bernanke said, but it continues to be a decent bet."
China Holds Firm on Quotas (07/14/2011)
"China is 'not worried' about a possible WTO ruling on rare earths."
Byron King: Will Platinum Prices Persist? (07/13/2011)
The lure of platinum is driving Energy and Scarcity and Outstanding Investments Editor Byron King's investment choices for precious metals. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, he explains the looming demand and global opportunities. "We could see platinum prices skyrocket," he says.
B.I.S. Gold/Currency Swaps and a Greek Drachma? (07/13/2011)
"Central banks pulled the largest gold withdrawal in over a decade last year from the Bank for International Settlements."
Making the U.S. Dollar Safer (07/13/2011)
"Investors appeare less concerned about the return on their money, focusing on the return of their money."
Gold and Silver Update (07/13/2011)
"During a pullback, the perfect way to play a bull market is. . ."
Summer Sale 2011 (07/13/2011)
"Where, oh where, did my summer sale go?"
Gold Stocks (07/13/2011)
"Are they the real barbarous relic?"
How to Trade the GDX Fibonacci Butterfly (07/13/2011)
"Recognition of this little-known pattern can lead to solid risk/reward trades."
Bernanke Just Lit the Fuse on Gold and Silver (07/13/2011)
"The U.S. economy is at a crossroads, and the central bank is prepared to provide further stimulus."
Gold Prices Hit High as Fed Hints at QE3 (07/13/2011)
"Gold prices were catapulting to record highs on technical trading, safe haven buying and inflation worries."
Byron King: The Real REE Demand Opportunity (07/12/2011)
Finding experienced teams could be elusive in the rush to capitalize on growing demand for heavy rare earth elements. Energy and Scarcity and Outstanding Investments Editor Byron King unearths companies that can deliver the goods along with shareholder value in this exclusive interview with The Critical Metals Report.
Gold in Excellent Position (07/12/2011)
"We have to anticipate another seasonal breakout in gold."
Gold:Silver Ratio to Shift with Europe Crisis (07/12/2011)
"More pressure on gold in coming weeks as debt concerns, lack of industrial demand continues."
Fed Divided on Further Stimulus (07/12/2011)
"Even if economic growth remains weak, unemployment and interest rates vie for policy makers' attention."
Indian Investors Jump into Gold ETFs (07/12/2011)
"Gold ETFs are witnessing a sharp spurt in volumes in India."
Commodities Vulnerable to China's Efforts to Cool Economy (07/12/2011)
"The strong association between Chinese demand and commodity sentiment has increased the risk in some commodities."
Bionic Eye Blends Lasers and Gold (07/12/2011)
"Gold nanoparticles to restore vision to people degenerative eye disease?"
Jewelers See Increase in Fake Gold Circulation (07/12/2011)
"Authorities are seeing a surge in sophisticated counterfeit gold products."
U.S. Mint to Release Final 2011 Silver Bullion Coins (07/12/2011)
"The Mint has been issuing the silver bullion coin program in substantially higher quantities this year."
Will Peru Control the Copper Market? (07/12/2011)
"Peru likely will comprise 32% of global copper output in five years."
More Important than the Debt Limit (07/12/2011)
"Americans who produce wealth are getting squeezed."
The Sprotts: Silver Poised for Power Rally (07/11/2011)
Opportunities abound in small- and mid-cap silver companies, according to Sprott Inc. Chairman Eric Sprott. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, Eric Sprott and Sprott Money Ltd. President Larisa Sprott say the fundamentals that drive the price of silver are as strong now as before the spring selloff—maybe even stronger—even though volatility is causing buyers to hold back a bit.
18,000 New Nails in the Coffin (07/11/2011)
"Bernanke will fight the bear tooth and nail. . ."
The Case for Future Prices in the SPX (07/11/2011)
"Is this a small correction before new highs, or a return of the bear?"
The Life Cycle of Money (07/11/2011)
"As more and more citizens flock to gold and silver to protect their wealth, prices will soar."
Unemployment and Gold (07/11/2011)
"Mining stock selloff offers best opportunity for long-term investors."
Gold Pops on Laundry List of Bad News (07/11/2011)
"Gold prices continued their 4% gain as a rush to safety hit markets."
How to Play $60 Silver (07/11/2011)
"Only price discovery can alleviate a physical silver shortage."
Is Russia Selling Its Gold? (07/11/2011)
". . .if so, it is flying in the face of its central bank."
Boomtown Mongolia (07/11/2011)
"With over $1,000B in probable mineral deposits, Mongolia's just starting to boom."
Swiss Parliament to Discuss Gold Franc (07/11/2011)
"The fringe initiative will likely trigger debate on gold's role."
China's Copper Demand Comeback (07/11/2011)
"China's copper imports snapped two months of decline in June."
REE Battle Ahead? (07/11/2011)
"Does a rare earth trade dispute loom?"
Historic Rare Earth Discovery (07/11/2011)
"Only, it's 20,000 feet under the sea."
Resort Developers Turn Titanium Explorers (07/11/2011)
"Vietnam developers have been mining titanium at sites for over a year."
Market Astrology: Rare Earth Heads Up! (07/11/2011)
"China is holding the cards in this poker game."
China's Grip on REE Supply Won't Last Forever (07/11/2011)
"Japan scientists' 100 Bt. REE find equals one-fifth of global supply."
Carbon Nanotubes Visible to the Naked Eye (07/11/2011)
"Lanthanide compounds are very attractive for photonics."
China Unlikely to Yield on REEs Despite WTO (07/11/2011)
"EU negotiators to pressure Beijing into relenting on REE exports."
Why Mining Investors Must Follow Peru (07/08/2011)
"What we are witnessing is no less than the ongoing sophistication of the developing world."
Kryptonite to the Gold Price (07/08/2011)
"When real headwinds blow for the gold price, they'll blow from the East, not from falling gold ETF sales."
Silver Bottoms Amid Subtle but Bullish Factors (07/08/2011)
"The silver's complex seems to have put in a bottom."
The Greek/B.I.S. Currency Gold Swap (07/08/2011)
"The Bank of International Settlement holds 500.7 tons of gold as of the end of 2010. Why?"
Politics of Default: Road Map to Debunk the Dollar (07/08/2011)
"Old Europe's currency may debunk the dollar. Not convinced? Let's look at what is and what isn't working on both sides of the Atlantic."
Eric Hommelberg: A 2,000 Dow or $10,000 Gold? (07/08/2011)
Eric Hommelberg has called a few in his day. In 2009, he predicted gold would reach $1,300/oz. the following year. And it did. But $1,800/oz. gold by the end of the year? Gold has recently come off its high of $1,580/oz., but Hommelberg, a principal of ValcambiGold.com, isn't discouraged. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, Hommelberg makes a few more predictions.
Gold, Silver Prices Ease Lower (07/08/2011)
"Gold and silver prices are slightly lower as the U.S. awaits the release of the employment report.
Coin Dealer's Heirs Await Ruling on Rare Gold Pieces (07/08/2011)
"At stake is the ownership of ten Double Eagle coins likely worth at least $7.59M each."
As More Investors Seek Shelter in Gold, Russia Is Only Too Happy to Sell (07/08/2011)
"After advocating for a gold-backed currency, Russia surprises markets by not hoarding, but selling its gold in the face of a national deficit.
Gold Showing Signs of Strength and Higher Prices (07/07/2011)
"The charts indicate we could be at the beginning of another major rally."
Mining Stocks to Out-Sparkle Gold (07/07/2011)
"Gold miners' margins are growing significantly, while premiums remain low for the time-being."
Iran's Gold Rush Fails to Ease Economic Fears (07/07/2011)
"In the case of gold, it seems that higher prices are creating more demand."
Three Senators Bet Economic Recovery on Gold (07/07/2011)
"Three Tea Party-backed senators aim to follow Utah's lead with the Sound Money Promotion Act."
CFTC Expands Power to Pursue Fraud, Manipulation (07/07/2011)
"Previous manipulation standards were nearly impossible to prove, which is why the commission has only won one case in 35 years."
Demand for Precious Metals Storage Soars (07/07/2011)
"A serious shortage of storage facilities worldwide is growing as investors continue to pile into gold, silver, platinum and palladium."
In Rush to Find Gold, Indonesians Defy Dangers (07/07/2011)
"After gold prices rose sharply in late 2007 and early 2008, the illegal gold rush began."
Possible Bottom as Key Sectors Breaking Out (07/06/2011)
"We just may be headed higher sooner than later."
Long-Range Arc of Gold and Silver Points Upward (07/06/2011)
"The 'summer goldrums' are creating a base for precious metals."
Global Gold Supply 2 (07/06/2011)
"Mine production will be key to gold's economic balance going forward."
Mike Niehuser: Mining Stocks Not Reflecting Record Gold Prices (07/06/2011)
Uncertainty will certainly push gold prices higher. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, Mike Niehuser, founder of Beacon Rock Research, LLC, is bullish on gold and well-managed producers, advanced development and exploration companies. He shares his top eight picks and advice on easing into an investment instead of buying all at once.
Gold Prices Climb on Portugal Downgrade (07/06/2011)
"A raise in interest rates by China's central bank did little to drag down gold futures."
Silver Bullion Eagle Coins Reach Highest Demand in History (07/06/2011)
"Silver bullion is becoming more popular as gold prices make it difficult to invest in gold bullion bars or coins."
Gold Jewelers of Santorini Suffer in the Sun (07/06/2011)
"It's hard to feel too sorry for anyone living on the beautiful Greek isle, but its gold jewelers are getting hammered from all sides."
Companies Strike at Copper Thieves (07/06/2011)
"Nationwide, utilities have been hardest hit by metal theft, losing about $1B a year."
Silver Demand Booms in China (07/06/2011)
"Silver imports to the Asian giant have reached new highs, spurred by industrial, jewelry, and safe haven investment demand."
Deep Sea Mud Provides Potential Source of Rare Earth Minerals (07/06/2011)
"Japan's Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology finds deposits of rare earth minerals in deep sea muds."
Duped: Big Calif. Gold Nugget Actually Aussie (07/06/2011)
"It was believed to be the largest California nugget left in existence."
David Trueman: The Ups and Downs of Minor Metal Investing (07/05/2011)
The critical metals space is shifting. In this exclusive interview with The Critical Metals Report, Dr. David Trueman, a consulting geologist, points to opportunities in global mining, processing and recycling of "-um" metals for growing electronic applications.
Gold for Your IRA? (07/05/2011)
"How to invest some retirement savings in precious metals. . ."
SA Miners to Strike After Rejecting Pay Offer (07/05/2011)
"Gold companies offered a 5% pay raise against union demands for a 14% increase."
DRC to Open First Industrial Gold Mine in 50 Years (07/05/2011)
"Gold mine opening marks the end of a long hiatus in the DRC."
Hoard of Treasure Uncovered in Indian Temple (07/05/2011)
"'Raiders-of-the-Lost-Ark'-worthy, India's gold find is worth $22B."
Don't Underestimate China (07/05/2011)
"China now produces 340 tpy and that may rise to 700 in the next few years."
Copper Kills 97% of Hospital ICU Bacteria (07/05/2011)
"Replacing the most heavily contaminated touch surfaces in ICUs with antimicrobial copper could save 100,00 lives each year."
QE2's End Portends Rocky Ride for Gold Rally (07/05/2011)
"Gold is likely to rally if the central bank reintroduces QE3, called for by President Obama."
Chinese News Report Tips Rate Hike (07/05/2011)
"China's monetary policy committee's quarterly meeting stressed that inflation pressures remain high."
Gold Nanoparticles Improve Cancer Treatment (07/05/2011)
"'Smart' gold nanomaterials can disrupt the blood supply to cancerous tumors."
Precious Platinum Poised to Shine (07/05/2011)
"Right now, platinum is not getting the respect it deserves. Expect that to change."
The Downside in Gold Is Limited (07/05/2011)
"Investments made during summer doldrums can bring fantastic returns. . ."
Gold, Silver Stocks Form Positive Divergence (07/05/2011)
"Significant bottom likely in and gold-share risk is much smaller than months ago."
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