Home-Brewed Copper: Dr. Michael Berry and Chris Berry
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Gold Report ��(1/9/12)
Despite a pullback in growth for China, copper demand is likely to remain strong in 2012, according to Dr. Michael Berry, publisher of Morning Notes, and his co-author, Chris Berry, founder of House Mountain Partners. Other developing nations, such as Indonesia, should pump up demand, but supply from such regions remains a tenuous prospect. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, the Berrys explain how "home-brewed" U.S. copper companies will be an important part of the equation. More >

Dr. Copper Heading Back to School
Source: Geoff Candy, Mineweb��(1/3/12)
"When combined with the financialization of the market and the increased usage of other materials to replace the red metal, the murky nature of Chinese copper demand means the metal's honorary doctorate should probably be rescinded for the time being." More >

Top 10 Commentaries of 2011
Source: Frank Holmes, U.S. Global Investors��(12/28/11)
"This week I thought we'd take a moment to reflect on the eventful year it's been for natural resources." More >

The "Miracle Material" That Will Change the World
Source: Michael A. Robinson, Money Morning��(12/2/11)
"Stronger than steel and lighter than a feather, [graphene] will shape virtually every part of our daily lives by the end of this decade. The possible uses are almost limitless." More >

In Mining, the Trend Is Small
Source: Canadian Business, David Garofalo ��(11/17/11)
“Another phenomenon is quietly playing out in Canada: a continued strengthening of merger-and-acquisition activity in the mining sector, which could boost what are now severely compressed equity valuations.” More >

Euro Crisis "Gets Worse Every Day", Britain May Get "A Lot More QE", Gold Jewelry Preferred to Platinum in China
Source: Ben Traynor, Bullion Vault��(11/16/11)
"'Gold jewelry has been in great demand due to the rising price of gold and the perception of gold as a store of value.'" More >

Geordie Mark: Iron Ore Still Strong
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Gold Report��(11/11/11)
In an environment of declining steel prices, Geordie Mark, mining analyst with Haywood Securities in Vancouver, nonetheless believes that iron ore juniors are poised for a rebound. Read his reasons for optimism in this exclusive Gold Report interview. More >

Copper Prices Update: Prosper As Copper Becomes the "New Gold"
Source: Peter Krauth, Money Morning��(11/11/11)
"If copper is to replace gold as the world's most-valuable metal, China will play a huge role. With all its uses, from hybrid cars to an electricity grid, copper may become both an inflation hedge and a strategic asset." More >

S&P 500 Poised for a Sharp Pullback Near Term Says Dr. Copper
Source: David Banister, MarketTrendForecast��(10/21/11)
"Caution is warranted near term." More >

Who's Right About Commodities: Bears or Bulls?
Source: Marin Katusa, Casey Research��(10/19/11)
"If metals are following oil's footsteps, things should remain relatively stable from here—but that would require an orderly Greek default." More >

Resource Nationalism on the Rise
Source: James Wellstead, Resource Investing News��(10/3/11)
"As miners and governments search for ways to resolve disputes over royalty and taxation, some have suggested more robust responsible and sustainable mining programs can go a long way to reduce [historical] injustices over profit sharing." More >

Gold Market Report
Source: Adrian Ash, BullionVault��(9/30/11)
"'The gold and silver market suddenly seems quiet in this timezone,' said a Hong Kong dealer, noting 'much lower' trading volume." More >

Tough Love
Source: Eric and David Coffin, HRA Editorial��(9/30/11)
"The markets are sending a pretty clear message that a decision on Greece and other peripheral EU nations is required." More >

Platinum and Palladium Q411 Outlook
Source: Michelle Smith, Platinum Investing News��(9/30/11)
"If platinum and palladium prices move, investors should look for them to go down." More >

"Mexico Mike" Kachanovsky: Gold and Silver Producers Due for Big Upside
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Gold Report��(9/28/11)
Mike Kachanovsky, known as "Mexico Mike," doesn't follow the so-called smart money. Founder of the website smartinvestment.ca, Mexico Mike believes mainstream commentators are leading investors astray by insisting that it is too late to get into mining stocks and precious metals. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, Mexico Mike explains why everyone needs to have some exposure to precious metals and gives his favorite prospects. More >

Hoping for Mining Boom, Canada Opens Last Frontier
Source: AFP, Jacques Lemieux��(9/26/11)
"The Quebec government promises up to 11 new mining projects will be launched in the next few years in the far north." More >

Red Bull: The World's Most Informative Metal
Source: The Economist��(9/24/11)
"Copper has slumped to a ten-month low, but it is less sensitive to the ups and downs of rich world economies than it was." More >

"King Cobra" May Scare Copper Miners After Zambia Vote Win
Source: Bloomberg, Brian Latham and Anthony Mukwita��(9/23/11)
"Michael Sata's victory in Zambia's presidential election may unsettle mining companies facing the prospect of higher taxes." More >

Copper Rises as ECB Promises to Aid Banks
Source: Leia Toovey, Copper Investing News��(9/16/11)
"Copper has underperformed compared to the plethora of ambitious price expectations for the red metal, but Goldman Sachs is still optimistic." More >

Dr. Paul Zweng: Nano Caps Offer Outsize Returns, Risk
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Gold Report��(9/14/11)
Dr. Paul Zweng, a portfolio manager with Resource Venture Advisors in Beverly Hills, Calif., has managed to make some big things happen with small companies. By investing in the tiniest of resource companies, he has grown the fund exponentially. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, Zweng tells why his biggest asset is his cast-iron stomach. More >

Why Gold, Silver and Platinum Bullion?
Source: Nick Barisheff��(9/12/11)
"The only asset class that is better than gold as an inflation hedge is a basket that includes silver and platinum." More >

Who Is Actually Buying Copper?
Source: Mineweb, Simon Hunt��(9/8/11)
"Copper is becoming a financial asset in place of its historic role as an industrial metal." More >

Brazil to Hike Mining Royalties
Source: Reuters��(9/6/11)
"Brazil's overhaul of its mining code will likely double average royalty rates for minerals." More >

The Credibility Crash
Source: David and Eric Coffin, HRA Advisories ��(9/2/11)
"Brinkmanship on one side, bumbling on the other, and markets caught in the middle: It's been a terrible month for markets." More >

Pink Sheets Basics: How to Profit Without Getting Fleeced
Source: Money Morning��(9/2/11)
"Small-cap pink sheets stocks can be extremely lucrative, but you have to make the right moves to rake in the big profits." More >