Africa Warned of Unrest if Resource Wealth Not Spread
Source: Reuters, Tiisetso Motsoeneng  (2/9/11)
"With Africa facing 17 elections this year, voters may use the ballot box to demand a decent share of the pie." More >

Dock Strike Slows Peru's Mineral Exports
Source: Reuters, Teresa Cespedes  (2/7/11)
"At least eleven ships stall at mineral export terminal." More >

Russian Corruption Holds Back Metals, Commodities
Source: Reuters, John Bowker  (2/3/11)
"Corruption keeps assets depressed, metals investors nervous." More >

Copper Surges to Fresh Highs
Source: Dow Jones, Matt Whittaker  (2/1/11)
"Experts forecast a shortfall of 400K–800K metric tons this year." More >

Copper Rises for Fourth Day on U.S. Rebound Speculation
Source: Bloomberg, Claudia Carpenter  (1/31/11)
"Stockpiles shrank the most in almost 11 months." More >

Market Favors UK Miners, Copper
Source: Reuters, Julie Crust  (1/27/11)
"Mining stocks have underperformed metal prices this year." More >

2010 Commodities Bull Strides into 2011
Source: Business in Vancouver   (1/27/11)
"Copper was a star performer of the metals and minerals sector." More >

Copper Extends Gains on U.S. Home Sales Report
Source: Bloomberg, Claudia Carpenter  (1/26/11)
"The easy trade that some people expected isn't quite there right now." More >

Copper Shortage to Be Worst Since 2004
Source: Bloomberg, Jae Hurr and Ichiro Suzuki  (1/20/11)
"Demand will likely exceed supply by 635,000 tons in 2011." More >

Copper Drops: Third-Largest Mine Reaches Shipment Accord
Source: Bloomberg, Maria Kolesnikova  (1/17/11)
"Copper consumption growth in China may almost halve this year as the government curbs monetary expansion." More >

Mike Niehuser: Precious Metals Investment Strategy for 2011
Source: Mike Niehuser and The Gold Report  (1/5/11)
As we start the new year, Beacon Rock Research Founder Mike Niehuser has doubts about growth and believes that inflation may spook stocks and bonds. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, Mike recommends looking for leverage to the metal price through investment in exploration and development metal stocks with large world-class assets, and names a few of his favorites. More >

Economic Optimism Spurs Copper
Source: Copper Investing News, Leia Michele Toovey  (1/4/11)
"Copper futures hit record territory in London Tuesday." More >

Copper Hits Record
Source: The Wall Street Journal, Tatyana Shumsky  (1/3/11)
"Copper futures hit third consecutive record on first trading day of 2011." More >

The Best of Times
Source: David Coffin & Eric Coffin, HRA Advisories  (1/3/11)
"Capital is still plentiful for juniors. . ." More >

Japanese Scientist Produces REE Alternative
Source: Fast Company, Jenara Nerenberg  (1/3/11)
"Rhodium and silver mixed to create the palladium-like metal." More >

Musings on the Record Price of Copper
Source: Mickey Fulp, The Mercenary Geologist  (1/3/11)
"Irrational exuberance for copper could continue at increasing prices."
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Steve Parsons: Copper Offtake Thesis Paying Off
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Gold Report  (9/24/10)
Wellington West Senior Analyst Steve Parsons believes that competition among Asian smelters will drive these companies to seek guaranteed sources of metal concentrate. In fact, several companies with large copper deposits have either received generous offtake financings or been taken over. Steve thinks his evolving thesis will remain valid for the foreseeable future. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, Steve divulges the few companies he thinks remain targets. More >

Scott Koyich: Keen on South American Stories
Source: Karen Roche and Gordon Holmes of The Gold Report  (9/13/10)
A long-time fan of gold who is also bullish on copper's long-term future, Scott Koyich prides himself on finding hidden jewels the Street might want to see. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, the founder of Calgary-based DSK Consulting Ltd. and Brisco Capital Partners shares his top picks for these metals. More >

Carmel Daniele: Put Cash in Colombia's Oil and Brazil's Iron
Source: Brian Sylvester and Karen Roche of The Energy Report  (6/3/10)
Whether it's oil in Colombia or potash in Peru, financial guru Carmel Daniele is always looking for ways to improve the fortunes of her namesake CD Capital Private Equity Natural Resources Fund. In this straightforward interview with The Energy Report, Daniele shares with us her favorite emerging markets and investment opportunities. More >

Rick Rule: Systemic Shock Will Kill Sucker Rally
Source: The Gold Report  (3/12/10)
Charismatic, articulate, contrary and persuasive, Rick Rule probably could draw an audience if he were talking about the weather. But combine his presence with knowledge, experience and a track record of success, particularly in the resource arena, and the crowd falls silent. Founder and chairman of Global Resource Investments, Rick recently made himself available for a brain-drain, and shared his insights on the direction of precious metals. More >

Frank Holmes: Game-Changing Action Is Afoot
Source: Interviewed by Karen Roche, Publisher, The Gold Report  (2/3/10)
Led by China and India, the emerging markets have placed unprecedented (and growing) demand on natural resources. From gas and oil to copper and zinc, it takes vast quantities of those natural resources to build infrastructure to accommodate explosive growth in emerging markets. As Frank Holmes, CEO of U.S. Global Investors, suggests in this exclusive Gold Report interview, the key to staying in the game—even as the rules are changing—may lie in adapting nimbly and rationally. More >

Craig Stanley: Focus on Fundamental Drivers for Gold and Copper
Source: Interviewed by Karen Roche, Publisher, The Gold Report  (1/19/10)
Pinetree Capital Resource Analyst Craig Stanley sheds some light for The Gold Report on how real interest rates are driving gold's rise. Although the 10-year real rate is positive now, he says if it goes negative, and stays negative, "Look out. The gold price could really spike." In this exclusive Gold Report interview, he discusses some of the junior exploration and development companies in Pinetree's portfolio. More >