5 REE Stocks to Hedge Against Chinese Control
Source: Jeff Siegel, Green Chip Stocks  (4/29/10)
"In the not-too-distant future, REE supplies outside the Middle Kingdom will be the only ones we'll be able to get our hands on." More >

Australian Miners Furious over Double Tax Burden
Source: The Australian, Andrew Burrell and David Uren  (4/29/10)
"[Australian miners'] profits face a multi-billion-dollar hit from the introduction of a resource rent tax." More >

Mickey Fulp: What Is Gold Actually Worth?
Source: Tim McLaughlin and Karen Roche of The Gold Report  (4/28/10)
"If we have a robust gold price, we are going to have a robust junior-stock market," asserts Mickey Fulp, "The Mercenary Geologist." In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, Mickey explains that gold evaluations may not be reflected in prices. You'll also learn that he is more bullish on a select group of companies rather than on the sector as a whole. More >

All Aboard the Gold Train
Source: Jordan Roy-Byrne, The Daily Gold  (4/28/10)
The move to $2,100 will awaken the masses to the gold bull market. More >

Gold Moves Higher on Spain's Debt Ratings Downgrade
Source: MarketWatch, Claudia Assis and Kate Gibson  (4/28/10)
"Gold is riding the coattails of its role as the currency of fear" More >

Greece Requires Conservatorship
Source: Axel Merk  (4/28/10)
Greece should be placed into conservatorship by the European Commission. Its liquidity issues have morphed into a solvency crisis. . . More >

Implications of Chinese Yuan Appreciation
Source: Axel Merk and Kieran Osborne  (4/27/10)
China is unlikely to allow its currency to appreciate because of external pressures, such as U.S. political pressure. . . More >

Investors Flock to Silver Now
Source: Commodity Online  (4/27/10)
". . .SLV has proven a boon for silver investors on multiple fronts." More >

IMF Gold Sale: China Not a Viable Buyer-WGC
Source: Kitco, Daniela Cambone  (4/27/10)
"India then becomes a very logical candidate. . ." More >

Kyrgyzstan's Potential for Major Heavy REEs
Source: MetalMiner, Stuart Burns  (4/27/10)
"Higher prices. . .will make many (REE) deposits viable alternatives to China's dominance." More >

Precious Metals Continue to Hang Tough
Source: mining.com, Mike Daly  (4/27/10)
"Gold and silver are being supported by enormous physical [purchasing]" More >

China Imports Success
Source: Frank Holmes, Global Investor  (4/27/10)
Just as the U.S. consumer is key for Chinese exporters, so too is the Chinese consumer key as an export destination. More >

2010 American Gold Buffalo Coins on Sale Thursday
Source: Mineweb, Dorothy Kosich  (4/27/10)
"The 2009 version of the coins sold out in six weeks. . ." More >

Army Tackles Wildcat Gold Mines in Venezuela Jungle
Source: Reuters  (4/27/10)
"This is a crime that we cannot keep on permitting. Look at how the jungle ends up." More >

Many New Highs for the Year
Source: Mary Anne and Pamela Aden, Aden Forecast  (4/27/10)
Gold's mild decline indicates that the underlying bull market is strong and solid. More >

George Soros and the Next Financial Crisis
Source: Clif Droke  (4/26/10)
Speculation has been rife in the financial press lately about the possibility of another financial market meltdown. . . More >

John Pugsley: Playing the Niche
Source: Tim McLaughlin and Karen Roche of The Gold Report  (4/26/10)
John Pugsley's Stealth Investor portfolio has been outperforming the major indices since its inception four years ago. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, John explains how focusing on companies with smaller market caps allows his portfolio to upstage the market, and why the precious metals and energy sectors offer investors unique opportunities. More >

Technical Tips for the Week Ending April 16, 2010
Source: Ian Gordon, Longwave Group  (4/26/10)
The SEC's fraud charge against Goldman Sachs will very likely be the turning point to initiate the resumption of the Kondratieff winter stock bear market. More >

Weekend Gold, Silver, Nat Gas, Oil and SP500 Report
Source: Chris Vermeulen, TheGoldAndOilGuy  (4/26/10)
Gold is trading at a key pivot point. More >

Central Banks' Gold Holdings Rising: IMF
Source: Commodity Online  (4/26/10)
The Bank for International Settlements' gold holdings rose from 156 to 328 tons between December and January. More >

Gold Options: Enhanced Leverage, Managed Risk
Source: Sam Kirtley, SK Options Trading  (4/26/10)
The situation that threatened to cast a shadow over the gold rally appears to be calming. More >

Tanzania's New Mining Law Raises Royalty on Minerals
Source: mining-technology  (4/26/10)
"The new law will give governments the right to own a stake in future mining projects" More >

Gold's Primary Upward Trend Remains Intact
Source: Mineweb, David Levenstein  (4/26/10)
"[Gold's] medium indicators are turning positive. . ." More >

When Will Gold Make Its Next Big Move?
Source: Seeking Alpha, Jordan Roy-Byrne  (4/26/10)
"USD needs to peak or pause for months before gold can make an impulsive advance to $1,500. . ." More >

Chavez Moves to Nationalize Venezuelan Gold Mining
Source: Bloomberg, Jose Orozco and Abhishek Shankar  (4/26/10)
"If we are going to exploit gold, we would have to nationalize all that, recover and end the concessions." More >