The Case for Commodities in 2010 (and Beyond)
Source: Frank Holmes, U.S. Global Investors  (1/25/10)
The biggest emerging economies have ambitious plans that require a greater share of the world's limited commodities. This trend is spurring profound and permanent disruptions in how these resources are allocated now and in the future. For investors, these disruptions present opportunities. More >

Are Commodities and the Dow Index Dead?
Source: Chris Vermeulen, TheGoldAndOilGuy  (1/25/10)
It was a heart pounding week on Wall Street as traders and investors locked in profits during 2010's first round of earnings season. . . More >

Chile's Gold Riches: Worth Fighting Over
Source: Marc Davis, BNW News  (1/25/10)
As the gold market continues its lustrous trend, the corporate elbowing and shoving to get at the richest buried treasures is getting increasingly cutthroat. . . More >

Democracy in Decline, Controlled Markets, Neo-Cons Rising and (of course) Gold
Source: James West, Midas Letter  (1/25/10)
In my view, we have just sold democracy to the highest bidder, and it is for all intents and purposes now dead. . .I've moved to Peru and am now acquiring gold directly from the source. That's right; I'm in the mining business now. . . More >

Lessons from the Panic of 1907
Source: Clif Droke  (1/25/10)
In The Panic of 1907: Lessons Learned from the Market's Perfect Storm, Robert Bruner and Sean Carr focus on what they believe to be the underlying causes of the '07 stock market crash and recession, drawing parallels between it and the credit crisis of more recent times. More >

Why I Hope Gold Falls to $1,000
Source: Jeff Clark, Casey's Gold & Resource Report  (1/25/10)
As a self-professed gold bug, why would I possibly want my favorite investment to fall in value? More >

2010 Gold Price Vulnerable to Downward Correction-S&P
Source: Mineweb, Dorothy Kosich  (1/25/10)
"Standard & Poor's has increased its metals price assumption by about 30% this year. . ." More >

Will Higher Interest Rates Kill the Gold Bull?
Source: Seeking Alpha, Bruce Pile  (1/25/10)
". . .just what will happen to gold when the interest rate handle is eventually cranked?" More >

Platinum Overtaking Gold as Metal of Choice on Autos
Source: Bloomberg, Kim Kyoungwha and Nicholas Larkin  (1/25/10)
"Automakers, the biggest buyers, will expand output 20% this year." More >

Layoffs Knock Dubai Gold Market
Source: Reuters  (1/25/10)
"Laid-off S. Asian workers returning home have robbed the Dubai retail gold market of some of its keenest buyers" More >

Skills Shortages Dampen Minerals Outlook in Australia
Source: International Mining  (1/25/10)
". . .resources sector's ageing workforce [and the un]availability of suitably skilled employees is dampening prospects" More >

'Next Decade Is All for Gold'
Source: Commodity Online  (1/25/10)
"In the coming decade, nobody can stop the rise of gold. . ." More >

Should You Arbitrage Silver for Gold Now?
Source: SilverSeek, Peter Cooper  (1/24/10)
"If the financial markets take more than a conventional correction, then the conventional view on gold might also be wrong" More >

Researcher Extracts Rare Earth Raw Materials from Industrial Waste
Source: domain-B   (1/23/10)
"Competition over raw materials for new green technologies could become a thing of the past. . ." More >

What's Driving the Gold & Silver Prices Now?
Source: Julian D. W. Phillips, GoldForecaster.com  (1/22/10)
The gold market changed dramatically in 2009 and thanks to GFMS we now have evidence of these changes. . . More >

Paper Gold Cannot Produce Bullion
Source: Commodity Online, Jim Sinclair  (1/22/10)
"Because of paper gold, market games can be played." More >

Positive Outlook for the Global Mining Sector
Source: Mining Weekly, Lindsey Berry  (1/22/10)
The 2010 outlook for the global mining sector is positive, says economic advisory company David Hale Global Economics founder and chairperson David Hale. More >

Many Factors Influencing Gold's Positive Future
Source: Mining Weekly, Lindsey Berry  (1/22/10)
Fiscal and monetary policy reflation, flat mine supply and central bank demand are driving higher gold prices, according to DundeeWealth Economics chief economist Dr Martin Murenbeeld. More >

Dave Banister Comments on Gold
Source: Dave Banister, Active Trading Partners  (1/22/10)
It appears to me the $1,040 U.S. target is more likely now. . . More >

Is There Gold in Fort Knox?
Source: CBS Money Watch, Constance Gustke  (1/22/10)
"My attitude is, let's just find out what's there." More >

Gold Slides on Dollar Rise, Fear China May Cool Growth
Source: MarketWatch, Laura Mandaro & Nick Godt  (1/22/10)
"The cusp of prolonged Chinese tightening could further erode gold's inflation argument in the medium term." More >

Mickey Fulp on Precious Metals after the "Decade of the Aughts"
Source: Interviewed by Karen Roche, Publisher, The Gold Report  (1/22/10)
According to Mickey Fulp, the Mercenary Geologist, it won't be as easy to prosper in the resource sector in 2010 as it was 2009, but nevertheless he's confident about the prospects ahead for specific companies that remain undervalued with respect to their peers. By careful consideration of three key criteria—share structure, people and projects—Mickey says, in this exclusive Gold Report interview, investors have a strong chance of picking up equities that could double within 12 months. More >

The Curious Case of Copper
Source: Mickey Fulp, Mercenary Geologist  (1/22/10)
Copper is arguably the most important non-ferrous metal on earth. . . More >

The "Weak"end Trading Report
Source: Chris Vermeulen, TheGoldAndOilGuy  (1/22/10)
It's been a crazy week for stock and futures traders as the market moved up and down like a yo-yo, finally closing down sharply on the week. More >

Dude, Is That Gold Bar for Real?
Source: Doug Hornig, Casey's Gold & Resource Report  (1/22/10)
As the 10-year gold bull continues its stunning run, rumors of fakery seem to be cropping up as fast as new Eagles can be minted. Should you be worried? Do you need to run to the coin shop for a home test kit? More >