Investing in Gold Mining Stocks in 2009
Source: Gold World  (1/8/09)
"Gold mining stocks are where the biggest money is going to be made in the general gold bull market." More >

The Silver Bulls Are Back
Source: Mineweb  (1/8/09)
". . .listed silver stocks have pulled a fast one on their gold peers." More >

The Building Storm: Gold, the Dollar and Inflation
Source: Gold Speculator  (1/8/09)
"Gold's monetary value is not limited to protecting only against a failure in the U.S. dollar, but against any faltering fiat currency." More >

Plastic Spoon Becoming Platinum Again: ThomWatch
Source: Stockhouse  (1/8/09)
"Platinum. . .will become what French King Louis XV (18th century) called the only metal fit for royalty." More >

U.S. Metals, Mining Companies Brace for Rough New Year—S&P
Source: Mineweb  (1/8/09)
"Only coal and gold remain relatively strong, according to the analysts." More >

Fitch Forecasts Stronger Base Metal Demand this Year
Source: Mineweb  (1/8/09)
"Fitch analysts rated the majority of the base metals companies in their coverage as stable." More >

This Will Be a 'Good Year' for Investing in Gold
Source: BullionVault  (1/7/09)
"Everyone is saying that it's a good year for gold." More >

Gold Likely to Surge over $900 in Weeks Ahead
Source: The Gold Stock Technician  (1/7/09)
"In our view, gold is likely to. . .get a lot stronger from May on and will surge well above $1,000 in 2009." More >

Platinum or Gold—Which Will Perform Better in 2009?
Source: Mineweb  (1/7/09)
". . .platinum has a much better percentage upside than gold." More >

Jack Lifton: The Age of Technology Metals
Source: The Gold Report  (1/6/09)
Jack Lifton, a consultant, author and public speaker with more than 45 years of experience in sourcing and recycling minor metals (including the rare earths), shares his views on the current balancing act between technologies production and available natural resources. Mr. Lifton identifies these dwindling resources and the mining companies in which to invest, as he warns of the devastating effect production cuts will have on our everyday lives in "the age of technology metals." More >

Gold Will Win the Battle of the Safe Havens
Source: Mineweb  (1/6/09)
". . .the faster the dollar falls—the steeper the rise in gold price." More >

A Self-Fulfilling Rally in Stocks
Source: The Daily Reckoning Australia  (1/6/09)
"There's bound to be a surprise waiting for us somewhere; but, just to be on the safe side, we'll hang onto the gold we have." More >

Base Metals Demand Could Pick Up in H2
Source: Mining Weekly  (1/6/09)
". . .the recently announced Chinese stimulus should improve metals demand. . ." More >

Re-defining Risk: 5 Investment Rules for 2009
Source: James West, Midas Letter  (1/5/09)
Last year was a watershed year for many obvious reasons. But tucked away in the dark clouds of 2008 was a silver lesson for 2009: The redefinition of risk. More >

A Most Horrible Year—Could it get Worse?
Source: David Chapman, Technical Scoop  (1/5/09)
We were also going to take another week off before returning but couldn’t resist the temptation of sitting down at the computer and viewing the carnage of 2008 once again. As well just thinking about it more gives greater insight as to what we missed and hopefully help us do better in the future. It is not easy being a forecaster because your record is hanging out there for everyone to see. But one thing we couldn’t help but notice was the forecast of mainstream economists. More >

The End of a Bad Year
Source: Mary Anne & Pamela Aden, Aden Forecast  (1/5/09)
As for the markets, despite the gloom and doom, there are some positive signs. Remember, it’s always darkest before dawn and that may be what we’re seeing now. . . .Listening to the news, you’d never know it. It’s been one bad day after another but keep in mind, the markets lead and they’ll start up months before the economy actually improves. In fact, they’ll turn up when pessimism is its strongest. More >

Geopolitics to Drive Gold Prices Higher in 2009
Source: The Market Oracle  (1/5/09)
"The reemergence of geopolitical concerns in the Middle East (and with Russia) is likely to see gold well bid in the mid $800's/oz." More >

Silent Gold Rush Misses Stocks
Source: The Australian  (1/5/09)
"Investors who understand gold's role as an international currency are selling their surplus paper dollars and buying the yellow metal." More >

2009: Stick to the Basics
Source: BullionVault  (1/5/09)
"2008 was a tough year for everyone. . .except those who held gold and stuck to gold." More >

Gold's 2009 Outlook
Source: Gold World  (1/5/09)
". . .we expect gold prices to break new records during 2009." More >

8 Becomes 88: Tipper's Point
Source: Ticker Trax, Thom Calandra  (1/5/09)
". . .the desire to own the metal is gaining each and every day among large and small investors." More >

China Consolidating Position as World's No.1 Gold Producer
Source: Mineweb  (1/4/09)
"China's gold output is still rising, but probably at an insufficient rate to counter the falls in production elsewhere in the world." More >

Gold Glitters, But Some Bugs Are Cautious
Source: MarketWatch, Peter Brimelow  (1/4/09)
". . .for gold bugs focused on the traditional view of the metal as an inflation hedge, the macroeconomic outlook can only be described as absurdly favorable." More >

Could Gold Be 2009's 'Trade of the Year?'
Source: Seeking Alpha  (1/4/09)
"It's the best of both worlds. If gold goes up, we'll make a killing. If gold drops, we'll probably break even." More >

New Year's Rally for Suckers, Hold Onto Gold!
Source: GoldSeek  (1/4/09)
"The rush from the dollar to gold could be very quick if history is any guide." More >