Canaccord Adams: The Worst for Junior Mining ‘Is Likely Behind Us'
Source: Mineweb��(12/23/08)
Canaccord Adams metals analysts suggest that it may be time to accumulate small cap/mining exploration stocks that offer good value.
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Extraordinarily Bullish Outlook for Gold in 2009
Source: GoldSeek��(12/23/08)
"Gold's critical drivers have never been stronger than they are today." More >

Gold Price: Little Correlation with Its Utility
Source: Seeking Alpha, Matthew Rafat��(12/23/08)
"For gold, part of the challenge, as well as the fascination, is that there is so little of it." More >

Peter Schiff's Outlook for the Gold Market
Source: Seeking Alpha, The Wall Street Transcript��(12/22/08)
". . .once the dollar really resumes its decline, you're going to see gold really shine again not only in terms of the dollar." More >

Deloitte Itemizes Hurdles Ahead for Australian Mining in 2009
Source: Mineweb��(12/22/08)
"There is neither a magic bullet nor a one-size-fits-all solution to the challenges mining companies face. But there is opportunity." More >

Europe's Largest Copper Smelter in Strong Financial Position
Source: Mineweb��(12/22/08)
"Europe's largest—and the world's third largest—producer of copper metal remains in a strong financial position, only needs access to finance if it contemplates a large acquisition." More >

Mac vs. PC vs. Gold
Source: Seeking Alpha, Trace Mayer��(12/22/08)
"Major computer companies should buy and take delivery of physical gold instead of buying back their own shares." More >

Gold Rises as Dollar Falls; Silver Steady
Source: Bloomberg��(12/22/08)
"Gold rose, halting a two-session slide, as a decline in the dollar revived the appeal of the precious metal as an alternative investment." More >

Gold Prices Post Modest Advance
Source: Associated Press��(12/22/08)
"Gold prices advanced moderately Monday as investors went in search of safety after more signs of weakening global demand for all kinds of products." More >

Phenomenal Demand for Gold Coins Continues
Source: Mineweb��(12/21/08)
"International demand for gold coins continues to rise as people strive to take charge of their own financial destinies in an uncertain investment world." More >

Congo Completes Mining Review, Says Majors Quit Talks
Source: Reuters��(12/20/08)
"Review process is extended an additional 45 days to allow six companies to return to the negotiating table for direct talks with government ministers." More >

David Morgan: Spring May Bring “Obama Rally”
Source: The Gold Report��(12/19/08)
All’s been decidedly unquiet on the precious metals front since David Morgan’s (Silver-Investor.com) last exclusive interview with The Gold Report this past April. At that time, he speculated on whether there is enough silver above the ground if just 10% of the baby boomer population were to put 5% of their net worth into silver. According to David, the answer is a resounding “no.” David sees some silver lining the recessionary thunderheads, and a spring that may bring see an “Obama Rally” burst forth. More >

Battle of the Flations
Source: Bud Conrad, Chief Economist, Casey Research��(12/19/08)
One of the most hotly debated topics among financial talking heads these days is, “Deflation or inflation, what is it going to be?” There is no question that we are currently experiencing asset price deflation and economic slowing. But we see this as a transitional phase. More >

Silver—Where Is It?
Source: David Morgan, Silver Investor��(12/19/08)
There's a huge spread between the paper derivative price on COMEX and the actual price paid for silver and gold by retail investors. People can take advantage of a price differential between two or more markets: striking a combination of matching deals that capitalize upon the imbalance, the profit being the difference between the market prices. More >

Positives Outweighing Negatives for Bullion and Stocks
Source: Mineweb��(12/19/08)
Gold is showing continuing signs of strength amidst volatile general stock and commodities markets and gold stocks have done particularly well over the past two months. . . More >

Rusoro Takeover of Gold Reserve is Best Case Scenario
Source: James West, Midas Letter��(12/19/08)
It is a widely understood fact that doing business in Venezuela is tricky, to say the least. More >

Highly Leveraged Mining Stocks Likely to Outperform Safer Plays in Upturn
Source: Mineweb��(12/19/08)
"Looking beyond the gloom is key, as mining shares typically recover ahead of commodity markets." More >

Gold Investment, Gold Companies
Source: James West, Midas Letter��(12/18/08)
The biggest error an investor might make in the burgeoning third phase of the gold bull market is thinking the boat has been missed after new price territory is reached. Limiting your gains by trading in and out of the physical is insanity. More >

Market Alert
Source: Julian Phillips, GoldForecaster��(12/18/08)
Gold has now entered the next and major leg of the long-term gold bull market after correcting down from $1,035. We believe it is now targeting $1,000, initially. This will be achieved with pullbacks and periods of consolidation. More >

Mining Cutbacks to Pave the Way
Source: Mineweb��(12/18/08)
Mining cutbacks could pave the way for the next metals rally in two to three years. More >

Worst Is Likely over for Junior Mining Sector
Source: Canaccord Capital��(12/18/08)
“Any sustainable recovery in the junior mining space will depend on the perception that an overall recovery in global demand for metals is imminent.” More >

Light on the Horizon for Copper
Source: Mineweb��(12/17/08)
“The recession in the world's highly industrialized nations is expected to erode copper demand but. . . long-term copper price story remains upbeat.” More >

Dundee Foresees Impending Breakout for Resource Stocks
Source: Seeking Alpha, FP Trading Desk��(12/17/08)
“Resource stocks have returned to an important crossroad after rebounding from their November lows and a price breakout is imminent. . .” More >

Three Gold Stocks Set to Rally in 2009
Source: Seeking Alpha, Jake Taylor��(12/17/08)
“The U.S. dollar weakened against other currencies after the Fed lowered interest, which led to a rally in many commodities including gold.” More >

Gold Almost Surely on Its Way to an Inflation-Adjusted High
Source: Stockhouse, Thom Calandra��(12/17/08)
“Currencies, starting with the dollar, will suffer from additional currency flooding a nation and planet, but the purchasing power of gold can—and will—rise.” More >