Lawrence Roulston Spots Gold Juniors with Bright Futures
Source: Peter Byrne of The Gold Report  (8/22/12)
In the topsy-turvy gold equities market, it can be difficult to spot junior mining firms capable of delivering substantial pay-offs. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, top market analyst and Resource Opportunities newsletter editor Lawrence Roulston identifies undervalued firms from Africa to British Columbia that have high-quality assets, access to development cash, solid management teams and bright futures. More >

Shifting Indian Gold Demand Trends
Source: Chris Vermeulen, TheGoldAndOilGuy  (8/22/12)
"One of the fundamental reasons for gold's sluggish performance in 2012 has been the lack of demand from India, traditionally the largest buyer of gold on the planet." More >

Invest in Gold Mining Stocks While They're Still a Bargain
Source: Deborah Baratz, Money Morning  (8/22/12)
"Gold mining stocks offer something in return, dividends, in addition to benefiting from a continued rise in gold prices." More >

Gold Climbs to Three-Month High
Source: Ben Traynor, BullionVault  (8/22/12)
"Gold prices hit their highest level since early May on Wednesday, rising to $1,645/oz during this morning's London trading." More >

The Only Way to Win with Gold Stocks
Source: David Galland, Casey Research  (8/22/12)
"Small-cap resource stocks can give you great leverage to the underlying commodities, such as the precious metals." More >

Silver Ready to Break Out
Source: Hubert Moolman  (8/22/12)
"Silver is a real store of value and that is its most significant function. The current crisis will cause a massive rush to that which can store value that will not be destroyed by the debt-collapse." More >

Thomson Reuters Study Confirms Economic Viability of Orphan Drugs
Source: Associated Press  (8/22/12)
"This report provides extensive and tangible evidence that orphan drug development is an important component of biopharmaceutical R&D strategy." More >

Nuclear ETFs in Focus
Source: Eric Dutram, Zacks Investment Research  (8/22/12)
"The Market Vectors Uranium and Nuclear Energy ETF has been seeing solid volume levels and it continued the trend this week, trading in volumes roughly six times the normal level." More >

With Silver over $30, Here's the Down and Dirty…
Source: Matt Insley, Daily Resource Hunter  (8/22/12)
"With a silver jump on our radar, I’d suggest a three-prong approach to profit. It involves both the metal and miners." More >

China Likely to Boost Rare Earths Imports
Source: Reuters, Fayen Wong  (8/22/12)
"China, the world's largest producer and consumer of rare earths, should boost imports of the materials due to growing demand and to protect domestic resources, the China Daily reported on Wednesday, citing senior industry officials." More >

Big Flakes Finish First in the Graphite Market
Source: JT Long of The Critical Metals Report  (8/21/12)
Flakes are king in the graphite space, where large flake commands a substantial premium. But the path to production can be long and twisted, with many moving parts. Resource and tech investor Ron Struthers met up with The Critical Metals Report and walked us through the funhouse of graphite investment. Read on to find out which companies look good in every mirror. More >

Taylor Asset Management CEO Busts the Peak Oil Myth
Source: Zig Lambo of The Energy Report  (8/21/12)
Peak oil? "Baloney," says Stephen Taylor. However, significant price differentials make for a complicated global market. On that front, Taylor's message is simple: Watch the news to see where the wells are gushing, choose stocks with low operational costs and keep cash on hand for quick near-term profits. Learn which companies are priced to buy in Taylor's exclusive interview with The Energy Report. More >

Analyst: Low Demand Growth Driving Energy Market Shift
Source: Grounded, Taylor Kuykendall  (8/21/12)
"The coal industry has taken a beating from cheaper natural gas and environmental regulations, but an overall lack of new demand for electricity is also slicing into the electricity market." More >

Top 10 Pharma Firms
Source: Alex Philippidis, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News  (8/21/12)
"Companies earned a spot in the top 10 based on market cap at the end of Q2/12 and Q2/11." More >

What Happened to the Rare Earth Metal ETF?
Source: Eric Dutram, Zacks Investment Research  (8/21/12)
"Rare earths will not disappear anytime soon, and current valuations warrant a closer look at a sector that still has the potential for an extremely robust future." More >

Guyana Is Proving Its Worth for Explorers of All Sizes
Source: Mining.com, G. Joel Chury  (8/21/12)
"Though it has long been a source of wealth for the country, gold exploration in Guyana has been on a tear over the last four years." More >

These Innovations Could Revolutionize Offshore Wind
Source: Brianna Panzica, Energy & Capital  (8/21/12)
"Ideal offshore turbines would be made at a reduced cost and would have improved efficiency. And engineer Jim Platts of the University of Cambridge's Institute for Manufacturing has determined how this can be done." More >

Wildcat or Not, Drillers Want 'Confidential' Status for Wells
Source: Brian Hansen, Platts  (8/21/12)
"It's no secret that oil production is booming in North Dakota. But there are indeed countless secrets—technical, strategic and otherwise—associated with many of the oil and natural gas wells in the Roughrider State." More >

Bring Home Profits from Nevada: David Sidders
Source: Alec Gimurtu for The Gold Report   (8/20/12)
Investors do not need to travel the world to make money in gold mining stocks. Nevada has world-class geology, infrastructure and a mine-friendly legal system without the substantial risks of international resource development. In this exclusive Gold Report interview, David Sidders, founder of Xeitel Capital Management, discusses how to keep investments simple by staying close to home. More >

Watch Out for a Silver Breakout
Source: Jeb Handwerger, Gold Stock Trades  (8/20/12)
"All signs are pointing to possible global inflation, which could propel silver prices higher." More >

Big Changes Ahead: Gold Just Became Money Again
Source: Doug Hornig, Casey Research  (8/20/12)
"The Fed and FDIC circulated a letter to banks that proposes to harmonize U.S. regulatory capital rules with Basel III. If the proposals are approved by regulators, then this is a momentous change for the gold market." More >

Gold Market to Be Driven by Politics This Week
Source: Ben Traynor, BullionVault  (8/20/12)
"Jean-Claude Juncker, head of the Eurogroup of single-currency finance ministers, is expected to visit Athens Wednesday to discuss Greece's request for a two-year extension to its austerity program." More >

Copper Prices Signaling a Top in the S&P 500
Source: Chris Vermeulen, The Gold and Oil Guy  (8/20/12)
"Recently, copper futures prices have been trading in a relatively tight range, but the longer-term weekly chart demonstrates that a major selloff could transpire." More >

Platinum Hits Two-Month High on Supply Fear
Source: Reuters, Frank Tang  (8/20/12)
"Platinum prices jumped nearly 2% on Monday, hitting a two-month high after deadly violence at a mine in South Africa triggered heavy speculative buying on supply worries." More >

How a US Oil Refinery Got Saved and a Supply Shutdown Averted
Source: Keith Schaefer, Oil & Gas Investments Bulletin  (8/20/12)
"This is a textbook lesson that polarized stakeholders in the Northern Gateway and Keystone pipelines should be reviewing. If they could work together like this, there would be environmental and economic security—and commerce would flow." More >