Can Gold, Silver Prices Rise in a Growing Global Economy?
Source: Julian Phillips, Gold Forecaster  (7/9/12)
"Central bank demand is a very significant contributor to gold demand and will continue to be so for the foreseeable future. In this case then, economic growth has a direct link to the gold price." More >

Weak Jobs May Mean More Printing and Higher Precious Metals Prices
Source: Jeb Handwerger, Gold Stock Trades  (7/9/12)
"Gold and silver have been recently moving higher based on the Eurozone and stocks breathing a sigh of relief as the summit came up with a purported solution to reduce funding costs, particularly for Italy and Spain, worth $149B." More >

Gold Alternating Between Up and Down Weeks
Source: Ben Traynor, BullionVault  (7/9/12)
"Gold prices held above $1,580/oz Monday morning in London, broadly in line with last week's close." More >

Miners Say Resource Nationalism Still the Number One Risk
Source: Dorothy Kosich, Mineweb  (7/9/12)
"In its report 'Business risks facing mining and metals 2012–2013,' E&Y's Global Mining and Metals Group outlines the top 10 business risks for mining and metals. Resource nationalism, skills shortage and infrastructure access top the list." More >

Graphite: The Newest 'Next Big Thing'
Source: Mickey Fulp, The Mercenary Geologist  (7/9/12)
"Many factors have contributed to the decline in junior exploration and mining stocks and I see little evidence for a quick recovery. However, markets will always find something to be long on. That current something for me is graphite." More >

Burma Forms First Public Gold Company
Source: BullionStreet  (7/9/12)
"Burma, now known as Myanmar, launched its first public gold company with the stated aim of protecting small- and medium-size enterprises against foreign competition." More >

Rare Earth, Common Problems
Source: Global Times, Zhang Zhilong  (7/9/12)
"Rare earth metals, known as 'industrial gold,' are still being illegally mined across the mountainous areas of Guangdong Province, despite a recent crackdown." More >

Chinese Government Speeds Up HREE Stockpiling
Source: Dorothy Kosich, Mineweb  (7/9/12)
"China's government is awarding interest-free loans to stockpile HREEs as reserves are running low." More >

Uranium: Sleeping Beauty, Awakening Giant
Source: Jeb Handwerger, GoldStockTrades   (7/9/12)
"Uranium supply in the U.S. must increase exponentially over the next few years. Utilities want a secure supply of uranium coming from U.S. miners rather than deal with geopolitical risk and resource nationalism in other parts of the world." More >

Energy Storage Technology Recharges
Source: ZDNet, Heather Clancy  (7/9/12)
"Considerable momentum is building behind newer energy storage technologies like advanced batteries." More >

Four Things Suppressing Crude Oil Prices Today
Source: Kent Moors, Money Morning  (7/9/12)
"Oil prices are caught between the normal dynamics of geopolitical concerns, which push prices north, and continuing concerns over a global economic slowdown, which results in lowering expectations." More >

California Bill Helps Pave Way For Lithium Gold Rush
Source: Forbes, Todd Woody   (7/9/12)
"A bill moving through the California Legislature would help clear the way for a novel technology to mine lithium from geothermal brine in the Golden State's Salton Sea region." More >

World Gold Council Sees China's Gold Demand Rising 13%
Source: Bloomberg  (7/9/12)
"Gold demand in China, the second largest user after India last year, may expand 13% in 2012, the World Gold Council said." More >

Gold Stocks Compared to Past Bull Markets
Source: Jordan Roy-Byrne, Gold Stock Trades  (7/9/12)
"Things are on par with the past and gold stocks are right on track." More >

A Possible Bidding War for Human Genome Sciences?
Source: Seeking Alpha  (7/9/12)
"Human Genome has set a July 16 deadline for takeover offers from suitors other than GlaxoSmithKline. Investors would likely react with horror and anger if Celgene were to make a run at Human Genome." More >

New User Fees Will Expedite Med Device Reviews
Source: MassDevice  (7/9/12)
"The deal boosted the user fees from $295 million over five years to $595 million in exchange for the FDA meeting performance goals." More >

The Market's Next Major Move
Source: Chris Vermeulen, The Gold and Oil Guy  (7/8/12)
"This report clearly shows how the U.S. dollar plays a dominant role in the price of other investments." More >

Miners Are Unlocking China's Gold: Noel White
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Gold Report  (7/6/12)
China may be investing billions elsewhere to locate new mineral deposits, but Geologist Noel White believes there are huge discoveries yet to be unearthed within its borders. White, an independent geological consultant with Enargite in Brisbane, Australia, says China's history and politics have slowed development of its mining at home. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, White reveals which companies have boots on the ground and the expertise to make the next big strike in China and South America. More >

Gold May Be Preparing for Further Falls
Source: Ben Traynor, BullionVault  (7/6/12)
"We are either building a base, or preparing for another leg lower through $1,500/oz." More >

Q2/12 Gold Market Trends and Outlook
Source: Resource Investing News  (7/6/12)
"While experts have lowered their gold price forecasts for 2012, new estimates are still above current gold prices." More >

How Is Dr. Copper Feeling?
Source: Louis James, Casey Research  (7/6/12)
"Copper stocks are more volatile than the metal itself, and in a weak economy that means rebounds are unlikely. But are they still profitable? Yes, they are." More >

Silver Is About to Cross $30/oz for the Last Time
Source: Bob Kirtley, SK Options Trading  (7/6/12)
"The odds are skewed toward an increase in silver prices rather than a fall, and once they do catch fire it will be dramatic." More >

Three ETFs for the Unconventional Oil Revolution
Source: Eric Dutram, Zacks Investment Research  (7/6/12)
"While the situation may seem dire in many of these important oil markets, North American oil production is actually on the rise as of late thanks to new technologies in the space." More >

The Race between Science and Politics
Source: Ray Blanco, The Daily Reckoning  (7/6/12)
"On the one hand, we have scientific advance, unraveling the mysteries of life and developing revolutionary new therapies. On the other, we have politicians trying to lock everything down into a stasis, whether they know it or not." More >

Biopharmaceutical Intellectual Property Is Safe Behind the BRIC Wall
Source: Michael Harris, BioWorld  (7/6/12)
"A significant amount of growth is expected from an influx of biopharma companies looking to establish a presence in BRIC countries, where they not only will be seeking to capitalize on the R&D and manufacturing infrastructures but also filing patent applications to sell drugs to local populations." More >