Copper Rises as ECB Promises to Aid Banks
Source: Leia Toovey, Copper Investing News  (9/16/11)
"Copper has underperformed compared to the plethora of ambitious price expectations for the red metal, but Goldman Sachs is still optimistic." More >

Don't Miss Out as Silver Prices Surge
Source: Martin Hutchinson, Money Morning  (9/16/11)
"Resist the temptation to sell, because silver's recovery is for real, and it has much further to go." More >

Sprott Shifts from Gold Bullion to Gold Stocks
Source: BMO Capital Markets, Eric Sprott and David Baker  (9/16/11)
"Production growth rates will be significantly higher in the junior stocks. They offer the best opportunity to build exposure." More >

Lower Prices Seen For Gold Market Next Week
Source: Kitco News, Debbie Carlson  (9/16/11)
"Those who see lower prices for next week cite both the resurgence in the U.S. dollar and technical chart patterns." More >

Mickey Fulp: Looking Past the Summer Uranium Doldrums
Source: JT Long of The Energy Report  (9/15/11)
There have been few catalysts driving uranium stocks this summer. But Mickey Fulp, the "Mercenary Geologist," believes that this market funk resembles the period that preceded one of the best junior resource bull markets ever seen. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Fulp tells us why he's "hopefully optimistic" about the coming months. More >

Kevin Smith: Generate Huge Cash Distributions with MLPs and Royalty Trusts
Source: George Mack of The Energy Report  (9/15/11)
There are few places to hide in turbulent markets, but low bond yields and faltering commercial real estate are driving income investors to U.S. royalty trusts and master limited partnerships (MLPs), where high energy prices are generating huge quarterly cash distributions for shareholders. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Raymond James Associate Analyst Kevin Smith discusses his favorite names where investors are reaping both income and growth. More >

Electric Vehicles Given Global Initiative
Source: Dave Brown, Lithium Investing News  (9/15/11)
"This could lead to quicker adoption rate for the lithium battery technology; however, it may create a challenging environment for smaller pure-play lithium battery manufacturers." More >

Traders Split on Knife-Edge Oil Outlook
Source: Financial Times, Javier Blas  (9/15/11)
"Hedge funds expect a drop, while most physical traders are betting on rising prices. The battle is changing the oil market's structure." More >

Caution is Warranted
Source: Toby Connor, Gold Scents  (9/15/11)
"I am definitely bullish long term, but warning signs are starting to build." More >

Firms Apply for Diamond Licenses as Zimbabwe Softens Ownership Blow
Source: Mining.com, Frik Els  (9/15/11)
"The government received 400 applications, despite an international ban on gem exports from the rich Chiadzwa fields." More >

Donald Trump Takes Gold over Cash
Source: GoldAlert  (9/15/11)
"The prominent real estate investor's Trump Organization announced that it will accept three 32-ounce gold bars as a security deposit." More >

Investment Demand Underpins Gold’s Push Toward $2,000/oz.
Source: Mining Weekly, Terence Creamer  (9/15/11)
"There had been a 'sea change' in investor behavior." More >

Quebec's 2010-11 Mining Royalties More than Past 10 Years Combined
Source: Mining.com, Gouvernement du Quebec  (9/15/11)
"Aside from changes in the royalties, boosted revenue is attributable to an increase in the volumes and higher prices for resources mined." More >

China Consolidates Grip on Rare Earths
Source: New York Times, Keith Bradsher  (9/15/11)
"China is taking the steps to improve pollution controls in a notoriously toxic mining and processing industry." More >

17 Rare Earth Elements? The Number Is Actually 52. . .
Source: Investment U, David Fessler  (9/15/11)
"The scary part is the list comprises nearly half the elements in the entire periodic table." More >

Afghanistan Desert Contains Significant New Light REE Deposit
Source: Mineweb, Dorothy Kosich  (9/15/11)
"Scientists believe the Khanneshin carbonatite contains high concentrations of LREEs, such as lanthanum, cerium and neodymium." More >

REE Prices to Stay High as China Extends Crackdown
Source: Reuters, David Stanway  (9/15/11)
"China's role as the dominant global supplier of rare earths will gradually come to an end as the industry focuses more on the domestic market." More >

China Not Intent to Maintain REE Supply Hold
Source: Xinhua  (9/15/11)
"The country 'will shift to a domestic demand-oriented path,' says top producer, but tight supply is inevitable." More >

Dr. Paul Zweng: Nano Caps Offer Outsize Returns, Risk
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Gold Report  (9/14/11)
Dr. Paul Zweng, a portfolio manager with Resource Venture Advisors in Beverly Hills, Calif., has managed to make some big things happen with small companies. By investing in the tiniest of resource companies, he has grown the fund exponentially. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, Zweng tells why his biggest asset is his cast-iron stomach. More >

Gold Market Report
Source: Ben Traynor, BullionVault  (9/14/11)
"Gold made a slight, sharp drop; Europe's banks are 'dead men walking.'" More >

Gold Is Confidence in Money Systems
Source: Julian Phillips, Gold Forecaster  (9/14/11)
"Gold stands six times higher than its turn-of-the-century level, despite all attempts to keep it contained. Why?" More >

How to Hedge Gold
Source: Larry Spears, Money Morning  (9/14/11)
"We don't advise jumping off the gold bull's back, but consider taking out a little short-term 'insurance' on your precious metals profits." More >

Why Smart People are Taking Gold Seriously
Source: The Street, Alix Steel  (9/14/11)
"Gold is being taken more seriously as a legitimate form of money as currencies flail." More >

$260M in Zimbabwe Mine Projects Approved
Source: Reuters, Nelson Banya  (9/14/11)
"Zimbabwe's investment climate is riddled with uncertainty as the government tries to force foreign miners to give majority stakes." More >

Updates: Swiss Franc and Silver
Source: Financial Times, Dominic Picarda  (9/14/11)
"Central banks have typically enjoyed only temporary success in restraining market forces." More >