Miner, Silver ETFs Gain Momentum
Source: ETF Trends, John Spence  (7/18/11)
"Investors' desire for safe havens amid the debt upheaval has led them to precious metals, and silver and miners are leading the way." More >

Nigeria Now OPEC's Second-Largest Exporter
Source: Bloomberg, Stephen Voss and Ayesha Daya  (7/18/11)
"Energy companies in Nigeria stepped up oil output following a government amnesty, trumping Iran's number-two spot." More >

Bold Policy Lures Solar Leasers to Maryland
Source: Maria Gallucci, SolveClimate News  (7/18/11)
"The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) deemed Maryland a national industry leader." More >

Russia Offers Germany Help on Rare Earths
Source: Reuters  (7/18/11)
"Berlin aims to improve German industry's access to the prized metals." More >

WTO Denounces China's Export Curbs
Source: Bulk Solids Handling  (7/18/11)
"Upon joining the WTO, China agreed to eliminate mineral export quotas." More >

Green Energy Bullish Despite Weak Economy
Source: UPI  (7/18/11)
"Most of the new renewable projects came from countries in the developing world." More >

Germany Has No Plans to Sell More Oil
Source: Bloomberg, Rachel Graham  (7/18/11)
"Germany is one of 12 countries that made oil stockpiles available in the IEA program." More >

Shale Gas Isn't Actually Evil
Source: The New Republic, Michael Levi  (7/18/11)
"It isn't that the gas producers need our sympathy; it's that we're in need of their product." More >

U.S. Nuclear Chief Urges Rapid Overhaul of Rules
Source: Reuters, Roberta Rampton and Ayesha Rascoe  (7/18/11)
"The commission wants to implement changes within the next five years." More >

China Gets Picky
Source: Marin Katusa, Casey Research   (7/18/11)
"The age of huge, blind Chinese investments is waning." More >

NOVA Series Gets Elemental
Source: Ames Tribune, Laura Millsaps  (7/16/11)
"NOVA is filming special on refining and experimentation with REEs." More >

Michael Berry: $1,600 Gold in Reach
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Gold Report  (7/15/11)
Gold is once again hitting new highs, closing at $1,589/oz. on July 14. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, Dr. Michael Berry, principal of discoveryinvesting.com and editor of Morning Notes, predicts $1,700 gold by year-end and points to the juniors that could bask in the enhanced glow of all the metals, including copper and zinc. More >

The Greater Depression Is Upon Us
Source: David Galland, Casey Research  (7/15/11)
"Gold and silver are still the best protection for any portfolio." More >

PMs and Oil Show Signs of Strength
Source: Chris Vermeulen, TheGoldAndOilGuy   (7/15/11)
"Next few sessions will provide a better feel for gold's breakout rally." More >

Gold Market Update
Source: Clive Maund  (7/15/11)
"The world's middle and lower classes are being targeted to pay down global debt." More >

Silver Market Update
Source: Clive Maund   (7/15/11)
"The picture could not be more bullish. . ." More >

Gold, Silver Poised to Surge on Ticking Debt Bombs
Source: James West, Midas Letter   (7/15/11)
"We're witnessing the birth of the first global hyperinflation in history." More >

The Road to Perdition
Source: David Galland, The Casey Report   (7/15/11)
"David Galland interviews Terry Coxon of The Casey Report." More >

Long Wave Expert Shares 'Big Picture' View
Source: Clif Droke   (7/15/11)
"We don't have a liquidity problem—we have a solvency problem." More >

Mining Stocks, Gold and Silver
Source: Jeb Handwerger, Gold Stock Trades   (7/15/11)
"Short-term bounce or more meaningful move?" More >

Advanced Copper Fabrication Methods
Source: MetalMiner, Taras Berezowsky  (7/15/11)
"Cahokia coppersmiths used a process of lamination 600 years ago." More >

Russia Targets Atlantic Minerals
Source: Voice of Russia  (7/15/11)
"Russia explores manganese, cobalt, copper, gold and silver on ocean floor." More >

Gold and Italy's Financial Worries
Source: Gold Investing News, Damon van der Linde  (7/15/11)
"Italy holds 2,451.8 tons, or 71.9% of its total reserves in the gold." More >

"Strike Season" Comes to S. Africa
Source: Christian Science Monitor, Osiame Molefe  (7/15/11)
"Many South Africans compare strikes in the same way New Yorkers compare years of heavy snowfall." More >

Urban Mines Needed for Rare Earths
Source: Joongang Daily, Jung Seung-hyun  (7/15/11)
"Korea looks to 'urban mining' (recycling) for some of its REE supply." More >