SEC Tightens Reins on Hedge Funds
Source: Washington Post, David Hilzenrath  (6/23/11)
"Funds won't have to bare their innermost secrets, but they will have to disclose their size and ownership." More >

Recycling Cobalt
Source: Cobalt Investing News, Damon van der Linde  (6/23/11)
"With no domestic production, the U.S. is 100% dependent on imports." More >

$100K Rare Earth Razor
Source: NPR, Steve Inskeep  (6/23/11)
"This iridium razor never corrodes and is impervious to oxidation." More >

What are Rare Earth Metals?
Source: Mother Nature Network, Russell McLendon  (6/23/11)
"You're probably using some right now." More >

Rare Earths Here?
Source: Kansas City Star, Scott Canon  (6/23/11)
"Southeastern Nebraska drills away at a troubling Chinese monopoly." More >

Copper as a Critical Metal
Source: Copper Investing News, Leia Toovey  (6/23/11)
"Copper deserves its title of critical metal for a several reasons. . ." More >

Mickey Fulp: Can Gold Prospectors Cushion Volatility?
Source: Karen Roche of The Gold Report  (6/22/11)
Mercenary Geologist Mickey Fulp has adopted a new prospector-generator model portfolio with an emphasis on good people. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, he outlines the impact global volatility could have on junior mining companies. More >

Golden Pavement Cracks
Source: Telegraph, Jon Swaine  (6/22/11)
"Streets of New York paved with gold? One man finds $500 worth a week." More >

Dog Days of Summer: Cooling Off for Gold Unlikely
Source: Jeffrey Nichols, NicholsOnGold   (6/22/11)
"Gold could easily reach the vicinity of $1,700/oz. by late this year." More >

Dizzying New Heights of Global Criminal Enterprise
Source: James West, Midas Letter   (6/22/11)
"Why invest in a business when you can invest in your own fabricated market?" More >

If the USD Goes. . .
Source: Jeff Clark, BIG GOLD   (6/22/11)
"What happens to your portfolio?" More >

Dodd-Frank Claims Niche Gold Trading Form
Source: MarketWatch, Claudia Assis  (6/22/11)
"Dodd-Frank act restricts all trading to exchanges, eliminating over-the-counter retail currency investing." More >

Gold Prices Rally Ahead of Fed Announcement
Source: The Street, Alix Steel  (6/22/11)
"Gold could have 'a big move coming up.'" More >

'Cars 2' Fuels Energy Debate with Green Theme
Source: Associated Press, David Germain  (6/22/11)
"'Cars 2' plot is driven by oil vs. a cleaner alternative." More >

Big Batteries Keep Lights on in Rural BC
Source: Greenbang  (6/22/11)
"Unique peak-shaving application benefits both community and utilities." More >

Offshore Wind Challenges Emerging
Source: Associated Press, Steve Szkotak  (6/22/11)
"Defense, fishing industries and Virginia Port Authority vie for wind energy benefits." More >

Sudan to Block Pipes if South Doesn't Pay
Source: BBC  (6/22/11)
"President Bashir says the south can either split its oil revenue with the north, or pay for using the north's oil infrastructure." More >

Gas Industry Cranks Up PR
Source: Bloomberg, Vicki Smith  (6/22/11)
"The 'Just Beneath the Surface' campaign aims to inform the public and provide transparency around fracking." More >

Nuclear Energy Still in the Mix
Source: UPI  (6/22/11)
"Nuclear energy is still part of a low-carbon future in the U.S." More >

Russia Soon to Be Europe's #1 Nat Gas Supplier
Source: Globe and Mail, William Stoichevski  (6/22/11)
"Russian producers best Norwegian prices to win the German market." More >

Lithium Battery Technology
Source: Lithium Investing News, Dave Brown  (6/22/11)
"A closer look at the advantages and limitations of lithium batteries." More >

Uranium Stocks Basing
Source: Jeb Handwerger, Gold Stock Trades   (6/22/11)
"As HEU nears expiration, uranium juniors will be mining ore at the right time and place." More >

Middle East's Push Toward Renewables
Source: ClimateWire, Lisa Friedman  (6/21/11)
"With ever-rising oil prices, a green transformation is a distinct possibility for the Arab world." More >

The Alternative Storage Solution: Off the Grid
Source: GigaOm, Katie Fehrenbacher  (6/21/11)
"Off-the-grid storage stations are forming an intermediary market." More >

Mickey Fulp: Could REE Cartel Dictate Future for Juniors?
Source: Karen Roche of The Critical Metals Report   (6/21/11)
An Americas-centric rare earth elements-processing cartel is forming to create a supply chain independent of China. In this exclusive interview with The Critical Metals Report, Mercenary Geologist Mickey Fulp points to the top companies that could be big players in the next five years. More >