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 >

Soft, Submersible Memory Device Created
Source: Gizmag, Ben Coxworth  (7/15/11)
"Liquid alloy of gallium and indium likely is ideal for human implants." More >

Crystals Detect National Security Threats
Source: PhysOrg  (7/15/11)
"Europium-doped strontium iodide crystals detect, analyze radiation." More >

REE-Powered Anti-Snore Pillow
Source: CNN GO  (7/15/11)
"The anti-snoring pillow is powered by rare neodymium magnets." More >

Phil McPherson: Go West for Oil
Source: George Mack of The Energy Report  (7/14/11)
The new California gold rush is about black gold, not the yellow variety. At least that's where Global Hunter Securities Partner and Senior Analyst Phil McPherson is looking for his edge in exploration and production. He's also finding names in Bakken and Colombia that may have been forgotten (or just plain misunderstood) by investors. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Phil elaborates on his best ideas, some of which could yield huge multiples for investors. More >