Streetwise Articles
The New Canadian Energy Income Trusts
Source: Keith Schaefer, Oil & Gas Investments Bulletin (6/7/11)
"Canada's energy income trusts transformed business in junior markets."
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Critical Metals Myths, Markets and Geopolitics
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Critical Metals Report (6/7/11)
William Stanley Jevons was a 19th century British economist who said, "The more efficient use you make of a scarce material, the greater the total demand will eventually be." Investors in critical metals projects all over the world hope Jevons' theory, known as Jevons Paradox, will eventually ring true. Read more in this Critical Metals Report exclusive.
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Rare Earth Stocks
Source: Scott Wright, Zeal Research (6/7/11)
"Use well-executed research to find stocks to capitalize on this REE bull."
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Chen Lin: Capitalize on Oil Stock Fluctuations
Source: George Mack of The Energy Report (6/7/11)
Successful resource investor Chen Lin loves energy equities. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Chen shares some favorite positions currently boosting his portfolio.
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China Agrees to End Domestic Wind Power Subsidies
Source: USA Today, Richard Wolf (6/7/11)
"The WTO prohibits government programs that give preferences to companies using local products, such as China's 'indigenous innovation' program."
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Japan Admits It Was 'Unprepared' for Disaster
Source: BBC (6/7/11)
"Report more than doubles initial estimate of leaked radiation, cites poor oversight."
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Venezuela, Brazil Sign Agreements on Oil and Infrastructure
Source: El Universal (6/7/11)
"Rousseff says Brazil is committed to Venezuelan development of hydroelectric plants and petrochemical projects."
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Consumers Still Clueless About Energy Efficiency
Source: Clean Beta, William Pentland (6/7/11)
"Survey shows people participating in utility-sponsored energy management programs are saving negligible amounts of money."
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U.S. Examines Permits for Offshore Work
Source: UPI (6/7/11)
"Washington is considering ways to make the offshore approval process easier for the energy sector."
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Coming Soon to a State Park Near You: Oil Drilling?
Source: MSNBC, Harriet Baskas (6/7/11)
"Cash-strapped state parks across the country are exploring some controversial options to stay open this summer."
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Chile Mine Strike Threatens Copper Supply
Source: Reuters (6/7/11)
"The wage conflict in the copper-producing nation has no end in sight."
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ETF Precious Metals Slip in May
Source: Reuters (6/7/11)
"ETF silver holdings witnessed their largest monthly outflow this year."
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UK's Anti-Bribery Law Could Be a Global Game-Changer
Source: Mining Weekly, Martin Creamer (6/7/11)
"UKBA has even sharper teeth than the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act."
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Platinum Set to Shine
Source: Financial Express, Lora Coventry (6/7/11)
"Platinum's underperformance trend is likely to change."
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Gold and Palladium Clean Up Chemical-Making Process
Source: Environmental Health News, Audrey Moores and Wendy Hessler (6/7/11)
"Versatile compound, benzylbenzoate, kills disease-causing mites."
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Why China's Rare Earth Exports Really Matter
Source: Jeb Handwerger, Gold Stock Trades (6/6/11)
"In April, China exported only 1,819 tons, a shortfall of 53% from 2010."
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Pricing Gold in Deflation
Source: Adrian Ash, BullionVault (6/6/11)
"Store, don't try to grow, value when your capital's at risk."
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Gold as Collateral Major Step for Gold Market
Source: Julian Phillips, Gold Forecaster (6/6/11)
"This may well prove to be a battle of 'bankers' against democracy!"
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Can You Pass the 2011 Silver Quiz?
Source: Jeff Clark, BIG GOLD (6/6/11)
"The forces underpinning the silver bull market aren't going away any time soon."
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Mike Starogiannis: Are You Ready for Commodity Bargain Season?
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Gold Report (6/6/11)
School's out for the summer and junior explorers are back in the field commencing summer drilling programs. That's what makes early summer a good time to seek out bargains in the junior equity sector, according to Fraser Mackenzie Analyst Mike Starogiannis. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, Mike offers some promising names from Canada to Peru (where, yes, it is winter).
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Diamonds and Gold Top UAE's trade
Source: Middle East Media LLC (6/6/11)
"Diamonds were the UAE's top import by value in the month. . ."
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Commodity Bubbles Caused by Speculators Need Intervention
Source: Bloomberg, Tony Dreibus (6/6/11)
"Increased investment in commodity markets creates bubbles. . ."
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Funds Boost Bullish Commodity Bets Amid Improving Global Growth Prospects
Source: Bloomberg, Yi Tuan (6/6/11)
"The global recovery is 'gaining strength'. . ."
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NV Mining Tax Unresolved as Legislature Adjourns
Source: Mineweb, Dorothy Kosich (6/6/11)
"Lawmakers backpedaled on a mining tax-deduction deal."
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