Commodity Bubbles Caused by Speculators Need Intervention
Source: Bloomberg, Tony Dreibus  (6/6/11)
"Increased investment in commodity markets creates bubbles. . ." More >

Funds Boost Bullish Commodity Bets Amid Improving Global Growth Prospects
Source: Bloomberg, Yi Tuan  (6/6/11)
"The global recovery is 'gaining strength'. . ." More >

NV Mining Tax Unresolved as Legislature Adjourns
Source: Mineweb, Dorothy Kosich  (6/6/11)
"Lawmakers backpedaled on a mining tax-deduction deal." More >

Depth and Death for South Africa's Gold Mines
Source: Reuters, Ed Stoddard  (6/6/11)
"The bottom has not yet been hit. . ." More >

Peruvian Election Long-Term Supportive Factor for Metals
Source: Kitco, Allen Sykora  (6/6/11)
"Peru is an important producer of gold, silver and copper." More >

Gold and Silver Prices Move Higher
Source: The Street, Alix Steel  (6/6/11)
"The rally in gold reflects the metal's appeal as a safe-haven. . ." More >

Higher Prices Are Around the Corner
Source: Chris Vermeulen, TheGoldAndOilGuy  (6/6/11)
"When investors are selling their shares, you must prepare for a low-risk trading opportunity." More >

Higher Prices Are Around the Corner
Source: Chris Vermeulen, TheGoldAndOilGuy  (6/6/11)
"When investors are selling their shares, you must prepare for a low-risk trading opportunity." More >

Critical Metals in Global Spotlight Again
Source: Investment U, Tony D'Altorio  (6/6/11)
"REE values soar to over $121K/ton, a tenfold increase from a year ago." More >

The REE "Saudi Arabia" of Asia
Source: Business Insider, Joe Weisenthal  (6/6/11)
"In coming years, you can't do any better than Mongolia for REE plays." More >

USGS Warns of Rising REE Demand
Source: UPI  (6/6/11)
"Demand for rare earth metals is increasing 8% per year." More >

Sweet Spot for Rare Earth Stocks
Source: Forbes, Tom Aspray  (6/6/11)
"There may be a good buying opportunity presented this month." More >

Natural Gas Booming in Asia
Source: Daily Reckoning, Chris Mayer  (6/6/11)
"Australia will challenge Qatar as the world's largest LNG exporter." More >

U.S. May Cut Oil Demand View
Source: Reuters, Tom Doggett  (6/6/11)
"The move may be a double-edged sword, stoking OPEC's argument." More >

IAEA Turns Up Pressure on Syria, Iran
Source: M&C  (6/6/11)
"Syria likely building a covert nuclear reactor site, Minister says." More >

The Price of Clean Air
Source: Bloomberg, Paul Barrett  (6/6/11)
"Energy reform is far from pain-free." More >

Vietnam Holds on to Nuclear Policy
Source: Bangkok Post  (6/6/11)
"Without nuclear energy, Vietnam stands to become a net importer of energy, against its current status as a net exporter." More >

When Will Geothermal's Slump End?
Source: All About Energy, Dana Blankenhorn  (6/6/11)
"In theory, there should be more than enough energy below our feet to power our world, and it should be cost-competitive." More >

New MIT Battery Will Rock EVs
Source: Earth Techling, Nino Marchetti  (6/6/11)
"This advance has tremendous value for future energy production and storage." More >

Betting on the Farm with ETFs
Source: NASDAQ, Paul Baiocchi  (6/6/11)
"For investors, the time is now and potash ETF choices have never been greater." More >

California Poised to Outlaw Prospecting
Source: Dailyt Mail  (6/5/11)
"There's gold in them thar hills, but soon you won't be allowed to touch it." More >

The Search for Safe Havens
Source: Jeb Handwerger, Gold Stock Trades  (6/3/11)
"Currency volatility should support gold and silver." More >

Michael Ballanger: Buy Gold Stocks in May and Make Some Hay!
Source: Zig Lambo of The Gold Report  (6/3/11)
"Sell in May and go away?" Not so, says Michael Ballanger, an investment advisor at Union Securities and a 30-year veteran of the junior resource market, in this exclusive interview with The Gold Report. Michael explains how the continuing worldwide financial upheaval is influencing his investment decisions regarding the resource sector and why he focuses on the huge opportunities for junior resource stocks in the Yukon. More >

Gold Rush: From Everywhere to Everyware
Source: MetalMiner, Nate Burgos  (6/3/11)
"In the digital realm, it's just faster, simpler, cheaper." More >

U.S. Mint's American Eagle Silver Sales Best Since 1986
Source: Mineweb, Lawrence Williams  (6/3/11)
"The Mint will be adding production from its San Francisco facility to meet growing demand." More >