Fracking: 10 Things Everyone Should Know
Source: Energy Tribune, Peter Glover  (4/25/11)
"New developments like recycling water ease fears about overuse." More >

More Unions Backing EPA
Source: truthout, Jeremy Brecher and Brendan Smith  (4/25/11)
"The EPA's GHG regulation is good for American industries and jobs." More >

Resistance to Gas Drilling Rises on Unlikely Soil
Source: New York Times, Kate Galbraith  (4/25/11)
"Even in Texas, public concern about natural gas drilling is growing." More >

Asia Demands More Energy
Source: Top News, Amarinder Sekhon  (4/25/11)
"Australia's carbon taxes may put a strain on Asian supply." More >

Oil Profits Likely to Impress
Source: The Wall Street Journal, Isabel Ordóñez  (4/25/11)
"Booming prices are poised to put a firecracker under Big Oil's Q111 earnings, which should rival the industry's record year of 2008." More >

Medvedev: Russia's Energy Future Nuclear
Source: The Voice of Russia  (4/25/11)
"Economic considerations and concerns for the environment force Russia to build its energy future on nuclear fission." More >

Installers Hope Geothermal Heats Up
Source: Worcester Business Journal, Brandon Butler  (4/25/11)
"Favorable market conditions and government subsidies fuel the industry's growth." More >

Families of KY Miners Sue Coal Company
Source: Associated Press, Brett Barrouquere  (4/25/11)
"The Dotiki mine had been cited hundreds of times for safety violations." More >

Will Home Depot Kill the Residential Solar Market?
Source: Cleantechies, Chris Williams  (4/25/11)
"The entry of big box stores into the market will further legitimize the industry. We haven't even scratched the surface." More >

Bolivia Seeks Support for Bid to Tap Lithium Reserves
Source: Reuters  (4/25/11)
"President Evo Morales aims to gauge support for plans to use central bank reserves to fund lithium resource development projects." More >

North Dakota Potash Tax Looks to the Future
Source: Minot Daily News  (4/25/11)
"It's a win-win situation." More >

Philippines Fears New Landslides, Wants Miners Out
Source: Associated Press  (4/24/11)
"Illegal gold miners to be forcibly moved if they don't relocate this week." More >

Eight New Rare Minerals Found in Nebraska
Source: Lincoln Journal Star  (4/24/11)
"This illustrates that it's still possible to make new discoveries." More >

Copper Is King
Source: Newsweek  (4/24/11)
"If you'd bought copper in February 2009, you'd be up 181%." More >

Chris Berry: Opportunities Emerge in the Americas
Source: JT Long of The Gold Report  (4/22/11)
From Quebec, Canada to Sonora, Mexico, House Mountain Partners Founder Chris Berry constantly uncovers new opportunities in the Americas. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, Chris outlines the geopolitical changes that are driving renewed interest in areas considered too risky or not profitable enough in the past. More >

Midas Letter's James West: What's with $1,500 Gold and $42 Silver?
Source: Sally Lowder of The Gold Report  (4/22/11)
As gold and silver continue their spectacular rise, The Gold Report checked in with Midas Letter Publisher and Editor James West to get his take on the situation. James, always strongly opinionated, sees this as the beginning of a global revolution that could result in long-term opportunities for gold and silver juniors. In this exclusive interview, James shares some of his top companies to watch. More >

Will SP500, Silver, Gold & Oil Break Out?
Source: J.W. Jones, Options Trading Signals  (4/22/11)
"Just how high will silver, gold and oil go before they top?" More >

Taylor MacDonald: Bullish on Unconventional Oil Plays
Source: George Mack of The Energy Report  (4/21/11)
Consumer pain at the pump is a windfall for E&P companies. As old oil and gas fields are exhausted, companies move to new regions where the potential reward may justify the inherent risk. Pathfinder Asset Management Associate Portfolio Manager Taylor MacDonald tells investors where to find new ways to play growing energy demand in this Energy Report exclusive. More >

Gold Miners Persevere During Burkina Faso Uprising
Source: Canadian Mining Journal  (4/21/11)
"As violent protests spread throughout the nation, it was business as usual at major mines." More >

Crude Oil Holds Steady
Source: UPI  (4/21/11)
"Prices were supported Thursday by the weekly stockpile report." More >

Lithium-Ion Battery Market to Boom
Source: Reuters  (4/21/11)
"Rechargeable battery makers are betting on strong growth, from $11 billion last year to $32 billion in 2015." More >

Solar Panels Boost Home Values
Source: San Francisco Chronicle, David Baker  (4/21/11)
"Study shows solar panels pay for themselves in resale value; some homeowners even see profits." More >

Glittering Prices Aren't Driving Customers to Sell Gold
Source: Land O'Lakes Patch, Sherri Lonon  (4/21/11)
"Although gold prices have hit a record-breaking $1,500 an ounce, people are not emptying out their jewelry boxes." More >

SA Miners to Submit Health/Safety Reports
Source: Reuters  (4/21/11)
"Death rates increase in South African mines, which are the deepest and among the most dangerous in the world." More >

Ebullient Gold Shrugs off Rising Risk Appetite
Source: Reuters  (4/21/11)
"Investors should be wary of calling a top to gold's price rally: It seems like all news is good news for gold." More >