Brian Ostroff: Conflict Exposes Need for Phosphate Independence
Source: George Mack of The Energy Report  (4/14/11)
There's more to fertilizer than potash, according to Windermere Capital Managing Director Brian Ostroff. He touts the value to be found in phosphate and offers his take on how the unrest in Africa, environmental concerns, global food prices and basic geology drive the phosphate market in this exclusive interview with The Energy Report. More >

In Memory of John "Jack" Pugsley
Source: The Energy Report  (4/14/11)
On behalf of all of us at The Energy Report, we would like to take a moment to recognize the positive contribution made by longtime contributor and friend John "Jack" Pugsley, who passed away on April 8 after a sudden illness. He was a respected newsletter and book author, investment expert and friend. As far back as the 1970s, he has shared his investment insights through publications as diverse as Common Sense Viewpoint and The Stealth Investor. More >

Crude Oil Edges Toward $108
Source: MarketWatch, Claudia Assis  (4/14/11)
"Overbought pressures have been substantially reduced. . ." More >

Higher Phosphate Prices Ahead
Source: Mining Weekly, Matthew Hill  (4/14/11)
"North Africa and the Middle East comprise 80% of global phosphate resources." More >

Gold Sees More $1,600 Projections
Source: Futures, Jon Nadler  (4/14/11)
"GFMS, no longer opining the long-term bull's case for gold as 'fatally flawed,' now projects $1,600." More >

German Delegation Seeks Kazakh Metals Deal
Source: Reuters, Michael Hogan  (4/14/11)
"At the forefront will be critical raw materials, such as tungsten and tantalum." More >

Silver Tops $42 on Inflation Concern
Source: Bloomberg, Pham-Duy Nguyen  (4/14/11)
"Silver extends rally to highest since 1980." More >

BlackRock: Platinum Top Pick
Source: Reuters  (4/14/11)
"Of all the metals out there, platinum is the most constrained." More >

Precious Metals Update
Source: Bob Kirtley, SK Options Trading  (4/14/11)
"Gold pierced the $1440/oz. resistance level, which now becomes support for prices." More >

Copper and Palladium Fall
Source: Associated Press  (4/14/11)
". . .on Japan's slowing economy." More >

Israel: Diamond Investors Take Note
Source: Diamond Investing News, Michelle Smith  (4/14/11)
"Israel's exports of rough diamonds in Q111 totaled $1.158 billion." More >

Bruce Campbell: No $2,000/oz. Gold in Forecast
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Gold Report  (4/13/11)
Not long after a New York Times headline quipped, "Now the Gold Rush Is to the Exits," Campbell & Lee Investment Management Cofounders, Bruce Campbell and Joe Lee, hung out their shingles in Oakville, Ontario. That was late in 1999. With the price of the precious metal (PM) sinking toward its lowest level since 1975, when the U.S. abandoned the gold standard, the new investment management company had no reason to focus on PM companies. Obviously, as Bruce tells us in this exclusive Gold Report interview, the company has since shifted its focus. More >

In Memory of John "Jack" Pugsley
Source: The Gold Report  (4/13/11)
On behalf of all of us at The Gold Report, we would like to take a moment to recognize the positive contribution made by longtime contributor and friend John "Jack" Pugsley, who passed away on April 11 after a sudden illness. He was a respected newsletter and book author, investment expert and friend. As far back as the 1970s, he has shared his investment insights through publications as diverse as Common Sense Viewpoint and The Stealth Investor. More >

New Rules Likely to Raise REE Prices
Source: China Daily  (4/13/11)
"Miners must increase investment in pollution-treatment facilities." More >

Bullish Sentiment Lags Gold's Record Highs
Source: Jordan Roy-Byrne, The Daily Gold  (4/13/11)
"Some hot and speculative money has moved out of gold, leaving the market healthier." More >

Germany Backs French Commodity Regulation Plan
Source: Reuters  (4/13/11)
"France urges G20 nations to support limits on commodities trading positions, allowing for intervention at times of instability." More >

Keeping Capital in a Depression
Source: Doug Casey, The Casey Report  (4/13/11)
"The next chapter in this sad drama will include a rapid rise in consumer prices." More >

Gold and Silver Prices Claw Higher
Source: The Street, Alix Steel  (4/13/11)
"Prices regained momentum Wednesday on strong physical buying as investors took advantage of recent selloffs." More >

Bellwether Signal Confirmed
Source: Neil Charnock, GoldOz  (4/13/11)
"Gold is up only about 480% from the 2001 low right now, with no inflation adjustment." More >

Gold and Silver for Tsunami Victims
Source: Commodity Online  (4/13/11)
"Jewelers for Japan asks jewelers and consumers to donate scrap gold and silver jewelry, in lieu of cash." More >

Why Is Silver Rising Faster than Gold?
Source: Julian Phillips, Gold Forecaster  (4/13/11)
"The gold price will rise relative to the value of currencies from now on, with its metallic qualities being far in the background." More >

Copper ETFs Lower as Goldman Says Sell
Source: ETF Trends, John Spence  (4/13/11)
"Copper ETFs came under additional selling pressure Wednesday after Goldman Sachs said it's closing a recommended trade." More >

Klapwijk Expects Gold to Pass $1,600/oz. This Year
Source: Resource Investor, Philip Burgert  (4/13/11)
"The prospects for gold prices this year remain bright. . ." More >

French Report Backs Shale Gas, Oil Production
Source: The Wall Street Journal, Geraldine Amiel  (4/13/11)
"French government explores options for alternative energy sources." More >

Nanofiltration for Better Energy Storage
Source: Chemistry World  (4/13/11)
"Nanofiltration membranes enhance the efficiency of vanadium redox flow batteries." More >