Li-Ion Battery Market Among Hardest Hit
Source: Bloomberg  (3/17/11)
"Japan makes ~40% of the world's electronics and audiovisual components." More >

Alka Singh: Uranium Future Intact
Source: JT Long of The Energy Report  (3/17/11)
Even in the face of problems at Japan's Fukushima Dai-Ichi nuclear reactor following a massive earthquake and tsunami, Jennings Capital Mining Analyst Alka Singh takes a positive long-term view on uranium prices. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Alka explains why uranium demand will increase globally in the next two years and offers a few companies poised to capitalize on that need. More >

Electricity Being Restored at Fukushima
Source: Forbes, Osha Davidson  (3/17/11)
"New electric power line is being connected to Fukushima reactor #2." More >

Uranium Industry Will Survive Japan Crisis
Source: Uranium Investing News, Melissa Pistilli  (3/17/11)
"Today's new reactors are much safer than those at Fukushima." More >

Global Turmoil Increases Oil Prices
Source: BBC  (3/17/11)
"Markets refocus on Middle East turmoil, as well as Japan's energy needs." More >

China Enters Race for Seafloor's Mineral Riches
Source: Mining Weekly, Matthew Hill  (3/17/11)
"Nation to follow Canadians' example in mining for underwater precious metals." More >

Peru's Presidential Field Split over Mining Taxes
Source: Reuters, Caroline Stauffer and Teresa Cespedes  (3/17/11)
"Candidates debate strategies for maximizing mining's economic benefits." More >

The Government Lied. . .There Is No More Silver!
Source: SilverSeek, Casey Research  (3/17/11)
"Eric Sprott discusses dwindling global silver supply." More >

Record Copper Prices Encourage Substitutions
Source: The Wall Street Journal, Matt Whittaker  (3/17/11)
"Aluminum gains some sparkle for manufacturing and construction." More >

India: ETF Products Unlikely to Affect Demand
Source: Kitco, Debbie Carlson  (3/17/11)
"Gold ETFs may not curry favor in India, jewelry demand provides a cushion." More >

Gold Bar Premiums Rise in Tokyo
Source: Reuters, Lewa Pardomuan  (3/17/11)
"Gold bars were offered at zero premium to the spot London prices last week." More >

Copper Mining in Russia
Source: Copper Investing News, Leia Michelle Toovey  (3/17/11)
"Russia has 139 copper deposits, about 10% of global copper reserves." More >

The World's Best Gold Experts: "Buy and Hold!"
Source: Jeff Clark, BIG GOLD  (3/17/11)
"BIG GOLD's Jeff Clark interviews the smartest, most-accomplished investors in the gold industry." More >

How to Gauge the Equities Market
Source: Chris Vermeulen, TheGoldAndOilGuy  (3/17/11)
"We must start watching closely for a bottom in gold. . ." More >

Three Years Ago to the Day
Source: Adrian Ash, BullionVault  (3/17/11)
"The trend gold began rising on 10 years ago doesn't seem to have hit its true peak just yet." More >

America the Beautiful 5 oz. Coin in April
Source: Numismatic News, David Harper  (3/16/11)
"As a precaution, the Mint will allocate the numbers that are available equally." More >

Tanzania to Ration Power for Miners
Source: Dow Jones, Nicholas Bariyo  (3/16/11)
"Tanzania faces 230 MW power deficit due to lower water levels at hydro power stations." More >

Ken Reser: Manganese, a Major Growth Opportunity
Source: George Mack of The Gold Report  (3/16/11)
Consultant Ken Reser developed an early interest in molybdenum as a vital resource. In 2007, he became intensely interested in manganese as an element that would gain prominence due to its unique properties. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, Ken shares some thoughts on the significance of manganese and how investors might play growing demand for the metal. More >

Gold Prices Rebound After Selloff
Source: The Street, Alix Steel  (3/16/11)
"Bargain hunters jumped into the market." More >

House Panel Rejects EPA's Greenhouse Gas Rules
Source: USA Today, Wendy Koch  (3/16/11)
"GOP votes in favor of bill that massively increases U.S. oil dependence." More >

When Clean Coal Is King
Source: Coal Investing News, Damon van der Linde  (3/16/11)
"China and India show no desire to cure fossil fuel dependency." More >

Norway Praised for Clean Energy Work
Source: UPI  (3/16/11)
"Norway is a model country for energy security." More >

Democrats Propose Opening Up Oil Reserves
Source: New American, Daniel Sayani  (3/16/11)
"The administration is prepared to tap U.S. oil reserves if necessary." More >

Japan Crisis Drives Speculation in Energy Sectors
Source: Sustainable Business  (3/16/11)
"Renewable energy shares rose Tuesday while most energy stocks fell." More >

Obama Seeks to Expand Loan Guarantees for Reactors
Source: Bloomberg, Simon Lomax  (3/16/11)
"U.S. nuclear plants are subject to constant monitoring and oversight.'" More >