As More Investors Seek Shelter in Gold, Russia Is Only Too Happy to Sell
Source: New York Times, Andrew Kramer  (7/8/11)
"After advocating for a gold-backed currency, Russia surprises markets by not hoarding, but selling its gold in the face of a national deficit. More >

Gold Showing Signs of Strength and Higher Prices
Source: Chris Vermeulen, TheGoldAndOilGuy  (7/7/11)
"The charts indicate we could be at the beginning of another major rally."
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Mining Stocks to Out-Sparkle Gold
Source: Reuters, Amanda Cooper  (7/7/11)
"Gold miners' margins are growing significantly, while premiums remain low for the time-being." More >

Iran's Gold Rush Fails to Ease Economic Fears
Source: Reuters, Mitra Amiri  (7/7/11)
"In the case of gold, it seems that higher prices are creating more demand." More >

Three Senators Bet Economic Recovery on Gold
Source: Fox News  (7/7/11)
"Three Tea Party-backed senators aim to follow Utah's lead with the Sound Money Promotion Act." More >

CFTC Expands Power to Pursue Fraud, Manipulation
Source: The Wall Street Journal, Jamila Trindle  (7/7/11)
"Previous manipulation standards were nearly impossible to prove, which is why the commission has only won one case in 35 years." More >

Demand for Precious Metals Storage Soars
Source: Wealth Briefing, Thomas Whyel  (7/7/11)
"A serious shortage of storage facilities worldwide is growing as investors continue to pile into gold, silver, platinum and palladium." More >

In Rush to Find Gold, Indonesians Defy Dangers
Source: New York Times, Norimitsu Onishi  (7/7/11)
"After gold prices rose sharply in late 2007 and early 2008, the illegal gold rush began." More >

Possible Bottom as Key Sectors Breaking Out
Source: Chris Vermeulen  (7/6/11)
"We just may be headed higher sooner than later."
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Long-Range Arc of Gold and Silver Points Upward
Source: Jeb Handwerger, Gold Stock Trades  (7/6/11)
"The 'summer goldrums' are creating a base for precious metals."

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Global Gold Supply 2
Source: Scott Wright, Zeal Research   (7/6/11)
"Mine production will be key to gold's economic balance going forward." More >

Mike Niehuser: Mining Stocks Not Reflecting Record Gold Prices
Source: The Gold Report  (7/6/11)
Uncertainty will certainly push gold prices higher. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, Mike Niehuser, founder of Beacon Rock Research, LLC, is bullish on gold and well-managed producers, advanced development and exploration companies. He shares his top eight picks and advice on easing into an investment instead of buying all at once. More >

Gold Prices Climb on Portugal Downgrade
Source: The Street, Chao Deng  (7/6/11)
"A raise in interest rates by China's central bank did little to drag down gold futures." More >

Silver Bullion Eagle Coins Reach Highest Demand in History
Source: NewsGuide  (7/6/11)
"Silver bullion is becoming more popular as gold prices make it difficult to invest in gold bullion bars or coins." More >

Gold Jewelers of Santorini Suffer in the Sun
Source: Reuters, Jeremy Gaunt  (7/6/11)
"It's hard to feel too sorry for anyone living on the beautiful Greek isle, but its gold jewelers are getting hammered from all sides." More >

Companies Strike at Copper Thieves
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Jeffry Scott and Ty Tagami
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"Nationwide, utilities have been hardest hit by metal theft, losing about $1B a year." More >

Silver Demand Booms in China
Source: Silver Investing News, Michael Montgomery  (7/6/11)
"Silver imports to the Asian giant have reached new highs, spurred by industrial, jewelry, and safe haven investment demand." More >

Deep Sea Mud Provides Potential Source of Rare Earth Minerals
Source: Tuscon Citizen, Jonathan DuHamel  (7/6/11)
"Japan's Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology finds deposits of rare earth minerals in deep sea muds." More >

Duped: Big Calif. Gold Nugget Actually Aussie
Source: Associated Press   (7/6/11)
"It was believed to be the largest California nugget left in existence." More >

David Trueman: The Ups and Downs of Minor Metal Investing
Source: Sally Lowder of The Critical Metals Report  (7/5/11)
The critical metals space is shifting. In this exclusive interview with The Critical Metals Report, Dr. David Trueman, a consulting geologist, points to opportunities in global mining, processing and recycling of "-um" metals for growing electronic applications. More >

Gold for Your IRA?
Source: Smart Money, Bill Bischoff  (7/5/11)
"How to invest some retirement savings in precious metals. . ." More >

SA Miners to Strike After Rejecting Pay Offer
Source: Bloomberg, Mkhululi Mancotywa  (7/5/11)
"Gold companies offered a 5% pay raise against union demands for a 14% increase." More >

DRC to Open First Industrial Gold Mine in 50 Years
Source: Gold Investing News, Damon van der Linde  (7/5/11)
"Gold mine opening marks the end of a long hiatus in the DRC." More >

Hoard of Treasure Uncovered in Indian Temple
Source: Christian Science Monitor, Aarti Betigeri  (7/5/11)
"'Raiders-of-the-Lost-Ark'-worthy, India's gold find is worth $22B." More >

Don't Underestimate China
Source: Julian Phillips  (7/5/11)
"China now produces 340 tpy and that may rise to 700 in the next few years." More >