Copper Surges to Fresh Highs
Source: Dow Jones, Matt Whittaker  (2/1/11)
"Experts forecast a shortfall of 400K–800K metric tons this year." More >

Gold to Rise Sharply on Mideast Instability
Source: Midas Letter, Alan Trujillo  (2/1/11)
"Gold could explode through $2,000 before year-end if situation worsens." More >

I Was a Rare Earths Day Trader
Source: Boston Globe, Josh Rothman  (2/1/11)
"REE names are a mouthful, but everyone knows how to spell 'opportunity.'" More >

Russia Now Has Eighth Largest Gold Reserves Globally
Source: Reuters  (2/1/11)
"Russia adds 135 tons in 2010 to surpass Japan in gold reserves." More >

The "Recovery" in Consumer Loans Isn't Real
Source: Bud Conrad, The Casey Report  (2/1/11)
"No evidence of recovery in loans but rather continuing decline since 2008." More >

Metals Rise on Brighter Economic Outlook
Source: Associated Press  (2/1/11)
"Auto factories will place more orders for palladium and platinum this year." More >

Egypt Unrest: Four Factors Investors Must Consider
Source: Jeb Handwerger, Gold Stock Trades  (2/1/11)
"Fasten your seat belts for the volatile rides ahead. . ." More >

Silver Rebounding
Source: Silver Investing News, Michael Montgomery  (2/1/11)
"The most pressing issue that looms over the silver market is the perceived lack of liquidity." More >

When and How Gold Will Begin Its Bubble
Source: Jordan Roy-Byrne, The Daily Gold  (2/1/11)
"Years 2011–2012 could serve as the beginnings of a precious metals bubble." More >

Silver Futures COT 2
Source: Adam Hamilton, Zeal Research   (1/31/11)
"Zero sum game be damned!" More >

Paolo Lostritto: Don't Retreat, Reload Your Gold
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Gold Report  (1/31/11)
When it comes to the 2011 gold price correction, Wellington West Senior Analyst Paolo Lostritto says he's seen worse. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, Paolo counsels investors to "use this opportunity," if they haven't already, to rebuild gold positions because he foresees upside by the second half of 2011. More >

PopCon: The 'Economic Recovery' Lie
Source: James West, Midas Letter  (1/31/11)
"A collusive and covert assault on the gold price is underway. . ." More >

Gold Market Update
Source: Clive Maund  (1/31/11)
"Houston, we have blast off on every freaking thing morons were selling at 30% discount. . ." More >

Precious Metals and USD's Next Big Move, Pt. II
Source: Chris Vermeulen, TheGoldAndOilGuy  (1/31/11)
"The market will have to shake most gold positions before we see higher prices." More >

Silver Market Update
Source: Clive Maund  (1/31/11)
"Further significant declines in the silver price are highly unlikely." More >

What History Says About Gold Investment
Source: Daily Camera, Dave Gardner  (1/31/11)
"Those who think gold will only increase do not have history on their side." More >

Regression to the Mean
Source: Toby Connor, Gold Scents  (1/31/11)
"This cyclical bull should top by March. . ." More >

Gold Gives John Paulson Largest One-Year Haul in History
Source: Mineweb, Dorothy Kosich  (1/31/11)
"Billionaire John Paulson multiplies wealth on gold's rally." More >

Copper Rises for Fourth Day on U.S. Rebound Speculation
Source: Bloomberg, Claudia Carpenter  (1/31/11)
"Stockpiles shrank the most in almost 11 months." More >

Giant Copper Deposit Found in Afghanistan
Source: Bloomberg, Eltaf Najafizada   (1/31/11)
"The untapped mineral deposit is worth an estimated $3 trillion." More >

Gold Premiums Highest Since 2004
Source: Reuters, Lewa Pardomuan  (1/31/11)
"Everybody is snatching the available stocks." More >

Germany Forms Rare Earth Pact with Kazakhstan
Source: AFP   (1/30/11)
"Kazakhstan is absolutely ready to help Germany." More >

Lawrence Roulston: It's Time to Buy
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Gold Report  (1/28/11)
The value of gold may be plummeting but many gold stocks are clocking double-digit gains, according to Lawrence Roulston, the editor of the Resource Opportunities newsletter and an expert on mining investments. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, Roulston explains why he loves the prospect generator model and why now is the perfect time to snub bullion and cozy up to mining equities. More >

Is Sulfur the Key in Quest for Gold?
Source: OurAmazingPlanet, Lynne Peeples   (1/28/11)
"New finding could help gold explorers find areas more likely to contain deposits." More >

Why Is the Gold Price Going Down?
Source: Julian Phillips, Gold Forecaster  (1/28/11)
"U.S. SPDR investors sold nearly 100 tons of gold over the last few weeks." More >