Mike Burke: Be Patient; More Yukon Gold Will Be Found
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Gold Report  (1/19/11)
Few, if any, know the Yukon better than Mike Burke, head of mineral services with the Yukon Geological Survey. Mike steadfastly believes in the mineral potential of the Yukon, and credits much of the gold-play excitement to prospector Sean Ryan, who diligently collected soil samples all over the Yukon for years before letting the mining industry in on his secrets. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, Mike provides an update on some of the most promising projects in the Yukon's White Gold Camp. More >

What WikiLeaks Revealed About 'Key Metals'
Source: Seeking Alpha, Tom Vulcan  (1/19/11)
"Only two 'strategic' metals appear in the NDS list—beryllium and tantalum." More >

China's Yuan, REEs & Selection of Critical Mining Projects
Source: Jack Lifton  (1/19/11)
"To all those calling for sustained increased REE prices, be careful what you wish for. . ." More >

Gold Prices Move Slightly Higher
Source: The Street, Alix Steel  (1/19/11)
"Moderate buying continues, but prices still trapped in a tight range." More >

U.S. & China Going in Opposite Directions
Source: Julian Phillips, Gold Forecaster  (1/19/11)
"China's racing to be the #1 economic world power; the U.S. is retreating." More >

Commodities Boom Signals Growth; Companies Benefit
Source: Bloomberg, Rich Miller  (1/19/11)
"S&P's GSCI Spot Index of commodities has to its highest since 2008." More >

Platinum Hits 30-Month High
Source: Dow Jones Newswires, James Campbell  (1/19/11)
"A risk assets rally and gains in copper gave platinum an added boost." More >

An Economic Recovery unto Death
Source: Clif Droke   (1/19/11)
"Gold and silver stocks have been under intensive selling pressure." More >

CFTC Set on Speculative Commodity Limits
Source: Reuters, Roberta Rampton  (1/18/11)
"Detailed plan outlines CFTF's 2012 crackdown on commodity market speculators." More >

Tokyo Gold Vending Machine Vies with Drinks, Lingerie
Source: Bloomberg, Yuriy Humber and Masumi Suga  (1/18/11)
"Japanese consumers can invest in 'something real.'" More >

Tunisian First Lady Flees Nation with 1.5 Tons of Gold
Source: Business Insider, Gus Lubin  (1/18/11)
"The so-called Tunisian Marie Antoinette raided gold reserves with private militia." More >

Colombia Closes 56 Illegal Gold Mines
Source: Fox News Latino  (1/18/11)
"Guerrilla forces accused of financing operations through illegal mining." More >

Obama Urged to Press Hu on REEs
Source: MSN, Lalir Jha  (1/18/11)
"I continue to be concerned about China's policies. . ." More >

A New ETF to Play Gold's Appeal
Source: Seeking Alpha, Kevin Grewal  (1/18/11)
"AGOL is the first U.S. precious metals product to be vaulted in Asia." More >

Will Silver Bar Shortages Lead to a Tipping Point?
Source: GoldSeek, Goldcore  (1/18/11)
"Reports of silver bullion shortages continue to grow." More >

End in Sight for China's REE Dominance
Source: Rare Earth Investing News, Michael Montgomery  (1/18/11)
"REE market's volatility/risk may also have unintended consequences for China." More >

Copper Rallies on Growing Supply Concerns
Source: Copper Investing News, Lei Toovey  (1/18/11)
"Copper has jumped 30% in past 12 months." More >

The "Chinamese Twins" Make a Deal
Source: Jeb Handwerger, Gold Stock Trades  (1/18/11)
"Cheaper USD will open door for Chinese investments in NA natural resource companies." More >

Here We Go Again
Source: Toby Connor, Gold Scents   (1/18/11)
"The stock market's ready to roll over into one of the worst bear markets in history." More >

Gold Stocks: Stick with Juniors and Avoid Large Caps
Source: Jordan Roy-Byrne  (1/18/11)
"The large caps really suck!" More >

Are Gold Pool Accounts Safe?
Source: Jeff Clark, BIG GOLD  (1/17/11)
"Unallocated storage is an attractive option." More >

Eric Coffin: Winter White Sale in the Yukon
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Gold Report  (1/17/11)
What do tigers, fancy coffee drinks and an Egyptian god have in common? According to Eric Coffin, coeditor of the Hard Rock Analyst (HRA) family of publications, they all are individual opportunities in the larger area play he sees opening up in the Yukon. More >

Silver ETF Impact 2
Source: Adam Hamilton, Zeal Research   (1/17/11)
"The biggest drawback for SLV is it doesn't leverage silver." More >

The Coming Flood of Yuan and Chinese Gold Demand
Source: Julian Phillips, Gold Forecaster  (1/17/11)
"Many sovereign nations are holding yuan in reserve instead of just dollars." More >

Gold Wave Patterns Remain Bearish
Source: David Banister, Market Trend Forecast  (1/17/11)
"It's about to get ugly, so strap on your seatbelts." More >