Gold as a Hedge Against Deflation
Source: Reuters  (7/13/12)
"Stresses in the banking sector add weight to the argument that deflationary fears should underpin gold prices." More >

Gold Now Flat on a Year Ago
Source: Adrian Ash, BullionVault  (7/13/12)
"Barring a sharp jump in the next two weeks, gold in dollars will soon be so far underwater, it'll be drowning compared to the record highs of August and September 2011." More >

Does Central Bank Gold Buying Signal the Top Is Near?
Source: Jeff Clark, Casey Research  (7/13/12)
"The World Gold Council is so confident that central banks will continue to buy gold that it's changed its reporting structure: It's added 'official sector purchases' as a new element of gold demand, while eliminating 'official sector sales' as a negative supply factor." More >

Precious Metals in Summer Doldrums
Source: Adam Hamilton, Zeal Intelligence  (7/13/12)
"While worldwide gold demand sees big spikes in autumn, winter and spring for various income cycle and cultural reasons, there are simply none during the summer." More >

Chart of the Day: Rare Earth Reversal
Source: Adam English, Resource Investor  (7/13/12)
"There is way too much government interference on both sides of the Pacific. Uncertainties about export quotas and tariffs on finished goods could easily shatter the current trend." More >

What the GLD ETF Chart Tells Us About Gold
Source: David Banister, The Market Trend Forecast  (7/12/12)
"What gold needs to do, in terms of the GLD ETF, is clear the 158 hurdle on a closing basis to set the stage for a new advance." More >

Employment in the Mining Industry Is a Pocket of Strength
Source: Frank Holmes, U.S. Global Investors  (7/12/12)
"U.S. employment in the mining sector has increased 16%. This change is far better than any other sector, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics." More >

Sprott Sees Record Gold Price in 2012
Source: Bloomberg, Liezel Hill  (7/12/12)
"Eric Sprott, the founder and chairman of Canadian fund manager Sprott Inc., expects bullion will rise as investors seek the safest assets while governments spend to stimulate their economies, increasing chances that inflation will accelerate." More >

Too Close to Call
Source: Toby Connor, Gold Scents  (7/12/12)
"For the bulls, the S&P needs to move above $1,375, the CRB commodities index must generate another leg up and gold must make a higher high by reclaiming the $1,622/oz level. These are the bullish lines in the sand." More >

Short Supply, High Demand for Platinum Group Metals: George Topping and Michael Scoon
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Gold Report   (7/11/12)
Labor problems and low prices have platinum mines closing up shop in South Africa, and the potential for acquisitions is ripening. Senior Mining Analyst and Managing Director at Stifel Nicolaus in Toronto, George Topping believes that companies with shallow deposits and near-term production will be prime targets. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, Topping and Associate Analyst Michael Scoon discuss how supply shortages are shaping the landscape for platinum group metals and some bulk commodities. More >

China Blocks WTO Rare Earths Dispute Settlement Panel
Source: Dorothy Kosich, Mineweb  (7/11/12)
"China says it is not in a position to accept establishment of a WTO dispute settlement panel regarding its restrictions related to rare earths, tungsten and molybdenum exports." More >

US Gold Production Declines During April
Source: Kitco, Allen Sykora  (7/11/12)
"U.S. mines produced 17,400kg of gold in April, a 7% decrease compared with revised March production of 18,800kg, the U.S. Geological Survey reported." More >

Grade Is King: Andrew Richmond
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Gold Report   (7/11/12)
It's time for investors to brush up on their knowledge of NI-43-101-compliant resources and deposit grades with one of the world's foremost experts. Andrew Richmond, a principal at geological consulting firm Martlet Consultants in Brisbane, Australia, discusses the importance of grade, selectivity and size in establishing the economic value of deposits in this exclusive interview with The Gold Report. More >

Gold Subject to High Emotions in Quiet Market
Source: Ben Traynor, BullionVault  (7/11/12)
"Having seen sharp falls during Tuesday's U.S. trading, gold prices regained some lost ground Wednesday morning, climbing as high as $1,583/oz, while stocks and commodities were broadly flat and U.S. Treasuries dipped." More >

Gold Protocol to Sideline Informal Miners
Source: Miningmx, Dewald van Rensburg  (7/11/12)
"The world's major gold producers seek to draw an iron curtain between their mines and Africa's enormous, varied, informal gold industry." More >

Un-Scary Reasons to Add Gold
Source: Adrian Ash, BullionVault  (7/11/12)
"The World Gold Council's analysis points to gold's value in a diversified portfolio." More >

Is Gold Stuck in Bizarro Land?
Source: Eric McWhinnie, Wall St. Cheat Sheet  (7/11/12)
"Gold and silver are simply waiting for stronger easing actions to warrant higher prices. As growth rates, unemployment levels and equity prices continue to struggle, it appears that it is only a matter of time before the Fed or ECB take more definitive actions to secure the lead in the race to debase fiat currencies." More >

Rhodium Glut Diminishing on Record Global Car Sales
Source: Reuters, Nicholas Larkin  (7/11/12)
"Rhodium, the past year's worst- performing metal, is poised to rebound as record car sales curb a supply glut at a time when producers are idling unprofitable mines and postponing spending on new projects." More >

This Gold Price Cycle Shows We're Headed for a Rise
Source: Diane Alter, Money Morning  (7/10/12)
"Gold prices may be choppy until the Eurozone's picture comes more into focus, but gold's past is a good indicator that investors will revisit an asset that can hold its value and can be counted on for liquidity." More >

REE Stocks Are Down but Not Out: Siddharth Rajeev
Source: The Critical Metals Report Editors  (7/10/12)
Equity investing is squarely in a risk-off phase and few sectors have been hit harder than junior mining. Rare earth elements equities are no exception, but most of the materials themselves have not dropped nearly as much. The Critical Metals Report sat down with Siddharth Rajeev, vice president and head of research at Fundamental Research Corp., for a good hard look at small caps in this space. Where have these equities been, and where are their valuations heading? Read on for more. More >

Junior Feeding Frenzy on the Horizon
Source: Geoff Candy, Mineweb  (7/10/12)
"According to Benjamin Cox, a lot of junior miners will be taken out this fall as majors look to replenish ounces at some of the cheapest levels seen in a very long time." More >

Gold Miners are Cheap, Cheap, Cheap!
Source: Chris Mayer, The Daily Reckoning  (7/10/12)
"I am bullish on gold miners. . .but with one very large qualification: They must produce positive cash flow." More >

Gold Climbs Back After Weak Jobs Report
Source: The Street, Joe Deaux  (7/9/12)
"Gold prices were trading slightly higher Monday as investors continued to let the dust settle from Friday's labor report. 'Prices have firmed a little bit and sentiment seems to be improving,' said Jeffrey Nichols, managing director of American Precious Metals Advisors and senior economic adviser to Rosland Capital." More >

James West's Secrets for Finding Tenbaggers
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Gold Report  (7/9/12)
Despite some rotten apples in the past, good, ethical promoters are "essential to the life cycle of public companies," according to James West, author and publisher of the Midas Letter. The best of them tell a credible story about the company's structure, finances and deposit. When promoters do their jobs and investors do their homework, everyone stands to benefit from the legendary "tenbaggers," such as those that West shares in this exclusive Gold Report interview. More >

Can Gold, Silver Prices Rise in a Growing Global Economy?
Source: Julian Phillips, Gold Forecaster  (7/9/12)
"Central bank demand is a very significant contributor to gold demand and will continue to be so for the foreseeable future. In this case then, economic growth has a direct link to the gold price." More >