Weak Jobs May Mean More Printing and Higher Precious Metals Prices
Source: Jeb Handwerger, Gold Stock Trades  (7/9/12)
"Gold and silver have been recently moving higher based on the Eurozone and stocks breathing a sigh of relief as the summit came up with a purported solution to reduce funding costs, particularly for Italy and Spain, worth $149B." More >

Gold Alternating Between Up and Down Weeks
Source: Ben Traynor, BullionVault  (7/9/12)
"Gold prices held above $1,580/oz Monday morning in London, broadly in line with last week's close." More >

Miners Say Resource Nationalism Still the Number One Risk
Source: Dorothy Kosich, Mineweb  (7/9/12)
"In its report 'Business risks facing mining and metals 2012–2013,' E&Y's Global Mining and Metals Group outlines the top 10 business risks for mining and metals. Resource nationalism, skills shortage and infrastructure access top the list." More >

Graphite: The Newest 'Next Big Thing'
Source: Mickey Fulp, The Mercenary Geologist  (7/9/12)
"Many factors have contributed to the decline in junior exploration and mining stocks and I see little evidence for a quick recovery. However, markets will always find something to be long on. That current something for me is graphite." More >

Burma Forms First Public Gold Company
Source: BullionStreet  (7/9/12)
"Burma, now known as Myanmar, launched its first public gold company with the stated aim of protecting small- and medium-size enterprises against foreign competition." More >

Rare Earth, Common Problems
Source: Global Times, Zhang Zhilong  (7/9/12)
"Rare earth metals, known as 'industrial gold,' are still being illegally mined across the mountainous areas of Guangdong Province, despite a recent crackdown." More >

Chinese Government Speeds Up HREE Stockpiling
Source: Dorothy Kosich, Mineweb  (7/9/12)
"China's government is awarding interest-free loans to stockpile HREEs as reserves are running low." More >

World Gold Council Sees China's Gold Demand Rising 13%
Source: Bloomberg  (7/9/12)
"Gold demand in China, the second largest user after India last year, may expand 13% in 2012, the World Gold Council said." More >

Gold Stocks Compared to Past Bull Markets
Source: Jordan Roy-Byrne, Gold Stock Trades  (7/9/12)
"Things are on par with the past and gold stocks are right on track." More >

The Market's Next Major Move
Source: Chris Vermeulen, The Gold and Oil Guy  (7/8/12)
"This report clearly shows how the U.S. dollar plays a dominant role in the price of other investments." More >

Miners Are Unlocking China's Gold: Noel White
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Gold Report  (7/6/12)
China may be investing billions elsewhere to locate new mineral deposits, but Geologist Noel White believes there are huge discoveries yet to be unearthed within its borders. White, an independent geological consultant with Enargite in Brisbane, Australia, says China's history and politics have slowed development of its mining at home. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, White reveals which companies have boots on the ground and the expertise to make the next big strike in China and South America. More >

Gold May Be Preparing for Further Falls
Source: Ben Traynor, BullionVault  (7/6/12)
"We are either building a base, or preparing for another leg lower through $1,500/oz." More >

Q2/12 Gold Market Trends and Outlook
Source: Resource Investing News  (7/6/12)
"While experts have lowered their gold price forecasts for 2012, new estimates are still above current gold prices." More >

How Is Dr. Copper Feeling?
Source: Louis James, Casey Research  (7/6/12)
"Copper stocks are more volatile than the metal itself, and in a weak economy that means rebounds are unlikely. But are they still profitable? Yes, they are." More >

Silver Is About to Cross $30/oz for the Last Time
Source: Bob Kirtley, SK Options Trading  (7/6/12)
"The odds are skewed toward an increase in silver prices rather than a fall, and once they do catch fire it will be dramatic." More >

Gold and Silver Hovering Above Key Technical Support
Source: Minyanville, Andrew Nyquist  (7/5/12)
"But bulls shouldn't let their guard down; the metals are still contained within a wedge formation." More >

Did the EU Summit Affect Gold?
Source: Eric McWhinnie, Wall St. Cheat Sheet  (7/5/12)
"As central banks attempt more desperate measures, precious metals stand ready to rise again." More >

How Undervalued Is Gold?
Source: Neil Charnock, GoldOz  (7/5/12)
"We have to consider the profitability factor. Cash costs are confusing across the industry because they are not standardized." More >

The Market Is Giving Major Correction Signs
Source: David A. Banister, Market Trend Forecast  (7/4/12)
"I continue to see divergences with the Elliott wave counts and other indicators that are giving me some short-term concerns." More >

Think Gold and Stay the Course
Source: Bob Kirtley, SK Options Trading  (7/4/12)
"Dream on, politicians. The debasement of all fiat currencies continues unabated and they will all hit the wall sooner or later." More >

The US and EU Are Desperately Seeking Heavy Rare Earths: Jeb Handwerger
Source: Sally Lowder of The Critical Metals Report  (7/3/12)
Despite market malaise, the outlook for rare earth element demand is growing more and more compelling. China still controls a majority of the supply, but has been cautioning the world that even its reserves can't last forever. North America desperately needs to establish its own sources, but which juniors will be able to fill that need? Jeb Handwerger, editor and publisher of Gold Stock Trades, predicts which companies may win the race to production in this exclusive interview with The Critical Metals Report. More >

Equities the Way to Benefit from Gold's Strength: Henk Krasenberg
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Gold Report  (7/2/12)
Henk J. Krasenberg, analyst and founder of the European Gold Centre and author and publisher of the GOLDVIEW newsletter, sees no lack of potential among small-cap equities, especially for investors willing to look beyond the U.S. borders. He offers names in Europe and Africa—what he calls "the poorest and richest continent"—and reminds us that Mexico produces a lot more than silver. In this exclusive Gold Report interview, Krasenberg counsels patience because "you have to wait for the development." More >

Cambodia—Prospective, Stable and Ignored: Ken Booth
Source: Alec Gimurtu for The Gold Report   (7/2/12)
Ken Booth has been involved in the mining industry for 30 years and sees the past two decades of quiet, stable growth that Cambodia has enjoyed out of the world's economic spotlight as an opportunity for investors. The once ignored country has highly prospective geology, an emerging exploration services industry and a mining-friendly legal framework. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, Booth discusses why Cambodia should not be ignored by investors seeking first mover advantage and names companies who are poised to profit. More >

Investment Bid Needed to Move Gold Price Higher
Source: Ben Traynor, BullionVault  (7/2/12)
"Gold remains in the same range since early May, and would have to move above trendline resistance at $1,624/oz to reverse the bearish posture." More >

Why Deflation is the Biggest Catalyst for Precious Metals
Source: Jordan Roy-Byrne, The Daily Gold  (7/2/12)
"The time to buy gold stocks and physical gold and silver coincides with deflation fears." More >