Peru's Presidential Field Split over Mining Taxes
Source: Reuters, Caroline Stauffer and Teresa Cespedes  (3/17/11)
"Candidates debate strategies for maximizing mining's economic benefits." More >

Record Copper Prices Encourage Substitutions
Source: The Wall Street Journal, Matt Whittaker  (3/17/11)
"Aluminum gains some sparkle for manufacturing and construction." More >

Copper Mining in Russia
Source: Copper Investing News, Leia Michelle Toovey  (3/17/11)
"Russia has 139 copper deposits, about 10% of global copper reserves." More >

Ken Reser: Manganese, a Major Growth Opportunity
Source: George Mack of The Gold Report  (3/16/11)
Consultant Ken Reser developed an early interest in molybdenum as a vital resource. In 2007, he became intensely interested in manganese as an element that would gain prominence due to its unique properties. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, Ken shares some thoughts on the significance of manganese and how investors might play growing demand for the metal. More >

China Soon May Need to Import REEs
Source: Bloomberg, Gopal Ratnam  (3/15/11)
"China's domestic REE demand rose as much as 200% in the last year." More >

Mine Exploration Expands in North America
Source: Kitco, Debbie Carlson  (3/15/11)
"Low geopolitical risk, reasonable costs spur mining renaissance in North America." More >

The Tsunami and Short-Term REE Demand
Source: Jack Lifton  (3/15/11)
"There will be a short-term decrease in the price of the critical rare earth metals." More >

REE Prices Soaring: Will Miners Play Catch-Up?
Source: Jeb Handwerger, Gold Stock Trades  (3/8/11)
"A bargain opportunity before the rare earth crisis intensifies. . ." More >

Gold Fever Hits the South Pacific Islands
Source: Reuters  (3/7/11)
"High metals prices encourage miners to return to a land of mineral wealth and historic conflict." More >

Copper May Be the New Gold in 2011
Source: Financial Express, Tapan Mishra  (2/28/11)
"Studies suggest that copper will be in a 450K-ton deficit in 2011." More >

Debunking REE Hype
Source: Seeking Alpha, Nigam Arora  (2/22/11)
"Projections from both sides are highly speculative without a solid foundation." More >

Alaska Urges REE Funding in Letter to Obama
Source: Daily News-Miner, Christopher Eshleman  (2/22/11)
"Governor emphasizes the need for funding and permit process improvements." More >

Copper Correction 2
Source: Adam Hamilton, Zeal Research   (2/14/11)
"If you are a speculator, this imminent copper correction is a huge deal." More >

Peter Grandich: Gold, the Mother of All Bull Markets
Source: George Mack of The Gold Report  (2/11/11)
Market commentator and investor Peter Grandich of Grandich.com and Grandich Publications tells The Gold Report that certain plays on surging demand and looming commodity shortages are no-brainers for investors, and he shares a few ideas on how to profit from these conditions. He's bullish on China and on base—and especially—precious metals, energy, food and water. Gold and silver are still his big plays. More >

Africa Warned of Unrest if Resource Wealth Not Spread
Source: Reuters, Tiisetso Motsoeneng  (2/9/11)
"With Africa facing 17 elections this year, voters may use the ballot box to demand a decent share of the pie." More >

Dock Strike Slows Peru's Mineral Exports
Source: Reuters, Teresa Cespedes  (2/7/11)
"At least eleven ships stall at mineral export terminal." More >

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Critical Times for Critical Metals
Source: Karen Roche of The Gold Report  (2/7/11)
Access to sources of real-world critical metals is in serious jeopardy. A variety of experts gathered recently in Vancouver to learn more about the reasons we're at risk and what we can do about it. Join The Gold Report as we venture into the complex, complicated, cloudy, uncertain, conflicted world they explored. More >

Russian Corruption Holds Back Metals, Commodities
Source: Reuters, John Bowker  (2/3/11)
"Corruption keeps assets depressed, metals investors nervous." More >

U.S. Security Think Tank Urges Feds to Form REE Strategy
Source: Mineweb, Dorothy Kosich  (2/3/11)
"Report highlights 'second-biggest deposit of REEs in the world.'" More >

Commodities Traders May Face REE Curbs
Source: Bloomberg, Ben Moshinsky and Jim Brunsden  (2/2/11)
"EU plans 'priority actions' to ensure access to 14 'critical' raw materials." More >

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 >

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 >

Market Favors UK Miners, Copper
Source: Reuters, Julie Crust  (1/27/11)
"Mining stocks have underperformed metal prices this year." More >

Europe Moves to Recycle Rare Earths
Source: New York Times, Judy Dempsey  (1/27/11)
"Europe must become 'a recycling society with prices that reflect environmental costs.'" More >

2010 Commodities Bull Strides into 2011
Source: Business in Vancouver   (1/27/11)
"Copper was a star performer of the metals and minerals sector." More >