Major Economies to Meet in Washington over REE Restrictions
Source: ICTSD  (9/19/11)
"Each of the major economies is considering a range of responses to counteract China's supply restrictions." More >

There Will Be Oil
Source: The Wall Street Journal, Daniel Yergin  (9/19/11)
"For decades, advocates of 'peak oil' have been predicting a crisis in energy supplies. They've been wrong at every turn." More >

World Oil Use Seen Surging 27% by 2035
Source: Reuters, Ayesha Rascoe  (9/19/11)
"Proposed rules requiring automakers to improve fuel efficiency in the United States were not factored into the forecast." More >

USDA Funds 500 Rural Clean Energy Projects
Source: Brighter Energy  (9/19/11)
"More than 500 agricultural producers and rural small businesses received grants to implement renewable energy in their operations." More >

China Closes Solar-Panel Plant After Protests
Source: Los Angeles Times, Jonathan Kaiman  (9/19/11)
"The decision is an indication of the growing power of environmental protesters to sway government policy in China." More >

The Insidious Truth About Federal Reserve Policy
Source: Shah Gilani, Money Morning  (9/18/11)
"If you want to play the markets, use the Fed as a backstop and leverage yourself against its misguided policy decisions." More >

Silver Market Update
Source: Clive Maund  (9/18/11)
"Silver has managed to hold at a key support level, which may generate a bounce early next week." More >

Dale Mah: Gold Companies to Watch from the Yukon to Colombia
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Gold Report  (9/16/11)
From the Yukon to Colombia, with stops in Nevada and Mexico, Dale Mah, an equity research analyst with Mackie Research, covers the map looking for exciting exploration plays. Mah, a trained geologist with 14 years of experience, shares his calculations and insights into how early-stage exploration plays can be safe and satisfying in this exclusive Gold Report interview. More >

The Coming Currency Crisis
Source: Bud Conrad, Casey Research  (9/16/11)
"When? Soon. The government has more debt to pay and a smaller economy for its tax collectors to feed on." More >

Gold Market Report
Source: Ben Traynor, BullionVault  (9/16/11)
"Gold continues a slight fall that began after key central banks announced they will begin USD liquidity operations." More >

Copper Rises as ECB Promises to Aid Banks
Source: Leia Toovey, Copper Investing News  (9/16/11)
"Copper has underperformed compared to the plethora of ambitious price expectations for the red metal, but Goldman Sachs is still optimistic." More >

Don't Miss Out as Silver Prices Surge
Source: Martin Hutchinson, Money Morning  (9/16/11)
"Resist the temptation to sell, because silver's recovery is for real, and it has much further to go." More >

Sprott Shifts from Gold Bullion to Gold Stocks
Source: BMO Capital Markets, Eric Sprott and David Baker  (9/16/11)
"Production growth rates will be significantly higher in the junior stocks. They offer the best opportunity to build exposure." More >

Lower Prices Seen For Gold Market Next Week
Source: Kitco News, Debbie Carlson  (9/16/11)
"Those who see lower prices for next week cite both the resurgence in the U.S. dollar and technical chart patterns." More >

Mickey Fulp: Looking Past the Summer Uranium Doldrums
Source: JT Long of The Energy Report  (9/15/11)
There have been few catalysts driving uranium stocks this summer. But Mickey Fulp, the "Mercenary Geologist," believes that this market funk resembles the period that preceded one of the best junior resource bull markets ever seen. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Fulp tells us why he's "hopefully optimistic" about the coming months. More >

Kevin Smith: Generate Huge Cash Distributions with MLPs and Royalty Trusts
Source: George Mack of The Energy Report  (9/15/11)
There are few places to hide in turbulent markets, but low bond yields and faltering commercial real estate are driving income investors to U.S. royalty trusts and master limited partnerships (MLPs), where high energy prices are generating huge quarterly cash distributions for shareholders. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Raymond James Associate Analyst Kevin Smith discusses his favorite names where investors are reaping both income and growth. More >

Electric Vehicles Given Global Initiative
Source: Dave Brown, Lithium Investing News  (9/15/11)
"This could lead to quicker adoption rate for the lithium battery technology; however, it may create a challenging environment for smaller pure-play lithium battery manufacturers." More >

Traders Split on Knife-Edge Oil Outlook
Source: Financial Times, Javier Blas  (9/15/11)
"Hedge funds expect a drop, while most physical traders are betting on rising prices. The battle is changing the oil market's structure." More >

Caution is Warranted
Source: Toby Connor, Gold Scents  (9/15/11)
"I am definitely bullish long term, but warning signs are starting to build." More >

Firms Apply for Diamond Licenses as Zimbabwe Softens Ownership Blow
Source: Mining.com, Frik Els  (9/15/11)
"The government received 400 applications, despite an international ban on gem exports from the rich Chiadzwa fields." More >

Donald Trump Takes Gold over Cash
Source: GoldAlert  (9/15/11)
"The prominent real estate investor's Trump Organization announced that it will accept three 32-ounce gold bars as a security deposit." More >

Investment Demand Underpins Gold’s Push Toward $2,000/oz.
Source: Mining Weekly, Terence Creamer  (9/15/11)
"There had been a 'sea change' in investor behavior." More >

Quebec's 2010-11 Mining Royalties More than Past 10 Years Combined
Source: Mining.com, Gouvernement du Quebec  (9/15/11)
"Aside from changes in the royalties, boosted revenue is attributable to an increase in the volumes and higher prices for resources mined." More >

China Consolidates Grip on Rare Earths
Source: New York Times, Keith Bradsher  (9/15/11)
"China is taking the steps to improve pollution controls in a notoriously toxic mining and processing industry." More >

17 Rare Earth Elements? The Number Is Actually 52. . .
Source: Investment U, David Fessler  (9/15/11)
"The scary part is the list comprises nearly half the elements in the entire periodic table." More >