UK's Anti-Bribery Law Could Be a Global Game-Changer
Source: Mining Weekly, Martin Creamer  (6/7/11)
"UKBA has even sharper teeth than the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act." More >

Platinum Set to Shine
Source: Financial Express, Lora Coventry  (6/7/11)
"Platinum's underperformance trend is likely to change." More >

Gold and Palladium Clean Up Chemical-Making Process
Source: Environmental Health News, Audrey Moores and Wendy Hessler  (6/7/11)
"Versatile compound, benzylbenzoate, kills disease-causing mites." More >

Why China's Rare Earth Exports Really Matter
Source: Jeb Handwerger, Gold Stock Trades  (6/6/11)
"In April, China exported only 1,819 tons, a shortfall of 53% from 2010." More >

Pricing Gold in Deflation
Source: Adrian Ash, BullionVault   (6/6/11)
"Store, don't try to grow, value when your capital's at risk."
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Gold as Collateral Major Step for Gold Market
Source: Julian Phillips, Gold Forecaster  (6/6/11)
"This may well prove to be a battle of 'bankers' against democracy!" More >

Can You Pass the 2011 Silver Quiz?
Source: Jeff Clark, BIG GOLD  (6/6/11)
"The forces underpinning the silver bull market aren't going away any time soon." More >

Mike Starogiannis: Are You Ready for Commodity Bargain Season?
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Gold Report  (6/6/11)
School's out for the summer and junior explorers are back in the field commencing summer drilling programs. That's what makes early summer a good time to seek out bargains in the junior equity sector, according to Fraser Mackenzie Analyst Mike Starogiannis. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, Mike offers some promising names from Canada to Peru (where, yes, it is winter). More >

Diamonds and Gold Top UAE's trade
Source: Middle East Media LLC  (6/6/11)
"Diamonds were the UAE's top import by value in the month. . ." More >

Commodity Bubbles Caused by Speculators Need Intervention
Source: Bloomberg, Tony Dreibus  (6/6/11)
"Increased investment in commodity markets creates bubbles. . ." More >

Funds Boost Bullish Commodity Bets Amid Improving Global Growth Prospects
Source: Bloomberg, Yi Tuan  (6/6/11)
"The global recovery is 'gaining strength'. . ." More >

NV Mining Tax Unresolved as Legislature Adjourns
Source: Mineweb, Dorothy Kosich  (6/6/11)
"Lawmakers backpedaled on a mining tax-deduction deal." More >

Depth and Death for South Africa's Gold Mines
Source: Reuters, Ed Stoddard  (6/6/11)
"The bottom has not yet been hit. . ." More >

Peruvian Election Long-Term Supportive Factor for Metals
Source: Kitco, Allen Sykora  (6/6/11)
"Peru is an important producer of gold, silver and copper." More >

Gold and Silver Prices Move Higher
Source: The Street, Alix Steel  (6/6/11)
"The rally in gold reflects the metal's appeal as a safe-haven. . ." More >

Higher Prices Are Around the Corner
Source: Chris Vermeulen, TheGoldAndOilGuy  (6/6/11)
"When investors are selling their shares, you must prepare for a low-risk trading opportunity." More >

Higher Prices Are Around the Corner
Source: Chris Vermeulen, TheGoldAndOilGuy  (6/6/11)
"When investors are selling their shares, you must prepare for a low-risk trading opportunity." More >

Critical Metals in Global Spotlight Again
Source: Investment U, Tony D'Altorio  (6/6/11)
"REE values soar to over $121K/ton, a tenfold increase from a year ago." More >

The REE "Saudi Arabia" of Asia
Source: Business Insider, Joe Weisenthal  (6/6/11)
"In coming years, you can't do any better than Mongolia for REE plays." More >

USGS Warns of Rising REE Demand
Source: UPI  (6/6/11)
"Demand for rare earth metals is increasing 8% per year." More >

Sweet Spot for Rare Earth Stocks
Source: Forbes, Tom Aspray  (6/6/11)
"There may be a good buying opportunity presented this month." More >

Natural Gas Booming in Asia
Source: Daily Reckoning, Chris Mayer  (6/6/11)
"Australia will challenge Qatar as the world's largest LNG exporter." More >

U.S. May Cut Oil Demand View
Source: Reuters, Tom Doggett  (6/6/11)
"The move may be a double-edged sword, stoking OPEC's argument." More >

IAEA Turns Up Pressure on Syria, Iran
Source: M&C  (6/6/11)
"Syria likely building a covert nuclear reactor site, Minister says." More >

The Price of Clean Air
Source: Bloomberg, Paul Barrett  (6/6/11)
"Energy reform is far from pain-free." More >