Growing in Power, Natural Gas Attracts Enemies
Source: Greenwire, Anne Mulkern  (2/16/11)
"Several groups launched campaigns highlighting the energy's potential problems." More >

IEA Finds Vast Solar Potential in Middle East, Africa
Source: Reve  (2/16/11)
"The region could generate 100 times the combined electricity consumption of MENA and Europe." More >

China Enters Race to Develop Nuclear Energy from Thorium
Source: The Guardian  (2/16/11)
"Project aims not only to develop technology, but to secure intellectual property rights." More >

Feinstein Says GOP Bill Would Halt Energy Projects
Source: Associated Press, Kevin Freking  (2/16/11)
"House Republicans aim to scale back a program that helps finance renewable energy projects." More >

Read more Streetwise Exclusives. . .
Source: The Gold Report  (2/16/11)
including Bob Casaceli's recent interview, Cordillera del Condor. More >

Jeffrey Hayden and Chad Mabry: Stay Very Oily
Source: George Mack of The Energy Report  (2/15/11)
In 2010, some of the best-performing companies in the E&P space transitioned to a heavier focus on oil, which has been strong, and away from natural gas where prices are weak. That trend is likely to continue this year, according to Rodman & Renshaw Senior Analysts Jeff Hayden and Chad Mabry who remain bullish, even though they're not betting on sustained prices above $100/Bbl. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Jeff and Chad bring some growth and value ideas into sharp focus. More >

£1,000 Olympic Gold Coin to Become Legal Tender
Source: Telegraph, Harry Wallop  (2/15/11)
"In total, 60 will be made, alongside 14,000 silver £500 coins." More >

Alaska Oil Pipeline Has Major Safety Risks
Source: Christian Science Monitor, Mark Guarino  (2/15/11)
"The 800-mile pipeline ships 12% of domestic oil supply." More >

Platinum, Palladium ETFs Lure Investors
Source: Commodity Online  (2/15/11)
"Investors are banking on platinum and palladium these days." More >

Oil Prices Fall on Economy, Supply Concerns
Source: Associated Press, Sandy Shore  (2/15/11)
"U.S. sales data suggests consumers are spending less based on high energy prices." More >

Standard Life Puts Faith in Gold Bullion for Pensions
Source: Herald Scotland, Simon Bain  (2/15/11)
"The gold price spawns new industry of gold investment opportunities." More >

Nevada Miners Could Lose Power of Eminent Domain
Source: Mineweb, Dorothy Kosich  (2/15/11)
"Nevada miners are expected to face a number of legislative challenges." More >

Aussie Mining Tax Revenue $60B Short of Expectations
Source: Reuters  (2/15/11)
"Tax changes made prior to 2010 election result in revenue losses." More >

Platinum Miners Look North
Source: Mineweb, Barry Sergeant  (2/15/11)
"PGM miners seek low-risk, high-reward 'sweet spots' for significant returns." More >

Rare Earth Metals and Military Readiness
Source: Reuters, Euan Sadden  (2/15/11)
"Senators express concern about the military's reliance on REEs." More >

World Gold Council, ICBC Launch Gift Gold Bar
Source: Kitco, Allen Sykora  (2/15/11)
"Rapid growth in China's gold retail market inspires first 'gold-investment gifting product.'" More >

Eurozone Central Banks Increase Gold Reserves by 1M Euros
Source: Reuters  (2/15/11)
"Gold holdings rose due to a single euro zone central bank's trading." More >

Opportunity in Rejuvenation of Canada's Iron Ore Sector
Source: David Coffin & Eric Coffin, HRA Advisories  (2/15/11)
"Iron ore production rose 65% from 2003–2008 to >1.7 billion tons." More >

Crisis High 2011
Source: Clif Droke  (2/15/11)
"The trailing edge of the financial storm will begin in 2012, and it could be a tsunami." More >

Silver Approaching Stage Two of Its Bull Market
Source: James Turk, Free Gold Money Report  (2/15/11)
"I expect that silver will exceed $50/oz. this year." More >

Healthy Correction for Gold Miners and PMs in Secular Bull Market
Source: Jeb Handwerger, Gold Stock Trades   (2/15/11)
"A stock's reaction to news items may tell us the authentic underlying strength." More >

PMs and the Validity of Technical Analysis, Pt. 2
Source: Julian Phillips, Gold Forecaster   (2/15/11)
"Technical analysis can be useful in the gold market, but not in isolation." More >

What If We Had a Bubble and Nobody Came?
Source: Jeff Berwick, Dollar Vigilante  (2/15/11)
"Hold your gold and silver. This train hasn't even left the station." 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 >

Global Inflation Rising and Other Pro-Gold Developments
Source: Jeffrey Nichols, NicholsOnGold  (2/14/11)
"Recently, the Fed surpassed China as the largest holder of U.S. Treasuries." More >