Resource Nationalism on the Rise
Source: James Wellstead, Resource Investing News  (10/3/11)
"As miners and governments search for ways to resolve disputes over royalty and taxation, some have suggested more robust responsible and sustainable mining programs can go a long way to reduce [historical] injustices over profit sharing." More >

Gold Market Report
Source: Adrian Ash, BullionVault  (9/30/11)
"'The gold and silver market suddenly seems quiet in this timezone,' said a Hong Kong dealer, noting 'much lower' trading volume." More >

Tough Love
Source: Eric and David Coffin, HRA Editorial  (9/30/11)
"The markets are sending a pretty clear message that a decision on Greece and other peripheral EU nations is required." More >

Platinum and Palladium Q411 Outlook
Source: Michelle Smith, Platinum Investing News  (9/30/11)
"If platinum and palladium prices move, investors should look for them to go down." More >

"Mexico Mike" Kachanovsky: Gold and Silver Producers Due for Big Upside
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Gold Report  (9/28/11)
Mike Kachanovsky, known as "Mexico Mike," doesn't follow the so-called smart money. Founder of the website smartinvestment.ca, Mexico Mike believes mainstream commentators are leading investors astray by insisting that it is too late to get into mining stocks and precious metals. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, Mexico Mike explains why everyone needs to have some exposure to precious metals and gives his favorite prospects. More >

Lithium Battery Industry Growing in China
Source: Dave Brown, Lithium Investing News  (9/27/11)
"Several important developments in the lithium battery industry have turned a focus towards China as the country continues its quest to further its combustion technology." More >

Three Strikes: Molycorp Strikes Out in Washington
Source: Jeb Handwerger for The Critical Metals Report  (9/27/11)
As exciting as the critical metals sector is becoming, Gold Stock Trades' Jeb Handwerger warns that the public is being bombarded with misleading information, even at the highest levels of commerce and policy. In this exclusive article for The Critical Metals Report, Jeb gives his take on Molycorp's recent presentation to Congress, and outlines key points investors and policymakers alike should use to inform their decisions. More >

Hoping for Mining Boom, Canada Opens Last Frontier
Source: AFP, Jacques Lemieux  (9/26/11)
"The Quebec government promises up to 11 new mining projects will be launched in the next few years in the far north." More >

Japan Eyes Rare Earth Deal with Myanmar
Source: Japan Times  (9/26/11)
"Japan attempts to diversify its supply chain for rare earth metals." More >

REE Price Growth Moderates as Supply Outlook Brightens
Source: The Australian, James Areddy  (9/24/11)
"Determining prices for rare earths is tricky because the market for them is illiquid. Some of the biggest buyers and sellers complain that they have little clarity on pricing." More >

Red Bull: The World's Most Informative Metal
Source: The Economist  (9/24/11)
"Copper has slumped to a ten-month low, but it is less sensitive to the ups and downs of rich world economies than it was." More >

"King Cobra" May Scare Copper Miners After Zambia Vote Win
Source: Bloomberg, Brian Latham and Anthony Mukwita  (9/23/11)
"Michael Sata's victory in Zambia's presidential election may unsettle mining companies facing the prospect of higher taxes." More >

Billionaire Bogolyubov Sees Strong Manganese Demand in China
Source: Bloomberg, James Paton  (9/23/11)
"'As long as they produce steel, there will be demand for manganese,' he says." More >

Rare Earths Will Be Hot for Years to Come
Source: Wealth Daily, Ian Cooper  (9/23/11)
"I expect speculators to buy up all the available supply in attempts to resell at much higher prices. . ." More >

France to Help Kazakhstan Develop Rare Earths
Source: Reuters, Olga Orininskaya and Alison Birrane  (9/23/11)
"The Central Asian nation's state uranium miner Kazatomprom established a strategic partnership with the Bureau de Recherches Geologiques et Minieres." More >

Rare Earth Use Grows Rarer
Source: The Wall Street Journal, Tatyana Shumsky  (9/22/11)
"With prices for certain metals skyrocketing and supply interruptions threatening production, companies are scrambling to cut REE usage." More >

REE Shortages Could Exacerbate U.S. Foreign Policy Risks, Congress Told
Source: Mineweb, Dorothy Kosich  (9/21/11)
"Congress, the Obama Administration and U.S. manufacturers urged 'to come together to formulate a comprehensive strategy to end China's monopoly on rare earths.'" More >

Matt Gowing: Hunting for Profits in Rare Graphite
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Critical Metals Report  (9/20/11)
Lithium-ion batteries may be named for the alkali metal they contain, but graphite is actually used in greater amounts. Mackie Research Strategic Metals and Clean Tech Analyst Matt Gowing says investors would be wise to shift their attention to this still under-the-radar electrical conductor. While lithium supply concerns have made for splashy headlines, the graphite market is quietly ramping up to meet increasing demand. In this exclusive interview with The Critical Metals Report, Gowing discusses mining operations poised to ease supply gridlock as well as how to measure a mine by the size of its flakes. More >

Funding Given for Project to Replace Rare Earth Magnets
Source: The Engineer, Stephen Harris  (9/20/11)
"A project to replace expensive and environmentally damaging rare earth metals in EVs with steel has received £518,000 to commercialize its technology." More >

Rich REE Resources in the Mojave Desert
Source: Greg Klein, Resource Clips  (9/19/11)
"American Manganese' updated resource estimates reveal a 226.46 Mt. resource for the Arizona-based project." More >

Upcoming Vanadium Projects
Source: James Wellstead, Vanadium Investing News  (9/19/11)
"With talk of supply tightening, vanadium suppliers are preparing to expand production." More >

Manganese Prices Reflect Economic Conditions
Source: MicMontgomery, Manganese Investing News  (9/19/11)
"Manganese' use in steel, a prime component of infrastructure and consumer products, make the resource a good economic barometer." More >

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 >

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 >

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 >