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 >

Afghanistan Desert Contains Significant New Light REE Deposit
Source: Mineweb, Dorothy Kosich  (9/15/11)
"Scientists believe the Khanneshin carbonatite contains high concentrations of LREEs, such as lanthanum, cerium and neodymium." More >

REE Prices to Stay High as China Extends Crackdown
Source: Reuters, David Stanway  (9/15/11)
"China's role as the dominant global supplier of rare earths will gradually come to an end as the industry focuses more on the domestic market." More >

China Not Intent to Maintain REE Supply Hold
Source: Xinhua  (9/15/11)
"The country 'will shift to a domestic demand-oriented path,' says top producer, but tight supply is inevitable." More >

Dr. Paul Zweng: Nano Caps Offer Outsize Returns, Risk
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Gold Report  (9/14/11)
Dr. Paul Zweng, a portfolio manager with Resource Venture Advisors in Beverly Hills, Calif., has managed to make some big things happen with small companies. By investing in the tiniest of resource companies, he has grown the fund exponentially. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, Zweng tells why his biggest asset is his cast-iron stomach. More >

Metals Most at Risk of Supply Disruption
Source: Mineweb, Lawrence Williams  (9/14/11)
"Interestingly, rare earths elements only come in at No. 5." More >

Jack Lifton: Profit from Really Critical Rare Earth Elements
Source: Jack Lifton, special to The Critical Metals Report   (9/13/11)
Despite the important sounding name, not all rare earth elements are critical or in short supply compared to the ultimate demand. In this exclusive article for The Critical Metals Report, Jack Lifton, a senior fellow of the Institute for the Analysis of Global Security, shares the secrets for determining if a company has a chance of growing into a viable, profitable venture that will benefit both investors and host countries. More >

Cobalt: A Move for Green Investors?
Source: Michelle Smith, Cobalt Investing News  (9/12/11)
"Cobalt is an important element in our daily lives and it is also one whose star power is likely to emerge with the green movement." More >

Rare Earth Q411 Outlook
Source: Robert Sullivan, Rare Earth Investing News  (9/12/11)
"2011 has thus far seen prices for most rare earth elements take off in the wake of tight control from over production and export quotas." More >

Why Gold, Silver and Platinum Bullion?
Source: Nick Barisheff  (9/12/11)
"The only asset class that is better than gold as an inflation hedge is a basket that includes silver and platinum." More >

Why Obama Should Address the Rare Earth Crisis
Source: Jeb Handwerger, Gold Stock Trades  (9/12/11)
"A little bread-and-butter support by Obama could provide an important boost for the rare earth industry." More >

Lithium Industry Q411 Outlook
Source: Dave Brown, Lithium Investing News  (9/12/11)
"Lithium remains the far superior choice for energy and power storage needs and is likely to see continued strong demand over the next decade." More >

World Scrambles for Rare Earths After Latest China Crackdown
Source: Mining.com, Frik Els  (9/9/11)
"China has in the past struggled struggled to impose a REE production cap." More >

Who Is Actually Buying Copper?
Source: Mineweb, Simon Hunt  (9/8/11)
"Copper is becoming a financial asset in place of its historic role as an industrial metal." More >

China Seeks Japan Tech in Rare Earth Deals
Source: Reuters, Chang-Ran Kim  (9/7/11)
"Demand for rare earths is expected to double in the next five years." More >

Chris Berry: Can Electric Vehicles Drive Vanadium Demand?
Source: George Mack of The Critical Metals Report  (9/6/11)
Solar and wind can't produce power when there is no sun or turbulence in the air. That is why energy storage will be vital for offsetting and balancing use of traditional baseload power sources during peak and off-peak periods. House Mountain Partners founder Chris Berry is making a bet on the unfamiliar element vanadium, which will be required in large quantities for mass storage batteries. In an exclusive Critical Metals Report interview, Chris has identified several vanadium names that could power investor portfolios and simultaneously provide broader diversification. More >

Brazil to Hike Mining Royalties
Source: Reuters  (9/6/11)
"Brazil's overhaul of its mining code will likely double average royalty rates for minerals." More >

Why Juniors?
Source: Richard (Rick) Mills, Ahead of the Herd  (9/2/11)
"Juniors, not majors, own the world's future mines and are the most adept at finding them." More >

The Credibility Crash
Source: David and Eric Coffin, HRA Advisories   (9/2/11)
"Brinkmanship on one side, bumbling on the other, and markets caught in the middle: It's been a terrible month for markets." More >

Pink Sheets Basics: How to Profit Without Getting Fleeced
Source: Money Morning  (9/2/11)
"Small-cap pink sheets stocks can be extremely lucrative, but you have to make the right moves to rake in the big profits." More >

First REE/Boron Complex Produces Unexpected Results
Source: PhysOrg  (9/2/11)
"Rare earth metals are critical components of hybrid vehicle engines, but a new partnership between these elements and boron atoms is set to have a transformative impact on synthetic chemistry." More >

Copper Expected To Be Range-Bound Or Higher Into Year-End
Source: Kitco News, Allen Sykora  (9/1/11)
"Analysts look for copper prices to be sideways to higher through 2011, supported by an ongoing supply deficit and an expected re-stocking phase in China." More >

Rare Earths Heat Up with Crackdown
Source: Resource Investor  (9/1/11)
"China's goal is to consolidate all production into three state-owned giants. Authorities have been burning refineries, arresting offenders, and offering rewards for others." More >

Gold Wedding Bands Get Dumped for Tungsten
Source: CNN Money, Parija Kavilanz  (9/1/11)
"Skyrocketing gold prices have jewelers and cash-strapped couples clamoring for wedding bands made of less expensive metals." More >

China Firms to Pay $1.95B for Brazil Miner Stake
Source: AFP  (9/1/11)
"The deal comes as China snaps up key resources globally to secure stable supplies to keep its economy moving." More >