Gold Nanoparticles Help in Earlier Diagnosis of Liver Cancer
Source: ANI  (6/23/11)
"It's the first time metal nanoparticles have been used to enhance X-ray scattering signals." More >

Diamonds to Be Mainstay of Botswana Mining
Source: Scrap Monster  (6/23/11)
"Diamonds, copper and nickel earn over three-quarters of the country's export revenues." More >

SEC Tightens Reins on Hedge Funds
Source: Washington Post, David Hilzenrath  (6/23/11)
"Funds won't have to bare their innermost secrets, but they will have to disclose their size and ownership." More >

Recycling Cobalt
Source: Cobalt Investing News, Damon van der Linde  (6/23/11)
"With no domestic production, the U.S. is 100% dependent on imports." More >

$100K Rare Earth Razor
Source: NPR, Steve Inskeep  (6/23/11)
"This iridium razor never corrodes and is impervious to oxidation." More >

What are Rare Earth Metals?
Source: Mother Nature Network, Russell McLendon  (6/23/11)
"You're probably using some right now." More >

Rare Earths Here?
Source: Kansas City Star, Scott Canon  (6/23/11)
"Southeastern Nebraska drills away at a troubling Chinese monopoly." More >

Copper as a Critical Metal
Source: Copper Investing News, Leia Toovey  (6/23/11)
"Copper deserves its title of critical metal for a several reasons. . ." More >

Mickey Fulp: Can Gold Prospectors Cushion Volatility?
Source: Karen Roche of The Gold Report  (6/22/11)
Mercenary Geologist Mickey Fulp has adopted a new prospector-generator model portfolio with an emphasis on good people. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, he outlines the impact global volatility could have on junior mining companies. More >

Golden Pavement Cracks
Source: Telegraph, Jon Swaine  (6/22/11)
"Streets of New York paved with gold? One man finds $500 worth a week." More >

Dog Days of Summer: Cooling Off for Gold Unlikely
Source: Jeffrey Nichols, NicholsOnGold   (6/22/11)
"Gold could easily reach the vicinity of $1,700/oz. by late this year." More >

Dizzying New Heights of Global Criminal Enterprise
Source: James West, Midas Letter   (6/22/11)
"Why invest in a business when you can invest in your own fabricated market?" More >

If the USD Goes. . .
Source: Jeff Clark, BIG GOLD   (6/22/11)
"What happens to your portfolio?" More >

Dodd-Frank Claims Niche Gold Trading Form
Source: MarketWatch, Claudia Assis  (6/22/11)
"Dodd-Frank act restricts all trading to exchanges, eliminating over-the-counter retail currency investing." More >

Gold Prices Rally Ahead of Fed Announcement
Source: The Street, Alix Steel  (6/22/11)
"Gold could have 'a big move coming up.'" More >

Mickey Fulp: Could REE Cartel Dictate Future for Juniors?
Source: Karen Roche of The Critical Metals Report   (6/21/11)
An Americas-centric rare earth elements-processing cartel is forming to create a supply chain independent of China. In this exclusive interview with The Critical Metals Report, Mercenary Geologist Mickey Fulp points to the top companies that could be big players in the next five years. More >

Mexico Mining to Boom
Source: Scrap Monster  (6/21/11)
"Mexican copper production is expected to increase by an annual average rate of 25.1%" More >

Brazil Eyes New Tax on Big Mining
Source: Reuters  (6/21/11)
"Finance ministries are considering a 'special participation' tax on large mining projects." More >

China's Mining Boom Attracts New Investors
Source: Commodity Online  (6/21/11)
"China's real estate sector shifts its gaze from the housing market to mining." More >

Fake Gold Firm Pockets 1B Yuan
Source: Professional Advisor, Heidi Lee  (6/21/11)
"The suspected company is registered in Hong Kong under the symbol 'BRRICK,' very similar to Barrick Gold." More >

High Gold Prices Strain a Korean Tradition
Source: Channel News Asia, Lim Yun Suk  (6/21/11)
"Gifting gold rings for a child's first birthday has become too expensive for many Koreans." More >

New Thai Silver Futures Well Received
Source: Asia eTrading  (6/21/11)
"Extended gold and silver trading hours were also successful." More >

Venezuela Seizes U.S. Gold Mine
Source: Puget Sound Business Journal, Ben Miller  (6/21/11)
"NYSE plans to delist Canadian gold miner after Venezuela seizes mine." More >

China Makes Huge Increases in Minting
Source: Mineweb, Lawrence Williams  (6/21/11)
"China is also doubling the maximum amount of issuance." More >

Strong Gold Price Triggers Crime Fears
Source: ABC News  (6/21/11)
"Gold's appeal may attract organized crime within the sector." More >