GOLD ANALYSIS

The recent sell-off in gold could mean the correction is nearly complete.

Monday , 08 Feb 2010
And, as the price of gold approaches the $1,000 we could see some renewed interest by central banks

China and U.S. heading for a cold war? What impact on gold?

Sunday , 07 Feb 2010
Some observers feel that China may be looking to retaliate over recent U.S. political statements and moves and a recent Chinese poll suggests it and the U.S. may be moving towards a ‘cold war'. Such political uncertainties could have a positive impact on the gold price.

Intelligent gold from a smart company

Friday , 05 Feb 2010
Once again, Gold Fields sets a tough standard for the gold quarterlies reporting season.

Gold to hit $1,350 - $1,400 by late Spring - John Embry

Wednesday , 03 Feb 2010
Speaking on the Mineweb Gold Weekly Podcast, Sprott Asset Management's chief investment strategist says while the yellow metal is likely to continue to consolidate over the next few weeks, the next major move will be up.

The impact on gold of the dollar and the U.S. economy

Wednesday , 03 Feb 2010
Gold should remain the ultimate safe haven as the U.S. economy continues to stutter and global currency markets remain in turmoil.

Pent up demand gobbles gold stocks

Tuesday , 02 Feb 2010
Listed gold stocks jump as much as 40% overnight, as dollar gold bullion records its best daily gain in three months.

The Strong US dollar continues to put pressure on gold

Monday , 01 Feb 2010
The Yellow metal has traded largely sideways, if not lower, over the last week as a stronger dollar and concerns about the fiscal health of Greece kept the pressure on, but the lower prices have seen buyers step back in, particularly in Asia.

Time for gold majors to own up

Thursday , 28 Jan 2010
Gold quarterlies: the Ides of January (or, crunch time) as reporting season cranks into gear.

Gold high for 2010 of $1578 - the readers have spoken

Tuesday , 26 Jan 2010
Entrants to this year's Mineweb gold price competition look for gold price to slip further before attaining new highs.

Gold power plays in Chile: Worth fighting over

Tuesday , 26 Jan 2010
There are a string of major gold/copper deposits in the Chilean Andes which are attracting attention from the gold majors.

Gold: Horrible investment but great insurance

Saturday , 23 Jan 2010
Itchy money made 2009 one of the best years on record for the junior resource sector, according to Mickey Fulp. In sector terms, it won't be so easy to prosper in 2010, but nevertheless he's confident about prospects for specific companies that remain undervalued. Interview with The Gold Report.

Are gold stocks in a bear market?

Friday , 22 Jan 2010
For seven months, investors have been steadily selling down gold stocks; the 100 least wanted have lost half their value.

If 10-year real interest rate goes negative gold could really spike

Tuesday , 19 Jan 2010
Pinetree Capital Resource Analyst Craig Stanley sheds some light on how real interest rates are driving gold's rise, and is bullish on base metals explorers.

Gold stock souring continues

Monday , 18 Jan 2010
Listed gold (and also uranium and silver) stocks continue to backtrack, with few signs of a bottom.

Gold retreats on strong dollar but rumours of a bubble still remain

Monday , 18 Jan 2010
The introduction of platinum and palladium ETFs into the market place also took some of the sheen off yellow metal.

Central Banks have been net purchasers of gold since the second quarter of 2009

Thursday , 14 Jan 2010
The survey estimates net sales from the sector were down 90% in 2009 compared to 2008.

GFMS gold survey - powerful incentives to invest in gold this year

Thursday , 14 Jan 2010
The economic and financial outlook suggest that there are any number of incentives to invest in gold this year. There is, however, likely to be plenty of metal available and there is a risk of sharp price corrections when the external environment changes in the future and ceases to be so favourable towards investment.

LBMA experts gold price forecasts for 2010 look for $1,394 high and $1,199 average

Wednesday , 13 Jan 2010
As a conservative predictor of gold price trends, the LBMA's annual poll of experts in the field is looking for further increases in 2010.

Another year of high metal prices ahead - RMG

Tuesday , 12 Jan 2010
Respected Swedish research organization, Raw Materials Group, is predicting rising metal prices in the year ahead although there could be a price correction in the first half of the year.

More Mexican silver and gold miners/explorers to follow

Tuesday , 12 Jan 2010
Trey Wasser's follow-up to his recent overview of Mexican precious metals explorers and miners looks at more specific companies which he favors. Interview with The Gold Report.

Nevada still offers excellent potential for discovering and developing gold assets

Monday , 11 Jan 2010
Investment bankers Dahlman Rose say prospective Nevada exploration and mining projects--not belonging to Newmont or Barrick--also offer junior company investors high-return opportunities in a rising gold price environment.

Gold's stellar performance set to continue in 2010

Monday , 11 Jan 2010
Historically gold bull markets have lasted as many as 15 to 25 years, this one has only been going since 2001.

Mexican gold and silver explorers - opportunities and insights

Sunday , 10 Jan 2010
Selected Mexican precious metals exploration companies have produced great returns over the past few years, but due diligence is the key to picking the best performers. The Gold Report interview.

Average gold price to rise almost 30 pct in 2010 on investment demand - Ross Norman

Friday , 08 Jan 2010
Ross Norman has proved to be one of the most accurate gold price forecasters in the London Bullion Market Association's annual gold price prediction survey and his precious metals price forecasts for this year are all positive.

China - gold's No1 producer and consumer is taking control of the market

Friday , 08 Jan 2010
With China now the world's No. 1 producer and consumer of gold, and the prospect of Chinese and Indian demand alone exceeding 1,000 tonnes a year in the next few years, gold's price looks to be under new control.