Oil Demand May Be Victim of Its Own Success

Source: MarketWatch (7/2/08)

"Looking at the first six months of 2008, we have seen the most volatile period in the history of oil markets," said Charles Perry, president of Perry Management, an energy-consulting firm.

Oil finished the first half of the year nearly 46% higher, and analysts say that while prices may continue to reach fresh record levels, demand could eventually become a victim of its own success -- putting a cap on price gains for the rest of 2008.

That assessment seems to fit most of the energy market.

"Looking at the first six months of 2008, we have seen the most volatile period in the history of oil markets," said Charles Perry, president of Perry Management, an energy-consulting firm.

"I do not think we have ever before had a six-month period like this when so many things that impact oil prices came together at the same time," he said. "These changes will have a continuing massive impact on the world economies."

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Mexico: Gold's Next Powerhouse Player
Source: Marc Davis, BNW News (11/03/2009)

As the world's key gold producing nations struggle mostly in vain to replenish dwindling below-ground supplies, Mexico is bucking the trend in a big way.

Where Have All the Gold Mines Gone?
Source: Brent Cook, Exploration Insights (04/14/2009)

Given the declining global gold production, mining companies’ demand for reserve replacement and the acute dearth of new gold discoveries, there is no doubt that real economic discoveries will be exceptionally valuable. . .the opportunity for stellar profits is the best it has probably ever been. Identifying the few successes, however, will require vigilant and constant technical assessment of geology and drill results, always with an eye to mine economics.

Congo Completes Mining Review, Says Majors Quit Talks
Source: Reuters (12/20/2008)

"Review process is extended an additional 45 days to allow six companies to return to the negotiating table for direct talks with government ministers."