New Survey Finds Unprecedented Leap in Support for Nuclear Energy

Source: MarketWatch.com (9/29/08)

The new survey found that 69 percent of Americans believe the United States should definitely build more nuclear power plants in the future - a 10 percentage point gain from April.

An unprecedented leap in public support for nuclear energy has occurred since last April, a new national survey of 1,000 adults has found.

A record-high 74 percent of Americans favor nuclear energy, with only 24 percent opposed, according to the survey. The favorability mark is 11 percentage points higher, and the unfavorability level nine percentage points lower than was the case just five months ago, according to the telephone survey conducted Sept. 18-21.

The new survey was conducted by Bisconti Research Inc. with GfK, the same researchers who conducted last April's public opinion poll. The survey has a margin of error of plus or minus three percentage points...

The new survey found that 69 percent of Americans believe the United States should definitely build more nuclear power plants in the future - a 10 percentage point gain from April. Three-fourths of respondents say they would find it acceptable to add a new reactor at the nearest existing nuclear power plant site - a nine-point jump from April's result.

Announcing Streetwise Live! Events
Source: Streetwise Reports (07/13/2020)

Streetwise Reports is offering 100 investors—at no charge—the opportunity to meet via Zoom with executives of precious metals companies as they discuss recent developments at their companies and upcoming catalysts.

"China's export quota could be opportunity for Canadian miners"

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."