Gold Seeker Closing Report: Gold and Silver End Mixed

	Close	Gain/Loss
Gold	$1219.70	-$8.55
Silver	$18.30	+$0.14
XAU	175.00	+1.49%
HUI	459.89	+0.85%
GDM	1395.21	+0.94%
JSE Gold	2524.37	-9.87
USD	86.97	-0.92
Euro	121.31	+1.47
Yen	109.55	UNCH
Oil	$75.48	+$1.10
10-Year	3.319%	+0.1.32
T-Bond	123.09375	-1.78125
Dow	10172.53	+2.76%
Nasdaq	2218.71	+2.77%
S&P	1086.84	+2.95%

Gold fell to as low as $1215.02 by about 10AM EST before it bounced back higher in the last few hours of trade, but it still ended with a loss of 0.7%. Silver fell to as low as $17.882 in early London trade, but it then stormed back higher for most of the rest of the day and ended with a gain of 0.77%.

Euro gold fell to about €1009, platinum gained $2 to $1529, and copper rose slightly to about $2.86.

Gold and silver equities traded mostly slightly higher and ended with about 1% gains.

Report	For	Reading	Expected	Previous
Initial Claims	6/05	456K	450K	459K
Trade Balance	Apr	-$40.3B	-$41.3B	-$40.0B
Treasury Budget	May	$135.9B	$142.0B	$189.6B

Tomorrow at 8:30AM EST brings Retail Sales for May expected at 0.2%. Excluding autos, sales are expected at 0.1%. At 9:55 is Michigan Sentiment for June expected at 74.5 and at 10AM is the Business Inventories report for April expected at 0.5%.

Oil rose above $75 a barrel “on strong Chinese export data and the International Energy Agency's raised global oil demand forecast.”

The U.S. dollar index fell as the euro rose after “European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet said the central bank would maintain its liquidity measures but not increase or add any.”

Treasuries fell markedly as the Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P rose almost 3% on strong economic news.

Among the big names making news in the market today were Goldman Sachs, AIG, BP, CVS Caremark, AT&T, and Toyota.

News that China’s exports rose 48.5% in May and their imports increased 48.3% gave investors cause for lessening concerns over the fallout from Europe’s woes (a tip of the hat here to our own Monty Guild who has been consistently correct about China) and that sent money back into stocks during the session as “risk concerns” abated.

That same minor shift in investor psychology for the day took the pressure off of the Euro and encouraged selling in the US Dollar.

It also took some of the safe haven shine off of gold which saw some follow through selling from yesterday’s technically induced move lower. As mentioned in previous chart comments, momentum traders seeing gold unable to close above its recent all time high booked profits on longs while some opportunistic short term oriented shorts decided to get a bit more aggressive seeing the same thing.

Gold should remain well supported however on dips in price as fundamentals behind sovereign debt woes remain basically unchanged. Even on a day like today, it came well off its worst levels of the session.

In a conversation with a friend yesterday we came to the conclusion that in today’s modern world of hedge fund algorithms, the entire business cycle now runs its course in the matter of a 24 hour period. One day all is well with the world and the worst is behind us; the next day the business cycle suddenly reverses and the world is coming to an abrupt end. What once took 6 months to a year to sort out now occurs overnight. Navigating this madness from an investment standpoint or even a trading vantage can produce serious cases of whiplash as this near bipolar change from moment to moment is here to stay.

I cannot tell you how many traders are getting chopped and shredded to pieces in these markets. That is the reason I want to reiterate that unless you are a dedicated trader and willing to sleep only a few hours a day, buy your physical metal needs on dips in price and forget about trying to compete against the hedge funds and their black boxes. You will probably end up making money in the long term while many of them end up as zeroes. Contrary to common opinion, most of the hedge funds out there cannot successfully navigate these markets either.

Remember when gold was considered a “risk” asset when the credit markets first imploded in July 2008 and hedge funds were throwing it away when risk aversion was the name of the game. It would descend along with the entirety of the commodity complex. Now it is doing the exact opposite, and I might add, more in keeping with its historical role, moving higher during periods in which investors are worried and “risk” is out and moving lower when investors are more upbeat and “risk” is back in.

I want to add one more thing – there was some chatter out of China regarding gold’s suitability in diversifying some of its huge reserve holdings. That led some to believe that there would be no imminent purchases of the metal by the Chinese. The only thing that needs to be said regarding that type of thinking is that those who hold to that view have never traded corn or soybeans. The Chinese will NEVER tip their hand and announce any buys before the fact; only after the fact does the news come out. Price action will always tell us when the big buyers are active and they DO NOT CHASE STRENGTH preferring to shoot down ideas that they might be buyers when they want to buy at a better level than the market is currently giving them.

A comment on the HUI action today vis-à-vis gold – because risk is back in and paper is in favor (for today), the ratio trades are being lifted. This explains the strength in the shares against the weakness in bullion. It is as simple as that. As soon as risk aversion is the play of the day once again, the hedgies will put those trades back on. As I have said repeatedly, they will work that trade until one day it suddenly just stops working. When it does, you will see a massive unwind of share shorts as they all play “Follow the Lemmings” off the cliff at the same moment in time.”- Dan Norcini, More at JSMineset.com

Note: Change in Total Tonnes from yesterday’s data: SPDR added 7.607 tonnes to a new record high holding.

COMEX Gold Trust (IAU) Total Tonnes in Trust: 84.19 - No change from yesterday’s data.

Silver Trust (SLV) Total Tonnes in Trust: 9208.83 - No change from yesterday’s data.

Capital Gold’s (CGC) third quarter results, Richmont’s (RIC) drilling campaign, and Apogee’s (APE.V) awarded contract were among the big stories in the gold and silver mining industry making headlines today.

Winners & Losers tracks NYSE and AMEX listed gold and silver mining stocks that trade over $1.

Ironwood Gold Corp. Announces Initiation of Coverage by Leading European Research Analyst - More
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Excalibur Resources Stakes Additional Claim at Sturgeon Lake, Ontario - More
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Trilliant Exploration Signs Agreement to Acquire Mexican Gold and Silver Operation - More
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Golden Predator Commences 3,500 m Drill Program at Eureka Project, Yukon Territory - More
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Razor Resources Inc. Announces First Shipment of Gold Since Its Acquisition of the Clavo Rico Gold Mine in Honduras - More
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Oroco Resource Corp.: Gold Recoveries Up to 80% at Cerro Prieto - More
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Wildcat Announces Initial Approvals on Acquisition of Mammoth Minerals - More
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Miranda Gold Signs Exploration Funding Agreement with SIN Holdings on Redlich Project - More
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SAMEX Mining Corp.: Private Placement to Fund Gold Exploration, Chile - More
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Riverstone Updates Drill Program at Karma Gold Project - More
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Salares Lithium Information to be Available Through Standard & Poor's Market Access Program - More
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Zincore Signs Agreement to Add to Accha Zinc Oxide District Area Prospects - More
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Abacus Mining Announces Independent Recommendation in Favour of the Joint Venture with KGHM - More
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Eagle Acquires the "Lamotte" Lithium Deposit - More
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Gary Johnson appointed Director of Hard Creek Nickel Corporation - More
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Ethos Capital Corp. Commences Drilling at Corrales and Santa Teresa - More
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Nautilus Minerals Signs Contract for 2010 Drilling Program - More
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Orex Exploration Announces More Drill Results at Goldboro; Advances Regional Exploration Program - More
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Glass Earth Gold Closes Private Placement; $2.7 Million to Be Spent on Exploration - More
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Eagle Plains Announces Offer to Purchase Yellowjacket Project - More
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Santa Fe Gold Commissions Lordsburg Mill and Prepares to Ramp up Production from Summit Silver-Gold Mine - More
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Glass Earth Gold Announces Closing of First Tranche of C$3M Private Placement - More
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European Goldfields Limited - Group exploration update - More
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Strategic Resources Provides Activity Update - More
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European Goldfields Limited - Appointment of Nominated Advisor and Joint Brokers - More
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Volta Extends Gold Mineralization Further South At Its Kiaka Gold Project - More
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New Guinea Gold Announces Bulldozer/Excavator Benching by Gold Anomaly Commences at Crater Mountain Project, Papua New Guinea - More
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Rare Earth Metals Inc Announces the Optioning of Its Hinton Coal Project, Alberta - More
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007 Decline Approaches Zone as Drilling Extends the High Grade 007 Zone Upward to Surface and to Depth - More
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Banner Year for Teuton's Many Golden Triangle Claims - More
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Alto Ventures Ltd.: 8000m of Drilling Commences on the Coldstream Property, Ontario - More
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Queenston Initiates Drilling on Newly Acquired Vault-Lebel Property - More
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ATW Completes Sale of Burnakura Assets for AUD$5,000,000 - More
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Prize Mining Announces Proposed Divestment of its Remaining Interest in the Yellowjacket Project - More
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Rare Earth Metals Inc Announces the Optioning of Its Hinton Coal Project, Alberta - More
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Liberty Silver Begins Permitting and Surveys to Re-Open Trinity Silver Mine in Nevada - More
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Gold Resource Corporation Ships Additional Concentrates Nearing Commercial Production - More
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Tinka Commences IP Survey at Colquipucro in Peru - More
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SLAM and Beatrix complete first diamond drill hole - More
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Kaminak Step-Out Drilling Extends Latte and Supremo Zones Along Trend - More
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Otis Commences 6,000 Metre Drill Program at Kilgore - More
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Foundation Resources Commences 8,000 Metre Phase 2 Diamond Drilling Program at Coldstream - More
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Peregrine Drills 191 Metres of 0.96% Cu and 117 Metres of 0.92% Cu Including 74 Metres of 1.29% Cu at Altar - More
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Threegold Acquires New Gold Play: Barraute Project in Abitibi Region of Quebec - More
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Conway Resources Completes Acquisition of Rare Metals and Lithium Property Close to First Gold Exploration Discovery - More
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Marathon PGM Corporation: Corporate and Project Update - More
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INV Metals Announces Management Appointment - More
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INV Metals Announces Name Change and Board Appointments - More
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Habanero Commences Drill Program In Keno Hill Silver District of the Yukon - More
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European Goldfields announces Exploration Update - More
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Appointment of Nominated Advisor and Joint Brokers - More
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Orosur Mining Inc.: Southern Uruguay Project Farm Out - More
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Capital Gold Corporation Reports Revenue Up 41% For Third Fiscal Quarter - "Capital Gold Corporation (NYSE AMEX: CGC; TSX: CGC) today reported a 41% increase in revenue for the three months ending April 30, 2010 compared to the prior year period, as a result of higher gold prices and more ounces sold. Net income for the three months ended April 30, 2010 and 2009 was approximately $2,779 and $2,554, respectively, reflecting an increase of $225 or 9% over the prior period. Excluding a one-time severance related charges of $2,284, net income for the three months ended April 30, 2010 would have been approximately $5,063, representing an increase of $2,509 or 98% over the prior period." More
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Richmont Mines Announces Start of a 3,500 Metre Drilling Campaign on Its Cripple Creek Property - "Richmont Mines Inc. (TSX:RIC - News)(AMEX:RIC - News), ("Richmont" or the "Company") is pleased to announce complete assay results from its 2010 first phase surface drilling program at its 100%-owned Cripple Creek property, located west of the Timmins Gold Camp in Ontario. As a result of the promising results, Richmont plans to begin a second phase of surface drilling in the week of June 14, 2010. The program will include a total of approximately 3,500 metres (m) of drilling and will target the depth and lateral extension of Zone 16. A total of 6 holes are planned, all below a depth of 350 m, including a deepening of the previously drilled Hole CC-10-47, in order to confirm the extent of the alteration envelope. The Mahoney Zone will not be drilled in this phase, as surface conditions are more amenable to winter drilling. Results are expected in the fourth quarter of 2010." More
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Apogee Awards Contract for Environmental Baseline Studies and Monitoring at Pulacayo - "Apogee Minerals Limited ("Apogee" or "the Company") (TSX VENTURE:APE - News) today announces that it has awarded a contract to complete the environmental baseline studies required to secure permits for the proposed development of the Pulacayo deposit, located in southwest Bolivia, to Medio Ambiente Mineria e Industria, (Medmin)." More
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