A double dip recession is no doubt going to happen IMO. The southeast is a mess, states (many in bankrupt status) were just denied their fed money, Job recovery is a joke, One of our main trading partners, europe has their problems etc. etc.....

In the near future financing mines could be more of a problem, Banks probably won't lend or at least will be very difficult as the economy spiral down........ HMMMM Who has money??? Could it be those gold producers minting money at $1200 + Gold? Bet some of them will end up tripping over themselves to partner up with some Gold miners...