Human creativity is the long term source of wealth.
This creativity has driven down the price of all commodities over time--gold included. (see Julian Simon's book "The Ultimate Resource" http://www.amazon.com)
Don't count on anymore than possible short term gains from gold.
i don't wager in metals currently. thanks for the info though...
Your link didn't work for me, but I certainly agree about creativity. That is what creates new wealth and enlarges the size of the pie. I think Warren Buffet would advise someone with $36K mad money to look around and invest in something he knows and understands. One would think that surplus indicates he knows something about making money.