Very interesting project being launched and backed by big name players. If they're putting this much R&D into new technologies its a safe bet that they're projecting drastic increases in metal prices. http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2012/04/24/tech-asteroid-mining-space.html
This is hilarious! Another news quote here http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2012/apr/24/tech-tycoons-asteroid-mining-venture Gold would have to be $10000 toz for this to be viable.
Only took to years for the last five-fold increase in gold, so $10k/oz isn't improbable. Loved this quote: Must be an ex-NASA guy still shedding the government mindset