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<p><strong>(Annapolis, Maryland) –&nbsp;</strong>Maryland Governor Wes Moore today signed a bill removing sales taxes from purchases of gold and silver, reversing course after a massive backlash over the past year from the public, precious metals dealers, and sound money experts.</p> <p>In a highly controversial move that put Maryland at odds with 44 other U.S. states, lawmakers […]

Following gold’s recent record-breaking run, the 2026 ‘In Gold We Trust’ report provides a comprehensive overview of the gold market in 2026. Co-authored by Ronald-Peter Stöferle and Mark J. Valek, we take a look at some of the key takeaways for gold investors. Gold’s Watershed Year 2025 was a watershed year for gold, achieving a

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In a recent episode of </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Arcadia Economics</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">, host Chris Marcus sat down with Money Metals President and CEO Stefan Gleason to discuss President Donald Trump&rsquo;s renewed calls for an audit of the U.S. gold reserves at Fort Knox. The conversation ranged from auditing standards and gold reserve transparency to

Sanu Gold Corp. (SANU:CSE; SNGCF:OTCQB; L73:FRA) announced preparations for a 10,000-meter combined aircore and reverse circulation drilling campaign across its Daina and Bantabaye properties in Guinea, while also reporting recent auger and induced polarization survey results from its Diguifara property. According to the company, preparations are underway for a 5,000-meter AC/RC drilling program at the

Every major bull market in the junior mining sector eventually rotates into overlooked exploration stories with real geological substance. Early in the cycle, investors typically crowd into producers and developers. Later, capital begins searching for discovery leverage, particularly companies with strong projects that spent years sitting dormant while the market ignored them. That may now

Tincorp Metals Inc. (TIN:TSXV; TINFF:OTCMKTS) gave an update on the progress of its 10,000-meter phase 1 drilling campaign at the Santa Barbara gold-copper project, situated in the Zamora copper-gold belt of southeastern Ecuador, according to a release on May 14. The drilling operations, which began on April 14, 2026, are actively underway with four rigs

Banyan Gold Corp. (BYN:TSX.V; BYAGF:OTCQB; ) announced an updated Mineral Resource Estimate for its AurMac Project in Yukon Territory, Canada, prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 standards. The updated estimate incorporated an additional 42,000 meters from 178 diamond drill holes completed within the Airstrip and Powerline deposits. According to the company, the updated Mineral Resource

On May 19, 2026, Sierra Madre Gold and Silver Ltd. (SM:TSX.V; SMDRF:OTCQX)  released Q1 2026 financial and operational results, with over 120,000 ounces of silver equivalent ounces sold by March 31. Financial result highlights are as follows: Gross silver (“Ag”) revenues for the quarter totaled US$5.9 million (US$85.14 per ounce) and gold (“Au”) revenues

<p>Welcome to this week&rsquo;s Market Wrap Podcast, I&rsquo;m Mike Gleason.</p> <p>Coming up we&rsquo;ll hear an interview between Chris Marcus of Arcadia Economics and Money Metals CEO Stefan Gleason. Don't miss this revealing interview as Stefan digs into some unanswered questions surrounding America&rsquo;s gold reserves at Fort Knox — issues brought back into the news headlines

<p>Gold has dropped more than 11 percent from its all-time high of just over $5,102 an ounce in January, and selling pressure continues to dominate the market. A well-established mainstream narrative is driving the bearish sentiment. However, while seemingly plausible on the surface, this mainstream storyline is missing two extremely important dynamics.</p> <p>According to the

<p>Pop-ups are a pain, right?</p> <p>They gom up the works and slow down your computer. And it seems like they always appear to distract you just when you&rsquo;re doing something extremely important.</p> <p>But for a 74-year-old Indiana woman, a computer pop-up was more than an annoyance. It set her on the path to nearly losing

Star Gold Corp. (SRGZ:OTCQB) announced the approval of its plan of operations (POO) for its Longstreet property from the U.S. Forest Service. The project is in Nye County, Nevada, and is comprised of 142 unpatented mining claims spanning 2,600 acres. The company will now advance the suite of technical studies required to support an Environmental

White Gold Corp. (WGO:TSX.V; WHGOF:OTCQX; 29W:FRA) has released results of its Induced Polarization (IP) and resistivity ground geophysical programs conducted at the Guilder target on the Loonie Property and the Mt. Hart target on the Nolan Property, located in the White Gold District of west-central Yukon, according to a May 19 release. These IP surveys

Guanajuato Silver Co. Ltd. (GSVR:TSX.V; GSVRF:OTCQX) said it has accelerated the partial repayment of its gold loan with Ocean Partners U.K. Ltd., according to a May 14 release. Guanajuato announced that it has repaid 1,580.4 ounces of gold, effectively covering a full year’s worth of payments. This repayment, made from the company’s available cash, ensures

<p>In a recent interview with Chris Marcus of Arcadia Economics, <a href="https://share.google/xgOuAPon8IaVG7kSP&quot; target="_blank" rel="noopener">Money Metals Exchange CEO</a> Stefan Gleason deplores the superficiality with which the issue of auditing the U.S. gold reserve at Fort Knox continues to be&nbsp;treated by the Trump administration and financial news organizations.</p> <div x-data=" item_id: 1873, view: null " x-html="view ||

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mike Maharrey opened this Midweek Memo with a different format: an unscripted &ldquo;Ask Mike Anything&rdquo; episode recorded ahead of travel. Instead of a prepared monologue, he answered listener questions on sound money, precious metals, inflation, AI, Federal Reserve policy, and even his longevity as a 59-year-old hockey goalie.</span></p> <div class="vid aspect-w-16 aspect-h-9"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qulm-Q3pPHg?si=-qHM59y9i6K1Coe9&quot;

<p>The thesis remains the same &mdash; although the repercussions will vary.</p> <p>If you&rsquo;ve been perusing social media, particularly X, lately, you&rsquo;ve seen a parade of pundits remarking on the debt trap that the Fed and other central banks find themselves in.</p> <div x-data=" item_id: undefined, view: null " x-html="view || 'Product-Random-Featured'" x-init="view = await (await

<p>A new Hong Kong-based gold-clearing system will launch in July as part of the Chinese Special Administrative Region&rsquo;s (HKSAR) push to become a global gold trading hub.</p> <p>Western markets &ndash; London, New York, and Switzerland &ndash; have dominated the gold trade for nearly two centuries. However, with gold progressively flowing from West to East, China

<p>Newcomers to the <strong>Silver Britannia vs American Silver Eagle</strong> debate may wonder why it matters. If both of the coins offer one troy ounce of silver, is there any real reason to prefer one over the other?</p> <p>And yet, further investigation reveals differences. For example, their weights are slightly different, despite them both containing one

<p>There is a lot of talk about whether the Federal Reserve should raise interest rates, but in fact, the market is hiking rates with or without central bank cooperation.</p> <p>Treasury yields have crept relentlessly higher over the last several months, signaling significant stress in the bond market.</p> <p>The 10-year Treasury yield was over 4.6 percent

<p><strong>(WASHINGTON, D.C.)</strong> &mdash; U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-ID) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) today introduced the bipartisan &ldquo;System Integrity through Licensed Vault Expansion and Resilience Act&rdquo; (<a href="https://www.moneymetals.com/uploads/content/SILVER-Act-Bill-Text-Risch-Cortez-Masto.pdf&quot; target="_blank" rel="noopener">SILVER Act</a>) designed to derisk, modernize, and strengthen America&rsquo;s precious metals market infrastructure by encouraging greater geographic diversification of approved precious metals depositories.</p> <p>The Senate bill

Zodiac Gold Inc. (ZAU:TSX.V; ZAU:XFRA; ZAUIF:OTCQB) is exploring its flagship Todi gold project in Liberia, an underexplored, stable, mining-friendly jurisdiction hosting large gold and iron deposits. Strategically positioned on the Todi shear zone, the company is developing a district-scale opportunity within its 2,316-square-kilometer land package. After announcing a US Market (OTCQB) listing in late March,

Golden Cariboo Resources Ltd. (GCC:CSE; GCCFF:OTC; A402CQ:WKN; 3TZ:FSE) announced the acquisition of a new property in Hixon, British Columbia, which will serve as a camp location to support operations at the nearby Quesnelle Gold Quartz Mine Property in British Columbia, a May 19 release said. The company has secured a 5.36-acre property, strategically located with

Lake Victoria Gold Ltd. (LVG:TSX; LVGLF:OTCQB; E1K:FSE) announced the successful closure of the second tranche of its non-brokered private placement of unsecured convertible debentures, raising gross proceeds of CA$300,000, according to a May 20 release. This latest tranche brings the total aggregate gross proceeds from the financing to CA$3,834,200. Due to robust investor interest, the

<p>This week, Mike lets listeners run the show!</p> <p>It's an "Ask Mike Anything" episode where our intrepid host tackles questions asked by listeners.&nbsp;</p> <p>Here are the questions covered in this episode.&nbsp;</p> <div x-data=" item_id: undefined, view: null " x-html="view || 'Product-Random-Featured'" x-init="view = await (await fetch('/shortcodes/product/random/featured?category=all')).text()">!!–Product-Random-Featured-All–!!</div> <ul> <li>At what point do we start trading in

First Majestic Silver Corp. (AG:TSX; AG:NYSE; FMV:FSE) released its unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2026, according to a May 12 release. The detailed financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis are available on the company’s website and can also be accessed through SEDAR+ and EDGAR. The company

KO Gold Inc. (KOG:CSE) announced that it has commenced drilling at its 100%-owned Smylers gold exploration permit in the Otago gold district on New Zealand’s South Island. The Smylers drilling program represents the first phase of the company’s expanded 2026 drilling campaign, which is expected to later extend to its Hyde, Glenpark and Carrick exploration

Silver North Resources Ltd. (SNAG:TSX.V; TARSF:OTCQB) announced that an airborne magnetics and VTEM geophysical survey has commenced at its Veronica Project in the Silvertip-Midway District of Yukon. The program is being conducted by Geotech Ltd. and includes magnetics and time domain electromagnetic VTEM surveys using 100 meter spaced flight lines and 1,000 meter spaced tie

Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (ASM:TSX.V; ASM:NYSE.MKT; GV6:FSE) announced its first unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial results for the first quarter of 2026 on May 13, 2026. The press release encompasses both financial and operational highlights for Q1 2026. In the release, Avino’s president and CEO, David Wolfin, said, “During the first quarter, Avino delivered

Gold Mining Co. Delivers Strong Q1 2026 Results Out of Idaho Source: Streetwise Reports (05/19/2026) Idaho Strategic Resources Inc. (IDR:NYSEAMERICAN) boosted Q1 revenue 99% and EPS 233% while increasing gold production and advancing key Idaho projects. read more > Mining Co. Delivers Record Financial Results for Mexico Project Source: Streetwise Reports (05/19/2026) Avino Silver &

Idaho Strategic Resources Inc. (IDR:NYSEAMERICAN) released its Q1 2026 financial and operating results on May 14, 2026. The company maintained its profitability while growing gold production and reinvested some of the profit into near-mine exploration opportunities and capital projects on its Idaho mining site. Financial highlights are as follows: Revenue was up 98.97% at US$14,

A new report from the Institute of International Finance states that global debt continues to rise, hitting a new record of nearly $353 trillion by the end of March. This is an increase of $5 trillion in just one month, and surpasses February’s previous high of $348 trillion. Concerningly, the report also revealed a global

Dryden Gold Corp. (DRY:TSXV; DRYGF:OTCQX; X7W:FSE) announced that it closed its previously announced non-brokered Upsized Financing, issuing an aggregate of 22,716,146 common shares for gross proceeds of US$9,595,045.60. The financing consisted of flow-through common shares and charity flow-through common shares. A total of 16,031,449 flow-through common shares were issued at US$0.41 per share for aggregate

Metallic Minerals Corp. (MMG:TSX.V; MMNGF:OTC) is generating royalty cash flow from producing gold operations while advancing two district-scale critical-mineral assets, all at a market capitalization of approximately CA$70 million as a junior mining company. On May 14, 2026, the company announced it is tripling its Yukon alluvial gold royalty footprint for the 2026 production season, moving

Nobel Resources Corp. (NBLC:TSXV) announced on May 15, 2026, the commencement of a diamond drilling program at its Pampa Austral property in Chile’s metallogenic belt. Nobel plans an initial program targeting two drill holes to evaluate estimates reported in historical drilling data. Historical data suggests intersection of 70 meters grading 0.70% copper, in which 14

Sun Summit Minerals Corp. (SMN:TSX.V; SMREF:OTCQB) announced that it received confirmation from the British Columbia Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals that five new mineral claims totaling 6,595 hectares, collectively known as the Orbit Project, had been issued in the Toodoggone Mining District. The claims are located approximately 18 km north of the company’s JD

On May 18, 2026, ROTH Capital Partners Managing Director and Senior Research Analyst Mike Niehuser reiterated a Buy rating and US$45 per share price target on Idaho Strategic Resources Inc. (IDR:NYSEAMERICAN), implying upside of approximately 18% from the May 15 closing price of US$38.19, following the company’s first-quarter results that showcased consistent production, strong margins,

The typical investor right now has no clue just how perilous the investment landscape has gotten. What’s transpired over the last eleven weeks in the Middle East puts our entire future at risk. With each passing day that the Strait of Hormuz stays shut, the predicament grows more menacing. As I’m putting this together, President

On March 14, 2026, Onyx Gold Corp. (ONYX:TSX.V) announced new drill results from its fully-funded, massive 110,000-meter drill program at its Munro-Croesus project near Timmins, Ontario. The results encompass 18 drill holes from both the Argus Main and Argus North zones and outlined a gold system extending over 1.4 kilometers of strike length and more than

Prince Silver Corp. (RNC:CSE; PRNCF:OTCQB; T130:FRA) announced that its common shares qualified to trade on the OTCQX Best Market in the United States and began trading under the symbol PRNCF, upgrading from the OTCQB Venture Market. The company stated that the move came as it continued advancing its flagship Prince Silver Project in Nevada toward

Mining Co. Delivers Record Financial Results for Mexico Project Source: Streetwise Reports (05/19/2026) Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (ASM:TSX.V; ASM:NYSE.MKT; GV6:FSE) reports quarterly record net income of US$15.9M as higher silver prices and operational upgrades fuel strong gains. read more > Gold and Silver Producer Posts 247% Revenue Jump as Record Cash Flow Drives

<p>Despite record-high prices early in the quarter and an uptick in selling at the end, central bank gold buying was up modestly in the first quarter.</p> <p>Based on the World Gold Council&rsquo;s number crunching of IMF and other data, central bank gold purchases were up a net 3 percent year-on-year, coming in at 243.7 tonnes.</p>

<p>Platinum group metal prices rose substantially last year, driven by persistent supply deficits and favorable market dynamics, and Metals Focus expects the bull market to continue this year, with significant price upside remaining.</p> <p>Platinum joined gold and silver for the wild ride up in 2025, gaining 119 percent, and then continuing to surge through the

<p><strong>When did pennies stop being copper?</strong> The quick answer is <strong>1982</strong>. Prior to that time, most pennies had a predominantly copper composition. However, the 1982 mint year brought an incredible change. That year, the U.S. Mint changed the penny to a primarily zinc composition.</p> <p>That shift wasn't just a manufacturing tweak. It marked the moment

<p>Gold primarily functions as a financial asset; however, it has other practical uses, despite the ignorant assertion by some that it is a &ldquo;useless metal.&rdquo;</p> <p>In the first quarter, 81.6 tonnes of gold were used in tech and industrial applications. That was a 1 percent increase from the first quarter last year.</p> <p>The electronics sector

<p>Earlier this year, the Ghanaian government announced <a href="https://www.moneymetals.com/news/2026/02/26/ghana-announces-plan-to-buy-artisanal-gold-to-stem-smuggling-004721?srsltid=AfmBOorQQzSgzRxDvWRlJuDstOGemMxUHJq7q2T3Qkio8Dwd87456UEX&quot;>a scheme to buy 127 tonnes of gold from &ldquo;artisanal&rdquo; and small-scale mining (ASM)&nbsp;operations</a> to boost reserves and stem smuggling. Now the government is asking large-scale miners in the country to sell 30 percent of their annual output to the Bank of Ghana to boost gold reserves.

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In a recent episode of the </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Money Metals Podcast</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">, host Mike Maharrey sat down with veteran </span><a href="https://share.google/s4T76ZPgMTKz4nqk2&quot; target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">market analyst J. Michael Oliver</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, founder of </span><a href="https://www.olivermsa.com/&quot; target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Momentum Structural Analysis (MSA)</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, for a sweeping discussion on precious metals, government

The Idaho Copper Belt (ICB) expects a busy 2026, with multiple companies planning high-impact drill programs for this year. Big-name companies like Hercules Metals Corp. (BADEF:OTCMKTS; BIG:TSXV), IDEX Metals Corp. (IDEX:TSX; IDXMF:OTCQB), Scout Discoveries Corp., Rio Tinto Plc (RIO:NYSE; RIO:ASX; RIO:LSE; RTNTF:OTCMKTS), and even mining giant Rio Tinto. Hercules is focused on its Leviathan, Pegasus,

Fitzroy Minerals Inc. (FTZ:TSX.V; FTZFF:OTCQB) reported drilling and geophysical survey updates from the Buen Retiro Copper Project in Copiapó, Chile, including results from seven resource definition drill holes in the Southwest Area and findings from its Ambient Noise Tomography (ANT) survey. The company said drill hole BRT-DDH059 returned 78.0 meters grading 1.70% copper from 58.0

As I was doing my early-morning reading on Friday, I came across a report that made reference to Chinese Premier Xi in his address to the American delegation that included the President as well as several of America’s “Titans of Industry”. As I was poring through the report, the best word to describe my emotional state