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Gold has surged nearly 25% this year, central banks are rotating out of dollar assets at an accelerating pace, and geopolitical tension is pushing safe-haven demand to new heights. In that environment, investors looking for leverage to the gold price are increasingly turning to early-stage explorers in proven districts like Golden Cariboo Resources Ltd. (GCC:CSE; […]

<p>I&rsquo;ve turned bearish on gold.</p> <p>For now.&nbsp;</p> <p>Bearish sentiment has taken over the markets. As one analyst put it, &ldquo;Wall Street has thrown in the towel on gold.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p> <p>The problem is, they threw in the towel while they were still dripping wet.</p> <p>Gold got pummeled last week, and the selloff continued into Monday morning. The

<p>While the paper-driven silver price swings all over the place, the Chinese have been gobbling up physical silver.</p> <p>China imported 790 tonnes of silver through the first two months of 2026, with 470 tonnes flowing into the country in February alone.&nbsp;</p> <p>As <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-20/china-pulls-silver-from-global-markets-to-meet-surging-demand&quot; target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Bloomberg</em> described the situation</a>, &ldquo;<em>Strong demand has pushed local prices

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In a recent episode of the Money Metals podcast, host Mike Maharrey sat down with </span><a href="https://www.moneymetals.com/authors/chris-powell&quot;><span style="font-weight: 400;">Chris Powell</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, co-founder of the </span><a href="http://gata.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Gold Anti-Trust Action Committee</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, for a wide-ranging discussion on gold and silver markets, government intervention, and what it all means for

On March 20, 2026, Jake Sekelsky of Alliance Global Partners (A.G.P.) published a company update on Almonty Industries Inc. (AII:TSX; ALM:NASDAQ; ALL:ASX; ALI:Frankfurt), reiterating a Buy rating and increasing the price target to US$19.25 from US$14.00 per share. The increased price target is driven primarily by a revision to the firm’s long-term tungsten price deck

Arizona Gold & Silver Inc. (AZS:TSX; AZASF:OTC) announced it has entered into a binding agreement with arm’s length institutional investors Sorbie Bornholm LP and Sorbie Investments LLP for CA$18 million dollars, according to a March 18 release. The agreement, dated March 9, is subject to final approval from the TSX Venture Exchange, and no new

Irving Resources Inc. (IRV:CSE; IRVRF:OTCQX) has announced assay results from its exploration activities at the Shika epithermal gold-silver prospect, situated on the Noto Peninsula in Honshu, Japan, according to a March 18 release. The company said its extensive exploration coverage includes 99 Noto prospecting licenses, encompassing 337.37 square kilometers across four distinct target areas known

Cabral Gold Inc. (CBR:TSX.V; CBGZF:OTCMKTS) has released a construction update on its Phase 1 gold-in-oxide heap leach project in the Cuiu Cuiu gold district of Pará, Brazil, reporting that work is 54% complete and on track for commercial production by the end of 2026. Construction Progress: 54% Complete, On Budget and On Schedule As of early

Lake Victoria Gold Ltd. (LVG:TSX; LVGLF:OTCQB; E1K:FSE) announced the results of recent metallurgical tests conducted on drill core samples from its latest drilling endeavor at Area C of the Imwelo Gold Project, located in the northern part of Tanzania’s Lake Victoria Goldfield, according to a March 18 release. The tests have confirmed that the mineralization

<p><strong>(Charlotte, NC &ndash; March 20, 2026)</strong> &ndash; A nationally leading precious metals dealer and depository has teamed up with the nation&rsquo;s preeminent sound money policy group to announce the next round of the <a href="https://www.soundmoneydefense.org/projects&quot; target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sound Money Fellowship</a> – a unique opportunity designed to foster advanced research in the field of sound money.</p> <p>Money

<p><b>Silver</b> trades at a fraction of gold&rsquo;s price, often 60-80 times cheaper per ounce. Yet in certain market cycles, silver has outperformed gold by wide margins. So, <b>is silver worth more than gold</b> in these cycles?</p> <p>The short answer is no; gold is almost always worth more per ounce than silver. The <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/personal-finance/investing/article/gold-price-today-thursday-february-19-gold-moves-above-5000-as-us-iran-tensions-rise-122251428.html?guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&amp;amp;guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAFoWxRgQIIeYIaLBJ_cB4NELJl9uut85vzZR_ADwNJ2sTPJTZ2sh-mj2ajnahQnNl2RtGMdEnwBn2lXogRDaai8c_Zj95GQtYasTQMJJL7FCvASnVCvM0jgRvhGp-xQPuD-Q07huUgDpnqspglAQRjwJ2Yabi5jkElC5FTYFmfqu" target="_blank"

<p>Welcome to this week&rsquo;s Market Wrap Podcast, I&rsquo;m Mike Gleason.</p> <p>Coming up, we&rsquo;ll hear a tremendous interview with Chris Powell of the <a href="https://gata.org/&quot; target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gold Anti-Trust Action Committee</a>, or GATA. Chris enlightens us on both why the U.S. government is involved in gold and silver market manipulation, and how they go about orchestrating their

American Tungsten Corp. (TUNG:CSE; TUNGF:OTCQB; RK9:FSE) announced the initiation of an auger drilling program in the historical lower tailings impoundment at the IMA Mine site in Lemhi County, Idaho. The program will target approximately 30 acres of historical tailings left from previous mining activities. According to the company, preliminary samples of historical tailings collected in

Golden Cariboo Resources Ltd. (GCC:CSE; GCCFF:OTC; A402CQ:WKN; 3TZ:FSE) announced it has acquired 13 cells of placer claims in the Halo zone, encompassing 250 hectares, according to a March 17 release. Source: Golden Cariboo Resources Ltd. The company said it has secured 100% of the placer rights for these claims with a purchase price of CA$60,000.

The company said the Albion Process is a post-flotation metallurgical process based on ultrafine grinding and oxidative leaching. It was developed in 1994 at Core’s laboratories and is licensed worldwide by Glencore Technology. Test work was conducted at CORE Resources’ laboratories in Australia and evaluated a flowsheet consisting of ultrafine grinding and atmospheric oxidation using

Hercules Metals Corp. (BADEF:OTCMKTS; BIG:TSXV) announced its 2026 drill campaign in a March 17 press release. Hercules Metals has resumed drilling in Western Idaho for the 2026 exploration. Project site HER-25-25 is currently active, testing further porphyry system opportunities the Southern Flats Zone. A second drill should arrive next week to resume drilling HER-25-18 after

Western Exploration Inc. (WEX:TSX.V; WEXPF:OTC) announced its comprehensive exploration and development plans for 2026 at its Doby George and Gravel Creek projects located in North-East Nevada in a March 16 release. The 2026 Program is strategically designed to push forward the engineering and permitting phases at Doby George while simultaneously boosting exploration and resource expansion

West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. (WRLG:TSX.V; WRLGF:OTCQX; UJO:FSE) reported results from an infill drilling program at its 100%-owned Fork deposit, located about 250 meters southwest of the Madsen Mine in the Red Lake Gold District of Northwestern Ontario, Canada. According to the company, the program was completed at the Fork deposit as part of

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There’s a moment in every cycle that feels uncomfortable. It doesn’t show up when prices are rising. It doesn’t show up when headlines are bullish. It shows up when the crowd that was just celebrating suddenly turns cautious… then nervous… then outright fearful. That’s where we are right now in the gold mining sector. The

Dolly Varden Silver Corp. (DV:TSX.V; DVS:NYSEA; DVQ:FSE) announced that its shareholders have overwhelmingly approved its proposed merger with Contango ORE Inc (CTGO:NYSEA), according to a March 17 release. The approval came during a special meeting of shareholders held on Tuesday. The shareholders voted in favor of acquiring all issued and outstanding common shares of Dolly

<p>Here&rsquo;s an economic truth you&rsquo;d be wise to remember.</p> <p>Incentives matter.</p> <p>You may not like the way people respond to the incentives created by your program or policy, but you darn sure better take them into account.</p> <p>Most people don&rsquo;t.</p> <div x-data=" item_id: undefined, view: null " x-html="view || 'Product-Random-Best'" x-init="view = await (await fetch('/shortcodes/product/random/best?category=all')).text()">!!–Product-Random-Best-All–!!</div>

<p>Washington, D.C. (March 19, 2026) &mdash; Two members of Congress have introduced the &ldquo;System Integrity through Licensed Vault Expansion and Resilience Act&rdquo; (SILVER Act), a measure aimed at modernizing the nation&rsquo;s precious metals storage framework and reducing systemic risks within U.S. financial markets.</p> <div class="break-normal mx-auto md:float-right md:w-1/2 px-3"><img class="mx-auto" src="https://www.moneymetals.com/uploads/content/rep-russ-fulcher-r-id.jpg&quot; width="201" height="251" alt="Rep. Russ

<p>If you know inflation is going to increase, would you sell your inflation hedge?</p> <p>Me neither. That would be dumb, right?</p> <p>However, that&rsquo;s what a lot of people did yesterday (Wednesday, March 18), and they're still doing it this morning. This hints at the Catch-22 still haunting the Federal Reserve and the market's inability to

<p>On March 17, the U.S. national debt slipped above $39 trillion.</p> <p>If you're thinking, 'Wow, it seems like we just crossed the $38 trillion threshold,' you are correct. It was a mere 150 days ago on October 21.</p> <p>As of March 17, the national debt stood at <strong>$39,016,762,910,245.14</strong>.</p> <p>This happened despite a 294 percent increase

<p>Given what&rsquo;s going on in the world, it&rsquo;s truly remarkable that the US stock markets have held up as well as they have, but it&rsquo;s not easy slaying a multi-year bull.</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> <p>Now, however, as we look at the 1-year chart

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The latest episode of the Money Metals Midweek Memo, hosted by Mike Maharrey, explores a growing shift in global markets. Traditional safe havens are no longer behaving as expected. In their place, gold is emerging as the primary refuge during economic and geopolitical instability.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The discussion begins with a light nod

KO Gold Inc. (KOG:CSE) announced its recent application to the OTC Markets Group Inc. for its common shares to be traded on the OTCQB Venture Market, according to a March 16 release. The company said the move is aimed at enhancing its visibility among U.S. investors and facilitating easier trading of its shares on U.S.

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<p>As solid silver bars, rounds, and coins age, they may tarnish. Tarnish does not affect the metal content of your silver product, but it can have a modest impact on the resale value. Dealers and other buyers will often pay a bit less if the silver does not have its original luster. Older <a href="https://www.moneymetals.com/buy/silver/coins/united-states-mint-silver&quot;>US

<p>Treasuries have historically served as a safe haven in times of geopolitical uncertainty.&nbsp;</p> <p>Not this time.</p> <p>Bonds have sold off modestly since the beginning of the U.S.-Iran conflict, as evidenced by rising yields. As Mike Maharrey explains in this week's Midweek Memo podcast, it sure looks like gold is the last safe haven standing. He

<p>Investing in gold means allocating capital to gold-related assets, such as physical bullion, in order to hedge inflation, diversify a portfolio, or preserve purchasing power over time. This investment&rsquo;s appeal has grown as inflation erodes purchasing power.</p> <p><b>Inflation</b> is slowing down compared to a few years ago, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean prices have become affordable.

When a junior resource company sits at the intersection of geopolitics, tightening supply chains, and improving technical structure, it deserves a closer look. That appears to be the case once again with American Tungsten Corp. (TUNG:CSE; TUNGF:OTCQB; RK9:FSE), which continues to advance its Idaho-based tungsten project while the broader market begins to recognize the strategic

Eminent Gold Corporation (EMNT:TSXV; EMGDF:OTCQB; 7AB:FSE) announced that it has signed a drilling contract with Nevada-based Alford Drilling LLC to conduct a reverse circulation drilling program at the Otis target within its 100% owned Hot Springs Range Project in Nevada. The program is planned to include a minimum of 5,000 meters and up to 10,000

Armory Mining Corp. (ARMY:CSE; RMRYF:OTC; J2S:FRA) announced that it is preparing to commence a series of airborne geophysics surveys at the Ammo antimony-gold project located in Nova Scotia, Canada. The program follows earlier steps outlined by the company, including a December 2025 partnership with Castello Q Exploration Corp. to execute a Phase One work program

Metallic Minerals Corp. (MMG:TSX.V; MMNGF:OTC) announced it has officially filed the National Instrument 43-101 technical report for its La Plata project in Southwestern Colorado, according to a March 16 release. The report, prepared by SLR USA Advisory Inc. with an effective date of January 23, details the Allard Cu-Ag-PGE-Au (copper-silver-platinum group elements-gold) Porphyry Deposit and

<p>Despite gold&rsquo;s sideways performance in recent weeks, UBS still expects gold to gain 20 percent from its current price this year.</p> <p>Since <a href="https://www.moneymetals.com/news/2026/01/31/some-thoughts-on-the-gold-and-silver-sell-off-004652&quot;>the big selloff in January</a>, gold has generally traded in a range between $5,000 and $5,200 an ounce. It got a little bump when the U.S. began military operations in Iran, but

<p>If you want some gold, today might be a good day to hunt for a leprechaun, it being St. Patrick&rsquo;s Day and all. I&rsquo;ve heard these little creatures have an affinity for gold, and if you catch one, it might reveal its whereabouts in return for its freedom.</p> <p>But be careful. They&rsquo;re trickly little critters.</p>

<p><strong><em>(March 17, 2026 &ndash; Charlotte, NC) &ndash;&nbsp;</em></strong>Kansas, Arizona, West Virginia, Indiana, and Kentucky are the latest states to reject elaborate government-run &ldquo;transactional gold&rdquo; schemes this legislative session.</p> <p>These failed measures are increasingly being recognized as unwise policy that harms free-market competition, involves a large new government program, and serves only narrow vendor self-interests.</p> <ul> <li>A

If this year’s TSX Venture 50 list is any indication, the mining sector in Canada is coming back in a big way. The list, as reported by Melissa Pistilli of Investing News Network on February 20, indicates a growing positive sentiment towards the mining sector. It ranks the top performers from over 1,600 companies listed

A2Gold Corp. (AUAU:TSXV; AUXXF:OTCQX; RR7:FSE) announced that it has staked an additional 24 unpatented lode mining claims at its 100 % owned Eastside gold project located in Esmeralda County, Nevada. The claim expansion followed the results of a geophysical survey completed in November 2025. According to the company, the newly staked claims cover approximately 201

1911 Gold Corp. (AUMB:TSXV; AUMBF:OTCQX; 2KY:FSE) reported assay results from an underground drill program at its wholly owned True North Gold Project in southeast Manitoba, Canada. The results include 25 drill holes totaling 3,894 meters from an infill and delineation drilling program targeting mineral resources outlined in the mine plan contained in the recent Preliminary

The Arizona mining districts have produced millions of ounces of gold over the past century, and new exploration work continues to demonstrate that the region still holds significant discovery potential. One company working to unlock that potential is Arizona Gold & Silver Inc. (AZS:TSX; AZASF:OTC), a junior exploration company focused on high-grade gold and silver

Gold is a safe-haven asset, and as such, might be expected to move up whenever there is geopolitical chaos or a military eruption somewhere in the world. But in practise it does not always work out that way. If one plotted the price of gold against (negative) geopolitical events over the past 50 years, as

Seva Mining Corp. (SEVA:TSX.V) announced the completion of its reverse takeover of Cameron Gold Operations Ltd., through which it has acquired full ownership of the Cameron Gold Project in Ontario, including its stockpile of mineralized material, according to a March 11 release. Seva structured its CA$27 million acquisition of the Cameron Project through a three-cornered

Gold and copper markets are attracting renewed investor attention. Gold continues to push toward record territory as central banks accumulate reserves, while copper is increasingly viewed as one of the most important metals for electrification, artificial intelligence infrastructure, and global power grid expansion. In this environment, junior exploration companies with large discovery targets can offer

Source: Michael Ballanger 03/16/2026 Michael Ballanger of GGM Advisory Inc. shares his thoughts on the market after PDAC and takes a look at two copper stocks on his list. One of the toughest parts about being a published newsletter writer is that once an idea or comment goes into print, it is locked and loaded

<p>Is there a silver shortage? For the last few years, the answer has been yes. <strong>Silver</strong> has been under a continuous deficit for several years, a fact that <strong>silver</strong> experts have discussed at some length.</p> <p>However, there are reasons to believe that 2026 will see this trend reach new heights. Silver's performance in January 2026,

<p>He was sentenced to 2 years in prison.</p> <p>He served 10.</p> <p>Why?</p> <p>Because he either got royally screwed by the system, or he has epic-level self-discipline.&nbsp;</p> <p>Tommy G. Thompson is the main character in a story that is either a comedy or a tragedy.&nbsp;</p> <div x-data=" item_id: undefined, view: null " x-html="view || 'Product-Random-Featured'" x-init="view

<p>I could almost put this story on a monthly repeat.</p> <p>The federal government ran another big budget deficit in February, as the national debt nudges close to $39 trillion.</p> <p>According to the Monthly Treasury Statement, the Trump administration spent $307.5 billion more than it took in last month. This was almost identical to the February