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<p>Despite the steep correction and increased volatility, gold remains one of the best-performing assets over the last 12 months.</p> <p>It feels like gold has tanked this year, but the yellow metal was only down about 7 percent through the first six months of 2026. The sharp price rally to kick off the year exacerbated the […]

<p>Central bankers expect <a href="https://www.moneymetals.com/news/2025/03/11/de-dollarization-gold-and-a-shift-to-a-multipolar-world-003898&quot;>de-dollarization</a> to continue over the next several years, with gold and other currencies taking on a growing role in the global monetary system, according to a survey by the&nbsp;Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF).</p> <p>This comes on the heels of <a href="https://www.moneymetals.com/news/2026/06/25/survey-central-bankers-plan-to-keep-stacking-gold-005007&quot;>a World Gold Council survey reflecting the same sentiment</a>.</p>

Lake Victoria Gold Ltd. (LVG:TSX.V; LVGLF:OTCQB; E1K:FSE) announced it had appointed an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) contractor for its fully permitted Imwelo Gold Project in Tanzania, according to a July 2 release. Lake Victoria’s wholly owned subsidiary, Tembo Gold Ltd., which holds the mining license ML 538/2015 for the project, made the appointment

The global copper market continues to draw attention from retail investors as demand drivers such as data centers, electric vehicles, and renewable energy infrastructure remain robust. Trading Economics reported on July 4 that copper futures approached US$6.20 per pound and were positioned for a weekly gain after weaker-than-expected June U.S. employment data reduced expectations for

When recently-appointed Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh took to the podium two Wednesdays ago to lecture the Wall Street media throng about Fed accountability, he was operating on the assumption that the bogeyman hiding behind the curtains of economic vibrancy was inflation. He had good reason, as the past two dozen reports had confirmed a CPI running

Commodity market tokenization pioneer Streamex Corp. (STEX:NASDAQ) announced that EisnerAmper LLP, a nationally recognized independent accounting firm, has completed the first independent examination of the gold reserves backing GLDY, Streamex’s gold-backed, yield-bearing tokenized security, according to a July 1 release. This examination, a significant milestone in enhancing investor confidence, assessed the gold reserves as of

Green Bridge Metals Corp. (GRBM:CSE; GBMCF:OTC; J48:FWB) announced on July 2 that it has received approval of its exploration plan from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for its Serpentine Copper-Nickel Project in St. Louis County, Minnesota. The company also selected Foraco International to conduct a minimum of 1,640 meters of diamond core drilling as part

Recent U.S. employment data has triggered a notable rally in gold and silver prices, creating a favorable backdrop for developers advancing permitted gold projects. Kitco News reported on July 2 that weaker-than-expected payroll figures reduced near-term rate-hike expectations and pressured the U.S. dollar, sending spot gold higher. Within this environment, Lake Victoria Gold Ltd. (LVG:TSX.V;

Tokenized gold is emerging as a faster-growing segment within digital assets, with blockchain-based gold products expanding 2.6 times quicker than physical gold and surpassing US$5 billion in market capitalization during the first quarter. Streamex Corp. (STEX:NASDAQ) stands out in this environment through its GLDY tokenized security, which combines allocated physical gold backing with a yield

Copper markets are responding to shifting U.S. trade policy and softer economic data that have tempered expectations for additional Federal Reserve rate hikes. Yahoo Finance reported on July 3 that attention had shifted away from shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and toward the pending U.S. review of the domestic refined copper market and

VR Resources Confirms Major Mineralization in Long Nevada Drill Hole Source: Streetwise Reports (07/08/2026) VR Resources completes deep drill hole at New Boston moly-tungsten-copper-silver project in Nevada amid rising critical metals demand. See catalysts, analyst targets, and ownership details for retail investors. read more > Element One Hydrogen Targets Domestic Magnesium Opportunity with Revora Tech

VR Resources Confirms Major Mineralization in Long Nevada Drill Hole Source: Streetwise Reports (07/08/2026) VR Resources completes deep drill hole at New Boston moly-tungsten-copper-silver project in Nevada amid rising critical metals demand. See catalysts, analyst targets, and ownership details for retail investors. read more > Element One Hydrogen Targets Domestic Magnesium Opportunity with Revora Tech

On June 30, 2026, Blue Jay Gold Corp. (JAY:TSX.V ) announced that LithologIQ, a Montreal-based mineral technology company, had mobilized its hyperspectral core scanning system to the company’s Steller gold project in southern Yukon. With this system, Blue Jay will be able to examine 40,000 meters of drill core this season to produce integrated mineralogical,

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (AEM:TSX; AEM:NYSE) experienced a rock mass movement along the north wall of the Barnat open pit at the Canadian Malartic complex in Quebec, the company said in a release on July 2. Fortunately, there were no injuries, equipment damage, or environmental impact resulting from the incident on July 1. As a

Green Bridge Metals Corp. (GRBM:CSE; GBMCF:OTC; J48:FWB) is moving forward with exploration at its Serpentine Copper-Nickel Project in Minnesota. The company has received approval of its exploration plan from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for its Serpentine Copper-Nickel Project in St. Louis County, Minnesota. The copper market is drawing attention from investors due to its

Gelum Resources Ltd. (GMR:TSX; GMRCF:OTCQB) is a Canadian company focused on prospective gold projects in favorable jurisdictions in North and South America. The company’s flagship is the Las Tinajas gold project, covering 2,600 hectares in the north end of the Maricunga gold belt, Chile, a renowned gold-copper porphyry district. It’s a system that may have

If you’re holding gold and watching the price move, deciding when to sell can feel even more difficult than deciding when to buy. Sell now and the price might keep climbing without you. Wait, and a pullback could erase gains you had theoretically made. That uncertainty is often what keeps people holding indefinitely, waiting for

<p>It seems counterintuitive to ask &ldquo;how much is a silver dollar worth.&rdquo; It sounds like it should be worth one dollar. And yet a silver dollar can be worth anywhere from $50 to several thousand dollars. The exact value depends on the coin's silver content, rarity, mint mark, condition, and collector demand.</p> <p>Most old silver

<p>Since Money Metals was founded in 2010, we've warned investors that <em>how</em> you buy precious metals can be just as important as <em>what</em> you buy.</p> <p>Last week's <a href="https://www.moneymetals.com/uploads/content/Rosland-Capital-Bankruptcy-Petition.pdf&quot; target="_blank" rel="noopener">bankruptcy filing by Rosland Capital</a> &ndash; one of the industry's most heavily advertised names, familiar through its Fox News commercials featuring William Devane &ndash; is

<p>While we may have called the bottom for gold in late June, it&rsquo;s important to remember that a bottom is usually a process &mdash; and the next few weeks will likely be the premier buying opportunity of the year.</p> <p>If you&rsquo;re a long-time reader, you&rsquo;ve seen me say this nearly every year about this time.

<p>Silver is an amazingly useful metal. In addition to serving as money, silver is used in a wide range of applications, from the tech sector to medicine.</p> <p>And scientists continue to find new uses for silver.</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=1')).text()">!!–Product-Random-Featured-1–!!</div> <p>For instance, Japanese researchers

<p>The Indian government plans to expand a program designed to incentivize people to turn in their gold after the original plan fell flat.</p> <p>In 2015, the government created <a href="https://www.rbi.org.in/commonperson/english/scripts/FAQs.aspx&quot;>a gold monetization scheme (GMS)</a> to encourage Indians to put &ldquo;idle&rdquo; gold into the country&rsquo;s financial system. Under the plan, individuals can deposit as little as

<p>Dear Fellow American,</p> <p>As we celebrate our nation's 250th birthday today, I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to you.</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/stefan-gleason-ceo-money-metals-exchange-250×344.jpg&quot; width="250" height="344" alt="Stefan Gleason" loading="lazy" /> <p class="text-center mb-0"><i>Money Metals CEO Stefan Gleason</i></p> </div> <p>On behalf of everyone at Money Metals, thank you

Timing the gold market is one of the most common concerns for new and experienced buyers alike. When the gold price is rising, it feels like you have missed the opportunity. When it falls, it feels like it might fall further. The result, for many people, is waiting indefinitely for a moment that never quite

<p>Happy 250th Anniversary to America, Happy Fourth of July and welcome to this week&rsquo;s Market Wrap Podcast, I&rsquo;m Mike Gleason.</p> <p>Coming up don&rsquo;t miss this week&rsquo;s interview with Ralph Benko, gold standard advocate, author of <i>The Ten Commandments of Capitalism</i>, co-author of The Capitalist Manifesto and the editor of the 500th Anniversary Edition of Nicolaus

<p>Happy 250th Anniversary to America, Happy Fourth of July and welcome to this week&rsquo;s Market Wrap Podcast, I&rsquo;m Mike Gleason.</p> <p>Coming up don&rsquo;t miss this week&rsquo;s interview with Ralph Benko, gold standard advocate, author of <i>The Ten Commandments of Capitalism</i>, co-author of The Capitalist Manifesto and the editor of the 500th Anniversary Edition of Nicolaus

<p>On July 4, people all across these United States of America shoot off fireworks, grill meat, and march in patriotic parades to celebrate America's 250th birthday.&nbsp;</p> <p>July 4, 1776, was "the birth of a nation," or so we are told. <span style="font-size: 1.125rem;">But that&rsquo;s not exactly what happened.&nbsp;</span></p> <p>A "nation" implies a single, unified political

ESGold Corp. (ESAU:CSE; ESAUF:OTCQB; Z7D:FSE) has appointed Pierre-Marc Gagnon, P.Eng., as Operations Director for the Montauban Project as the company continues construction and operational readiness activities at the Quebec project. According to the company, site preparation is progressing as scheduled, while operational support systems are being prepared and key processing equipment is being installed and

Allied Critical Metals Inc. (ACM:CSE; ACMIF:OTCQB; 0VJ0:FSE) has secured conditional approval to list on the TSX Venture Exchange as a Tier 1 Mining Issuer under the symbol ACM. This move comes at a time when global tungsten markets face significant supply constraints and rising demand from defense and industrial sectors. Current Tungsten Market Opportunity for

On July 2, 2026, Metalsource Mining Inc. (MSM:CSE; SFRIF:OTC; E9Z:FSE) announced the expansion of its Silver Hill land package located in Davidson County, North Carolina. With the addition of approximately 141 acres, the property now consists of approximately 1,300 acres along the Carolina Terrane, which is underlain by volcaniclastic and volcano-sedimentary rocks from the Neoproterozoic

On June 25, 2026, South Pacific Metals Corp. (SPMC:TSXV; SPMEF:OCTMKTS) announced the commencement of exploration at its Kili Teke copper-gold project in Papua New Guinea. After securing the support of the community and local landowners, the Hela provincial government, the Koroba-Kopiago District, and the Awi-Logayu local-level government, South Pacific Metals’ subsidiary, Kainantu Resources Ltd., is prepared

Precious metals continue to draw attention from retail investors amid shifting economic conditions and rising industrial demand. Gold and silver prices have shown notable movement in 2026, creating renewed focus on exploration companies with assets in stable jurisdictions. Aztec Minerals Corp. (AZT:TSX.V; AZZTF:OTCQB) is advancing its primary asset through targeted technical work that could clarify

Sierra Madre Gold and Silver Ltd. (SM:TSX.V; SMDRF:OTCQX) announced that the TSX Venture Exchange has accepted for filing documentation related to its non-arm’s-length acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares of First Majestic Silver Corp. (AG:TSX; AG:NYSE; FMV:FSE), which holds a 100% interest in the Del Toro silver mine in Mexico. The company

The gold and silver markets are presenting a compelling opportunity for retail investors as central bank purchases and industrial applications drive sustained interest. In this environment, companies that control more of the value chain from mine to finished product are positioned to capture additional margins while offering direct exposure to these trends. First Majestic Silver

The precious metals sector continues to offer compelling opportunities for retail investors amid shifting macroeconomic conditions. Recent market updates highlight how gold and silver prices have faced pressure from a stronger U.S. dollar and changing interest rate expectations, yet this environment has created attractive entry points for companies with strong assets and clear growth paths.

GoldHaven Resources Corp. (GOH:CSE; GHVNF:OTCQB; 4QS:FSE) has taken a key step forward by signing a drilling contract that positions the company to test a large, 100%-owned land package rich in tungsten, silver, and other critical minerals. Retail investors seeking exposure to battery metals and defense-related commodities are watching the Cassiar District closely. GoldHaven Resources is

On July 2, 2026, Aztec Minerals Corp. (AZT:TSX.V; AZZTF:OTCQB) released several pieces of company news, including the announcement that the company had engaged Cassiday & Associates to conduct initial bottle-roll NaCN leach testing on samples from its Tombstone gold-silver project southeast of Tucson, Arizona. This testing will be conducted on multiple lithologic types and grade

Gold market volatility has created a compelling entry point for investors seeking exposure to near-term producers. ESGold Corp. (ESAU:CSE; ESAUF:OTCQB; Z7D:FSE) stands out because its Montauban Project in Quebec combines fully permitted tailings reprocessing with deeper exploration potential, positioning the company to generate cash flow while gold experiences periodic corrections. Current Gold Market Opportunity for

GoldHaven Resources Corp. (GOH:CSE; GHVNF:OTCQB; 4QS:FSE) announced that it has executed a drilling services agreement with Northtech Drilling Ltd. to conduct the company’s fully funded inaugural diamond drill program at its 100%-owned Magno Project in the prolific Cassiar District of northern British Columbia. Northtech will carry out an initial diamond drilling program, which is planned

The global push for copper and gold continues to accelerate in 2026, driven by AI infrastructure needs, electrification projects, and persistent central bank buying. South Pacific Metals Corp. (SPMC:TSXV; SPMEF:OCTMKTS) now enters this environment at an opportune moment by the commencement of exploration at its flagship Kili Teke copper-gold project in Papua New Guinea. Retail

<p>What mercury dimes are worth money? The answer depends on a few crucial factors: silver content, rare dates, mint marks, condition, and valuable mint errors.</p> <p>Every Mercury dime is worth far more than its face value due to its 90% silver content. That qualifies all of them as junk silver, which can be a valuable

<p>In the latest <a href="https://www.moneymetals.com/news/2026/06/25/survey-central-bankers-plan-to-keep-stacking-gold-005007&quot;>World Gold Council survey</a>, central bankers overwhelmingly said they expect global gold reserves to continue growing in the next 12 months. They seem to be putting their money where their mouths are. After flipping back positive in April, central bank gold buying accelerated in May.</p> <p>According to the latest data compiled

<p>I&rsquo;ll give this to new Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh. &nbsp;He talks tough. The question is will he be willing and able to back it up.</p> <p>During the ECB Forum on Central Banking on Wednesday, Warsh emphatically insisted he was committed to getting inflation back to the 2 percent target.</p> <p>Period.</p> <p>End of story.</p> <blockquote>

<p>What mercury dimes are worth money? The answer depends on a few crucial factors: silver content, rare dates, mint marks, condition, and valuable mint errors.</p> <p>Every Mercury dime is worth far more than its face value due to its 90% silver content. That qualifies all of them as junk silver, which can be a valuable

<p>In the latest <a href="https://www.moneymetals.com/news/2026/06/25/survey-central-bankers-plan-to-keep-stacking-gold-005007&quot;>World Gold Council survey</a>, central bankers overwhelmingly said they expect global gold reserves to continue growing in the next 12 months. They seem to be putting their money where their mouths are. After flipping back positive in April, central bank gold buying accelerated in May.</p> <p>According to the latest data compiled

<p>I&rsquo;ll give this to new Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh. &nbsp;He talks tough. The question is will he be willing and able to back it up.</p> <p>During the ECB Forum on Central Banking on Wednesday, Warsh emphatically insisted he was committed to getting inflation back to the 2 percent target.</p> <p>Period.</p> <p>End of story.</p> <blockquote>

Markets and commentators noted the supposed “hawkish” tone of the new Federal Reserve Chairman in his first meeting and subsequent press conference this past Wednesday. The decision to keep rates static was not a surprise, but the brief statement and the dot plot were, along with many comments from Warsh. The Fed’s release removed

Allied Critical Metals Inc. (ACM:CSE; ACMIF:OTCQB; 0VJ0:FSE) announced that the TSX Venture Exchange has conditionally accepted the company’s application to list its common shares as a Tier 1 Mining Issuer under the symbol “ACM.” Final approval remains subject to the company satisfying customary listing conditions and the receipt by the TSX Venture Exchange of all

Gold prices have experienced notable volatility in recent months, creating potential entry points for investors focused on junior gold developers. Amid this environment, Grande Portage Resources Ltd. (GPG:TSX.V; GPTRF:OTCQB; GPB:FSE) has secured a comprehensive financing package that strengthens its position at the New Amalga gold project in southeast Alaska. Current Gold Market Opportunity for Junior Miners

The global copper market is experiencing robust growth driven by surging demand from AI data centers, power grids, defense applications, and clean energy infrastructure. Copper prices have climbed more than 10 percent since the start of 2026 and over 40 percent since early 2025, with futures recently trading near US$6.10 per pound despite some volatility