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Global investors continue to watch gold as a reliable store of value during periods of geopolitical tension and shifting monetary policy. In 2026, the metal has traded with notable resilience even as oil prices, inflation concerns, and central-bank decisions create short-term volatility. Why San Lorenzo Gold Stands Out in Chile’s Porphyry District San Lorenzo Gold […]

Canary Gold Corp. (BRAZ:CSE; CNYGF:OTC; K5D:FSE) provided an update on the progress of exploration activities at its Madeira River Gold Project in Rondônia State, Brazil, according to a June 10 release. The company said it recently achieved significant breakthroughs in its deeper drilling efforts, encountering substantial vertical intervals of up to 20 meters consisting of

West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. (WRLG:TSX.V; WRLGF:OTCQX; UJO:FSE) announced an updated 2026 Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) for its Rowan Project and a maiden MRE for the nearby Mount Jamie deposit, located approximately 2 kilometers from Rowan in the Red Lake Mining District of northwestern Ontario. The estimates were prepared in accordance with National Instrument

On June 8, 2026, A2Gold Corp. (AUAU:TSXV; AUXXF:OTCQX; RR7:FSE) announced the finalized acquisition of a 100% interest in 26 lode mining claims (the RT/JO claims) within its Taylor silver-gold project in White Pine County, Nevada. These claims were purchased from LodeStar Management Group LLC. The company said in the release, “The acquisition marks an important

Western Exploration Inc. (WEX:TSX.V; WEXPF:OTCQX) announced the start of a feasibility study by Raft River Rural Electric Co-operative Inc. (RRREC) to assess the potential for supplying grid power to the company’s Doby George gold project, a June 9 release said. The study will also explore the future expandability options for the Gravel Creek project, both

Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. (NOP:CSE; NOPFF:OTCQB) announced preliminary results from Hole MM26-8 at its wholly owned Murdock Mountain property in Elko County, Nevada, on June 2, 2026. The exploration target is the Upper Phosphatic Zone (a 3.4-7.6-meter interval) within the Meade Peak Member, which typically comprises 28-40 meters of phosphatic siltstone and phosphorite. Preliminary observations

Galway Metals Inc. (GWM:TSX.V; GAYMF:OTCQB) reported assay results from 34 diamond drill holes completed at the North Deposit within its wholly owned Clarence Stream gold project in New Brunswick, Canada. The company stated that the Clarence Stream Gold Project hosts approximately 65 kilometers of prospective gold showings and anomalies and currently contains a 2022 Mineral

Gold and silver prices do not move at random. They react to a set of well-understood macroeconomic forces, and recognising those forces as they develop can help you plan ahead, position your allocation appropriately, and understand why prices are moving in a particular direction. Below are the key drivers of gold and silver prices, explained

<p>Oil prices have risen sharply in recent months after a period of relative calm, pushing gasoline prices higher across the United States. <a href="https://www.eia.gov/outlooks/steo/pdf/steo_text.pdf&quot; target="_blank" rel="noopener">The U.S. Energy Information Administration reports</a> that Brent crude oil averaged $103 per barrel in March of 2026 and continues to remain high as the Iran War continues. At the

<p>Gold prices have surged in recent years, going so far as to surpass $5,400 per ounce in January 2026. At the same time, another word has been in the news quite a lot: <strong>tariffs</strong>.</p> <p>That correlation leads to a crucial question: <strong>how do tariffs affect gold prices?</strong></p> <p>Trade wars rarely stay confined to shipping ports

<p>We've seen wild swings in the markets based on the latest headlines. How do we cut through the noise and make good investment decisions?</p> <p>In this episode of the Money Metals' Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey explains that you need a good recipe.&nbsp;</p> <p>A plan.&nbsp;</p> <p>A process.&nbsp;</p> <p>But to formulate a plan, you need good

Deciding how much of your portfolio to allocate to gold and silver, and how to split between the two metals, is one of the most important decisions you will make as a precious metals investor. This guide walks through the leading allocation frameworks, how to weight gold against silver, when to rebalance, and which metal

Destiny Tech100 Inc.  Recent Price- US$39.50 Entry Price – US$40.50 Opinion – Buy and write September US$50 calls at US$13 or better Destiny Tech100 Inc.’s (DXYZ:NYSE) Friday market sell-off gave us a nice entry level to buy Destiny. My Destiny newsletter went out around 11 am, and the stock soon started heading south to under

On June 4, 2026, San Lorenzo Gold Corp. (SLG:TSXV; SNLGF:OTCMKTS) released the remaining assay results from Hole SAL 10-25 at its San Juan northwest extension of the Arco de Oro project in Chile. Previous results from Holes 9 and 10, showing intercepts of porphyry-style mineralization, were announced on May 8, 2026, and can be found

Sun Peak Metals Corp. (PEAK:TSX.V; SUNPF:OTCQB) launched its maiden diamond drilling program at its wholly owned Halahila Gold-Copper Volcanogenic Massive Sulfide Project (VMS) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, according to a June 8 release. This new drilling initiative, covering approximately 2,500 meters, follows the completion of the company’s earlier drilling activities at the Safra

On June 5, 2026, analyst Ron Wortel, P.Eng., and the Couloir Research Team at Couloir Capital reiterated a Buy rating and CA$1.20 price target on Dryden Gold Corp. (DRY:TSXV; DRYGF:OTCQX; X7W:FSE), implying roughly 400% upside from the June 5, 2026 price of CA$0.30, following a string of high-grade drill results at Gold Rock, a maiden

Newcore Gold Ltd (NCAU:TSXV; NCAUF:OTCQX) announced that it has expanded its ongoing drill program at the Enchi gold project in Ghana to 80,000 meters following the completion of a US$15 million equity financing. The company said the expanded program is being carried out with four active drill rigs on site and will focus on resource

The recent pullback in gold prices has created a timely entry point for investors focused on high-quality developers in established mining jurisdictions. Strong underlying fundamentals, including persistent inflation concerns and geopolitical tensions, continue to support an extended bull market in precious metals that could last several more years. Why Cambria Gold Mines Stands Out in

Scorpio Gold Corp. (SGN:TSX.V) reported results from three step-out holes completed as part of the Phase Two drill program at its Manhattan District Project in Nevada, including drill holes 26MN-082, 26MN-084, and 26MN-086 at the Goldwedge target area. The company highlighted results from hole 26MN-086, which returned 1.27 g/t gold over 45.23 meters from 137.95

Gold continues to attract attention from retail investors looking for portfolio diversification amid ongoing global uncertainties. With prices showing resilience despite short-term fluctuations, the sector highlights opportunities in well-advanced development projects located in stable jurisdictions. Why Goldboro Stands Out in Today’s Gold Sector NexGold Mining Corp. (NEXG:TSX.V; NXGCF:OTCQX; TRC1:FSE) has positioned its Goldboro Gold Project

View Important Disclosures for this Article Close Important Disclosures: Aztec Minerals Corp. is a billboard sponsor of Streetwise Reports and pays SWR a monthly sponsorship fee between US$3,000 and US$6,000.  As of the date of this article, officers, contractors, shareholders, and/or employees of Streetwise Reports LLC (including members of their household) own securities

Seabridge Gold Inc. (SEA:TSX; SA:NYSE.MKT) has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, an in-depth analysis of the company’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives across its portfolio of gold and copper projects in North America, according to a June 8 release. “2025 was a year of exceptional progress — not only in advancing our projects, but

Central bank gold purchases have continued to underpin precious metals markets, providing a supportive backdrop for silver explorers operating in high-potential districts such as Yukon. Retail investors watching macroeconomic trends may find this environment particularly relevant as official institutions seek diversification away from traditional reserve assets. Within this setting, Silver North Resources Ltd. (SNAG:TSX.V; TARSF:OTCQB)

The silver and gold sectors continue to attract attention from investors seeking exposure to metals supported by both monetary demand and growing industrial applications. Recent data shows central banks maintaining steady purchases while silver benefits from supply constraints and expanding use in technology and renewable energy. This environment creates opportunities for companies with exploration assets

The copper sector is experiencing renewed investor focus as global demand drivers strengthen and supply constraints persist. According to a June 1 report from Investing.com, Citi revised its near-term copper outlook and increased its forecast to US$14,500 per metric ton, with a target of US$15,000 per ton over the following six to twelve months. This

Torr Metals Inc. (TMET:TSX.V) shared preliminary geochemical and geophysical findings from its Spring 2026 surface exploration at the Bertha North copper-gold porphyry target, according to a June 9 release. The company is preparing drill sites and conducting geological fieldwork in anticipation of the upcoming mobilization of drill contractors expected within the next week for Torr’s

<p>What do you do if you have a standard that&rsquo;s not being met?</p> <p>Move the goalposts!</p> <p>Of course, you could work harder to meet the goal. But that&rsquo;s hard. So, why not just change the standard and make it easier to meet?</p> <p>That seems to be a strategy at the Federal Reserve.</p> <div x-data=" item_id:

<p>Nominal interest rates are rising, putting significant price pressure on gold and silver. However, with price inflation heating up, it&rsquo;s possible the real rates could fall, a bullish setup for precious metals.</p> <p>The rapid rise in oil prices <a href="https://www.moneymetals.com/news/2026/05/12/no-matter-how-you-slice-the-data-it-come-up-inflation-004912&quot;>juiced CPI to the highest level since May 2023</a>. This increasing inflation pressure has turned market

Gold has been one of the best-performing assets of the decade, capturing investor attention as concerns over inflation, government debt, currency debasement, and geopolitical uncertainty intensified. Yet while gold has dominated headlines, another metal may be quietly setting up for an equally important move. Copper, the metal that powers modern civilization, sits at the center

Mercado Minerals Ltd. (MERC:CSE; MRMNF:OTCQB; M2R:FSE) announced that it has signed two letters of intent (LOIs) to acquire the adjacent San Rafael and La California silver-gold projects in the San Dimas mining district of Durango, Mexico. According to the company, the acquisitions would create a district-scale land package covering 4,617 hectares with more than 6.5

Yukon continued to attract exploration activity as the 2026 field season got underway, with multiple companies advancing drill programs, property acquisitions, and exploration campaigns across the territory. A June 4 industry commentary highlighted activity from Yukon Metals Corp. (YMC:CSE; YMMCF:OTCQB), Silver North Resources Ltd. (SNAG:TSX.V; TARSF:OTCQB), and others, describing the Yukon as a mineral-rich jurisdiction

Cambria Gold Mines Inc. (CAMB:TSX.V; CAMVF:OTCQX) announced the start of construction on a 23-kilometer access road crucial to transport mineralized material from the Red Mountain project to Cambria’s mill, which processes 2,500 tonnes per day and is located at the Premier Mine, according to a June 1 release. The Premier Gold Project boasts several advantageous

Copper One Resources Corp. (CSE: CEXY; OTC:CEXYFF; FWB:YW5) and Uranium One Mining Corp. (UUU:CSE; UUUFF:OTC; SL51:FWB) announced that Copper One has completed the acquisition of a 100% undivided legal and beneficial interest in nine mineral claims known as the Redonda Copper property, located northeast of Campbell River in the Vancouver Mining Division of British Columbia.

Born in Saugerties, NY, Professor Irving Fisher (1867–1947) was a pioneering American economist, statistician, and inventor who taught at Yale University. He is widely considered one of the first “celebrity economists” and America’s earliest neoclassical monetary theorists, and was revered by well-known economists James Tobin and Milton Friedman. During October 1929, Irving Fisher was actively

On June 1, 2026, Grande Portage Resources Ltd. (GPG:TSX.V; GPTRF:OTCQB; GPB:FSE) provided a project update for its New Amalga gold property outside of Juneau, Alaska. According to the company, “in addition to the 2026 drill program, numerous engineering studies and environmental fieldwork programs are in progress utilizing several industry-leading consulting firms, most of which are

<p>The ex-CIA&nbsp;official who was arrested last month after being found with some <a href="https://www.moneymetals.com/news/2026/05/28/40-million-in-govt-black-budget-gold-seized-from-ex-cia-officers-home-004944&quot;>$40 million in gold bars</a> reportedly siphoned that loot from the government by creating a fake spy program.</p> <p>The ex-officer, David Rush, fabricated a &ldquo;special access program&rdquo; (SAP), which the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/06/05/cia-officer-accused-stealing-gold-bars-created-fake-black-box-spy-program/&quot; target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Washington Post</em></a>&nbsp;described as a &ldquo;black box&rdquo; for the nation&rsquo;s most

<p>Retail bargain hunters stepped in significantly over the past few days as gold and silver markets suffered their sharpest setback in several months last week.</p> <p>The selloff was driven less by any deterioration in precious metals fundamentals and more by a rapid repricing of interest-rate expectations following stronger-than-anticipated U.S. economic data.</p> <div class="break-normal mx-auto md:float-right

<p>Gold flows into ETFs reflected the range-bound gold price and were relatively flat in May. As the World Gold Council framed it, flows shifted &ldquo;from a flood to a trickle.&rdquo;</p> <blockquote> <p>&ldquo;Global gold-backed ETF investors remained largely sidelined in May as range-bound gold prices and renewed appetite for risk assets limited demand.&rdquo;</p> </blockquote> <p>Globally, ETF

<p>Metals Focus has released its Gold Focus 2026 report. It includes comprehensive historical supply and demand data for 2017-25 and its 2026 forecast.</p> <p>Despite the recent selling pressure in the gold market, that 2026 forecast remains bullish.</p> <h2>Looking Back</h2> <div x-data=" item_id: undefined, view: null " x-html="view || 'Product-Random-Hot'" x-init="view = await (await fetch('/shortcodes/product/random/hot?category=2')).text()">!!–Product-Random-Hot-2–!!</div> <p>Investment

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In a wide-ranging conversation on the Money Metals Podcast, host Mike Maharrey sat down with Axel Merk, founder, president, and chief investment officer of Merk Investments, to discuss how investors should interpret the ongoing conflict involving Iran, what is driving gold prices, and why maintaining a disciplined investment process matters more than reacting

West Point Gold Corp. (WPG:TSXV; WPGCF:OTCQX) reported results from its property-wide target testing program at the Gold Chain project, including initial drilling results from the Union Pass Fault corridor at the Bull 8 target. The company said the program returned significant gold values highlighted by a 21.4-meter interval grading 1.01 grams per tonne (g/t) gold. According

Dryden Gold Corp. (DRY:TSXV; DRYGF:OTCQX; X7W:FSE) reported additional drill results from the Big Master Gold System at its Gold Rock project, including new intercepts from the Sparrow target and expansion drilling at the Treasure and Barrelman zones. According to the company, two drill holes tested near-surface mineralization above the recent Sparrow discovery, while a third

Seabridge Gold Inc. (SEA:TSX; SA:NYSE.MKT) announced the successful completion of its spin-out transaction of Valor Gold Corp., according to a June 3 release. The transaction was executed through a statutory plan of arrangement under the Canada Business Corporation Act and became effective at 12:01 a.m. (Vancouver time) on June 3. Under the terms of the

Orestone Mining Corp. (ORS:TSXV; ORESF; OTC; O2R2:FSE) announced the expansion of its Francisca Gold-Silver project on June 4, 2026. The company has acquired the Francisca II concession and purchased historical geophysical survey data from the current and new land positions. With this acquisition, the project now consists of 23 squared kilometers of mineral concessions in

Perpetua Resources Corp. (PPTA:TSX; PPTA:NASDAQ) announced that the Stibnite Gold Project continues to advance previously planned critical path construction and infrastructure activities following a May 29 decision by the United States District Court of Idaho denying a motion for a preliminary injunction related to a lawsuit filed in 2025 by special interest groups. According to

Two Rigs, Up to 14,000 Meters and a Yukon Silver District in Focus Source: Streetwise Reports (06/08/2026) Silver North Resources Ltd. (SNAG:TSX.V; TARSF:OTCQB) is advancing its largest exploration program to date at the Haldane Silver Project as drilling activity accelerates across Yukon. read more > Gold Miner Breaks Ground on Critical Road to High-Grade BC

<p>One of the most common mistaken arguments against a return to sound money is that the dollar&rsquo;s international dominance supposedly depends upon American military supremacy.</p> <div x-data=" item_id: 83, view: null " x-html="view || 'Product-83'" x-init="view = await (await fetch('/shortcodes/product/single/83')).text()">!!–Product-83–!!</div> <p>According to this view, the United States cannot seriously consider restoring monetary discipline &ndash; whether

<p>&nbsp;The Stanley Cup is the greatest trophy in the world.</p> <p>It&rsquo;s also one of the most valuable. It&rsquo;s made of silver &ndash; and a lot of it.</p> <p>The Stanley Cup Finals kicked off this week. The Las Vegas Knights are battling the Carolina Hurricanes for <a href="https://www.moneymetals.com/buy/silver/rounds/nhl-silver-rounds&quot;>the NHL championship</a>.</p> <p>Now, you might be thinking, what&rsquo;s

<p>Welcome to this week&rsquo;s Market Wrap Podcast, I&rsquo;m Stefan Gleason.</p> <p>Coming up in a moment, we will be joined by Axel Merk, president of Merk Investments and a frequent commentator in the financial news media and here on our Money Metals podcast.</p> <p>Merk offers a different take on the recent gold correction, arguing that markets

On May 28, 2026, GoldQuest Mining Corp. (GQC:TSX.V) released new assay results from its exploration campaign at the Cachimbo target in the Dominic Republic. GoldQuest noted that Drill hole TIR-26-62, a follow up to discovery hole TIR-26-58, intersected 12.15 meters of high-grade polymetallic volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) mineralization, which confirms continuity of the newly identified high-grade