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On June 2, 2026, Mike Niehuser of Roth Capital Partners reiterated a Buy rating and a US$32.00 price target on Perpetua Resources Corp. (PPTA:TSX; PPTA:NASDAQ), implying approximately 24% upside from the June 1, 2026, closing price of US$25.74, following the start of seasonally critical path construction work and unanimous board approval of a US$2.9 billion […]

West Point Gold Corp. (WPG:TSXV; WPGCF:OTCQX; LRA0:FSE) stands out in the current gold exploration sector because of recent drilling success at its flagship Gold Chain project in Arizona. The company recently shared an update on its 2026 drill program that demonstrates meaningful depth extension at the NE Tyro Zone. Gold Market Opportunity and Sector Timing

Auro Metals Inc. (AURO:TSXV; AURFF:OTCPK) has reported encouraging early results from its 2026 Phase 1 drill program at the Santa Barbara gold-copper project. Retail investors seeking exposure to gold and copper exploration in South America are taking notice of the scale and continuity shown in the initial holes. Why Gold and Copper Markets Matter to

Canary Gold Corp. (BRAZ:CSE; CNYGF:OTCQB; K5D:FSE) announced in a June 25 release that it has received further technical insights and recommendations from Clara Maria Lamus Molina, a renowned geologist-engineer specializing in the evaluation and sampling of alluvial gold deposits, about its Madeira River Gold Project in Rondônia State, Brazil. Her review supports the company’s perspective

Irving Resources Inc. (IRV:CSE; IRVRF:OTCQX) is drawing fresh attention from retail investors following its recent high-grade intercept at the Omu Sinter project in Hokkaido, Japan. Precious metals markets have faced volatility in 2026, yet the company’s new structural understanding at Omu Sinter positions it to test deeper potential in a historically productive region. Current gold

Lake Victoria Gold Ltd. (LVG:TSX.V; LVGLF:OTCQB; E1K:FSE) is positioning itself to capitalize on long-term gold demand through disciplined project development in Tanzania. The company is advancing its fully permitted Imwelo Gold Project while navigating current precious metals price volatility that has seen gold trade below US$4,000 per ounce in recent sessions. Gold remains a core

On June 26, 2026, Orestone Mining Corp. (ORS:TSXV; ORESF; OTC; O2R2:FSE) released results of its Phase 1 sampling and mapping program at its Francisca gold-silver project in the Salta province of Argentina. In total, the company sampled 13 trenches in the South Gold Zone and five trenches in the North Gold Zone, while new mapping

The latest drill results from Metalsource Mining Inc. (MSM:CSE; SFRIF:OTC; E9Z:FSE) expanded the high-grade corridor at its Silver Hill Project in North Carolina, with step-out drilling extending mineralization beyond historical workings while providing additional information on the geometry of the polymetallic system. The company reported assay results from holes SH26-17 and SH26-18 as part of

NexGold Mining Corp. (NEXG:TSX.V; NXGCF:OTCQX; TRC1:FSE) reported initial results from its Reverse Circulation infill drill program at the Goldboro Gold Project in Nova Scotia, with drilling returning multiple high-grade gold intersections as the company continues work on a program designed to provide a higher-density understanding of the deposit ahead of a planned investment decision later

Newcore Gold Ltd (NCAU:TSXV; NCAUF:OTCQX) announced the results of its Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) for the Enchi Gold project in Ghana on June 24, 2026. The PFS was completed under the assumption of a standard milling and carbon-in-leach (CIL) operation processing 5.5 million tonnes per year via contract mining. Newcore will use the results of the

Contango Silver and Gold Inc. (CTGO:TSX; CTGO:NYSE American) recently shared updates on its 2026 initiatives across its portfolio, highlighting significant developments in its drilling and permitting activities in a June 23 release. Contango (get its investor presentation and more here) said it started its Lucky Shot surface drill program on June 22, deploying two helicopter-supported

<p>Mercury dime values range from a few dollars for common circulated examples to thousands of dollars for rare key dates and error coins. In fact, a single 1938 Mercury dime sold for <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://www.pcgs.com/auctionprices/category/mercury-dime-1916-1945/703&quot;>$364,250.00 at auction</a>.</p> <p>This sale demonstrates how rarity and condition can dramatically increase a Mercury dime's value. In the numismatic

<p>Welcome to this week&rsquo;s market wrap podcast, I&rsquo;m Mike Gleason</p> <p>Coming up in a moment, we have an exclusive interview with Michael Pento of Pento Portfolio Strategies and author of the book <i>The Coming Bond Market Collapse</i>. Michael tells us why he believes the current market expectation of Fed rate hikes is not only wrong,

<p>Alan Greenspan has died at the ripe age of a hundred.</p> <p>Greenspan&rsquo;s passing set off a tsunami of tongue-bath OpEds how the &ldquo;Maestro&rdquo; centrally planned the American economy for close to 20 years.</p> <p>In reality, Greenspan turned the Fed into a permanent bailout machine that gets worse with each passing decade.</p> <h2>The &ldquo;Maestro&rdquo; at the

<p>Government people don&rsquo;t like gold. <br /><br />Actually, I should rephrase. Government people love gold. But they don&rsquo;t like you to have it.</p> <p>Why?</p> <p>Because people with gold are harder to control.</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=2')).text()">!!–Product-Random-Featured-2–!!</div> <p>UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy gave us

Lake Victoria Gold Ltd. (LVG:TSX.V; LVGLF:OTCQB; E1K:FSE) provided an update on its previously announced gold loan facility with Monetary Metals & Co. in a June 25 release. The company said it is actively progressing through the necessary regulatory approvals, registrations, and notifications in Tanzania, which are crucial steps towards the finalization and funding of this

The global push for copper and other critical minerals has intensified as AI data centers, electrification, and supply constraints reshape markets. Idaho Copper Corp. (COPR:OTC) is positioning itself at the center of this trend through its large-scale CuMo project in Idaho. Retail investors seeking exposure to U.S.-based copper and molybdenum assets now have a clearer

West Point Gold Corp. (WPG:TSXV; WPGCF:OTCQX; LRA0:FSE) provided an update on its 2026 drill program at the Tyro Zone of its Gold Chain project in Arizona on June 23, 2026. Results from hole GC26-148 returned significant mineralization, and the step-out core hole extended the NE Tyro Zone’s assets to more than 250 meters below surface. Highlights

Auro Metals Inc. (AURO:TSXV; AURFF:OTCPK) released assay results from the first three drill holes of its 2026 Phase 1 drill program at the Santa Barbara gold-copper project in the Zamora-Chinchipe province of Ecuador. So far, 12 drill holes have been completed since the program began on April 14, 2026, and the remaining nine holes are

Getty Copper Inc. (GTC:TSX.V; GTCDF:OTCMKTS) is advancing exploration in one of Canada’s most prolific copper districts at a time when global demand for the metal continues to strengthen. The company recently released the first assay results from its 2026 exploration program at the Getty project in British Columbia’s Highland Valley district. These results come as

Gold market conditions remain favorable for developers with clear timelines to production. Prices have shown resilience after earlier volatility, supported by central bank buying and ongoing geopolitical factors that help establish price floors. Within this environment, Lake Victoria Gold Ltd. (LVG:TSX; LVGLF:OTCQB; E1K:FSE) has reached a practical milestone that reduces execution risk at its flagship

Sierra Madre Gold and Silver Ltd. (SM:TSX.V; SMDRF:OTCQX) announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of First Majestic Del Toro, S.A. de C.V., a wholly owned subsidiary of First Majestic Silver Corp. that holds a 100% interest in the Del Toro Silver Mine in Mexico. Under the terms of the share purchase agreement dated

Irving Resources Inc. (IRV:CSE; IRVRF:OTCQX) announced it has received strong assay results from its Omu Sinter epithermal gold-silver project located in Omu, Hokkaido, Japan, according to a June 25 release. Diamond drill hole 26OMS-002, a 53-meter vertical hole drilled near the eastern margin of the sinter target earlier this year, intercepted notable grades of 0.98

Comstock Mining Inc. (LODE:NYSE) announced on June 22, 2026, that it has entered a Securities Purchase Agreement (SPA) to sell its mineral, mining, processing, and related mining district real estate to Mackay Precious Metals Inc., a subsidiary of Mackay Gold and Silver Corp. (MACK:TSXV; MKGSF:OTCMKTS). The transaction will have an aggregate value of over US$45

<p><strong>WASHINGTON, D.C.</strong> &mdash; &nbsp;A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators sponsoring the System Integrity through Licensed Vault Expansion and Resilience (SILVER) Act today filed the legislation as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (NDAA), further elevating the issue of geographic concentration within the United States&rsquo; precious metals settlement infrastructure as

<p>Central bank gold reserves have increased by an average of 1,000 tonnes per year over the last four years. That&rsquo;s double the 500-tonne average during the previous decade, and the trend doesn&rsquo;t appear to be slowing down.</p> <p>According to the World Gold Council&rsquo;s 2026 Central Bank Gold Reserves Survey, a record 45 percent of the

<p>Gold broke below $4,000 an ounce on Wednesday. This 28 percent drop from the record highs of January is certainly painful, but deep corrections are not unusual in a bull market.</p> <p>In a recent note, Solomon Global managing director Paul Williams said investors need to put the recent price movement into perspective, noting&nbsp;that there were

<p>The Barber Dime is an incredibly popular U.S. silver coin among collectors today. Minted from 1892 to 1916, this ten-cent piece spanned an incredible period of development and national progress. The coin takes its name from the U.S. Mint Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber.</p> <p>Even more than a century later, this coin remains popular among

<p>The dime (United States coin) is the smallest coin currently produced by the U.S. Mint, but it carries more than two centuries of history. First struck in 1796, the dime has featured some of America's most recognized coin designs.</p> <p>Collectors value dimes for their age, silver content, mint marks, and key dates. Many investors also

<p>Many countries are diversifying their gold storage or bringing their metal home to minimize <a href="https://www.moneymetals.com/news/2024/02/29/buy-gold-and-silver-to-hedge-against-counterparty-risk-003015&quot;>counterparty risk</a>. &nbsp;</p> <p>As a recent article in the <em>Financial Times</em> summarized the trend, &ldquo;<em>Global central banks are removing gold from vaults in London and New York as they become more skittish about storing bullion outside their own borders, according

<p>The Barber Dime is an incredibly popular U.S. silver coin among collectors today. Minted from 1892 to 1916, this ten-cent piece spanned an incredible period of development and national progress. The coin takes its name from the U.S. Mint Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber.</p> <p>Even more than a century later, this coin remains popular among

The surging global need for copper to power artificial intelligence data centers creates a compelling backdrop for companies like Metallic Minerals Corp. (MMG:TSX.V; MMNGF:OTCQB) that hold high-quality domestic copper assets. At the same time, silver prices remain volatile around US$65.90 per ounce amid geopolitical tensions and shifting interest-rate expectations, highlighting both opportunity and risk for

Westward Gold Inc. (WG:CSE; WGLIF:OTC; IM50:FSE) has started its 2026 exploration campaign at the Toiyabe Hills Property in Lander County, Nevada. The launch comes as gold markets respond to shifting Federal Reserve policy and rising institutional interest in the metal as an inflation hedge. Current sector conditions favor companies with active Nevada projects because the

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The global push toward electrification and data-center expansion has placed copper at the center of investor attention. At the same time, gold continues to draw safe-haven buying. Pirate Gold Corp. (YARR:TSX.V) now reports early drill success that could position the company in both themes through its Treasure Island Project in central Newfoundland. In a June 18

West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. (WRLG:TSX.V; WRLGF:OTCQX; UJO:FSE) is advancing exploration along a key structural corridor in Ontario’s Red Lake Mining District. The company recently began a fully funded surface drilling program at the historic Starratt-Olsen Mine. This initiative targets extensions of previously mined areas roughly 1.1 kilometers southwest of the Madsen Mine. Why

Auro Metals Inc. Expands Santa Barbara Gold-Copper System Source: Streetwise Reports (06/26/2026) Auro Metals Inc. delivers strong drill intercepts at Santa Barbara in Ecuador. Explore the gold-copper opportunity, market trends, and why retail investors are watching this advanced-stage project now. read more > Idaho Copper Corp Uplists to NYSE American Amid Copper Boom Source: Streetwise

Idaho Copper Corp. (COPR:OTC) announced the upcoming listing of its shares on the NYSE American LLC stock exchange under the symbols COPR and COPR WS at the opening of trading on Friday, June 26, 2026. The company’s stock is currently quoted on the OTC Pink Limited Market operated by OTC Markets Group Inc. These shares

On June 23, 2026, Lake Victoria Gold Ltd. (LVG:TSX; LVGLF:OTCQB; E1K:FSE) announced the completion of a sterilization drilling program at its Imwelo Gold project. This project is located in the Geita region of Tanzania and is held and operated through the company’s wholly owned subsidiary Tempo Gold Ltd. The company said that this program confirmed

<p>There's a new boss over at the Federal Reserve.</p> <p>Is he going to be any different than the old boss?</p> <p>Midweek Memo host Mike Maharrey delves into that question this week. He notes that Warsh certainly sounds different. But he's stepping into the same situation that Jerome Powell left. Mike explains why that will likely

Strong demand for copper, driven by energy transition needs and artificial intelligence infrastructure, continues to support elevated prices, while gold maintains investor interest despite recent volatility. Within this environment, GSP Resource Corp. (GSPR:TSX.V; GSRCF:OTCBB) has launched its 2026 exploration program at the Alwin-Mer properties located in British Columbia’s Highland Valley copper camp. The timing aligns with

The recent surge in gold prices above US$4,300 per ounce has created renewed interest in producers capable of generating near-term cash flow. Blue Lagoon Resources Inc.’s (BLLG:CSE; BLAGF:OTCQB; 7BL:FSE) stands out because it has already transitioned from explorer to producer at its Dome Mountain Gold and Silver Project in British Columbia. Gold’s strength stems from geopolitical

Silver prices have shown notable volatility in 2026, driven by industrial demand from sectors such as renewable energy and electronics alongside traditional investment flows. Silverco Mining Ltd. (SICO:TSXV) stands out in this environment through its focus on near-term production at the Cusi property in Chihuahua, Mexico. Retail investors evaluating silver equities often look for projects that

Pirate Gold Corp. (YARR:TSX.V) announced exploration drill results from Crippleback at its Treasure Island Project in central Newfoundland. The company said the project covers more than 90 km of strike along the Valentine Lake Fault Zone in Canada’s newest gold district. The results came from the Moby Dick alteration zone, which the company described as

The silver sector continues to draw attention from retail investors seeking exposure to precious metals amid shifting macroeconomic conditions. Silver Storm Mining Ltd (SVRS:TSXV; SVRSF:OTCQX; SVR:FSE) has positioned itself with fresh momentum at its flagship asset through recently secured regulatory approvals. Silver Market Opportunity Sets Stage for Producers Silver prices have shown substantial multi-year gains

For the last fourteen weeks, the headlines have been filled with a number of extremely deceptive narratives, such as the end of the war being imminent every time oil moved above $100 per barrel and, I might add, delivered exclusively by the American President to the exclusion of virtually everyone else connected to the military

Westward Gold Inc. (WG:CSE; WGLIF:OTC; IM50:FSE) announced that drilling has commenced at its Toiyabe Hills Property in Lander County, Nevada, where multiple exploration programs are underway during the 2026 field season. The company said the first of three drill rigs has begun work at the SSD Target following completion of a 468-meter trenching program. The

Metallic Minerals Corp. (MMG:TSX.V; MMNGF:OTCQB) has successfully completed its previously announced and upsized “bought deal” private placement, achieving aggregate gross proceeds of CA$10,294,335.80, according to a June 22 release. This total includes the partial exercise of the underwriters’ option. In this offering, the company issued 18,906,985 units at a price of CA$0.28 per unit, generating

Goliath Resources Ltd. (GOT:TSX.V; GOTRF:OTCQX; B4IF:FSE) is advancing its 100%-owned Golddigger Property in British Columbia’s Golden Triangle with drilling now underway at the high-grade gold Surebet discovery. The company has launched a fully funded 50,000-meter campaign using seven drill rigs to expand known mineralization and test for a potential magmatic feeder source. Retail investors are

Gold has been a highly valued asset throughout human history, and this value has encouraged unscrupulous people to produce fakes. Gold’s unique properties mean it’s not a straightforward metal to counterfeit, but over the years sophisticated fake gold has been produced. With gold prices at historically high levels, the incentive to fake it has never