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On June 25, 2026, Zodiac Gold Inc. (ZAU:TSX.V; ZAU:XFRA; ZAUIF:OTCQB) announced the mobilization of a diamond drill rig at its flagship Arthington discovery with the aim of growing Arthington both at depth and along strike to support the company’s planned mineral resource estimate (MRE). This program will build on a previous discovery of high-grade intervals

The global push for secure domestic supplies of critical minerals is intensifying, especially for tungsten used in defense and industrial applications. Adamera Minerals Corp. (ADZ:TSX.V) has responded by consolidating four properties into the Washington Tungsten Hub, positioning the company to address a looming U.S. supply gap ahead of the January 1, 2027, deadline that will

Retail investors watching the gold sector have seen prices swing sharply in 2026, with recent rebounds creating renewed interest in exploration plays that can deliver results at reasonable valuations. Zodiac Gold Inc. (ZAU:TSX.V; ZAU:XFRA; ZAUIF:OTCQB) is advancing its flagship project in Liberia with a fresh diamond drill campaign designed to grow known mineralization both at

Gold prices have shown notable volatility in recent months, creating both challenges and opportunities for companies operating in the precious metals space. After reaching record levels above US$5,000 per ounce earlier in the year, prices experienced a correction before stabilizing around US$4,046.20 per ounce as of late June. This environment highlights the importance of strategic

Tokenized real-world assets represent a fast-growing intersection of traditional finance and blockchain infrastructure. Streamex Corp. (STEX:NASDAQ) has positioned itself at the forefront with GLDY, a gold-backed tokenized security that also generates yield. Recent regulatory and institutional developments now allow accredited investors to access GLDY through established brokerage channels rather than specialized crypto platforms. This shift

Commodity market tokenization pioneer Streamex Corp. (STEX:NASDAQ) unveiled a strategic partnership with Siebert Financial Corp. and tZERO Group Inc. to offer Streamex’s gold-backed, yield-bearing tokenized security, GLDY, via Siebert’s extensive wealth management and institutional channels, according to a June 29 release. This initiative marks a significant milestone in merging traditional financial systems with blockchain technology,

A troy ounce is equal to 31.1035 grams — slightly heavier than the standard (avoirdupois) ounce used in everyday life, which weighs 28.35 grams. That difference of roughly 2.75 grams matters enormously in precious metals, because gold, silver, platinum, and palladium are priced and traded in troy ounces everywhere in the world. When you see

<p>How much is a Capped Bust Half Dime worth? These early U.S. silver coins were minted from 1829 to 1837 and remain popular with collectors today. Their value depends on factors such as condition, rarity, and collector demand. While some examples sell for modest premiums, rare dates and high-grade coins can bring thousands of dollars.</p>

<p>A Capped Bust Dime can be worth anywhere from under $100 to more than $30,000 depending on its date, variety, and condition. Key dates like the 1822 issue and the famous 1814 STATESOFAMERICA variety command substantial premiums among collectors.</p> <p>Collectors prize Capped Bust Dimes for their low mintages, scarce varieties, and connection to the early

<p>Gold and silver are under renewed pressure to start the week, extending last week's sharp losses as traders continue to favor the U.S. dollar and brace for higher interest rates.</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>Selling resumed when futures markets opened Sunday evening, with both

<p><span>I have a couple of friends who are looking for jobs. They are told that the labor market is strong. The data indicates robust job creation. And yet, they can&rsquo;t even seem to land an interview. Mind you, these are well-qualified applicants in their respective fields.</span></p> <p><span>Their story isn&rsquo;t isolated. I constantly hear anecdotal accounts

<p>There are signs of divergence in the platinum and palladium markets as investors remain bullish on platinum, while bearish sentiment appears to be taking control of the palladium market.</p> <p>Both platinum and palladium have given up a substantial percentage of their 2025 gains in the recent correction. <a href="https://www.moneymetals.com/platinum-price&quot;>Platinum is down 36 percent</a> to around

NexGold Mining Corp. (NEXG:TSX.V; NXGCF:OTCQX; TRC1:FSE) is moving forward with its Goldboro Gold Project in Nova Scotia while the broader gold sector navigates shifting macroeconomic signals. The company recently released early results from a large-scale reverse circulation infill drilling campaign designed to sharpen the understanding of near-surface mineralization ahead of a potential construction decision. Retail

The precious metals sector is navigating a complex environment shaped by Federal Reserve decisions and shifting investor sentiment. Recent drill results from Metalsource Mining Inc. (MSM:CSE; SFRIF:OTC; E9Z:FSE) highlight ongoing exploration progress at the Silver Hill Project in North Carolina, where step-out drilling has extended a high-grade corridor beyond known historical areas. Current conditions in

Canary Gold Corp. (BRAZ:CSE; CNYGF:OTCQB; K5D:FSE) is positioning itself within Brazil’s established alluvial gold landscape at a time when global gold markets continue to draw investor interest amid economic uncertainty. The company focuses on the Rio Madeira project in Rondonia State, where recent technical guidance is helping shape a clear path for exploration progress. The

Gold prices have shown notable resilience amid broader market fluctuations, creating timely opportunities for investors tracking junior exploration companies. Orestone Mining Corp. (ORS:TSXV; ORESF; OTC; O2R2:FSE) stands out in this environment due to its Francisca gold-silver project in Argentina, which offers exposure to oxide gold-silver systems and potential porphyry targets. The company’s dual-hemisphere portfolio, including

The solar panel recycling sector is expanding rapidly as global demand for clean energy rises and end-of-life photovoltaic waste increases. BloombergNEF projects solar power becoming the world’s largest electricity source by 2032. This creates a clear opportunity for companies positioned to recover valuable materials such as silver, aluminum, and silicon from retired panels. Comstock Mining

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The U.S. economy may appear resilient on the surface, but beneath the headlines, </span><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelpento/&quot; target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Michael Pento</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> believes serious problems are building.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">During a recent appearance on the Money Metals podcast with host Mike Maharrey, the founder and president of </span><a href="https://share.google/kta9MvraGvlVEg209&quot; target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Pento

Silver and gold markets continue to draw attention from retail investors seeking exposure to precious metals amid shifting monetary policy and rising industrial demand. Sierra Madre Gold and Silver Ltd. (SM:TSX.V; SMDRF:OTCQX) has taken a significant step forward by completing the purchase of the Del Toro Silver Mine, positioning the company for potential growth in

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