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<p><strong>What are pennies made out of</strong>? Most people assume pennies are made of copper. After all, they look copper, feel copper, and have been associated with the metal for generations. But that assumption hasn't been true for decades.</p> <p>In reality, today's U.S. penny is mostly <strong>zinc</strong>, with only a thin outer layer of copper. Even […]

<p>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 Money Metals exclusive interview with Dominic Frisby, a man of many talents &ndash; a British comedian, an esteemed financial writer and commentator and author of the book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Secret-History-Gold-Money-Politics-ebook/dp/B0DP8PKRRX&quot; target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i>The Secret History of Gold</i></a>.</p> <p>Join Mike Maharrey and

On April 23, 2026, Discovery Silver Corp. (DSV:TSX; OTCMKTS:DSVSF) announced results from its ongoing exploration program at the company’s Porcupine Operations, which includes Hoyle Pond Mine, Borden Mine, Pamour Mine, and other advanced growth projects at the Dome and TVZ targets. In total, these results encompass 143 holes and 44,740 meters of drilling between Q4 2025

The Thomson Reuters/ Core Commodity CRB Index is one of those indicators that does not always get the attention it deserves, but it should. It quietly reflects what is happening across the entire commodity complex, not just gold, silver, or copper in isolation, but the full spectrum of raw materials that drive the global economy.

Trident Resources Corp. (ROCK: TSXV; TRDTF:OTCMKTS) has unveiled an absolutely jaw-dropping drill result, the likes of which I haven’t witnessed in a very long time. In an early morning press release on April 29, the company reported five holes from their winter drilling campaign at Contact Lake. The standout was hole CL26036, which encountered a

Silver North Resources Ltd. (SNAG:TSX.V; TARSF:OTCQB; I90:FSE) reported that a SkyTEM312 airborne geophysical survey has been completed at its Haldane Silver Project in the Keno Hill Silver District, Yukon. The company engaged SkyTEM Canada Inc. to carry out the survey, which included 100 meter spaced flight lines and 1,000 meter spaced tie lines, totaling 944

Trident Resources Corp. (ROCK:TSXV; TRDTF:OTCMKTS) announced assay results from five diamond drill holes conducted during the 2026 winter drill program at the Contact Lake Gold Project in northern Saskatchewan, according to an April 29 release. The standout drill hole, CL26036, delivered the most impressive results to date for Trident, showcasing high-grade gold values from a

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<p><strong>(Charlotte, North Carolina, USA &ndash; April 30, 2026)</strong> For the eleventh consecutive year, the nation&rsquo;s premier national precious metals dealer and depository has teamed up with influential sound money groups to offer gold-backed scholarships to support student excellence in higher education in 2026.</p> <p>Money Metals Exchange, <a href="https://www.soundmoneydefense.org/&quot; target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sound Money Defense League</a>, and <a

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The core message of this </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Money Metals Midweek Memo</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> episode is straightforward. When policymakers ignore incentives, they often create outcomes that run counter to their own goals. Host Mike Maharrey begins with a personal example, explaining that his move from Kentucky to Florida saved his family &ldquo;thousands of dollars

<p>If you&rsquo;re wondering <b>what are U.S. coins made of</b>, the answer may not be what you expect. Most people assume coins are made from valuable metals like copper or even silver. In reality, modern U.S. coins are primarily made from base metals, including:</p> <ul> <li>Copper</li> <li>Nickel</li> <li>Zinc</li> </ul> <p>The key takeaway is that today&rsquo;s coins

<p>One of the benefits of owning gold is that you always have a liquid asset when you need it.</p> <p>The Russians need it, and they are taking advantage of their extensive holdings to keep their government solvent as it deals with the high cost of war and the impact of aggressive economic sanctions.</p> <p>Since the

Scorpio Gold Corp. (SGN:TSX.V) reported results from three step-out holes, 26MN-064 through 26MN-066, as part of its Phase Two drill program at the Manhattan District Project in Nevada. The company stated that hole 26MN-066 returned 2.74 g/t gold over 16.49 meters from 45.45 meters, along with 1.89 g/t gold over 6.31 meters from surface along

Copper Giant Resources Corp. (CGNT:TSXV; LBCMF:OTCQB) announced significant advancements at its Mocoa copper-molybdenum project in Colombia, according to an April 28 release. The National Mining Agency (ANM) of Colombia has approved the consolidation of mining titles FJT-131 and FJT-141 into a single unified concession, simplifying the project’s administration and resetting the concession term to a

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Emperor Metals Inc. (EMAUF:OTCQB; AUOZ:CSE; 9NH:FRA) updated investors on its 2026 exploration campaign at the Duquesne West gold project on April 27, 2026. The campaign aims to explore 23,000 meters — 15,000 of which are new drilling, 8,000 of which are historical core resampling. Visible gold was found at a down-hole depth of 190 meters

<p>Morgan Silver Dollar vs American Silver Eagle is more than a comparison between two famous silver coins. It is really a question about what kind of buyer you are.</p> <p>One coin offers old-world history, collector appeal, and the possibility of numismatic upside. The other offers a full ounce of silver, simpler pricing, and easier resale.

<p>Some coins look identical at first glance. That makes it surprising when one has a drastically higher value than the other. Perhaps most surprising at all, that difference often comes down to one small detail most people overlook: the mint mark.</p> <p>So, what is a mint mark? More importantly, why does it matter so much?</p>

<p>Incentives matter.</p> <p>This is a fundamental economic principle that seems to be completely lost on most people.</p> <p>In this special episode of the Midweek Memo podcast, host Mike Maharrey brings in Sound Money Defense League Director Jp Cortez and bullion dealer Craig Rhyne to talk about the impact of a state sales tax on gold

<p>Another Federal Reserve meeting has come and gone with no real action. As usual, the big news centered around what Powell &amp; Company said and didn&rsquo;t say.</p> <p>For the third straight meeting, the FOMC held interest rates steady at between 3.5 and 3.75 percent. This comes as no surprise, given the uncertainty facing the economy

West Point Gold Corp. (WPG:TSXV; WPGCF:OTCQB) announced new results from its step-out drilling at the high-grade Northeast (NE) Tyro Zone within its Gold Chain Project in Arizona, according to an April 28 release. The company reported that drilling in hole GC26-140 yielded an 18.3-meter interval with a gold grade of 6.05 grams per tonne (g/t).

Dryden Gold Corp. (DRY:TSXV; DRYGF:OTCQX; X7W:FSE) announced that it has increased its previously announced non-brokered equity financing due to excess demand, with the upsized financing now including up to 23,000,000 common shares for aggregate proceeds of up to CA$9,716,280. The offering consists of up to 16,200,000 flow-through common shares priced at $0.41 per share for

Onyx Gold Corp. (ONYX:TSX.V) announced significant developments in its 2026 exploration program at the Munro-Croesus project 75 kilometers east of Timmins, Ontario, according to an April 23 release. The company said it has notably increased its drilling efforts, expanding the program from 75,000 meters to 110,000 meters, not only accelerating the exploration of the Argus

This week, gold, copper, and silver metals explorer GSP Resource Corp. (GSPR:TSX.V; GSRCF:OTCBB) announced it received a five-year multi-year area-based (MYAB) drilling permit for the Mer property in the Highland Valley copper camp of British Columbia. With the approval, the company can move forward with its planned diamond drilling. Does it make the stock a buy

<p>If you're comparing American Silver Eagle Type 1 vs Type 2 coins, it's probably not because you're primarily interested in design changes. You have a more important question:</p> <h2 id="which-coin-is-more-valuable">Which coin is more valuable?</h2> <p>That's where most guides fall short. They list differences in the artwork or release dates, but they avoid the issue that

<p>Despite the many advantages that a sound money standard would confer on ordinary savers, wage earners, and small business owners &ndash; from greater price stability to a check on inflationary erosion, to a closer alignment between savings and investment &ndash; such a regime has no shortage of powerful opponents.</p> <p>Chief among them is Wall Street,

Pinnacle Silver & Gold Corp. (PINN:TSXV; PSGCFLOTC; P9J:FSE) announced continued ground follow-up on shafts, adits, and prospecting pits interpreted from the recent LiDAR survey of its Potrero project in Durango, Mexico. The results show new discoveries of polymetallic mineralization, such as silver-rich veins with assays up to 1,159 g/t Ag (silver). In the same release,

A shareholder meeting has been set for May 22 to vote on Seabridge Gold Inc.’s (SEA:TSX; SA:NYSE.MKT) previously announced plan to spin off its 100% interest in the Courageous Lake gold project in Northwest Territories, according to an April 27 release from the company. The company announce the plan to turn the project into newly

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On April 23, 2026, Kirkland Lake Discoveries Corp. (KLDC:TSXV; KLKLF:OTC) released assay results for its continuing 2026 drilling program at the Mirado property. The property is a historical producer and is located approximately 20 kilometers southeast of Kirkland Lake, Ontario. Results for KLM26-002 have been announced, with results for an additional eight holes pending. Highlighted findings

Goliath Resources Ltd. (GOT:TSX.V; GOTRF:OTCQX; B4IF:FSE) outlined details related to the Bonanza Zone at its Surebet Discovery, including its current extent and plans for expansion of all mineralized gold lodes during the company’s 2026 exploration program encompassing the vast majority of meters this year. The Bonanza Zone has a strike length of 2.8 km mapped at surface

Heliostar Metals Ltd. (HSTR:TSX.V; HSTXF:OTC; RGG1:FRA) shared new results from its ongoing drilling program at the Ana Paula project in Guerrero, Mexico, according to an April 23 release. The recent drilling data from Ana Paula includes several notable high-grade intercepts, including 69.15 meters grading 10.09 grams per tonne (g/t) gold from 93 meters, 43.8 meters

Eloro Resources Ltd. (ELO:TSX; ELRRF:OTCQX; P2QM:FSE) reported an updated mineral resource estimate for its Iska Iska silver-tin polymetallic project in the Potosi Department of southwestern Bolivia, with an effective date of April 2, 2026. The estimate was prepared by independent qualified persons from Micon International Limited in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 standards. The updated

On April 24, 2026,  Allied Critical Metals Inc. (ACM:CSE; ACMIF:OTCQB; 0VJ0:FSE) announced a non-brokered private placement offering of common shares at the price of CA$2.05 per share with both existing and new strategic investors for gross proceeds of up to US$25 million. In addition, the existing strategic investor has agreed to provide the company with

Dryden Gold Corp. (DRY:TSXV; DRYGF:OTCQX; X7W:FSE) reported that recent exploration results have expanded on its 2025 initial discovery and channel sampling at the Hyndman Property, identifying a continuous 12-kilometer by 2.5-kilometer corridor of elevated gold-in-till anomalies that track the interpreted Wabigoon deformation zone. The company stated that the property, which is bisected by the Trans-Canada

Star Gold Corp. (SRGZ:OTCQB) is a U.S.-focused precious metals company developing scalable, high-margin gold and silver assets in the mining-friendly state of Nevada. The company intends to use the net proceeds from its recent offering  (US$3.68 million) to fund mine development and exploration activities at its Longstreet gold-silver project. Technical Report for Longstreet Gold-Silver Project

Nobel Resources Corp. (NBLC:TSXV) announced on April 23, 2026, the initial drill results and planned follow-up work on its Cuprita and Pampa Austral Projects in northern Chile, as well as new management appointments within the company. With the resignation of interim CEO and director, Larry Guy, and the company’s corporate secretary new management has come

Golden Cariboo Resources Ltd. (GCC:CSE; GCCFF:OTC; A402CQ:WKN; 3TZ:FSE) announced the completion of drill hole QGQ26-29 at its Quesnelle Gold Quartz Mine Property in British Columbia, according to an April 21 release. The drilling, finalized on April 19, was conducted from the same pad as QGQ24-25 and aimed at a depth of about 660 meters following

Lake Victoria Gold Ltd. (LVG:TSX; LVGLF:OTCQB; E1K:FSE) announced it increased its previously announced non-brokered convertible debenture financing from CA$3 million to CA$3.8 million due to investor demand, according to an April 28 release. The conversion price for the debentures issued in this private placement has been adjusted to 30 cents. All other conditions of the

In Part 1 of my report on the unfolding tungsten crisis in the U.S., I told you the story of a metal that refused to reveal itself… A metal hidden in stone for centuries… dismissed as useless… until it became the backbone of modern civilization. Now let me show you what happens next. Because today…

With copper, gold, and silver all well-supported on long-term charts, Aztec Minerals Corp. (AZT:TSX.V; AZZTF:OTCQB) announced drill results that expand its oxide gold-silver zone: Intersecting 0.62 GPT AU and 24.8 GPT AG Over 107.9m in the Westside Area and 0.48 GPT AU and 12.6 GPT AG Over 112.5m at the Contention Area The

<p>A commodities reporter for the mainstream financial media emailed me last week asking me to summarize the state of the gold market.</p> <p>I gave her lots of words, but could have replaced them all with just this: Gold is going to trade alongside all other risk assets&mdash;all of which will be subject to the <a

<p>What if you could just pull money out of the ground?</p> <p>That&rsquo;s exactly what men are doing in the Hindu Kush mountains of eastern Afghanistan. They are scouring the rocky Kunar riverbed for flecks of gold.</p> <p>Here in the U.S., people pan for gold for fun. However, these Afghan men aren&rsquo;t enjoying a hobby. Hunting

<p>The notorious drug cartel Clan del Golfo, or Gulf Clan, has been described by Secretary of State Marco Rubio as &ldquo;a violent and powerful criminal organization.&rdquo; Its leaders are also on a U.S. financial blacklist.</p> <p>And yet, the U.S. Mint buys an untold amount of gold that&rsquo;s sourced from mines controlled by that cartel, according

<p>Judy Shelton isn&rsquo;t your typical Washington insider.</p> <p>Sure, she&rsquo;s advised presidents and rubbed shoulders with the likes of Paul Volcker and Alan Greenspan. She was even nominated to serve as a Federal Reserve governor. But there is one big difference between Shelton and your typical D.C. monetary policy wonk. She&rsquo;s a &ldquo;gold bug&rdquo; who believes

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In a recent episode of the </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Money Metals podcast</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">, host Mike Maharrey sat down with Philip Newman, </span><a href="https://www.metalsfocus.com/our-team/&quot; target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Managing Director and founding partner of Metals Focus</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, to unpack the forces shaping gold and silver markets in 2026.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Drawing on Metals Focus&rsquo;

Golden Triangle explorer Decade Resources Ltd. (DEC:TSX.V) holds numerous properties and is providing an update on its exploration plans for 2026. The company has just finished an exhibition at the KEG Mineral Show in Kamloops, B.C. (April 14 to April 15, 2026). Projects for Exploration in 2026 Bonaparte The 2026 program will include testing IP

Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (ASM:TSX.V; ASM:NYSE.MKT; GV6:FSE) announced its production results for the first quarter of 2026, according to an April 23 release. The company reported producing 263,057 ounces of silver, 1,851 ounces of gold, and 1,343,654 pounds of copper, culminating in a total of 568,112 silver equivalent ounces, the the release said.

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Sun Summit Minerals Corp. (SMN:TSX.V; SMREF:OTCQB) reported that it filed a technical report in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 for its JD Project located in the Toodoggone Mining District in British Columbia. The report, titled “NI 43-101 Technical Report on the JD Property, Toodoggone Region, BC,” is dated March 4, 2026, with an effective date