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<p><strong>(Juneau, Alaska &ndash; May 29, 2026)</strong> &ndash;Today, Alaska enacted a bill that removes local sales taxes from purchases of gold and silver and reaffirms that the metals are constitutional money recognized by the state.</p> <p>Representative Kevin McCabe (R &ndash; Big Lake) and Senator Mike Cronk (R &ndash; Tok/Northway) sponsored Alaska&nbsp;<a href="https://www.moneymetals.com/uploads/content/Alaska-2025-HB1-Introduced.pdf&quot; rel="noopener">House Bill 1</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.moneymetals.com/uploads/content/Alaska-2025-SB162-Introduced.pdf&quot; […]

<p>Welcome to this week&rsquo;s Market Wrap Podcast, I&rsquo;m Mike Gleason.</p> <p>Coming up we'll a fascinating interview with Kai Hoffmann, CEO of Soar Financial and host of the well-known and highly regarded Soar Financially podcast.</p> <p>Mike Maharrey dives into a range of topics with Mr. Hoffmann as they discuss what&rsquo;s really happening in the precious metals

Le Freeport is a high-security storage and display facility located in Singapore. Offering secure, discreet storage of high value assets (including fine arts, collectibles, and precious metals) it is an ideal choice for gold and silver storage in Singapore. In this guide we take a look at Le Freeport, often dubbed Asia’s Fort Knox; what

Aztec Minerals Corp. (AZT:TSX.V; AZZTF:OTCQB) released a slew of news on May 28, 2026. The most significant news is that Aztec has approved an additional 3,500 meters of reverse circulation (RC) drilling at the North Contention area of its Tombstone joint venture property. This drilling program began in June 2025 and will now total approximately 22,000

Source: Streetwise Reports 05/28/2026 Goliath Resources Ltd. (GOT:TSX.V; GOTRF:OTCQX; B4IF:FSE) has mobilized a fully funded 50,000-meter drill campaign at its Surebet discovery in British Columbia’s Golden Triangle, where the company reports gold mineralization in 100% of drill holes completed to date. Goliath Resources Ltd. (GOT:TSX.V; GOTRF:OTCQX; B4IF:FSE) reported that it has mobilized for its 2026

West Point Gold Corp. (WPG:TSXV; WPGCF:OTCQX) announced that its common shares have started trading on the OTCQX Best Market under the ticker symbol “WPGCF,” according to a May 26 release. The company has successfully upgraded from the OTCQB Venture Market to the OTCQX, which is the top tier of the OTC Markets. This move is

Trident Resources Corp. (ROCK:TSXV; TRDTF:OTCMKTS) provided new assay results on May 27, 2027, centered around its 2026 winter drill program at the Contact Lake gold project in northern Saskatchewan. The program encapsulated eight holes, each collared on the ice at Contact Lake to target gold mineralization in the BK3 Zone. This area hosts high-grade gold cores

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The gold silver ratio (GSR) is a metric that compares the value of gold to silver, specifically, how many ounces of silver it takes to buy one ounce of gold. Currently sitting at around 59, it’s one of the most widely tracked measures in precious metals investing, and is used by some investors as a

<p>Malaysia has joined India in hiking its import duty on gold.</p> <p>Traders and dealers in the Southeast Asian nation said officials have already started charging a 10 percent levy on certain gold bar shipments into the country. The move has reportedly disrupted bullion trade in the regional market.</p> <p>According to reporting by Kitco News, the

<p>The British Royal Mint reported record gold and silver bullion sales in the first quarter of this year, reflecting strong demand for physical gold in the UK.</p> <p>In a statement, the Royal Mint said that capital gains tax-exempt gold bullion sales increased 94 percent compared to the same quarter last year. Meanwhile, silver bullion sales

<p>A former senior&nbsp;CIA&nbsp;official has been implicated in a scheme to apparently steal some $40 million in gold bars that he has obtained from the government for unspecified &ldquo;work-related expenses.&rdquo;</p> <p>The ex-CIA official, David Rush, was arrested on May 19, a day after the FBI raided his home and found the allegedly misappropriated gold.</p> <div x-data="

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode of the </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Money Metals Midweek Memo</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">, host Mike Maharrey challenged what he described as a deeply flawed mainstream narrative surrounding gold, inflation, and interest rates. Drawing parallels to common myths passed down through generations &mdash; like cracking knuckles causing arthritis or bread crust containing more vitamins

<p>I often see mainstream headlines touting the resilience of the American consumer. These stories almost always refer to strong retail sales figures signaling Americans&rsquo; willingness to keep spending money. However, there is a dark side to this spending pattern that often goes unnoticed.</p> <p>There is a difference between spending because you can and spending because

Mining Co. Lands High-Value Quebec Gold Partnership Source: Streetwise Reports (05/27/2026) ESGold Corp. (ESAU:CSE; ESAUF:OTCQB; Z7D:FSE) secures a binding gold and silver dor agreement with Ocean Partners, unlocking up to CA$9M for Montauban production. read more > Gold Co.’s Shareholders Approve Spin Out of Courageous Lake in Northwest Territories Source: Streetwise Reports (05/27/2026) Seabridge Gold

Perpetua Resources Corp. (PPTA:TSX; PPTA:NASDAQ) announced that the Export-Import Bank of the United States unanimously approved a US$2.9 billion senior secured long-term loan under the Make More in America initiative to support development of the company’s Stibnite Gold Project in Idaho. According to the company, the approval followed technical, financial, environmental, and social due diligence,

Seabridge Gold Inc. (SEA:TSX; SA:NYSE.MKT) announced that shareholders have approved the spin out of the Courageous Lake Project in Northwest Territories as a new entity called Valor Gold Corp., according to a May 22 release. 99.76% of the shares voted at the meeting were in favor of the transaction. Shareholders approved all proposed matters, including

ESGold Corp. (ESAU:CSE; ESAUF:OTCQB; Z7D:FSE) announced on May 26, 2026, that it has entered into a definitive gold and silver doré purchase agreement with Ocean Partners UK Ltd — a renowned metals trading, technical advisory, and mine financing group serving the international mining and smelting industries.   Highlights of the agreement include: Definitive and binding

StrikePoint Gold Inc. (SKP:TSX.V; STKXF:OTCQB) announced new assay results from its Spring 2026 drilling campaign, including what the company described as the “best ever drill hole into the Hercules Gold Project” in Nevada’s Walker Lane, according to a May 26 release. These results are part of an effort to gather enough data for a maiden

If you follow and invest in junior miners, many terms and acronyms are thrown around quite often, but few are as important to these budding companies as a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate, or MRE. These companies are often valued based on their geological potential rather than their current cash flows. A compliant maiden MRE serves

<p>Inflation rarely feels abstract when you're living through it. Your grocery bills rise even when your list remains the same. Rent, insurance, and utility costs rise bit by bit each month. As if that wasn't bad enough, the cash in your savings account gradually loses purchasing power.</p> <p>The solution? Many recommend buying gold, but that

<p>What's wrong with this picture?</p> <p>The mainstream has built a bearish narrative around the gold and silver markets. According to this storyline, the Fed will have to keep interest rates higher due to inflationary pressure introduced by the war with Iran. That's negative for gold and silver, non-yielding assets.</p> <p>In this week's Midweek Memo podcast,

On May 22, 2026, Sierra Madre Gold and Silver Ltd. (SM:TSX.V; SMDRF:OTCQX) announced approval for the acquisition of the Del Toro Silver Mine in the Chalchihuites District in Mexico from Mexico’s antitrust agency, the Comisión Federal de Competencia Económica (COFECE). Del Toro is a fully permitted, past-producing underground silver-gold-lead mine with an on-site process plant that

Rackla Metals Inc. (RAK:TSX.V) announced it has successfully secured a five-year Type A land-use permit from the Sahtu Land and Water Board for its Lentung project, paving the way for comprehensive exploration activities scheduled for the 2026 season, according to a May 21 release by the company. The permit facilitates the establishment of a 49-person

Source: Michael Ballanger 05/26/2026 Michael Ballanger of GMM Advisory Inc. analyzes gold’s troubling short-term chart, where a 50-DMA crossing below the 100-DMA signals a possible bearish reversal ahead. There is a type of securities fraud that falls under the banner of “manipulation,” known as “wash trading“. Wash trading is a form of market manipulation where

View Important Disclosures for this Article Close Important Disclosures: Perpetua Resources 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 and/or employees of Streetwise Reports LLC (including members of their household) own securities of Perpetua

Hidden Nevada Fault System Comes Into Focus Ahead of New Gold Drill Campaign Source: Streetwise Reports (05/26/2026) Eminent Gold Corporation (EMNT:TSXV; EMGDF:OTCQB; 7AB:FSE) reported new high-resolution seismic survey results at its Hot Springs Range Project in Nevada, identifying structural targets and refining drill planning at the Otis and Eden gold zones. read more > Tungsten

NexGold Mining Corp. (NEXG:TSX.V; NXGCF:OTCQX; TRC1:FSE) reported additional results from its ongoing diamond drilling program at the Goliath Gold Complex in northwestern Ontario, which includes the Goliath, Goldlund, and Miller deposits. The current drilling campaign is focused on infilling and potentially expanding open-pit Mineral Resources at the Goldlund Deposit. According to the company, approximately 19,000

Eminent Gold Corporation (EMNT:TSXV; EMGDF:OTCQB; 7AB:FSE) announced the completion and interpretation of a Deep Refraction Microtremor (ReMi) seismic survey across the Otis and Eden targets at its 100%-owned Hot Springs Range Project in Humboldt County, Nevada. The company stated that the seismic survey used tighter geophone spacing than traditional oil and gas seismic surveys to

<p><strong>(Annapolis, Maryland) –&nbsp;</strong>Maryland Governor Wes Moore today signed a bill removing sales taxes from purchases of gold and silver, reversing course after a massive backlash over the past year from the public, precious metals dealers, and sound money experts.</p> <p>In a highly controversial move that put Maryland at odds with 44 other U.S. states, lawmakers

<p>We talk a lot about <a href="https://www.soundmoneydefense.org/sound-money-explained&quot; target="_blank" rel="noopener">sound money around here</a>. Primarily, we focus on the financial impacts of unsound fiat currency on the American people. It steals their wealth and robs them of purchasing power.</p> <p>However, there is another pernicious aspect of fiat money that gets less attention.</p> <p>It facilitates big government and

<p>Earlier this month, the <a href="https://www.moneymetals.com/news/2026/05/13/india-hikes-gold-and-silver-import-duties-to-support-rupee-004917&quot;>Indian government hiked the import duty on precious metals</a> from 6 percent to 15 percent in an attempt to moderate the country's trade deficit and support the rupee.</p> <p>How will this tax increase likely impact the gold market in India?</p> <p>Not as much as you might expect.</p> <p>Historically, higher import

Following gold’s recent record-breaking run, the 2026 ‘In Gold We Trust’ report provides a comprehensive overview of the gold market in 2026. Co-authored by Ronald-Peter Stöferle and Mark J. Valek, we take a look at some of the key takeaways for gold investors. Gold’s Watershed Year 2025 was a watershed year for gold, achieving a

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In a recent episode of </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Arcadia Economics</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">, host Chris Marcus sat down with Money Metals President and CEO Stefan Gleason to discuss President Donald Trump&rsquo;s renewed calls for an audit of the U.S. gold reserves at Fort Knox. The conversation ranged from auditing standards and gold reserve transparency to

On May 19, 2026, Sierra Madre Gold and Silver Ltd. (SM:TSX.V; SMDRF:OTCQX)  released Q1 2026 financial and operational results, with over 120,000 ounces of silver equivalent ounces sold by March 31. Financial result highlights are as follows: Gross silver (“Ag”) revenues for the quarter totaled US$5.9 million (US$85.14 per ounce) and gold (“Au”) revenues

Banyan Gold Corp. (BYN:TSX.V; BYAGF:OTCQB; ) announced an updated Mineral Resource Estimate for its AurMac Project in Yukon Territory, Canada, prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 standards. The updated estimate incorporated an additional 42,000 meters from 178 diamond drill holes completed within the Airstrip and Powerline deposits. According to the company, the updated Mineral Resource

Tincorp Metals Inc. (TIN:TSXV; TINFF:OTCMKTS) gave an update on the progress of its 10,000-meter phase 1 drilling campaign at the Santa Barbara gold-copper project, situated in the Zamora copper-gold belt of southeastern Ecuador, according to a release on May 14. The drilling operations, which began on April 14, 2026, are actively underway with four rigs

Every major bull market in the junior mining sector eventually rotates into overlooked exploration stories with real geological substance. Early in the cycle, investors typically crowd into producers and developers. Later, capital begins searching for discovery leverage, particularly companies with strong projects that spent years sitting dormant while the market ignored them. That may now

Sanu Gold Corp. (SANU:CSE; SNGCF:OTCQB; L73:FRA) announced preparations for a 10,000-meter combined aircore and reverse circulation drilling campaign across its Daina and Bantabaye properties in Guinea, while also reporting recent auger and induced polarization survey results from its Diguifara property. According to the company, preparations are underway for a 5,000-meter AC/RC drilling program at the

<p>Pop-ups are a pain, right?</p> <p>They gom up the works and slow down your computer. And it seems like they always appear to distract you just when you&rsquo;re doing something extremely important.</p> <p>But for a 74-year-old Indiana woman, a computer pop-up was more than an annoyance. It set her on the path to nearly losing

<p>Gold has dropped more than 11 percent from its all-time high of just over $5,102 an ounce in January, and selling pressure continues to dominate the market. A well-established mainstream narrative is driving the bearish sentiment. However, while seemingly plausible on the surface, this mainstream storyline is missing two extremely important dynamics.</p> <p>According to the

<p>Welcome to this week&rsquo;s Market Wrap Podcast, I&rsquo;m Mike Gleason.</p> <p>Coming up we&rsquo;ll hear an interview between Chris Marcus of Arcadia Economics and Money Metals CEO Stefan Gleason. Don't miss this revealing interview as Stefan digs into some unanswered questions surrounding America&rsquo;s gold reserves at Fort Knox — issues brought back into the news headlines

Guanajuato Silver Co. Ltd. (GSVR:TSX.V; GSVRF:OTCQX) said it has accelerated the partial repayment of its gold loan with Ocean Partners U.K. Ltd., according to a May 14 release. Guanajuato announced that it has repaid 1,580.4 ounces of gold, effectively covering a full year’s worth of payments. This repayment, made from the company’s available cash, ensures

White Gold Corp. (WGO:TSX.V; WHGOF:OTCQX; 29W:FRA) has released results of its Induced Polarization (IP) and resistivity ground geophysical programs conducted at the Guilder target on the Loonie Property and the Mt. Hart target on the Nolan Property, located in the White Gold District of west-central Yukon, according to a May 19 release. These IP surveys

Star Gold Corp. (SRGZ:OTCQB) announced the approval of its plan of operations (POO) for its Longstreet property from the U.S. Forest Service. The project is in Nye County, Nevada, and is comprised of 142 unpatented mining claims spanning 2,600 acres. The company will now advance the suite of technical studies required to support an Environmental

<p><strong>(WASHINGTON, D.C.)</strong> &mdash; U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-ID) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) today introduced the bipartisan &ldquo;System Integrity through Licensed Vault Expansion and Resilience Act&rdquo; (<a href="https://www.moneymetals.com/uploads/content/SILVER-Act-Bill-Text-Risch-Cortez-Masto.pdf&quot; target="_blank" rel="noopener">SILVER Act</a>) designed to derisk, modernize, and strengthen America&rsquo;s precious metals market infrastructure by encouraging greater geographic diversification of approved precious metals depositories.</p> <p>The Senate bill

<p>There is a lot of talk about whether the Federal Reserve should raise interest rates, but in fact, the market is hiking rates with or without central bank cooperation.</p> <p>Treasury yields have crept relentlessly higher over the last several months, signaling significant stress in the bond market.</p> <p>The 10-year Treasury yield was over 4.6 percent

<p>Newcomers to the <strong>Silver Britannia vs American Silver Eagle</strong> debate may wonder why it matters. If both of the coins offer one troy ounce of silver, is there any real reason to prefer one over the other?</p> <p>And yet, further investigation reveals differences. For example, their weights are slightly different, despite them both containing one

<p>A new Hong Kong-based gold-clearing system will launch in July as part of the Chinese Special Administrative Region&rsquo;s (HKSAR) push to become a global gold trading hub.</p> <p>Western markets &ndash; London, New York, and Switzerland &ndash; have dominated the gold trade for nearly two centuries. However, with gold progressively flowing from West to East, China

<p>The thesis remains the same &mdash; although the repercussions will vary.</p> <p>If you&rsquo;ve been perusing social media, particularly X, lately, you&rsquo;ve seen a parade of pundits remarking on the debt trap that the Fed and other central banks find themselves in.</p> <div x-data=" item_id: undefined, view: null " x-html="view || 'Product-Random-Featured'" x-init="view = await (await