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April has been a catalyst-heavy month for Decade Resources Ltd. (DEC:TSX.V).  On April 22, Decade put out a news release giving an update on its 2026 plans as it announced it had just wrapped up as an exhibitor at the KEG Mineral Show in Kamloops, British Columbia, between April 14 and 15. In regard to […]

Giant Mining Corp. (CSE: BFG; OTC:BFGFF; FWB:YW5) announced that it intends to change its name to “Copper One Resources Corp.,” reflecting a stated focus on copper exploration and development. The proposed name change has been approved by the company’s board of directors and remains subject to approval from the Canadian Securities Exchange. The company stated

Adamera Minerals Corp.’s (ADZ:TSX.V) most notable current update relates to its Tungsten Ridge project. On March 31, 2026, Adamera staked over 1,300 acres of additional claims, expanding its exposure to tungsten, copper, silver, and molybdenum mineralization. This move marks a shift toward broader polymetallic and critical mineral exposure, rather than just a purely gold-focused strategy.

<p>This is wild news. Just shocking. I wouldn&rsquo;t believe it if I hadn&rsquo;t read it with my own two eyes.</p> <p>The state of California levied a $ 20-per-hour minimum wage for fast-food workers, and it led to &ldquo;negative outcomes.&rdquo;</p> <p>Wow! Just wow!</p> <p>Oh, wait. This isn&rsquo;t shocking at all. Do you know why?</p> <p>Incentives matter!</p>

<p>Many investors worry that the federal government could place limits on silver ownership, which raises questions about reporting, taxes, and future restrictions. That leads many investors to ask: <b>how much silver can I legally own?</b></p> <p>Most Americans can legally own as much physical silver as they want. There is no general federal cap on private

<p>Welcome to this week&rsquo;s market wrap podcast, I&rsquo;m Mike Gleason</p> <p>Coming up don&rsquo;t we&rsquo;ll have another wonderful interview, this time with Phillip Newman, founding partner and managing director of <a href="https://www.metalsfocus.com/&quot; target="_blank" rel="noopener">Metals Focus</a>. Phillip recaps the incredible rally we saw since his last guest appearance with us late last fall which saw gold and

Endeavour Silver Corp.  Endeavour Silver Corp. (EDR:TSX; EXK:NYSE; EJD:FSE) reported first-quarter 2026 production that reflected a significant increase in output compared to the prior year, with total silver equivalent production reaching approximately 3.3 million ounces. The results included both silver and gold production from the company’s operating portfolio, with management pointing to improved operational performance

Arras Minerals Corp. (ARK:TSX.V; ARRKF:OTCMKTS) released initial results from its 2026 drilling campaign at the Elemes project located in northeastern Kazakhstan, according to an April 23 release. The drilling, which resumed in late February, began with the first two holes at the Berezski East target, part of the Elemes project. To date, only five holes

Tiger Gold Corp. (TIGR:TSXV) released assay results for two of three holes drilled in its initial exploration program at Dos Quebradas. This drilling program is part of Tiger Gold’s 20,000-meter program at its Quinchía Gold Project in Colombia’s prolific Mid-Cauca gold belt. Further assays are pending from Quebradas, Tesorito, and Ceibal. The released results pertain

West Point Gold Corp. (WPG:TSXV; WPGCF:OTCQB) announced drill results from the Tyrone Main Zone at its flagship Gold Chain Project in Arizona, U.S,. on April 23, 2026. So far, results for seven reverse circulation (RC) drill holes have been reported, roughly 1,419 meters of the company’s current 20,000-meter drill program. Over 16,000 meters of drilling

Contango Silver and Gold (CTGO:TSX; CTGO:NYSE) announced a significant cash distribution of US$9 million from the Peak Gold joint venture on March 25, according to an April 22 release. This distribution marks a positive financial influx for Contango as it embarks on an ambitious exploration and development schedule for the year. The Peak Gold JV

On April 21, 2026, Trident Resources Corp. (ROCK:TSXV; TRDTF:OTCMKTS) announced both its approval to be listed on the TSX Venture Exchange and the closing of its property purchase from Eagle Plains Resources Ltd. (EPL:TSX.V). Trident will acquire 4,711 hectares within the La Ronge Gold Belt in Northern Saskatchewan, Canada. Highlights of the property acquisition include:

Galway Metals Inc. (GWM:TSX.V; GAYMF:OTCQB) reported assay results from eight diamond drill holes at the South Deposit within its 100%-owned Clarence Stream gold project in New Brunswick, Canada. The results are part of the company’s 2026 drill program and include intersections such as 6.1 grams per tonne gold over 19.0 meters, including 18.3 grams per

Western Exploration Inc. (WEX:TSX.V; WEXPF:OTC) announced the results from an ALS- GoldSPOT geochemical-spectral analysis conducted on drill core samples from the Jarbidge Vein Zone discovery and the Gravel Creek deposit, located at the company’s entirely owned Aura gold-silver project, according to a release on April 21. The analysis revealed very strong correlations (88-94%) between silver

<p>In a fiat system, your money is constantly being devalued. That means you are losing purchasing power month after month.</p> <p>From the government&rsquo;s standpoint, this isn&rsquo;t a bug. It&rsquo;s a feature. Fiat money printing enables governments to spend far beyond what they could if they had to run on tax receipts alone. I have often

<p>Most investors asking <em>&ldquo;what's the best precious metal to invest in?&rdquo;</em> aren't looking for a history lesson. They are trying to solve a real problem.</p> <p>Inflation is still eating away at purchasing power. Markets feel stretched. Banks and central planners keep changing the rules. And somewhere in the middle of all that noise, you're told

<p>Earlier this week, Ugandan officials announced the country&rsquo;s central bank has begun to buy gold from domestic producers to bolster its reserves.</p> <p>Uganda is one of several African central banks, including Kenya, Nigeria, and the Congo, that are buying domestic gold to expand national holdings and diversify their reserves.</p> <p>The Bank of Uganda announced the

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In a recent episode of the Money Metals Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey explored a surprising disconnect in the silver market. Normally, declining demand would point to weaker prices. Instead, silver surged dramatically through late 2025 and into early 2026.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Maharrey explained that headline demand figures only tell part of the

<p>Bank of America recently released an eye-popping silver forecast, saying the price could land anywhere between $135 to $309 by the end of the year.</p> <p>You&rsquo;ll note that even the low end of that forecast would represent a 75 percent gain from the current level.</p> <p>You&rsquo;ll also note the extremely wide range for that forecast.

Last week, I wrote a concise article discussing a trio of junior speculative plays that I’m quite fond of, given the remarkable outcomes they were trumpeting. On the same date that I published that piece, I had a discussion with Tiger Gold Corp.’s (TIGR:TSXV) higher management. They had just released genuinely stupendous drill results from

<p>Given the surge in silver prices, you might assume that silver demand was strong last year.</p> <p>It wasn't.</p> <p>In fact, demand fell slightly.&nbsp;</p> <p>So, how in the world did silver explode to record highs?</p> <p>In this episode of the Midweek Memo podcast, host Mike Maharrey digs deep into the recently released silver market data for

<p>The Fed&rsquo;s <span><a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/fed-expected-hold-rates-steady-rate-cut-pause-begins-2026-01-28/&quot;>first</a><a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/fed-expected-hold-rates-steady-rate-cut-pause-begins-2026-01-28/&quot;> </a></span>and <span><a href="https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/sustainable-finance-reporting/wall-st-futures-gain-oil-prices-slip-focus-fed-outlook-2026-03-18/&quot;>second</a></span> policy meetings in 2026 saw interest rates left unchanged in the 3.50%-3.75% range, and it gave little indication of imminent reductions as inflation remains above target and labor markets hold steady. <span></span><span><a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/feds-jefferson-cautiously-optimistic-about-economy-sees-job-market-stabilizing-2026-02-06/&quot;>Recent comments</a></span> emphasize that future adjustments will depend heavily on incoming data.</p> <p>Depending on your

<p>In my position working the phones at Money Metals Exchange, customers frequently ask me:</p> <blockquote> <p><em>&ldquo;What are the best coins I can buy so I have something I can spend if the dollar goes bad?&rdquo;</em></p> </blockquote> <p>My answer surprises many of them.&nbsp;</p> <blockquote> <p>&ldquo;Do you care whether or not they are stamped in units of

<p>Most people don&rsquo;t think twice about loose change until they need to count it quickly. If you&rsquo;ve ever wondered <strong>how many quarters are in a roll</strong>, the answer is simple, but there&rsquo;s more to know than just the number.</p> <p>Coin rolls are standardized for a reason. Understanding how they work can save time, whether you&rsquo;re

Kingsmen Resources Ltd. (KNG:TSXV) has begun its fully financed 2026 drill campaign at its Los Coloradas project in the Parral Mining District of Chihuahua, Mexico. In an April 20, 2026, press release, Kingsmen president Scott Emerson said, “Last year’s discoveries at Las Coloradas have given us clear direction on where to focus in this year’s program.

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Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (ASM:TSX.V; ASM:NYSE.MKT; GV6:FSE) reported the completion of a new Mineral Reserve Estimate and an updated Mineral Resource Estimate with an effective date of October 31, 2025, covering La Preciosa and the Avino Mine, which includes the Elena Tolosa deposit, Guadalupe, and La Potosina. The Oxide Tailings Deposit mineral reserve

Endeavour Silver Corp. (EDR:TSX; EXK:NYSE; EJD:FSE) reported first-quarter production of 1,875,375 ounces of silver and 11,740 ounces of gold, resulting in total silver equivalent production of 3.3 million ounces. The company stated that all dollar amounts are in U.S. dollars. Chief Executive Officer Dan Dickson said in a company news release, “We are pleased to

Domestic Metals Corp. (DMCU:TSX; DMCUF:OTCQB; 03E0:FSE) released new exploration data from its flagship Smart Creek copper-gold-silver project in Montana, highlighting several chargeability anomalies from a 2026 induced polarization (IP) survey and strong surface sampling results. The company is earning a 60% interest in the project through a joint venture with Rio Tinto Plc (RIO:NYSE; RIO:ASX;

On April 20, 2026, B2Gold Corp. (BTG:NYSE; BTO:TSX; B2G:NSX) announced the sale of its 70% interest in Fingold Ventures Ltd. to Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (AEM:TSX;  AEM:NYSE) for US$325 million. The two companies have agreed to collaborate on respective mining operations in Nunavut, Canada (aka the Nunavut Collaboration Agreement). Fingold Ventures is co-owned by Aurion Resources

<p>If a <strong>platinum coin</strong> looks like a <strong>silver coin</strong>, will a dealer think something is off?</p> <p>When it comes to <strong>platinum vs silver</strong>, the two metals can look surprisingly similar at first glance. Both are bright, white precious metals, and both are popular with bullion buyers.</p> <p>But once you look closer, the differences become much

<p>Chinese gold imports surged in the first two months of the year, underpinned by strong demand.</p> <p>China ranks as the largest gold market in the world.</p> <p>According to the latest data released by China Customs, the country imported a net 77 tonnes of gold in January. That compares to just 6 tonnes in January 2025.</p>

<p>Since the Federal Reserve announced the resumption of <a href="https://youtu.be/ipaQAgOCJBk?si=0WXG3H-S-GpsiRrU&quot;>quantitative easing</a> (QE) in December, the central bank has expanded its balance sheet by over $200 billion.</p> <p>During QE, the central bank buys U.S. Treasuries and/or mortgage-backed securities on the open market with money created out of thin air. This represents artificial demand for Treasuries, driving

The U.S. Senate passed H.J. Res. 140, overturning a 20-year mining ban on 225,504 acres of the Superior National Forest in Northern Minnesota. The measure nullifies a mineral withdrawal that had previously blocked critical mineral development in Cook, Lake, and St. Louis Counties and, if enacted, would allow proposed mining projects to advance through state

Franco-Nevada Corp. (FNV:TSX; FNV:NYSE) held its annual “investor day.” There was little new, beyond updated full-year and five-year guidance, but the company laid out its strengths, including consistent returns and disciplined capital management; financial flexibility; an adaptable approach (including willingness to provide debt and equity in addition to royalty and stream financing, as well as

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As I was watching the events of the past ten days, I found myself listening to President Trump telling the world that “the Strait of Hormuz will never be closed again” with one eye on the NASDAQ 100 and the other eye on his popularity ratings as handicapped by Polymarket & Kalshi, the increasingly popular prediction markets that act as living

ESGold Corp. (ESAU:CSE; ESAUF:OTCQB; Z7D:FSE) continued advancing development at its Montauban Gold-Silver Project in Québec, as gold prices remained elevated despite expected volatility tied to geopolitical events. The company stated that gold prices were approximately twice as high as two years ago, with ongoing debt levels and economic uncertainties cited as long-term drivers of gold

Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd. (SCZ:TSX.V; SCZMF:OTC; 1SZ:FSE) reported its Q1 2026 production results on April 16, 2026, with huge amounts of silver, zinc, lead, and copper mined and produced. The total metrics for Q1 across the company’s operating properties are: Silver: 1,341,499 ounces Zinc: 21,640 tonnes Lead: 2,686 tonnes Copper: 308 tonnes Overall, Santacruz

<p>What are the best silver bars to buy? When investors ask, they usually have a deeper question in mind: what silver bars have the best mix of liquidity, low premiums, trust, and practicality?</p> <p>The answer to that question depends on several factors. Silver bars are often a favorite among investors who want more ounces for

<p>Given the surging silver price, you might think demand was up significantly last year.</p> <p>It wasn&rsquo;t.</p> <p>Silver was up as much as 147 percent intra-year in 2025, starting the year at 28.84 and surging to over $100. This happened despite a 2 percent drop in silver demand.</p> <p><span style="font-size: 1.125rem;">This underscores the significance of the

<p>If you had told most people a few years ago that we&rsquo;d be seriously talking about $8,000 gold today, they would have thought you were crazy.</p> <p>Well, we&rsquo;re crazy.</p> <p>Wells Fargo analysts just set $8,000 as their bullish target for gold next year.</p> <p>According to Wells Fargo chief equity strategist Ohsung Kwon, the &ldquo;debasement trade&rdquo;

<p style="font-weight: 400;">Few things are more head-shakingly trying to the sound money economist than listening to the endless academic and policy debates about trade.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Lost amidst the back and forth over surpluses and deficits, the &ldquo;appropriate&rdquo; level of subsidies or tariffs, is the fact that were a sound, i.e., a reliable and trusted

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In the latest Money Metals podcast, host Mike Maharrey welcomed back veteran market analyst </span><a href="https://share.google/SMeZsOA5IVFZj0ovd&quot; target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Gregory T. Weldon</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> for a sweeping discussion on precious metals, the U.S. dollar, geopolitics, inflation, and the growing disconnect between financial markets and economic reality.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Although the two last spoke

On April 15. 2026, Grande Portage Resources Ltd. (GPG:TSX.V; GPTRF:OTCQB; GPB:FSE) released positive results from its Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for its New Amalga Gold Project in Alaska. This PEA is the first study for the project, using a previously released Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) by DRW Geological Consultants Ltd. from mid-2024. This year’s PEA

Silvercorp Metals Inc. (SVM:TSX; SVM:NYSE) reported Q4 2026 fiscal year results and production and cost guidance for the 2027 fiscal year on April 16, 2026. The company’s fiscal year runs from March 31 to March 31, unlike a traditional January 1 to December 31 fiscal year. Notable operational highlights from Q4 2026 include: Record

Canadian mining company Scorpio Gold Corp. (SGN:TSX.V) released results from its five step-out holes Phase 2 drill program at the Manhattan District Project in Nevada, U.S. On April 16, 2026, Newsfile Corp. covered the news release, with highlights including: Hole 26MN-063 returned 2.09 g/t gold over 22.25 meters (“m”) from 34.14 m, including 45.19 g/t gold over

It seems that each instance I launch my web navigator, one more speculative mining firm trumpets still more stellar outcomes. I had presumed we lingered in an ongoing correction; nevertheless, the assay reports materializing are commencing to galvanize the enterprises, publicizing them. I merely penned a composition on April 15, providing a concise article on

Algo Grande Copper Corp. (ALGR:TSX.V) announced that it has engaged Major Drilling Group International Inc. to execute an approximately 8,000-meter Phase II drill program at its Adelita Project in Sonora, Mexico, and has commenced earthworks in preparation for drilling. The company stated that site preparation activities include the construction of drill pads across multiple high-priority

<p>Have any plans for that big tax refund?</p> <p>Odds are, you got one. Analysts say around 73 percent of taxpayers will get refunds this year. And they&rsquo;re getting more back to boot. According to IRS data, the average refund is $3,462. That was up just over 11 percent compared to last year.</p> <p>You can thank