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On April 14, 2026, Orestone Mining Corp. (ORS:TSXV; ORESF; OTC; O2R2:FSE) announced in a press release that it has completed the Phase 1 exploration program of its Francisca Gold Project in Argentina’s Salta Province. The company said, “Mapping and sampling at Francisca has outlined a strongly sericite clay altered gold stockwork system in highly limonitic sericite-clay […]

West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. (WRLG:TSX.V; WRLGF:OTCQX; UJO:FSE) reported drill results from its 100% owned Madsen Mine in the Red Lake Gold District of Northwestern Ontario, Canada, highlighting intercepts from the Austin 904 Complex. Reported results included 5.35 meters grading 215.46 grams per tonne gold, 4.05 meters grading 50.34 g/t gold, and 3 meters

In January of this year, I introduced my audience to an incredibly promising fledgling company with a pair of ventures in North Carolina offering enterprise-transforming possibilities. Recently unveiled drilling outcomes suggest they have already achieved a grand slam. When I composed the article three months prior, my intention was to enlighten my readers about the

Pirate Gold Corp. (YARR.TSX.V) has reported high-grade gold findings from the Moosehead Zone and the discovery of the Rib Vein at the Treasure Island project, which spans over 90 kilometers of strike along the Valentine Lake Fault Zone in Canada’s newest gold district in Newfoundland, according to an April 13 release. “The discovery of a

Fitzroy Minerals Inc. (FTZ:TSX.V; FTZFF:OTCQB) gave an update on its Buen Retiro Copper Project in Chile on April 16, 2026, where it is digging for copper. Fitzroy provided results of the definition drilling and metallurgical test work for the Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS), as well as the Ambient Noise Tomography (ANT) geophysical survey of the property.

Torr Metals Inc. (TMET:TSX.V) updated stakeholders on the progress of exploration activities at its expansive 332-square-kilometer Kolos copper-gold project in Southern British Columbia, according to a release on April 15. The company recently deployed geophysical and geological teams to the site to enhance ongoing exploration efforts. A significant focus of this phase is the Bertha

Tincorp Metals Inc. (TIN:TSXV; TINFF:OTCMKTS) announced on April 14, 2026, that the management information (Circular) and proxy-related materials for its upcoming annual meeting of shareholders are posted under the company’s profile on SEDAR+ and the company’s website. The meeting is scheduled for May 5, 2026. Upon commencement, shareholders will be asked to: Receive the

<p>We don't really know what's inside the Fort Knox gold depository because the government refuses to do a comprehensive audit. But even if we take the government's claims at face value, we do know that the bulk of the U.S. gold reserves is made up of impure &ldquo;non-standard&rdquo; bars that don&rsquo;t qualify for use in

I was reading an interesting statistic the other day that said that “the ongoing US air war over Iran has been far more dangerous for US pilots than the bombing campaign against Saddam Hussein’s Iraq in 2003, or Afghanistan in 2001.” In fact, as I read on, this story revealed that up until the war

Copper Giant Resources Corp. (CGNT:TSXV; LBCMF:OTCQB) announced assay results from the initial directional daughter holes drilled at the Mocoa copper-molybdenum porphyry project in Putumayo, Colombia, according to an April 14 release. This drilling is part of the company’s comprehensive 2026 exploration efforts at Mocoa, a Jurassic-age porphyry deposit known for its extensive copper and molybdenum

Lara Exploration Ltd. (LRA:TSX.V) said it raised C$33,750,000 in its recent offering, just closed, including a new major shareholder. Atalaya Mining, a $1.5 billion Spanish copper producer and member of the FTSE 250 Index, purchased C$13.5 million shares for 7.3% of the outstanding shares, becoming the third-largest shareholder after my management firm and chairman Miles

Contango Silver & Gold Inc. (CTGO:NYSEA; CTGO; TSX) announced that its common stock has been approved for listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and commenced trading on April 13, under the symbol “CTGO,” according to an April 13 release. The CUSIP number for these shares remains 21077F100, consistent with its listing on the New

<p>This is your monthly reminder that the U.S. government still has a massive spending problem.</p> <p>The federal government&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.moneymetals.com/podcasts/2025/11/12/the-debt-black-hole-004473&quot;>Debt Black Hole</a> got a little bigger in March, as Uncle Sam ran yet another big budget deficit.</p> <p>According to the Monthly Treasury Statement, the Trump administration spent $164.1 billion more than it took in last

<p>Mainstream economists have been at war with gold for years.</p> <p>And gold is winning.</p> <p>Aaron Brown formerly served as head of market research for AQR Capital Management and now works as a columnist for <em>Bloomberg</em>. In <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2026-04-08/gold-proves-its-enduring-power-over-modern-monetary-institutions&quot; target="_blank" rel="noopener">a recent op-ed</a>, he chronicled gold&rsquo;s ongoing war with economists.</p> <p>John Maynard Keynes fired the first

Silver Crown Royalties Inc. (SCRI:CBOE; SLCRF:OTCQX; QS0:FSE) announced that it has arranged a fully allocated non-brokered private placement of common shares for gross proceeds of approximately CA$4.5 million. The offering consists of 321,429 common shares issued to strategic investors at a price of CA$14 per share. The company stated that the offering price represents a

Star Gold Corp. (SRGZ:OTCQB) is putting its long-held Longstreet Gold Project in Nevada into play, given the recent rise in gold prices. At Streetwise Reports, we had the opportunity to catch up with Star Gold CEO Lindsay Gorrill for an in-depth chat on the company and its trajectory on April 8, 2026. Gorrill has built

NexGold Mining Corp. (NEXG:TSX.V; NXGCF:OTCQX; TRC1:FSE) reported additional results from its ongoing diamond drilling program at the Goliath Gold Complex, specifically at the Goldlund Deposit in Ontario. The program comprises up to 25,000 meters of drilling and is focused on infilling and potentially expanding open-pit Mineral Resources. The latest results include 777 meters of drilling

On April 7, 2026, Mercado Minerals Ltd. (MERC:CSE; MRMNF:OTCQB; M2R:FSE) announced it had begun trading on the OTCQB Venture Market under the symbol MRMNF. The company originally traded on the Canadian Securities Exchange and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, under the symbols MERC and M2R, respectively. Adding the OTCQB market opens the stock up to be more

Canary Gold Corp. (BRAZ:CSE; CNYGF:OTC; K5D:FSE) is announced the recent installation and commissioning of a new centrifuge at its exploration sampling facility in Porto Velho, Rondônia, Brazil, according to an April 9 release. This second centrifuge is set to boost the sample processing capacity, significantly aiding the company’s expanding reconnaissance drilling efforts at the Madeira

<p><strong>Are Morgan Silver Dollars a good investment?</strong> For most investors, no. While Morgan Silver Dollars have historic appeal and some collector value, common-date coins often carry high premiums, wide resale spreads, and less upside than standard <a href="https://www.moneymetals.com/buy/silver&quot;>silver bullion</a>.</p> <p>That does not mean Morgan Dollars have no value. Certain rare dates and high-grade examples can

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In a rapidly shifting geopolitical environment, gold continues to demonstrate both its resilience and its complexity as a financial asset.&nbsp;</span></p> <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 spoke with Joe Cavatoni, </span><a href="https://www.gold.org/goldhub/gold-focus/author/joseph-cavatoni&quot; target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Market Strategist for North America at

<p>A move by China could exacerbate already tight silver supplies.</p> <p>Chinese officials have indicated they will stop exports of sulfuric acid beginning next month. The ban could last through the rest of 2026.</p> <p>According to Mining.com, &ldquo;<em>Some sulfuric acid producers in the country recently received notifications about the change, and one large buyer has been

<p>The expected surge in prices due to the Iran War showed up in the March CPI data. However, it doesn't tell the real inflation story.</p> <p>Without a doubt, price inflation is up. The cost of the basket of goods the BLS uses to calculate the CPI rose 0.9 percent month-on-month, <a href="https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.nr0.htm&quot; target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to

Heliostar Metals Ltd. (HSTR:TSX.V; HSTXF:OTC; RGG1:FRA)announced drill results from testing the down-dip extension of its Ana Paula gold resource estimate in Guerrero, Mexico. On April 9, 2026, Newsfile Corp. reported the Expansion Zone results of: 101.0 m grading 5.34 g/t gold from 512.5m 8.75 m grading 9.11 g/t gold from 484.65m 27.2

We can see below the gold selling after the war started was all North America. Asia actually bought a little Data for physical buying is not out yet and will be interesting to see if Q1 2026 keeps up with 2025’s pace. For more on gold, check the PlayStocks Gold Pages (#3 in Google search).

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West Point Gold Corp. (WPG:TSXV; WPGCF:OTCQB) reported initial drill results from its Sheep Trail and South Tyro targets at the Gold Chain Project in Arizona. The company stated that shallow gold mineralization was intersected at the Sheep Trail target, located approximately 600 meters south of the Tyro Main Zone. The results across the upper portions

Kingsmen Resources Ltd. (KNG:TSXV) has added the Claudia 2 Claim, specifically the untested Saddle target, parallel structures, and southerly extensions, to its Soledad and Soledad II gold and silver vein systems at Las Coloradas. In a news release on April 7, 2026, company president Scott Eerson said, “The purchase of the Claudia 2 claim represents

Golden Cariboo Resources Ltd. (GCC:CSE; GCCFF:OTC; A402CQ:WKN; 3TZ:FSE) announced the successful closure of its previously announced non-brokered private placement, which has exceeded its subscription targets, raising a total of CA$871,000, according to an April 8 release. The offering included units comprised of one common share of the company and a corresponding purchase warrant. The terms

<p>I&rsquo;ve got a good story for the knuckleheads who run around claiming &ldquo;gold is useless.&rdquo; Yes, people really do say that.</p> <p>So, you&rsquo;ve heard of people looking at the world through rose colored glasses?</p> <p>Well, when astronauts finally walk on the moon again, they&rsquo;ll be looking through gold-colored visors.</p> <p>Growing up in the 1970s, I

<p>Gold is supposed to rise in uncertain times. So why does it sometimes fall right when investors need it most? <strong>What causes gold prices to drop</strong>?</p> <p>Dropping gold prices do not mean that gold is a bad investment. Instead, it indicates that gold can have a volatile market in the short term. Several factors cause

<p>Welcome to this week&rsquo;s Market Wrap Podcast, I&rsquo;m Mike Gleason.</p> <p>Coming up, don&rsquo;t miss an exclusive interview with Joe Cavatoni of the World Gold Council. Joe is a market strategist with over 30 years of financial services experience and helps us make sense of how gold has reacted and likely will react in the face

Overlooked for years, Egypt’s mining sector is drawing strong interest from investors after it has undergone sweeping legal and organizational reforms, according to a report by Sherine Samir for Egypt Oil & Gas Group in July 2025. “Investor appetite intensified since 2020 following changes to the 2014 mining law, which eliminated the requirement for companies

Sun Summit Minerals Corp. (SMN:TSX.V; SMREF:OTCQB) reported that it has engaged Fuse Advisors Inc. and Blue Coast Research Ltd. for an initial metallurgical test program at the Creek and Finn zones of its JD Project in the Toodoggone Mining District in north-central British Columbia. According to the company, the metallurgical testwork program has commenced and

A brutal shakeout, washed-out sentiment, and a growing replacement problem may be setting the stage for the next leg higher There is a familiar chorus coming back into the market again. Gold and silver have had a strong run. Precious metals shares have corrected. Junior resource stocks have been hit hard, as they often are

ESGold Corp. (ESAU:CSE; ESAUF:OTCQB; Z7D:FSE) reported that it is advancing multiple work streams at its Montauban Gold-Silver Project in Québec, including drilling preparations, district-scale exploration, and mill development, as it moves toward anticipated operations in 2026. Drill permits have been formally submitted to the Québec government, with the Company targeting the commencement of drilling in

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode of the Money Metals Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey opens with a simple but effective point. People often give one reason for doing something, and that reason may be true, but it may not be the whole truth. He uses a personal childhood story to introduce that idea, then applies

<p>Unsurprisingly, given the significant price corrections in January and after the onset of the Iran conflict, significant amounts of metal flowed out of gold ETFs in March. However, it was a tale of regions, with North American funds accounting for the bulk of those outflows and Asian ETFs actually adding metal during the month.</p> <p>On

<p>The bulk of the U.S. gold reserves held in Fort Knox is made up of impure &ldquo;non-standard&rdquo; bars that don&rsquo;t qualify for use in international settlements. &nbsp;</p> <p>In practice, this means that most of America&rsquo;s massive gold stockpile is illiquid and wouldn&rsquo;t be readily accepted on the international market should the need arise.</p> <p>&ldquo;<em>It's a

<p><strong>(Nashville, Tennessee &ndash; April 9, 2026)</strong><span>&nbsp;</span>– Lawmakers in Tennessee delivered yet another blow to government &ldquo;transactional gold&rdquo; schemes when the Legislature rejected harmful legislation today, joining more than a dozen other states, including <a href="https://www.soundmoneydefense.org/news/2026/03/27/georgia-rejects-big-government-transactional-gold-bill-joining-more-than-a-dozen-other-states-000659&quot; target="_blank" rel="noopener">Georgia</a>, Kansas, Arizona, West Virginia, Indiana, Kentucky, South Dakota, Idaho, Mississippi, Wyoming, and Michigan in abandoning these schemes.</p> <p>House

<p>Central bank gold buying has slowed significantly in the last few months. However, analysts at Metals Focus think this is a temporary reaction to current factors and not the beginning of a new trend.</p> <p>Demand from central banks was a key factor driving the gold price up over the last few years.</p> <p>While central bank

<p>It looks like gold or silver, but you do not want to damage it, overpay for it, or get fooled by plating. That is the real challenge with home testing. You can learn a lot at home, but no single DIY test will authenticate every item with certainty.</p> <p>If you are wondering <strong>how to test

Copper Giant Resources Corp. (CGNT:TSXV; LBCMF:OTCQB) reported the mobilization of a third diamond drill rig as part of its 2026 exploration program at the Mocoa copper–molybdenum porphyry project in Colombia. The company stated that Mocoa is a Jurassic-age porphyry Cu-Mo deposit, where drilling has delineated continuous copper and molybdenum mineralization from surface to depths exceeding

Dryden Gold Corp. (DRY:TSXV; DRYGF:OTCQX; X7W:FSE) announced on April 2, 2026, three new major gold discoveries at its Big Master Gold System at Gold Rock. Dryden Gold’s CEO, Trey Wasser, said, “The evolution of our exploration program at Gold Rock is extremely exciting and has shifted into high gear. Through mapping and sampling, the team

In an April 6, 2026, equity research update, the Couloir Capital Research Team reiterated a BUY rating on P2 Gold Inc. (PGLD:TSXV) with an unchanged fair value estimate of CA$0.93 per share, representing approximately 31% upside from the then-current price of CA$0.71. The rating is supported by expanding drilling results at the Lucky Strike Zone,

Allied Critical Metals Inc. (ACM:CSE; ACMIF:OTCQB; 0VJ0:FSE) announced significant drilling results from its Borralha Tungsten Project in northern Portugal, specifically from the newly confirmed Venise Breccia target, according to an April 7 release. The drilling intersected over 200 meters of breccia-hosted tungsten mineralization, showcasing zones of hydrothermal alteration and quartz-sulfide veining that contain visible wolframite,

<p>The French central bank recently sold all of the gold it had stored in New York and replaced it with higher-quality bars that will remain in France. French officials say the move was to increase the quality of its reserves and was not politically motivated.&nbsp;</p> <p>Mike Maharrey doesn't think that's the entire story, and in

Amarc Resources Ltd. (AHR:TSX.V; AXREF.OB:OTCBB) is continuing to partner with Boliden Mineral Canada Ltd. to explore the DUKE copper-gold project in British Columbia. On April 1, 2026, Amarc gave a press release announcing that a Boliden AB (BLIDF: OTCPK; BOLD:ST) 60% / Amarc 40% Joint Venture from November 2022 has begun. Boliden invested CA$30 million

This is rapidly becoming one of the most pronounced stagflationary environments in decades. Inflation is accelerating while growth is rolling over sharply. That leaves the Fed in a real bind. At these levels of debt, you either save growth or kill inflation. And the truth is, policymakers will choose the former — because they can’t

Rackla Metals Inc. (RAK:TSX.V) released an update on March 30, 2026, on its newly acquired Lentung Tungsten Property, revealing data compilation for the area. Rackla has spent the last year digitizing compiled historical data for its 19,600-hectare property, including documentation about surrounding drilling, assays, and technical studies of the site. The company intends to use this