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Nevada has long been one of the most productive gold regions in the world, and many of its most interesting discoveries have come from districts where exploration continued long after the first mine was developed. In mature mining camps like these, drilling often expands beyond the original deposit and reveals additional mineralization that earlier generations […]

Irving Resources Inc. (IRV:CSE; IRVRF:OTCQX) announced significant developments from its ongoing exploration activities in a March 2 release. The company reported high-grade gold assay results from drill hole 25SY-003 at the Yamagano site, which indicate a promising eastward extension of mineralized veins. Additionally, Irving has provided updates on the progress of drill hole 26SY-001, the

Crossroads Gold Corp. (CRG:TSX.V) began trading Wednesday on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol CRG, following its successful go-public financing which raised over CA$5.2 million, the company said in a March 4 release. “The TSX-V’s approval of our listing marks a major milestone for Crossroads as we transition into a new chapter as a

Cabral Gold Inc. (CBR:TSX.V; CBGZF:OTCMKTS) provided a construction update on its phase 1 gold-in-oxide heap leach project located in the Cuiu Cuiu gold district in Brazil, according to a March 5 release. As of now, the construction activities are 54% complete, with 71% of the project costs already committed under contract, the company said. The

<p>Welcome to this week&rsquo;s Market Wrap Podcast, I&rsquo;m Mike Gleason.</p> <p>Coming up in a moment we have a special interview with Mark O'Byrne the Founder of Tara Coins in Ireland. Not only is Mark the creator of the stunningly beautiful <a href="https://www.moneymetals.com/search?q=tree+of+life&quot;>Tree of Life gold and silver coins</a> &ndash; available at <a href="http://moneymetals.com/&quot;>MoneyMetals.com</a> &ndash; but

<p>Welcome to this week&rsquo;s Market Wrap Podcast, I&rsquo;m Mike Gleason.</p> <p>Coming up in a moment we have a special interview with Mark O'Byrne the Founder of Tara Coins in Ireland. Not only is Mark the creator of the stunningly beautiful <a href="https://www.moneymetals.com/search?q=tree+of+life&quot;>Tree of Life gold and silver coins</a> &ndash; available at <a href="http://moneymetals.com/&quot;>MoneyMetals.com</a> &ndash; but

The plunge protection team was out in full force yesterday as they and the buy the dip crowd managed to rally the S&P 500 back above the support line. This manipulation put on a brave face, but I think it will eventually be in vain, as the economic and investment fundamentals are declining more rapidly.

Aztec Minerals Corp. (AZT:TSX.V; AZZTF:OTCQB) announced the results from an additional five drill holes from its 2025-2026 reverse circulation (RC) drilling program at the Tombstone Property in Southeastern Arizona, according to a March 2 release. The program, which has completed 53 RC and five core drill holes, has successfully expanded the mineralized zones at the

Copper Quest Exploration Inc. (CQX:CSE; IMIMF:OTCQB; 3MX:FSE) has assembled a diversified copper and gold exploration portfolio across top-tier North American jurisdictions at a time when copper has moved firmly into the category of strategic metals tied to electrification, infrastructure renewal, and national supply chains. Rather than building a single-asset story, Copper Quest has consolidated a

Eminent Gold Corporation (EMNT:TSXV; EMGDF:OTCQB; 7AB:FSE) announced that Kinross Gold Corp. (K:TSX;  KGC:NYSE) exercised 3,787,118 common share purchase warrants of the company and now owns 11,361,355 common shares, representing approximately 13.8% of the issued and outstanding common shares on a non-diluted basis. According to the company, the warrant exercise at CA$0.70 generated gross proceeds of

Allied Critical Metals Inc. (ACM:CSE; ACMIF:OTCQB; 0VJ0:FSE) announced the results of its initial Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for its 100% owned Borralha Tungsten Project in northern Portugal. The study outlines the conceptual development of an underground mining operation at the Santa Helena Breccia deposit with a nominal processing capacity of 1.4 million tonnes per year

<p>The <a href="https://www.moneymetals.com/podcasts/2025/11/12/the-debt-black-hole-004473&quot;>Debt Black Hole</a> keeps getting bigger.</p> <p>Household debt grew modestly in the fourth quarter of 2025, ending the year at another record high.</p> <p>According to <a href="https://www.newyorkfed.org/microeconomics/hhdc&quot; target="_blank" rel="noopener">the latest data from the New York Fed</a>, household debt grew by $191 billion in Q4, a 1 percent increase. That pushed total household debt

<p>South Korea plans to boost its gold holdings for the first time since 2013. However, it will take an unusual approach. According to an announcement, the Bank of Korea will incorporate overseas-listed gold ETFs into its foreign reserve portfolio.</p> <p>Bank of Korea official Heung-Soon Jung <a href="https://www.moneymetals.com/news/2025/10/30/south-korea-may-join-central-bank-gold-buying-spree-004449&quot;>announced plans for additional gold purchases</a> last fall.</p> <p>The

<p>Inflation isn&rsquo;t &ldquo;transitory.&rdquo; Government debt hasn&rsquo;t slowed. And the purchasing power of the dollar continues to erode year after year.</p> <p>Investors are noticing.</p> <p>While stocks trade near historic valuations and bonds struggle in real terms, many Americans are rediscovering something tangible: <strong>physical silver</strong>.</p> <p><strong>Investing in silver</strong> isn&rsquo;t just about chasing price spikes. It&rsquo;s about positioning

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In a recent episode of the Money Metals Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey discussed volatility in the gold and silver markets amid escalating geopolitical tensions and broader financial market turmoil. Maharrey opened by criticizing mainstream financial media coverage of a recent selloff that occurred as markets reacted to a conflict involving Iran.</span></p> <p><span

<p>The <a href="https://www.moneymetals.com/news/2026/01/31/some-thoughts-on-the-gold-and-silver-sell-off-004652&quot;>big gold selloff in January</a> didn&rsquo;t seem to deter investment demand. Despite the big correction in the gold price, metal continued to flow into ETFs last month.</p> <p>ETF gold holdings rose to an all-time high in January, and gold-backed funds continued to add to their assets in February. ETFs added 26 tonnes of

<p>Don&rsquo;t just do something; stand there!</p> <p>Turns out this might be a pretty good investment strategy.</p> <p>Research conducted by Dalbar, Fidelity, and Vanguard reveals that dead people tend to be better investors than the living.</p> <p>Now, I&rsquo;m not suggesting suicide here. But you can adopt the strategy a dead person would employ &ndash; doing absolutely

<p>Inflation isn&rsquo;t &ldquo;transitory.&rdquo; Government debt hasn&rsquo;t slowed. And the purchasing power of the dollar continues to erode year after year.</p> <p>Investors are noticing.</p> <p>While stocks trade near historic valuations and bonds struggle in real terms, many Americans are rediscovering something tangible: <strong>physical silver</strong>.</p> <p><strong>Investing in silver</strong> isn&rsquo;t just about chasing price spikes. It&rsquo;s about positioning

<p>The <a href="https://www.moneymetals.com/podcasts/2025/11/12/the-debt-black-hole-004473&quot;>Debt Black Hole</a> keeps getting bigger.</p> <p>Household debt grew modestly in the fourth quarter of 2025, ending the year at another record high.</p> <p>According to <a href="https://www.newyorkfed.org/microeconomics/hhdc&quot; target="_blank" rel="noopener">the latest data from the New York Fed</a>, household debt grew by $191 billion in Q4, a 1 percent increase. That pushed total household debt

<p>South Korea plans to boost its gold holdings for the first time since 2013. However, it will take an unusual approach. According to an announcement, the Bank of Korea will incorporate overseas-listed gold ETFs into its foreign reserve portfolio.</p> <p>Bank of Korea official Heung-Soon Jung <a href="https://www.moneymetals.com/news/2025/10/30/south-korea-may-join-central-bank-gold-buying-spree-004449&quot;>announced plans for additional gold purchases</a> last fall.</p> <p>The

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In a recent episode of the Money Metals Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey discussed volatility in the gold and silver markets amid escalating geopolitical tensions and broader financial market turmoil. Maharrey opened by criticizing mainstream financial media coverage of a recent selloff that occurred as markets reacted to a conflict involving Iran.</span></p> <p><span

<p>The <a href="https://www.moneymetals.com/news/2026/01/31/some-thoughts-on-the-gold-and-silver-sell-off-004652&quot;>big gold selloff in January</a> didn&rsquo;t seem to deter investment demand. Despite the big correction in the gold price, metal continued to flow into ETFs last month.</p> <p>ETF gold holdings rose to an all-time high in January, and gold-backed funds continued to add to their assets in February. ETFs added 26 tonnes of

<p>Don&rsquo;t just do something; stand there!</p> <p>Turns out this might be a pretty good investment strategy.</p> <p>Research conducted by Dalbar, Fidelity, and Vanguard reveals that dead people tend to be better investors than the living.</p> <p>Now, I&rsquo;m not suggesting suicide here. But you can adopt the strategy a dead person would employ &ndash; doing absolutely

This year’s TSX Venture 50 list showcases a notable shift in sentiment towards the mining sector, Melissa Pistilli of Investing News Network reported on February 20. The TSX Venture 50 ranks the top companies from over 1,600 listed on the TSX Venture Exchange, based on their annual performance across three criteria: one-year share price appreciation,

Tungsten is described as a cornerstone of heavy industry, though it often receives little public attention. According to a February 23 report from Mining.com, tungsten carbide, prized for its extreme hardness and density, is essential in machine parts, drill bits, and hard-facing materials, and in many applications, it is close to irreplaceable, making the metal

Blackrock Silver Corp. (BRC:TSX.V; BKRRF:OTCQX) has announced that it moved drill rigs for two major resource expansion drill campaigns at the Tonopah West project located along the Walker Lane trend in Nye and Esmeralda counties, Nevada, United States. The company stated that the fully funded 17,000-meter two-phased expansion program includes an Eastern expansion totaling 9,100

<p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">With gold once again topping $5,000 an ounce, I thought it a good time to look back in time and ask: Where did the coveted metal come from, and why has it retained its universal appeal through the ages?</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</span></p> <div x-data=" item_id: 1944, view: null " x-html="view || 'Product-1944'" x-init="view =

<p>If you spend enough time around coin collectors, large cents come up sooner or later. They tend to spark the same reaction every time. Someone holds one in their hand and says, &ldquo;This was real money in the 1700s.&rdquo;</p> <p>And it was.</p> <p>The <strong>large cent</strong> circulated in everyday commerce across the early United States from

<p>If you spend enough time around coin collectors, large cents come up sooner or later. They tend to spark the same reaction every time. Someone holds one in their hand and says, &ldquo;This was real money in the 1700s.&rdquo;</p> <p>And it was.</p> <p>The <strong>large cent</strong> circulated in everyday commerce across the early United States from

<p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">With gold once again topping $5,000 an ounce, I thought it a good time to look back in time and ask: Where did the coveted metal come from, and why has it retained its universal appeal through the ages?</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</span></p> <div x-data=" item_id: 1944, view: null " x-html="view || 'Product-1944'" x-init="view =

Dryden Gold Corp. (DRY:TSXV; DRYGF:OTCQX; X7W:FSE) announced that it has released the complete drill results from Drill Hole DGR-031, referred to as Gap Hole 2, which tested from the footwall of Elora to the hanging wall of Big Master. The company reported that Gap Hole 2 intersected a total of 15 gold mineralized structures across

Giant Mining Corp. (CSE: BFG; OTC:BFGFF; FWB:YW5) announced that it has engaged Big Sky Exploration, LLC for its 2026 Maiden Core diamond drilling program at the Majuba Hill Copper Deposit in Pershing County, Nevada. The program is referred to as the Core Program and will focus on the Majuba Hill project, a copper, silver, and

Matador Technologies Inc. (MATA:TSX.V; MATAF:OTCQB; IU3:FSE), The Bitcoin Ecosystem Company™, has announced plans to spin out its fully-owned subsidiary, GODL Corp., according to a March 2 release. This subsidiary is dedicated to a strategy that focuses on generating yield from a gold treasury and the tokenization of gold. The execution of this spinout is subject

Golden Cariboo Resources Ltd. (GCC:CSE; GCCFF:OTC; A402CQ:WKN; 3TZ:FSE) announced plans to commission an independent Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) in line with the National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (NI 43-101), according to a March 1 release. This estimate will focus on the Halo and Main zones of its Quesnelle Gold Quartz Mine

<p><b>Gold and silver prices</b> have generally moved together throughout their history. However, there are some differences in how their prices fluctuate.</p> <p>When <b>gold</b> goes up, <b>silver</b> tends to do likewise. The inverse is also true: when <b>gold</b> falls, so will <b>silver</b>. The chief difference is, <b>silver</b> can have much more volatile swings.</p> <p>It will rise

<p>Most precious metals investors check the spot prices of precious metals daily, but few understand what actually sets it. Have you ever wondered, <strong>how are spot prices determined</strong>?</p> <p>Here's a hint: it's not the government, and it's not your <a href="https://www.moneymetals.com/local&quot;>local coin shop</a>. Instead, spot prices are discovered in global futures markets through continuous trading.

<p>The pace of central bank gold buying slowed modestly in January in the midst of record high prices.</p> <p>We also saw the pace of selling pick up steam to kick off the year. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>On net, central banks globally added five tonnes of gold to their reserves in January.</p> <p>World Gold Council analysts say a

<p>With the United States now in a shooting war with Iran, how might a protracted conflict impact gold prices?</p> <p>The historical pattern since the 1980s suggests that, beyond an initial safe haven bump, a war alone doesn&rsquo;t seem to significantly impact the trajectory of gold prices. As wars drag on, other factors tend to drive

<p>The U.S. has launched a war against Iran. What does that mean for gold and silver?</p> <p>Of course, war, but its very nature, is unpredictable. But we do have plenty of past wars we can look at to establish historical trends. In this episode of the Midweek Memo podcast, host Mike Maharrey does just that,

<p>The U.S. has launched a war against Iran. What does that mean for gold and silver?</p> <p>Of course, war, but its very nature, is unpredictable. But we do have plenty of past wars we can look at to establish historical trends. In this episode of the Midweek Memo podcast, host Mike Maharrey does just that,

In one of Canada’s most prolific gold districts, a historic shaft, intact quartz veins, and visible gold are once again drawing attention. Rockland Resources Ltd. (RKL:CSE; BERLF; OTCQB; GB2:FSE) is advancing the past-producing Cole Gold Mine in Ontario’s Red Lake Mining District, a camp that has produced over 30 million ounces of gold at exceptional

The silver market is now entering its fifth consecutive year of structural supply deficit. Industrial demand continues to expand, particularly from solar installations, semiconductors, electrification, and advanced electronics, while primary silver supply growth remains constrained. In this tightening environment, scale matters. Against that backdrop,Eloro Resources Ltd. (ELO:TSX; ELRRF:OTCQX; P2QM:FSE) continues to advance one of the

Published February 28, 2026, Couloir Capital analyst Tim Wright, MSC, CFA maintained a BUY rating on Lode Gold Inc. (LOD:TSXV; LODFF:OTC) with a target price of CA$0.834, implying approximately 111% upside from the current share price of CA$0.40, driven by the company’s advancing Fremont gold project in California and a favorable macro environment for gold.

As we head into the month of March, the headline that dominated the last weekend of February was the U.S.-Israeli attacks on key Iranian targets, which included the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and (allegedly) several of his top military and political staff. Described as a “massive intelligence failure” by the Iranian

Green Bridge Metals Corp. (GRBM:CSE; GBMCF:OTC; J48:FWB) announced that it completed re-sampling work on historical core assay and geophysics data for its Skibo Prospect in the South Contact District of the Duluth Complex in Minnesota. The company stated that the new data support the definition of a coherent magmatic copper nickel platinum group metal system

Storm Exploration Inc. (STRM:TSX.V) is a Canadian high-grade gold exploration company advancing three 100% owned district-scale projects in Northwest Ontario. With approximately 20.7 million shares outstanding and a market capitalization near CA$4.1 million, the company maintains one of the tighter capital structures in the junior gold exploration space. The company recently completed the sale of

Metallic Minerals Corp. (MMG:TSX.V; MMNGF:OTC) reported initial results from its research collaboration with Columbia University under its Mines of the Future initiative, demonstrating the successful electrochemical recovery of high-purity copper metal directly from sulphide mineralized material at its La Plata copper-silver-gold-PGE critical minerals project in southwestern Colorado. According to the company, researchers at Columbia University’s

Seabridge Gold Inc. (SEA:TSX; SA:NYSE.MKT) announced promising results from its first-ever metallurgical test program conducted on drill core samples from the Snip North Deposit, situated within the Iskut Gold-Copper Project in British Columbia’s renowned Golden Triangle, according to a release on March 2. The company confirmed that the mineralization at Snip North is highly receptive

Eloro Resources Ltd. (ELO:TSX; ELRRF:OTCQX; P2QM:FSE) announced that it increased the size of its previously announced bought deal private placement from gross proceeds of CA$10,000,120 to CA$15,000,180 following what the company described as strong investor demand. Under the upsized underwritten offering, Red Cloud Securities Inc. and Cantor Fitzgerald Canada Corp., acting as co-lead underwriters and

<p>Gold is going to become increasingly important as the deglobalization and de-dollarization trend that took off last year continues to gain steam, according to a recent report published by Sprott.</p> <p>What do we mean by &ldquo;deglobalization?&rdquo;</p> <p>As Sprott described it, it&rsquo;s the impact of a breakdown in post-WWII alliances, erosion of political and military norms,