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<p>Contrarians have been talking about the threat of <a href="https://www.moneymetals.com/news/2026/01/22/de-dollarization-alert-danish-pension-fund-dumps-us-treasuries-004630&quot;>de-dollarization</a> for a long time. I was doing interviews about <a href="https://www.moneymetals.com/news/2024/02/29/could-weaponization-of-the-dollar-as-a-foreign-policy-billy-club-accelerate-de-dollarization-003013&quot;>weaponizing the dolla</a>r in 2018 and the potential blowback, long before Russia invaded Ukraine. Back then, people mostly blew me off, assuring me that the dollar&rsquo;s role as the global reserve currency would protect it.</p> […]

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Gold&rsquo;s sharp swings and a new Federal Reserve chair are not separate stories. In a recent episode of the Money Metals podcast, Mike Maharrey sat down with </span><a href="https://share.google/AkczGfgwDCgeuBYTQ&quot; target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Axel Merk, President and Chief Investment Officer of Merk Investments</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, to connect the dots between market turbulence and what

Precious Metals Sector Shows Elevated Prices, Central Bank Demand, and Consolidation Trends Kitco News reported on February 16 that gold prices had traded in a narrow range during quiet holiday conditions, noting that “gold prices have been unable to hold gains above US$5,000 an ounce in relatively quiet trading.” The report stated that spot gold

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Silver and gold repose patiently in limbo, awaiting the Lunar New Year’s conclusion in a week, so we can allow the Chinese to enlighten us on their designs for the metals henceforth. The DSI for gold stands at 66 and 62 for silver. That signals nothing, but it appears to me the world anticipates what

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<p>You work hard to earn your money. You budget and save. And you&rsquo;re smart. You don&rsquo;t save in rapidly depreciating fiat dollars. You save in gold, preserving your wealth.</p> <p>And then you throw your gold in the garbage.</p> <p>Wait, what!?!?</p> <p>Yup. This happened to a poor guy in Italy.</p> <p><strong>Lesson: You work hard to build

<p>Another big bank has raised its gold forecast.</p> <p>This time, it&rsquo;s JPMorgan expressing more bullish sentiment despite <a href="https://www.moneymetals.com/news/2026/01/31/some-thoughts-on-the-gold-and-silver-sell-off-004652&quot;>the recent correction</a>.</p> <p>The big bank raised its 2026 gold forecast from $5,055 per ounce to $6,300.</p> <p>JPMorgan analysts note that the 11 percent correction late last month ranks alongside some of the largest down days in

<p>Welcome to this week&rsquo;s Market Wrap Podcast, I&rsquo;m Mike Gleason.</p> <p>Coming up don&rsquo;t miss our exclusive interview with Axel Merk of Merk Investments. Axel weighs in on the recent selloff at the end of last month in gold and silver and helps us put it all into perspective by zooming out and looking at the

StrikePoint Gold Inc. (SKP:TSX.V; STKXF:OTCQB) announced it has finalized an agreement to acquire certain unpatented mining claims in the historic Como Mining District from Fronteer Development (USA) LLC, a subsidiary of Newmont Mining Corp., according to a February 18 release. This acquisition further consolidates StrikePoint’s Hercules Gold Project in Nevada’s Walker Lane, enabling expanded exploration

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Green Bridge Metals Corp. (GRBM:CSE; GBMCF:OTC; J48:FWB) announced that it is advancing long-lead technical and operational work in preparation for a Phase 1 diamond drilling program planned for the second half of 2026 at its Serpentine Copper Nickel Project in St. Louis County, Minnesota. The project is described as a large open-pit style copper nickel

Omineca Mining and Metals Ltd. (OMM:TSX.V; OMMSF:OTCQB) shared an operational update from the Wingdam underground paleoplacer project in the Cariboo Mining District of south-central British Columbia in a February 19 release. The company’s mining contractor, D&L Mining, reported that after the year-end holiday break, tunneling and placer recovery operations have resumed at crosscut 3A. Extra

Sierra Madre Gold and Silver Ltd. (SM:TSX.V; SMDRF:OTCQX) provided an update on the progress of its planned two-stage expansion at the La Guitarra silver gold mine complex. The company stated that the first stage of the expansion was designed to increase production rates from the current 500 tonnes per day to between 750 tonnes per

In a sensible universe, gold and silver would be experiencing a sustained adjustment following the meteoric ascent culminating in late January. The situation is further complicated by contradictory sentiment indicators and a ten-day absence of Chinese participation due to the Lunar New Year celebration. Simultaneously, the DSI struggles with gold at 57 and silver at

<p>Late last year, most big banks and financial institutions were projecting $5,000 gold. With that level now breached, many have upped their forecasts in recent months. Here is a list of big bank gold outlooks as compiled by <em>Reuters</em>.&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>JP Morgan – $6,300&nbsp;</li> <li>UBS – $6,200&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="https://www.moneymetals.com/news/2026/02/10/canadian-bank-ups-2026-gold-forecast-to-6000-004682&quot;>CIBC – $6,000</a></li> <li>Deutsche Bank $6,000</li> <li>Societe

<p>Gold demand has reached such a fevered pitch in Vietnam that the government is taking aggressive measures to crack down on smuggling.</p> <p>I often talk about the fact that gold is money. In Vietnam, consumers are using it that way. According to a report by <em>Nikkei Asia</em>, &ldquo;<em>The metal is so popular that locals have

<p>I see a lot of people out there in the world of social media claiming that Trump is solving the debt problem. One woman insisted that "Trump is paying down the debt!"</p> <p>However, despite all the talk about DOGE and spending cuts, despite all the chatter about tariff revenue plugging the budget hole, the national

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In a recent episode of the Money Metals Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey opened with a blunt reminder from Thomas Paine that cuts straight to the heart of today&rsquo;s monetary debate.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">&ldquo;Money is money and paper is paper. All the inventions of man cannot make them otherwise.&rdquo; -Thomas Paine</span></i></p> <p><span style="font-weight:

19 February 2026 Dear Customers, Demand for physical precious metals remains elevated, and replenishing stock continues to be challenging. However, through increased staffing, overtime efforts, and enhanced automation, we are beginning to reduce our order and customer support backlog. Minimum Order Requirements With immediate effect, we are reducing our minimum order requirements as follows: Buy

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Torr Metals Inc. (TMET:TSX.V) announced results from 14 reconnaissance rock grab samples collected in late 2025 from a large historical trench network identified through LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging), according to a February 18 release. These samples returned assays of up to 13.1 grams per tonne gold (g/t Au) within the Oscar Zone at its

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I’m leading off this alert with another addition to my roster of Speculative recommendations, and as with Eskay Mining recently (also in British Columbia, as this newest one!), this is likewise a company I have known and followed for quite some time prior: Inomin Mines Inc. (MINE:TSX.V; IMC:FRA) Last Friday’s close — CA$0.085 Following my

Dolly Varden Silver Corp. (DV:TSX.V; DVS:NYSEA; DVQ:FSE) announced the filing of its management information circular on SEDAR+ dated February 11 in preparation for a special meeting of shareholders to discuss and vote on a special resolution regarding the previously announced statutory arrangement with Contango ORE Inc., according to a February 13 release. Additionally, Dolly Varden

<p><strong><em>(February 18, 2026 &ndash; Salt Lake City, UT) &ndash;<span>&nbsp;</span></em></strong>For the second time in as many years, Utah has rejected a government-run &ldquo;transactional gold&rdquo; scheme, joining Mississippi and South Dakota as the latest states to kill similar legislative proposals this month.</p> <p>The Utah Senate Government Operations and Political Subdivisions Committee voted on Tuesday to scrap House

<blockquote> <p>&ldquo;Money is Money, and Paper is Paper. All the invention of man cannot make them otherwise.&rdquo;</p> </blockquote> <p>With that line, Thomas Paine opened a devastating critique of paper money, clearly demonstrating that gold and silver are far superior.</p> <p>Unfortunately, the powers that be didn't listen to Paine. And neither did the investment world, because

Matador Technologies Inc. (MATA:TSX.V; MATAF:OTCQB; IU3:FSE) is a publicly traded Bitcoin ecosystem company focused on holding Bitcoin as its primary treasury asset and building products to enhance the Bitcoin network. Matador is also a product launchpad and investment vehicle dedicated to bringing innovative gold products to traditional investors.  The company collaborates with leading companies and developers to

For decades, the U.S. defense conversation focused on jets, missiles, ships, and software — the visible hardware of military might. What almost nobody talked about was the industrial engine underneath it all… The Quiet Machine Behind American Power The mines, processors, refiners, manufacturers, and logistics chains that turn rocks in the ground into weapons, infrastructure,

The action in gold and silver over the past week since the large drops is mixed. Since the Monday low for gold just above $4,000 (1:38 a.m. Eastern), the action has been encouraging, with gold gaining over $900, if not steadily. Silver, however, fell further. It staged an impressive rally at the beginning of the

Algo Grande Copper Corp. (ALGR:TSX.V)is a North American exploration company that is advancing the Adelita project. This project is anchored by the high-grade Cerro Grande Skarn discovery zone in the Sonoran-Arizona Porphyry.  By leveraging new technology and a world-class technical team behind multiple billion-dollar discoveries, the company is committed to both responsible development and fast-tracking

Radisson Mining Resources Inc. (RDS:TSX.V; RMRDF:OTCQB) reported an overview of ongoing geological modelling at its 100% owned O’Brien Gold Project in the Abitibi region of Québec. The company highlighted new vein-hosted mineralization beneath the historic O’Brien gold mine that has emerged from its continuing and fully funded 140,000-meter step-out drill program. Since late 2024, fifteen

Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp. (TFPM:TSX; TFPM:NYSE) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Triple Flag International Ltd., has agreed with Evolution Mining Limited to fund US$84.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2026 for the development of the gold-dominant E44 open pit deposit at Northparkes. Evolution committed to guaranteed minimum deliveries of 45,052 ounces of

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Green Bridge Metals Corp. (GRBM:CSE; GBMCF:OTC; J48:FWB) announced a partnership with APEX, a private sector-led economic development organization that promotes sustainable growth across Northeast Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin. The company stated that the partnership will support efforts to strengthen its regional presence, enhance stakeholder engagement, and advance exploration and development initiatives, including the South Contact

<p>Are you smarter than a 10-year-old?</p> <p>Would you take investment advice from a 10-year-old Chinese girl?<br /><br />Maybe you should!</p> <div x-data=" item_id: undefined, view: null " x-html="view || 'Product-Random-Best'" x-init="view = await (await fetch('/shortcodes/product/random/best?category=2')).text()">!!–Product-Random-Best-2–!!</div> <p>One little girl in China sets the intelligence bar pretty high. In fact, people are calling her a &ldquo;genius&rdquo; based

<p>Paper silver has driven the market for years, but with metal in short supply, physical demand is beginning to exert control.</p> <p>After briefly skyrocketing to $120 an ounce, <a href="https://www.moneymetals.com/news/2026/01/31/some-thoughts-on-the-gold-and-silver-sell-off-004652&quot;>the silver price has corrected</a>, retreating to the $75 range. However, one of the fundamentals driving silver to that record high remains in place.</p> <p>There isn&rsquo;t

<p>Chinese consumers seeking a &ldquo;safety net&rdquo; are gobbling up gold even with prices at record levels.</p> <p>The Chinese Lunar New Year holiday (Feb. 17) typically boosts Chinese gold demand. This year, buying is hotter than ever, even with elevated prices. As <a href="https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343554/chinas-gold-rush-why-families-are-doubling-down-precious-metals&quot; target="_blank" rel="noopener">the <em>South China Morning Post</em> describes it</a>, rich and poor alike

<p>The Consumer Price Index is cooling, but what about inflation?</p> <div x-data=" item_id: undefined, view: null " x-html="view || 'Product-Random-Featured'" x-init="view = await (await fetch('/shortcodes/product/random/featured?category=all')).text()">!!–Product-Random-Featured-All–!!</div> <p>The January CPI data give the impression that the Federal Reserve is finally winning the war against inflation. Not only was the data cooler than expected, but it&rsquo;s also beginning

ESGold Corp. (ESAU:CSE; ESAUF:OTCQB; Z7D:FSE) reported the completion and delivery of a comprehensive Ambient Noise Tomography based 3D geological model for its Montauban Project in Québec. The model was prepared by Geomatic World Inc. in collaboration with CAUR Technologies and illustrated mineralized architecture extending to depths of approximately 900 meters and over a strike length

Dryden Gold Corp. (DRY:TSXV; DRYGF:OTCQB; X7W:FSE) announced that it has fulfilled the remaining expenditure obligations under its option agreement dated Feb. 8, 2022, with Michael Tremblay and 2625286 Ontario Inc., each holding 50%. The company has notified the optionors that it will make its final option payment, after which it will acquire a 100% interest

Ascot Resources Ltd. (AOT:TSX.V) announced that, pending regulatory approval, it would change its name to Cambria Gold Mines Inc. (AOT:TSX.V; AOTVF:OTCID), according to a February 10 release. The company is currently planning and budgeting for key strategic initiatives to advance the Premier and Red Mountain Projects in 2026. This follows the successful closing of the

Sparc AI Inc. (SPAI:CSE; SPAIF:OTCQB; 5OVO:Frankfurt) announced an enhanced version of SPARC AI Overwatch, which allows drones to continuously optimize their telemetry data performance using machine learning and AI models, according to a release on February 13. Over time, Overwatch learns the behavior of each drone’s telemetry stream and applies corrections to minimize targeting and

Toogood Gold Corp. (TGC:TSVX; TGGCF:OTCQB) is advancing a high-grade gold exploration story in Newfoundland that has quietly matured from early discovery into a growing, district-scale opportunity. Anchored by the Quinlan Gold Discovery and strengthened by recent strategic land consolidation, the company controls a large, highly prospective land package in one of Canada’s most mining-friendly jurisdictions.

<p>It&rsquo;s really exciting watching those Olympic athletes go for those silver medals, eh?</p> <p>No, you don&rsquo;t need to send me emails telling me there is a typo in the first line of my article. I meant what I wrote. They are going for silver.</p> <p>Now, you might be thinking, &lsquo;Mike must be on cold meds

<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 from our Money Metals CEO regarding the total pandemonium we've been seeing in the retail precious metals market over the past few months now. Appearing on Arcadia Economics, Stefan Gleason gives a rare insider glimpse

Many retail investors prefer ETFs over individual stocks. At PlayStocks, we prefer individual stocks, and today, I want to get into the pros and cons of both and why we prefer the stocks. There is nothing wrong with holding the Gold ETF (GLD) as part of your portfolio. We suggest physical gold in the form of

Algo Grande Copper Corp. (ALGR:TSX.V) announced a non-brokered private placement of up to 7,692,308 common shares at a price of CA$0.65 per share, aiming to raise up to CA$5 million, according to a February 11 release. Canaccord Genuity Corp. as the financial advisor. Upon completion, Algo Grande will pay Canaccord a corporate finance fee of

Streetwise Reports conducted an interview with Chris Ritchie, a former mining executive and current investor in Green Bridge Metals Corp. (GRBM:CSE; GBMCF:OTC; J48:FWB), in which he discussed his professional background, investment experience, and involvement with Green Bridge Metals. Ritchie said, “I spent 13 years in institutional equity sales,” adding that this period included time at