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The gold price has held near record territory while copper futures remain elevated, creating a favorable backdrop for early-stage explorers targeting copper-gold systems. Live spot pricing on August 10 at 6:32 a.m. EDT placed gold at US$4,355.65 per ounce. Copper futures also traded near multi-year highs, with Copper remaining near elevated levels on August 10. […]

Strong demand for gold alongside rising needs for critical minerals such as antimony and tungsten has placed renewed focus on U.S.-based development projects. Perpetua Resources Corp. (PPTA:TSX; PPTA:NASDAQ) is advancing one of the few large-scale permitted gold projects in the country at its Stibnite Gold Project in Valley County, Idaho. Recent drilling results from the

Precious metals investors are watching an exploration company focused on copper-gold discoveries in Newfoundland after its latest batch of results. Key Takeaways Pirate Gold Corp. (YARR.TSX.V) found widespread alteration (alunite, pyrophyllite) across 3+ km (kilometers) at Clipper Brook, part of its Treasure Island project in Newfoundland, Canada. Clipper Brook sits 12 km east of

Sankamap Metals Inc. (SCU:CSE’SKMPF:OTCMKTS) resumed drilling at its 4,500-hectare Kuma property in the Solomon Islands, where drill hole KU26-001 had advanced to a depth of 840 meters and intersected multiple zones of mineralization and alteration between 250 meters and 840 meters. The company said the planned operational pause allowed its technical team to integrate geological

Equinox Gold Becomes North America’s Senior Gold Producer After Orla Merger Source: Streetwise Reports (08/10/2026) Equinox Gold now targets 1.1 million ounces of annual gold output following its Orla Mining combination. Learn how the new senior producer plans growth in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. read more > Idaho Gold-Antimony Project Hits High-Grade Intercepts at

Retail investors tracking the gold sector have watched Equinox Gold Corp. (EQX:TSX; EQX:NYSE.A) and Orla Mining Ltd. (OLA:TSX; ORRLF:OTCMKTS) complete their previously announced business combination on July 31, creating what the companies described as North America’s new senior gold producer. The deal immediately positions the combined entity with substantial scale and a clear roadmap for

Perpetua Resources Corp. (PPTA:TSX; PPTA:NASDAQ) reported new drilling results from its 2026 exploration program at the Stibnite Gold Project in Valley County, Idaho, including high-grade gold and antimony intercepts and new gold-tungsten mineralization. The exploration plan was approved by the U.S. Forest Service in 2025. Exploration drilling was underway with four rigs, with approximately 5,800

Retail investors tracking copper and gold opportunities have turned attention to Newfoundland, where demand for both metals continues to climb amid electrification needs and data center growth. Pirate Gold Corp. (YARR.TSX.V) recently outlined results that highlight a new exploration target with characteristics similar to its established Moby Dick discovery. Why Pirate Gold Stands Out in

Gold prices have remained near elevated levels above US$4,300 per ounce, supported by weaker U.S. labor data and shifting Federal Reserve expectations. McEwen Inc. (MUX:TSX; MUX:NYSE) delivered stronger second-quarter results that highlight operational progress across its portfolio of gold and silver assets. The company reported second-quarter net income of US$9.6 million, or US$0.16 per share, compared

Gold prices remain elevated after recent volatility, creating a favorable backdrop for exploration companies active in established Canadian districts. Trident Resources Corp. (ROCK:TSXV; TRDTF:OTCMKTS) is executing a large-scale program in Saskatchewan’s La Ronge Gold Belt, where historic production and recent intercepts support continued investment in the area. Why Trident Stands Out in an Emerging Canadian

Global demand for critical minerals continues to shape investment decisions in the metals sector, with molybdenum drawing renewed attention due to its role in strengthening steel and supporting industrial applications. Titiminas Silver Inc. (TITI:TSXV). has delivered fresh data from its exploration work in central Peru that highlights both high grades and district-scale potential at the

Palladium occupies an unusual place among precious metals. For a stretch between 2018 and 2022 it traded at a higher price than even gold, driven almost entirely by its role in catalytic converters for petrol and hybrid vehicles, before falling sharply as the shift towards electric vehicles cast doubt over its industrial demand story. Unlike

<p>Gold and silver are starting the week on much stronger footing after posting their best weekly recovery in several months.</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=1')).text()">!!–Product-Random-Featured-1–!!</div> <p>Softer U.S. employment data, falling Treasury yields, a weaker dollar, and lower oil prices brought buyers back into precious metals

<p>Gold closed July 2026 at $4,043 an ounce. It gained roughly 48% in 2025, its strongest year in more than four decades.</p> <p>In contrast, the S&amp;P 500 has traded mostly sideways since January. This difference in trading performance has pushed the age-old gold vs. stock market debate back in front of investors.</p> <p>Here is the

<p>It appears Americans used some of their tax refunds to pay down credit card debt in May, only to charge the plastic back up in June.</p> <p>While some analysts consider the increase in borrowing a good sign that the American consumer is "resilient" and still willing to borrow and spend, a worrying trend underlies the

<p>China&rsquo;s official gold buying accelerated further in June, and the Chinese central bank is beginning to bring some of that gold home.</p> <p>The People&rsquo;s Bank of China (PBOC) officially purchased 640,000 troy ounces of gold in July. The nearly 20-tonne increase in reserves was the largest since 2023.</p> <p>This came on the heels of a

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Platinum and palladium have participated in the broader precious-metals rally, but beneath the price action, important differences are emerging.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Money Metals host Mike Maharrey recently spoke with </span><a href="https://platinuminvestment.com/about-wpic/our-team&quot; target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Edward Sterck, Director of Research at the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC)</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, about persistent platinum supply deficits,

The tungsten market is experiencing exceptional price growth driven by supply constraints and rising demand from defense, electronics, and energy sectors. Visual Capitalist reported on August 5 that “Tungsten was the clear outlier” among 27 selected minerals tracked using data from the International Energy Agency’s Global Critical Minerals Outlook 2026. Prices climbed 622 percent from

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On August 7, 2026, analysts Heiko F. Ihle, CFA, and Case Bongirne of H.C. Wainwright & Co. reiterated a Buy rating and lowered the price target to US$28.00 from US$29.50 on McEwen Inc. (MUX:TSX; MUX:NYSE ), implying a return of roughly 53% from the August 6, 2026, closing price of US$18.26, following the release of

Copper recently reached an all-time high above US$6.82 per pound, driven by tariff-related stockpiling in the United States and constrained global supply, according to a report from Mining.com on August 5. This environment highlights the importance of advanced exploration projects in stable jurisdictions such as Montana. Domestic Metals Corp. (DMCU:TSXV; DMCUF:OTCQB; 03E0:FSE) is advancing one

Toronto-based GoldCoast Resource Corp. (GCR:CSE) is set to begin trading soon on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the ticker GCR. The debut marks the start of a focused effort to explore and develop a potentially large-scale offshore gold opportunity along Ghana’s western coastline. Retail investors often seek exposure to early-stage gold projects that combine favorable

Gold prices have recently climbed above US$4,200 per ounce amid softening U.S. employment data, creating renewed interest in gold exploration juniors with credible projects in established districts, according to an August 5 Kitco News report by Neils Christensen Omineca Mining and Metals Ltd. (OMM:TSX.V; OMMSF:OTCQB) stands out because it has now identified a hard-rock lode

The mobilization of a drill rig by Decade Resources Ltd. (DEC:TSX.V; DEXCF:OTCMKTS) at its Bonaparte copper-gold property has drawn attention from investors focused on copper and gold exploration in British Columbia. Current Market Opportunity for Copper and Gold Copper demand is projected to rise steadily through 2040 as data centers, defense systems, power grids, and

Allied Critical Metals Inc. (ACM:CSE; ACMIF:OTCQB; 0VJ0:FSE) is continuing to work toward closing the second tranche of its previously announced US$25 million non-brokered private placement, according to an August 4 update. The second tranche consists of US$15 million in common shares priced at US$2.05 per share and involves an existing strategic investor and a new

Domestic Metals Corp. (DMCU:TSXV; DMCUF:OTCQB; 03E0:FSE) plans to begin a fully permitted and fully financed 9,000-meter drilling campaign at its Smart Creek Project in Montana in late August, targeting high-grade porphyry-style copper mineralization, according to an August 6 release. The property lies about 50 kilometers northwest of the Butte Mine Complex, within a comparable geological

Gold prices have rebounded strongly in recent sessions, drawing fresh attention from retail investors seeking exposure to the sector amid ongoing monetary policy uncertainty and central bank buying. Goliath Resources Ltd. (GOT:TSX.V; GOTRF:OTCQX; B4IF:FSE) stands out in this environment because its 2026 drilling at the Surebet Discovery on the 100%-owned Golddigger Property has already delivered

Amid a critical minerals crunch, metals investors are paying attention to the latest results from Titiminas Silver Inc. (TITI:TSXV). Key Takeaways Titiminas confirmed high-grade molybdenum (Mo) at its Janchiscocha and Londres targets in Peru, with grades up to 8.29% Mo. At Janchiscocha, sampling averaged 1.33% Mo over 150 m (meters), including a peak

Equinox Gold Becomes North America’s Senior Gold Producer After Orla Merger Source: Streetwise Reports (08/10/2026) Equinox Gold now targets 1.1 million ounces of annual gold output following its Orla Mining combination. Learn how the new senior producer plans growth in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. read more > Idaho Gold-Antimony Project Hits High-Grade Intercepts at

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<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 Edward Sterck of the World Platinum Investment Council. Mike Maharrey and this week&rsquo;s guest dive into the Platinum Group Metals and in particular discuss why we&rsquo;ve seen a divergence between the price of platinum and the price

<p>There is an unimaginable fortune floating between 150 and 400 million miles from Earth.</p> <p>It&rsquo;s an asteroid named Psyche.</p> <p>Some people think we can solve global poverty by mining this space gold and other precious metals.</p> <p>We can&rsquo;t.</p> <div x-data=" item_id: undefined, view: null " x-html="view || 'Product-Random-New'" x-init="view = await (await fetch('/shortcodes/product/random/new?category=all')).text()">!!–Product-Random-New-All–!!</div> <p>Scientists believe

<p>Asian banks have beefed up their gold product and service offerings in recent months. According to <em>The Banker</em>, this represents &ldquo;<em>a structural wealth shift in wealth allocation</em>.&rdquo;</p> <p>New products and innovations introduced in the Asian gold market run the gamut from investing platforms that offer fractionalized gold investment, to new ETF offerings, to expanded vaulting

Aztec Minerals Corp.’s (AZT:TSX.V; AZZTF:OTCQB) latest batch of RC drill hole assay results have generated gold and silver investor interest. Key Takeaways Aztec Minerals expanded gold-silver mineralization into the newly acquired North Extension Zone at its Tombstone Project in Arizona with its first step-out drilling. Drill hole TR26-39 returned 88.4 meters grading 1.42 g/t

Precious metals investors have taken note of Abitibi Metals Corp.’s (AMQ:CSE ; AMQFF:OTCMKTS; FW0:FRA) newest exploration results. Key Takeaways  Abitibi Metals identified a new potential volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) zinc-silver discovery 1.5 kilometers (km) west of the B26 Deposit at its 100%-owned B26 Project in Québec. Drill hole 1274-26-383 intersected 14.25 meters (m)

Strong industrial demand for zinc and silver continues to draw attention to early-stage polymetallic projects in established mining districts. Zinc prices recently reached their highest level since 2022 at US$3,666 per tonne, while silver traded near US$62.25 per ounce. These conditions create a favorable backdrop for companies actively testing regional targets around known deposits. Why

Westward Gold Inc. (WG:CSE; WGLIF:OTC; IM50:FSE) released assay results and mapping interpretations from the first of three trenches completed over the SSD target at its Toiyabe Hills property in Lander County, Nevada, including an interval of 34.8 meters grading 2.84 grams per tonne gold that contained 13.4 meters grading 6.55 g/t gold. The 177-meter trench

Gold investors are taking note of a young exploration company’s latest assay results. Key Takeaways Galleon Gold reported new high-grade results from Zone #9 at its West Cache Gold Project near Timmins, Ontario, including 6.8 g/t Au (gold) over 19.45 m (meters). Hole WC-26-241 hit 6.8 g/t Au over 19.45 m, including a

The start of a new drilling program by Decade Resources Ltd. (DEC:TSX.V; DEXCF:OTCMKTS)  has gathered the attention of copper-gold investors. Key Takeaways Decade Resources mobilized a drill to its Bonaparte copper-gold property. A July sampling survey collected 750+ soil and 30 rock samples, finding copper (Cu)-gold (Au)-bearing hornfels ~275 m (meters) above a

Gold prices have held near record levels amid macroeconomic uncertainty, giving investors renewed interest in advanced gold projects with meaningful scale. Galway Metals Inc. (GWM:TSX.V; GAYMF:OTCQB) is advancing one such asset through its 100%-owned Clarence Stream Gold Project in New Brunswick, Canada. Recent drilling at the Southwest Deposit produced several broad intercepts, highlighted by assay

The tungsten sector is drawing fresh retail investor interest as prices in Western markets have climbed sharply, and demand grows from defense, aerospace, semiconductors, and artificial intelligence hardware. American Tungsten Corp. (TUNG:TSXV; TUNGF:OTCQB; RK9:FSE) is advancing the past-producing Ima Mine in Idaho with ongoing underground drilling that continues to expand known mineralization. Investors evaluating critical-mineral stories

Galway Metals Inc. (GWM:TSX.V; GAYMF:OTCQB) reported assay results from 14 diamond drill holes completed at the Southwest Deposit within its 100%-owned Clarence Stream Gold Project in New Brunswick, Canada, including an intersection of 2.6 g/t gold over 48.0 meters. Clarence Stream extends over an approximately 65-kilometer trend of gold showings and anomalies. The project hosts

Omineca Mining and Metals Ltd. (OMM:TSX.V; OMMSF:OTCQB) has identified a hard rock, or lode, gold zone through results from its 2025 winter drilling campaign at the Wingdam gold exploration project in British Columbia’s Cariboo Mining District, according to an August 6 release. The initial mineralized intersections, encountered about 500 meters west of and at a

The current gold price environment continues to draw attention from retail investors seeking exposure to precious metals projects in stable jurisdictions. Westward Gold Inc. (WG:CSE; WGLIF:OTC; IM50:FSE) has released assay results and mapping interpretations from the first of three trenches completed over the SSD target at its Toiyabe Hills property in Lander County, Nevada, including

The recent strength in gold prices creates a timely backdrop for established producers. Spot gold moved above US$4,200 per ounce after weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs data, giving investors a clear reason to examine companies that convert higher prices into cash and returns. AngloGold Ashanti Ltd. (AU:NYSE; ANG:JSE; AGG:ASX; AGD:LSE) delivered exactly that profile in the second

Gold prices have remained elevated, trading above US$4,000 per ounce in recent sessions and drawing attention from investors seeking exposure to the sector. West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. (WRLG:TSX.V; WRLGF:OTCQX; UJO:FSE) operates in one of Canada’s most prolific gold regions, the Red Lake district of northwestern Ontario. Why West Red Lake Gold Stands Out

Gold prices have shown resilience in 2026, trading above levels seen a year earlier, even after some pullbacks from earlier peaks. This environment has renewed interest in junior gold explorers with active drill programs in established districts. One such story centers on the West Cache gold project, where recent assay results are drawing attention from

Gold and silver prices have shown resilience amid shifting economic signals and easing geopolitical pressures, creating renewed interest in junior explorers with near-surface oxide deposits. Aztec Minerals Corp.’s (AZT:TSX.V; AZZTF:OTCQB) recent step-out drilling at the Tombstone project in Arizona demonstrates how one company is capitalizing on that environment by expanding a known mineralized footprint. Market

The term “gold standard” gets used loosely in modern financial conversation, invoked in debates over central bank policy, BRICS de-dollarization proposals, and calls for gold-backed currencies, often without much precision about what it actually meant in practice. It is worth understanding that it wasn’t one fixed system: the gold standard took several distinct forms over

<p>Gold flows into ETFs flipped positive globally in July. After two consecutive months of outflows, every region reported positive flows of metal into gold-backed funds in July.</p> <p>With Europe leading the way, gold ETFs reported net gold inflows of 23.5 tonnes in July, valued at $3 billion.</p> <p>Assets under management (AUM) by gold-backed funds rose