April 2026 - Rocks & Stocks

MondayApr 20, 2026 10:00 am

Gold Remains Range-Bound as Middle East Talks Trigger Caution

Gold ended the week trading within a limited range as traders and investors remained uncertain about the near-term outlook of prices. Investors remain cautious as there is uncertainty about how talks between the United States and Iran will play out while the clock is ticking down on the 14-day ceasefire that paved the way for these talks. Furthermore, policy expectations and elevated oil prices are limiting any potential rally in gold prices. The USD also recovered modestly, and this has had a negative effect on gold buyers who use other currencies to buy gold. The precious metal is traded in…

FridayApr 17, 2026 11:30 am

Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) Gains Relevance as Inflation, Conflict and Central-Bank Demand Reshape Gold

Disseminated on behalf of  Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) and may include paid advertising. Central bank gold buying has been unfolding against an international scenario that continues to favor safe-haven assets. Lahontan is working to build value through continued drilling, metallurgical work and project advancement. The company is showing a steady stream of updates this year, including drilling and key financing. Gold’s appeal rarely rests on a single catalyst, and the current environment is no exception. Rising geopolitical tension, stubborn inflation risk, elevated sovereign debt and continued official-sector buying are all feeding the case for a renewed gold cycle,…

ThursdayApr 16, 2026 11:15 am

ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) Nears Drill Program Start as Part of Multi-Pronged Gold Revenue Strategy

Disseminated on behalf of  ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF)and may include paid advertising. Canadian near-term precious metal producer ESGold is advancing toward the May start of a drill program expected to further define priority targets on its 20,618-hectare Montauban Gold-Silver Project in Quebec The company is simultaneously working to construct a fully permitted mill on site and expand the scope of its exploration ESGold is employing a low CapEx strategy that includes funding from a private placement initiative and an agreement with Ocean Partners UK Ltd. that provides a credit facility and a dedicated buyer of gold and silver produced…

WednesdayApr 15, 2026 10:30 am

Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. (CSE: NOP) (OTCQB: NOPFF) Is in a Unique Position to Profit From Fossil Fuel and Energy Pressures Dramatically Reshaping Fertilizer Economics

Disseminated on behalf of Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. (CSE: NOP) (OTCQB: NOPFF)and may include paid advertising. The company is advancing its Murdock Mountain phosphate project in Nevada with a focus on direct-application organic fertilizer. Rising oil and natural gas prices are increasing pressure on conventional fertilizer markets, many of which depend on fossil fuel elements and energy-intensive processing. Fertilizer prices have surged in 2026 amid the Middle East conflict and disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Nevada Organic Phosphate’s model centers on raw phosphate requiring simple grinding and bagging rather than energy and fossil fuel intensive chemical processing. The…

WednesdayApr 15, 2026 10:00 am

Gold Pulls Back as the Dollar Strengthens, US-Iran Talks Blow Up

Spot gold started the week with a pullback, losing 0.2% to trade at $4,740 per ounce. On Tuesday, the metal recovered slightly and started the day at $4,758. These losses came as the talks between the United States and Iran fell through over the weekend and the dollar regained its momentum. In the wake of the failed talks, the U.S. announced it was initiating a naval blockade of all Iranian ports in order to exert pressure on Tehran to agree to a permanent deal that ends the turmoil in the Middle East. Iran vowed to conduct retaliatory actions against ports…

TuesdayApr 14, 2026 11:15 am

Powermax Minerals Inc. (CSE: PMAX) (OTCQB: PWMXF) Key to Helping Address China’s Stranglehold on Rare Earth Elements

Disseminated on behalf of Powermax Minerals Inc. (CSE: PMAX) (OTCQB: PWMXF) and may include paid advertising. Powermax Minerals is building a portfolio of rare earth element (“REE”) exploration assets across Canada and the United States. Global REE demand is projected to triple by 2035, driven by a variety of growing defense and commercial needs, including electric vehicles, wind power, and AI semiconductor growth. China controls roughly 60% of global REE mining and 90% of processing, creating serious supply chain vulnerabilities for Western economies. North American governments are deploying over $1 billion in funding and incentives to develop domestic REE supply chains. Powermax’s projects…

TuesdayApr 14, 2026 10:30 am

ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) Doubles Down on Montauban Project Development as 2026 Gold Prices Remain in Record High Territory

Disseminated on behalf of  ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF)and may include paid advertising. ESGold Corp., a development-stage company committed to the acquisition, exploration, and development of high-quality mineral properties worldwide, continues with the development of its Montauban property. Despite expected volatility, gold prices remain stellar, approximately twice as high as two years ago. Initial findings at the company’s Montauban project revealed deep and expanding mineralized corridor, over 2 kilometers of strike length. ESGold (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF), a development-stage company committed to acquiring, exploring, and developing high-quality mineral properties worldwide, continues moving forward with operations, even with expected volatility from…

TuesdayApr 14, 2026 9:45 am

Canamera Energy Metals Corp. (CSE: EMET) (OTCQB: EMETF) Builds Brazilian Rare Earth Platform Through Strategic Expansion

Disseminated on behalf of Canamera Energy Metals Corp. (CSE: EMET) (OTCQB: EMETF)and may include paid advertising. The importance of magnet rare earths such as neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium and terbium continues to grow as global electrification trends accelerate. Canamera Energy Metals is executing a strategy that goes beyond single-asset exploration. Canamera has initiated a 10-hole due diligence drilling program at Patos as it evaluates the acquisition of what would become its third ionic clay rare earth project in Brazil. The race to secure reliable supplies of magnet rare earth elements is accelerating as global demand rises across electric vehicles, renewable energy systems…

TuesdayApr 14, 2026 9:00 am

Trilogy Metals Inc. (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) Enters High-Growth Phase in Critical Minerals with 2026 Catalysts in Sight

Disseminated on behalf of Trilogy Metals Inc. (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) and may include paid advertising. Trilogy Metals’ joint venture, Ambler Metals, is taking steps to advance permitting, drilling, and feasibility milestones at its Arctic and Bornite projects in Alaska. Growing U.S. support for domestic critical mineral development is strengthening Trilogy’s position as a high-grade, multi-metal asset with increasing strategic value. Trilogy Metals (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) is entering a critical phase in its evolution, with President and CEO Tony Giardini listing out a couple of near-term catalysts that could significantly progress the company’s flagship assets in Alaska’s Ambler Mining District.…

MondayApr 13, 2026 10:30 am

LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) Nears Restart of Gold Production this Quarter with First Gold Pour on the Horizon

Disseminated on behalf of LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF)and may include paid advertising. Junior Canadian near-term gold producer LaFleur Minerals is positioned to restart operations at its Beacon Gold Mill in Canada’s prolific Abitibi Greenstone Belt LaFleur will use a bulk sample remaining from the previous company’s operations at its nearby Swanson Gold Project to produce its first gold pour, with the aim to increase the daily processing capacity of the mill over the next year Gold’s spot price has roughly doubled since January of last year and, although the price has fluctuated in response to geopolitical pressures…

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