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WednesdayApr 29, 2026 10:00 am

Gold Trading Remains Depressed Amid Iran Talks Uncertainty

The uncertainty surrounding talks between the U.S. and Iran has dampened the gold market and caused prices to retreat to the low range within which the precious metal traded last week. The U.S. dollar has also regained some strength, and this has exerted additional pressure on bullion. Talks had been scheduled between the United States and Iran over the weekend but at the last minute, President Trump cancelled the trip that Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff were about to make to Pakistan to participate in the talks. This development has created uncertainty regarding the direction of the conflict in the…

WednesdayApr 29, 2026 9:45 am

Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. (CSE: NOP) (OTCQB: NOPFF) Advances Murdock Mountain Drill Program as Fertilizer Supply Pressures Build

Disseminated on behalf of Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. (CSE: NOP) (OTCQB: NOPFF)and may include paid advertising. The company has begun its 2026 exploration program at the Murdock Mountain Phosphate Project in northeastern Nevada after completing required wildlife and sage-grouse surveys. The company is preparing additional drill pads to expand understanding of the phosphate zone’s strike extent, thickness, continuity and grade characteristics. Murdock Mountain is a shallow-dipping, road-accessible sedimentary phosphate target zone that could support direct-application organic fertilizer production without chemical processing. Tightening global fertilizer supply, including LPG disruptions linked to instability in the Persian Gulf, may increase interest in phosphate projects…

WednesdayApr 29, 2026 9:00 am

ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) Eyes Growing Gold Market with Prices Projected to Hit $6,000/oz in 2026

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, remains bullish about the 2026 gold prices After an ongoing series of ups-and-downs, by mid-April the price of gold had worked its way past $4,840 per troy ounce to new all-time highs Some analysts have now projected that the price could hit $6,000/oz later in the year, mainly driven by geopolitical issues and continuing economic uncertainty ESGold expects to capitalize on this growth, accelerating development of its flagship Montauban project…

MondayApr 27, 2026 10:00 am

Why Silver Imports into China Reached Record Levels in March 2026

According to data from the Customs Authority in China, imports of silver into the country jumped 173% when compared to the average imports of the metal over the past decade. This makes last month’s silver imports the highest ever recorded in the history of the country. We analyze the factors behind this rush for the metal and what it means for investors. Broadly speaking, this buying spree was driven by two distinct groups of buyers, and those two are totally unrelated. The first group was made up of investors. In China, it is traditional for investors to hold physical metals…

FridayApr 24, 2026 11:45 am

Powermax Minerals Inc. (CSE: PMAX) (OTCQB: PWMXF) Atikokan Project Assay and Findings Identify Rare Earth Exploration Targets

Disseminated on behalf of Powermax Minerals Inc. (CSE: PMAX) (OTCQB: PWMXF) and may include paid advertising. Integrated geochemical and geophysical data point to structurally controlled mineralization at Atikokan rare earth property. Dashwa Gneiss Complex emerges as the primary focus for follow-up work. Soil, rock, and sediment sampling indicate consistent rare earth element (“REE”) anomalies. Results support a coherent exploration model rather than isolated occurrences. The project aligns with rising strategic demand for domestic REE supply in North America. Powermax Minerals (CSE: PMAX) (OTCQB: PWMXF), a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on rare earth projects across North America, has refined its exploration strategy at…

WednesdayApr 22, 2026 10:00 am

As Russia’s Fiscal Deficit Grows, the Kremlin Starts Selling Gold

So far this year, the Bank of Russia has divested gold amounting to about 22 tons in a bid to fund the deficit in its budget. The budget shortfall amounted to approximately $61.3 billion by March’s end due to dwindling revenues from oil and gas. Data on gold trading volumes on the Moscow Exchange indicates that in March, nearly 43 tons were traded. This was nearly four times what had been traded during the same month last year. This volume equated to approximately $7.1 billion, a figure that was five times the amount of money that exchanged hands for gold in March 2025. Freedom Financial Global’s analyst Natalia Milchakova revealed that Russia is likely to continue selling gold as…

WednesdayApr 22, 2026 9:00 am

CMX Gold & Silver Corp. (CSE: CXC) (OTC: CXXMF) Sees 2026 to Be the Company’s Best Year Yet

Disseminated on behalf of CMX Gold & Silver Corp. (CSE: CXC) (OTC: CXXMF) and may include paid advertising. CMX Gold & Silver Corp., advancing the historic brownfield Clayton Silver Mine in Idaho, expects 2026 to be its most important and transformative year yet. In March, the company acknowledged promising geological indicators that further validated its commitment to advancing operations at its Clayton Silver Project. The mine’s clearly positive geology, together with the fact that it was never fully tapped or even explored, points to the property’s waiting potential. To speed progress, the company has undertaken a non-brokered private placement financing for aggregate…

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…

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