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WednesdayJun 24, 2026 10:00 am

Key Factors Behind Platinum’s Recent Price Retreat

On Monday, the price of platinum shed 2.15%, bringing the cumulative week-to-date loss to about 9%. Several factors explain this downward pressure on the precious metal, and we explore some of those key factors below. The hawkish monetary outlook by the U.S. Fed has created a major macroeconomic headwind for not just platinum but all precious metals. Persistent inflation has prompted the Fed to consider keeping lending rates higher for longer in order to put a lid on sticking inflation. In the recent FOMC meeting, several members of the Fed signaled support for raising interest rates later this year. Elevated…

WednesdayJun 24, 2026 9:00 am

Greenland Mines Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRML) Is ‘One to Watch’

Greenland Mines’ flagship Skaergaard Project hosts an NI 43-101 Mineral Resource estimate containing 11.4 million ounces PdEq in the Indicated category and 14.1 million ounces PdEq in the Inferred category. The pending acquisition of the Sarfartoq Project would add an advanced rare earth asset with a historical resource estimate, extensive drilling history and exposure to magnet rare earth elements including neodymium and praseodymium. The company’s relationship with Neo Performance Materials includes an offtake arrangement covering up to 60% of future Sarfartoq production, subject to completion of the acquisition and future project development. Greenland Mines is pursuing a North Atlantic critical…

TuesdayJun 23, 2026 11:15 am

ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) Announces Another Infrastructure Milestone Amid Advancements Toward Commissioning of Montauban Project Site

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, recently received the delivery of a propane-fired tilting furnace at its Montauban Project to support on-site melting and casting of gold and silver into doré bars The furnace will form part of the company’s planned circuit for recovering precious metals from permitted tailings material and is a crucial milestone as the company moves to operationalize the facility ESGold has received – and continues to receive – infrastructure and equipment since…

MondayJun 22, 2026 9:45 am

LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) Closes in on Initial Production as Gold Prices Hold High

Disseminated on behalf of LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) and may include paid advertising. Near-term gold producer LaFleur Minerals is preparing to restart production at its Beacon Gold Mill located in the Abitibi Gold Belt, using a 100,000-metric tonne bulk sample from its nearby Swanson Gold Project as a feed source for its first gold pour The company expects to benefit from market prices in the $4,400 to $4,500 range to generate healthy revenue above its $2,750-an-ounce base case with an all-in sustaining cost of just under $1,600 an ounce LaFleur’s strategic acquisition of mining projects, development of…

ThursdayJun 18, 2026 11:15 am

Powermax Minerals Inc. (CSE: PMAX) (OTCQB: PWMXF) Identifies High-Priority Rare Earth Targets at Ontario’s Hopkins Project as Global Demand for Critical Minerals Accelerates

Disseminated on behalf of Powermax Minerals Inc. (CSE: PMAX) (OTCQB: PWMXF) and may include paid advertising. Powermax Minerals has completed a desktop study identifying multiple high-priority rare earth element (“REE”) exploration targets at its Hopkins REE Project in northeastern Ontario. The study integrated geological, geophysical, geochemical, and historical datasets to define structurally controlled areas that may host REE mineralization. Powermax plans a phased exploration program including mapping, sampling, airborne surveys, and potentially drilling, subject to exploration results and permits. The company continues to build a North American portfolio of rare earth assets across Canada and the United States as rise in demand…

WednesdayJun 17, 2026 10:00 am

4 Forces Supporting the Current Rise of Precious Metal Prices

On Monday, precious metal prices ticked upwards. Gold reached $4,362 an ounce, marking gains of approximately 3.4%. Silver’s price hit $71.2 an ounce, a rally of about 4.7%. We look at some of the key factors that are driving this rally in precious metal prices as this week progresses. Crude oil prices dropped once a peace deal was signed between Iran and the United States. The signing of that truce caused West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude to drop to $80 per barrel, which is the lowest price it has traded at in nearly three months. High oil prices stoked inflation,…

MondayJun 15, 2026 10:30 am

CMX Gold & Silver Corp. (CSE: CXC) (OTC: CXXMF) Cognizant of Derivatives and Its Impact on Gold and Silver Prices; Adopts Semi-Annual Financial Reporting

Disseminated on behalf of CMX Gold & Silver Corp. (CSE: CXC) (OTC: CXXMF) and may include paid advertising. CMX Gold & Silver Corp., an exploration-stage company advancing the historic Clayton Silver Mine in Idaho, recognizes the current global dynamics regarding gold and silver pricing Although derivatives have enhanced liquidity in precious metals markets, they have also skewed pricing in the physical market CMX has adopted semi-annual financial reporting (“SAR”). This will help reduce the administrative and financial burden associated with quarterly reporting, allowing management to focus time and resources toward advancing the Clayton Silver Project CMX (CSE: CXC) (OTC: CXXMF), an exploration-stage…

MondayJun 15, 2026 10:00 am

Copper Slips as the Week Ends Amid Macroeconomic Uncertainties

On Thursday, copper slipped lower as the conflict in the Middle East witnessed heightened volatility and macroeconomic variables weakened the price support offered by the possibility of the U.S. imposing tariffs on imports of the refined metal. A ton of the metal for delivery through the London Metal Exchange (LME) dropped to $13,572 per ton for 3-month delivery orders. This marked a 0.32% decline for the industrial metal. In Shanghai, the most traded contract for copper also shed 0.29% to settle at $15,366 per ton. While oil prices had recorded some gains in previous trading sessions, Thursday saw crude losing…

FridayJun 12, 2026 10:30 am

ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) Takes Proactive Step to Enhance Orderly Share Trading and Long-Term Shareholder Value

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, has engaged the market-making services of ICP Securities to correct temporary imbalances in the supply and demand of the company’s listed shares ICP will support orderly trading, improve quote quality, and enhance liquidity with its proprietary market-making algorithm, as ESGold continues advancing toward production The engagement is part of ESGold’s efforts to ensure its market presence accurately reflects the progress it is making, including advancement toward production and an expanding…

WednesdayJun 10, 2026 10:00 am

Gold Prices Remain Steady as Traders Observe Israel-Iran Truce

Early trading on Tuesday during the Asian market session saw gold holding steady as traders stayed cautious after Israel and Iran announced a temporary truce in their conflict. Traders are unsure whether the ceasefire will hold, and they are also watching for CPI data due to be released in the U.S. on Wednesday. The anticipated inflation data for the month of May will give traders pointers about the likely policy direction of the U.S. Fed regarding to interest rates. This inflation data is taking on greater importance because recently released employment data showed resilience and employers were hiring at a…

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