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WednesdayMay 06, 2026 10:00 am

Gold Comes Under Pressure as Iran Tensions, Strong Dollar Cloud Outlook

Gold started the week on a losing streak, shedding about 2% to trade at about $4,521 as tensions in the Gulf escalated and caused oil prices to climb. At the same time, the reserve currency appeal of the U.S. dollar increased and the USD index strengthened. This confluence of factors is weighing on gold and exerting drag on its potential to record price increases. The current ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. is approaching its end and no progress has been made in talks between the warring parties. Additionally, President Trump announced Project Freedom, an initiative in which U.S. naval…

WednesdayMay 06, 2026 9:45 am

Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. (CSE: NOP) (OTCQB: NOPFF) Begins Drill Mobilization at Flagship Murdock Mountain Project

Disseminated on behalf of Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. (CSE: NOP) (OTCQB: NOPFF) and may include paid advertising. Initial 2025 drilling at the Murdock Mountain project returned average grades of 10.95% P₂O₅ over 4.2 metres 2026 program aims to refine continuity, thickness, and grade across the Meade Peak zone Organic phosphate positioning aligns with shifting U.S. agricultural practices and the growing need for uncommon raw phosphate rock for organic agriculture Project benefits from proximity to transport infrastructure in northeastern Nevada Exploration target ranges remain conceptual pending further drilling and verification Nevada Organic Phosphate (CSE: NOP) (OTCQB: NOPFF), a B.C.-based leader in organic sedimentary…

WednesdayMay 06, 2026 9:00 am

Canamera Energy Metals Corp. (CSE: EMET) (OTCQB: EMETF) Advances Ionic Clay Strategy amid Global Rare Earth Supply Shift

Disseminated on behalf of Canamera Energy Metals Corp. (CSE: EMET) (OTCQB: EMETF)and may include paid advertising. Rare earth elements play a critical role across multiple high-growth sectors. Identifying and developing ionic clay deposits outside of China has become a strategic priority for companies and governments alike. Canamera Energy Metals is advancing a strategy centered on ionic clay rare earth exploration in Brazil. The global race to secure reliable supplies of rare earth elements is intensifying as governments and industries seek to reduce dependence on concentrated supply chains. These materials are essential to modern technologies, yet much of the world’s supply remains…

TuesdayMay 05, 2026 10:30 am

Wild Gold Discovery Drill Holes with Gold Over 200 Meters Intercepts at Lafleur Minerals (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) Swanson Gold Deposit Point Towards a District-Scale Gold Discovery

Disseminated on behalf of LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF)and may include paid advertising. Near-term gold producer LaFleur Minerals reported a large-scale gold discovery at its Swanson Gold Project within the Abitibi Gold Belt, some of the drill core assays have significantly expanded Swanson mineralization zones beyond the company’s March mineral resource estimate (“MRE”) LaFleur’s March MRE produced a 30% increase in indicated mineral resources ounces over its previous MRE, and the new results confirm broad, continuous zones of gold mineralization that extend well below its limits LaFleur owns nearby Beacon Gold Mill and is preparing to resume its operations…

MondayMay 04, 2026 11:15 am

From Capital to Catalysts: Canamera Energy Metals Corp.’s (CSE: EMET) (OTCQB: EMETF) $10M Raise Sets the Stage for Rare Earth Exploration Momentum

Disseminated on behalf of Canamera Energy Metals Corp. (CSE: EMET) (OTCQB: EMETF)and may include paid advertising. With Canamera Energy Metals Raising $10 million in the past four months, the company is planning to expand its portfolio in the critical minerals sector. It currently has several active exploration programs across different projects throughout Brazil, Canada, and the United States. Many of Canamera’s drilling programs are set to completed in the coming weeks, with the company receiving promising results from recently completed drill programs, tests and surveys. Canamera Energy Metals (CSE: EMET) (OTCQB: EMETF), a critical metals and rare earth exploration company,…

MondayMay 04, 2026 10:00 am

Inflation Concerns Keep Gold Trading in a Tight Range

Gold bulls were hesitant to enter large positions as market fundamentals offered mixed signals on Friday during the Asian trading session. Of particular concern was data revealing sticky inflation and the risk to economic growth resulting from elevated oil prices on global markets. The precious metal was trading in the $4,640–$4,650 range as traders felt reluctant to make strong moves in either direction due to the uncertain bigger picture. On the one hand, Trump’s decision to sustain the Iranian port blockade in a bid to pressure Tehran into agreeing to address Washington’s concerns about its nuclear program removed any suggestion…

FridayMay 01, 2026 9:45 am

Powermax Minerals Inc. (CSE: PMAX) (OTCQB: PWMXF) Refines Atikokan Rare Earth Targets as North America Seeks More Secure REE Supply

Disseminated on behalf of Powermax Minerals Inc. (CSE: PMAX) (OTCQB: PWMXF) and may include paid advertising. The company has identified priority exploration zones at its Atikokan Rare Earth Property in northwestern Ontario following integrated geochemical and geophysical analysis. Soil, rock, and sediment sampling returned consistent rare earth element (“REE”) anomalies, supporting a structurally controlled mineralization model rather than isolated surface occurrences. The next exploration phase is expected to include additional field studies and potentially initial drilling campaigns to test whether anomalies translate into continuous mineralized zones. Rising global demand for REEs in electric vehicles, wind turbines, defense systems, and advanced electronics is…

FridayMay 01, 2026 9:00 am

Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) Strengthens Growth Outlook with Scalable Satellite Deposit Strategy

Disseminated on behalf of Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF)and may include paid advertising. The mining industry is increasingly focused on bolt-on deposits, near-mine expansion, and district-scale consolidation as reserve depletion accelerates West Santa Fe is only about 13 km from Lahontan’s flagship Santa Fe Mine project, positioning it as a potential high-value satellite deposit Recent drill operations confirm strong mineralization and a large surface footprint measuring about 500 x 350m, supporting long-term project scalability As global reserve depletion continues to pressure the mining industry, companies are shifting their strategy away from expensive, standalone discoveries and toward scalable satellite deposits…

ThursdayApr 30, 2026 10:30 am

LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) Secures Terms for Financing and Offtake of Gold Doré with Trafigura Canada Limited

Disseminated on behalf of LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) and may include paid advertising. Junior Canadian near-term gold developer LaFleur Minerals is preparing to restart operations at its Beacon Gold Mill in the prolific Abitibi Greenstone Belt, starting with a bulk sample from the company’s nearby Swanson Gold Project in Quebec LaFleur is strengthening its readiness to begin production by entering into a term sheet with Trafigura Canada Limited that will provide agreements for a prepayment financing facility and gold doré purchase The Beacon Gold Mill will restart gold production operations in the next quarter, processing 750 metric tons per…

ThursdayApr 30, 2026 9:45 am

Arctic Begins Federal Permitting: Trilogy Metals Inc.’s (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) Joint Venture Advances One of America’s Highest-Grade Undeveloped Copper Projects

Disseminated on behalf of Trilogy Metals Inc. (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) and may include paid advertising. Arctic ranks among the highest-grade undeveloped open-pittable copper deposits in the world, with an estimated average grade of approximately 5% copper equivalent, supported by meaningful precious-metals byproduct credits. Ambler Metals, the 50/50 joint venture between Trilogy Metals and South32, has submitted a Clean Water Act Section 404 permit application and plans to pursue FAST-41 coverage to streamline federal review. An independent economic impact study projects up to 870 statewide jobs, approximately $31.3 million in annual Alaska state taxes and fees, and major cost-of-living reductions for…

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