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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…

WednesdayApr 08, 2026 10:00 am

Factors That Could Drive Silver Markets in the Near Term

Now that the Easter holiday is behind us, many investors are wondering which price direction silver is going to take over the coming weeks. Such a query is valid given the somewhat erratic way in which the price of this metal has been moving lately. We explore some of the drivers that are exerting an influence on silver prices and could continue to do so. The ongoing war in the Middle East is exerting pressure on silver prices. During such uncertainty, investors tend to prefer assets that provide safety to their resources, and the USD is currently firm because of…

TuesdayApr 07, 2026 9:45 am

LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) Bolsters Report on Positive PEA, Nears Gold Production

Disseminated on behalf of LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF)and may include paid advertising. LaFleur Minerals is a junior Canadian near-term gold producer preparing to restart its 100%-owned gold mill to process material from its nearby gold project in the prolific Abitibi gold mining region of eastern Canada LaFleur released a report last month on the results of a positive Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) that supports the company’s financial strategy and provides guidance as it anticipates near-term operational profits The company has filed an independent technical report prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101, following on the PEA’s findings and…

MondayApr 06, 2026 10:30 am

Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) Strengthens Position in Growing Global Gold Cycle

Disseminated on behalf of  Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) and may include paid advertising. World Gold Council research notes that the addition of gold can materially improve a portfolio’s risk-adjusted returns. Lahontan’s potential appeal is its ability to offer investors exposure not just to the gold price but to an advancing Nevada development story in one of the world’s most established mining belts. Recent company activity suggests Lahontan is continuing to advance its development strategy at Santa Fe. Gold’s latest pullback has done little to weaken the deeper investment case for the yellow metal. As recent commentary observes, gold’s importance…

ThursdayApr 02, 2026 9:45 am

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) Strengthens Position amid Global REE Supply Challenges

Disseminated on behalf of Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) and may include paid advertising. Industry analysts project that REEs used in clean-energy technologies could see demand increase two to three times by 2040. Despite the importance of these precious elements, global supply chains for REEs remain highly concentrated. Ucore is developing technologies and facilities designed to process rare earth concentrates into high-purity oxides that can be used in manufacturing. Rare earth elements have become one of the most strategically important groups of materials in the modern global economy, underpinning technologies that range from electric vehicles to advanced…

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