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MondayJan 12, 2026 9:00 am

Why Gold and Silver Prices Could Retreat Next Week

Every year in January, the BCOM (Bloomberg Commodity Index) conducts commodity rebalancing to ensure that no single commodity within the index accounts for more than 15% of the total value of the index. This rebalancing could result in the prices of gold and silver declining as BCOM sells part of their silver and gold holdings in order to lower their share of the index. This rebalancing exercise is scheduled to take place between Jan. 9-15. Given that the prices of these commodities have surged so much over the past 12 months, their percentage share of the index has risen to…

MondayJan 12, 2026 9:00 am

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) CEO Outlines Key Milestone in Shareholder Update

Disseminated on behalf of Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) and may include paid advertising. In the shareholder update, Ryan detailed how 2025 served as a foundational year for advancing the company’s REE separation and processing agenda. Ucore’s RapidSX technology is central to the company’s strategy. Ucore’s update also emphasized government support and alignment with critical minerals policy frameworks. Ucore Rare Metals (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) delivered an upbeat holiday message to shareholders, reflecting on a year of advancing its rare earth element (“REE”) separation technology and strategic growth while reinforcing its mission to establish a resilient, Western-aligned…

FridayJan 09, 2026 12:00 pm

LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0) Marks a Strategic Inflection Point with $7,800,421 in Total Financing Following Closing of LIFE, Flow Through, and Final Hard Dollar Offering

Disseminated on behalf of LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0) and may include paid advertising. LaFleur Minerals Inc., a Canadian near-term gold producer, just announced the closure of a non-brokered hard dollar private placement yielding gross proceeds of $900,000 This follows the recently closed LIFE offering that yielded $4,695,000 and a Flow-Through offering that brought in $2,205,421, bringing total proceeds to $7,800,421 With these funds, LaFleur is set to commission and restart gold production operations at its wholly owned Beacon Gold Mine and Mill, which it acquired in Fall 2024 LaFleur Minerals (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) (FSE:…

FridayJan 09, 2026 10:30 am

Permitting Advances at Trilogy Metals Inc.’s (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) Arctic Project in Alaska’s Ambler Mining District as 2026 Budget Targets Critical Milestone Year

Disseminated on behalf of Trilogy Metals Inc. (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) and may include paid advertising. Trilogy Metals’ JV company Ambler Metals has recently approved the $35 million 2026 program focused on initiating mine permitting for the Arctic Project while advancing technical de-risking work The joint venture plans to target mine permit submissions in 2026, potentially leveraging FAST-41 federal expedited permitting for critical infrastructure projects Trilogy maintains a strong cash position exceeding $50 million, with additional funding expected from a $35.6 million US Department of War investment anticipated to close in early 2026 In an industry with a historically…

FridayJan 09, 2026 9:45 am

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) Advances Louisiana REE Processing Plans, Showcases Momentum for RapidSX Commercialization

Disseminated on behalf of Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) and may include paid advertising. Ucore reports preparations for heavy rare earth element (“REE”) processing at its Strategic Metals Complex in Alexandria, Louisiana, with a goal of commissioning the first commercial RapidSX(TM) separation unit in mid-2026. RapidSX is Ucore’s proprietary REE separation platform designed to improve on conventional solvent extraction processes. Ucore’s broader mission is to establish a resilient, vertically integrated REE supply chain in North America. Ucore Rare Metals (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) is signaling a major leap forward in the race to establish a secure Western…

ThursdayJan 08, 2026 10:30 am

Trilogy Metals Inc. (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) Positioned to Benefit from Updated Critical Minerals List with Progress on Ambler Road in Alaska

Disseminated on behalf of Trilogy Metals Inc. (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) and may include paid advertising. Trilogy Metals’ polymetallic assets in the Ambler Mining District contain copper alongside several other minerals now designated as critical The US critical minerals list plays a key role in shaping policy on securing materials vital for manufacturing, technology, defense and infrastructure The updated list coincides with important developments in Trilogy Metals’ flagship projects The US Geological Survey’s (“USGS”) newly finalized 2025 List of Critical Minerals marks a notable shift in federal resource policy by formally adding copper to the roster of materials considered…

ThursdayJan 08, 2026 9:45 am

Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) Unlocks Key Permit for West Santa Fe, Started Its First Drilling Program to Accelerate Gold and Silver Exploration

Disseminated on behalf of Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) and may include paid advertising. LGCXF recently received BLM approval for its flagship drill program at West Santa Fe, granting it access to about half of its land package Lahontan Gold operates at the intersection of exploration, geological expertise, and strategic project development With these updates, Lahontan Gold Corp is strategically positioned to maximize its mission to advance gold and silver projects in Nevada’s Walker Lane, maximizing resource potential and stakeholder value Lahontan Gold (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF), a top Canadian mineral exploration company focused on gold and silver projects in…

ThursdayJan 08, 2026 9:00 am

ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) Position Strengthened as Global Gold Prices Soar

Disseminated on behalf of  ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) and may include paid advertising. ESGold Corp., an exploration-stage company committed to the acquisition, exploration, and development of high-quality mineral properties worldwide, is bolstered by strong global gold prices Gold futures contracts have reported a 2.82% growth, closing at $4,451 an ounce as of January 5, helped by geopolitical and economic stresses, including intensified tensions between the United States and Venezuela ESGold, through the investments made in 2025, including significant developments with its Montauban project in Quebec, is rapidly progressing to capitalize on this growth ESGold (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF), an exploration-stage…

WednesdayJan 07, 2026 9:00 am

Maduro’s Capture Triggers Uptick in Gold Prices

The prices of precious metals rallied after the U.S. announced that it had captured Nicolas Maduro, the president of Venezuela. This rally was triggered by investor worries about the geopolitical implications of that event. In Asia, gold gained 1.8% to sell at approximately $4,408 per ounce. Silver rose by approximately 3.5% as investors transferred their money to “safe haven” assets. The price of crude oil largely remained unchanged though the share prices of oil companies traded a little higher. This latest rally in precious metals comes on the backdrop of the record gains seen in 2025, though silver and gold…

TuesdayJan 06, 2026 9:00 am

LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0) Closes Upsized, Fully Subscribed LIFE and FT Offering

Disseminated on behalf of LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0) and may include paid advertising. LaFleur Minerals Inc., a Canadian near-term gold producer, just closed its upsized, fully subscribed LIFE offering and FT offering, raising gross proceeds of over $6.9 million, funding the restart of its key asset the Beacon Gold Mill. The company is moving quickly to capitalize on its unique processing opportunities offered by its Beacon Gold Mill, and the overall strength of the gold market. LaFleur now anticipates 2026 as an especially significant year, both for the company’s shareholders and for firmly establishing LaFleur’s position as…

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