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FridayJul 17, 2026 10:00 am

Copper’s Rally is Misaligned with Market Fundamentals, Macquarie Says

This past week saw the price of copper climb to around $13,800 a ton, supported by easing oil prices after renewed hopes of U.S.-Iran negotiations and fresh U.S. tariff proposals targeting downstream copper products. However, Macquarie Strategy believes the recent rally is no longer supported by underlying market fundamentals. In its latest commodities report, the bank argues that investor optimism has outpaced physical market conditions. Rather than reflecting a genuine shortage of copper, the recent price gains have been driven largely by speculative positioning, short covering and trade flows linked to anticipated U.S. trade measures. Macquarie notes that the global copper market remains well supplied. Since 2025 began, visible inventories have increased by over 870,000 tons,…

ThursdayJul 16, 2026 10:00 am

Hawkish Comments from Fed Governor Push Gold Prices Lower

As this week started, gold extended its losses after Christopher Waller, a Federal Reserve Governor, made hawkish comments that had been unexpected. He suggested that it was likely for the Fed to increase benchmark lending rates just as it was likely for the institution to lower rates during its next sitting. Markets reacted promptly to these comments and gold prices slid by at least 3%. Bullion was priced at $3,994 an ounce as the week’s trading started. The CME FedWatch Tool indicated a 45% likelihood of a rate hike in July. This was a sharp rise from the 35% chance that had been priced in prior to these hawkish statements. Traders gave…

TuesdayJul 14, 2026 10:00 am

US DOE Funds Extraction of REEs from Coal

The Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation, under the U.S. Department of Energy, has committed $75 million to 5 projects aimed at recovering rare earth elements and other critical minerals. The funding will be allocated under the Domestic Industrial Facilities program, with the selected projects establishing pilot-scale facilities designed to convert coal byproducts into commercially viable critical minerals, strengthening domestic processing capabilities. According to Audrey Robertson, coal and its byproducts represent an underutilized resource that could contribute significantly to U.S. industrial supply chains. The assistant secretary of energy explains that supporting these pilot projects will expand domestic critical mineral…

MondayJul 13, 2026 10:30 am

LaFleur Minerals Inc.’s (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) Buildup to Gold Processing Gifted by Quick-start Strategy, Funding and Off-take Agreement

Disseminated on behalf of LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) and may include paid advertising. Near-term gold producer LaFleur Minerals is strategically advancing toward the restart of a wholly owned and refurbished gold mill using existing stockpiles left by a previous operator LaFleur expects to resume operations during the next few months, eventually aided by a prepaid facility from one of the world’s largest independent commodity trading and logistics groups — Trafigura Canada Limited The agreement with Trafigura (currently in due diligence phase) contemplates an off-take agreement for gold doré and the potential for future prepaid funding facilities as the operation…

FridayJul 10, 2026 10:00 am

Gold Stabilizes as Consolidation Edges Out Liquidations

Gold prices continue to trade below the key $4,200 resistance level, but recent market activity suggests the prolonged wave of selling may be losing momentum. According to Saxo Bank's Head of Commodity Strategy Ole Hansen, the market appears to be transitioning from widespread liquidation to a period of consolidation, with investors gradually rebuilding positions rather than exiting them aggressively. The direction of gold remains closely tied to expectations for U.S. monetary policy. While markets still anticipate the possibility of higher interest rates, expectations have become less aggressive after weaker-than-expected U.S. employment data showed just 57,000 jobs were added last month.…

ThursdayJul 09, 2026 10:30 am

LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0) Continues to Add Land Holdings to Gold Projects in Prolific Abitibi

Disseminated on behalf of LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) and may include paid advertising. LaFleur Minerals is adding another 701 hectares to its gold project holdings in eastern Canada’s prolific Abitibi Greenstone Belt The company’s agreement to obtain 100% right, title and interest in 27 mineral claims adjacent to its recently acquired McKenzie East Project adds to the growing size of this project near Val-d’Or, Québec The Beacon Gold Mill is expected to resume production in the coming months after a series of refurbishing upgrades, enabling LaFleur to enter the market at a time when gold prices are…

ThursdayJul 09, 2026 10:00 am

Why Silver Miners Are Currently Enjoying Wide Margins

Silver has pulled back from recent highs, trading around $58, but the industry's economics remain exceptionally strong. The key reason is simple: mining costs have stayed low while silver prices remain historically elevated. According to a recent survey by the Silver Institute, the global average all-in sustaining cost of producing silver fell to $12.21 per ounce last year. At a spot price near $58, miners are earning an operating margin of roughly $46 an ounce, making it the largest spread recorded in the modern silver mining industry. Even after recent price volatility, profitability remains far above historical norms. This is…

TuesdayJul 07, 2026 10:00 am

Copper’s Price Trajectory Now Hinges on US Tariff Decision

Months after Operation Epic Fury disrupted global metals markets, uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz is no longer the dominant force shaping copper prices. Although conflicting messages from Iran over whether the waterway is fully operational continue to create some uncertainty, the market's attention has increasingly shifted toward Washington, where an impending decision on U.S. copper tariffs is expected to have a far greater influence on prices. Following the recent memorandum of understanding, the United States has until nearly the end of this month to complete the removal of its naval blockade, while Iran has only pledged to make its…

TuesdayJul 07, 2026 9:00 am

Greenland Mines Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRML) Accelerates Rare Earth Development at Sarfartoq Project

Updating a Mineral Resource Estimate under SEC Regulation S-K 1300 represents an important milestone for companies listed on U.S. exchanges. Greenland Mines is also continuing to advance the Sarfartoq Neodymium-Praseodymium Rare Earth Magnet Project on several additional fronts. According to the company, Sarfartoq is distinguished by its concentration of neodymium and praseodymium, commonly referred to as Nd Pr. As governments and manufacturers race to secure reliable supplies of rare earth elements for electric vehicles, renewable energy technologies and defense systems, projects that can advance toward modern resource estimates and economic studies are drawing increasing attention. Greenland Mines (NASDAQ: GRML), a mineral…

MondayJul 06, 2026 3:20 pm

The Hidden Resource Challenge Behind Artificial Intelligence

Disseminated on behalf of Canamera Energy Metals Corp. (CSE: EMET) (OTCQB: EMETF) and may include paid advertising. While discussions surrounding artificial intelligence often focus on GPUs, semiconductors and data centers, the raw materials required to build and power this infrastructure are becoming increasingly important. Growing demand for copper, rare earth elements and other critical minerals is raising concerns about future supply shortages as nations race to expand AI capabilities. Canamera Energy Metals is advancing a diversified portfolio of rare earth and critical mineral projects across Brazil, the United States and Canada to help support emerging supply chain needs. Artificial intelligence…

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