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TuesdayFeb 03, 2026 10:00 am

Silver Plunges as Markets Approve Nominee Selected to Head the Fed

Last week saw the price of silver drop after President Trump revealed plans to nominate Kevin Warsh as the next Head of the Federal Reserve. Warsh is a bank executive and financier who’s previously served as a member of the Fed’s Board of Governors and has now been named as the president’s choice to head that institution after Jerome Powell retires from the role. The reaction highlights how swiftly sentiment toward silver can reverse when markets reassess the outlook for American interest rates and central bank leadership. The sharp selloff also underscores how sensitive precious metals markets remain to shifts in expectations around U.S. monetary policy. Investors appeared to interpret the nomination as a signal of greater stability and predictability at the Federal Reserve, reducing the immediate…

MondayFeb 02, 2026 9:45 am

Ucore Rare Metals (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) Poised for Growth as Rare Earth Demand, Prices Rise in Coming Year

Disseminated on behalf of Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) and may include paid advertising. Market forecasts and recent activity in the sector point to solid demand gains through 2026 and beyond. The individual rare earth oxides segment accounted for 50.1% in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.7% through 2034, reports Research and Market. Global demand for rare earth elements (“REEs”) is entering a new phase of sustained growth and tightening supply, driving both long-term demand forecasts and price momentum for critical magnetic materials. Companies that can build processing capacity are increasingly in…

FridayJan 30, 2026 11:15 am

Fairchild Gold Corp. (TSX.V: FAIR) (OTC: FCHDF) Positions for Structural Copper Strength as Global Supply Tightens

Disseminated on behalf of Fairchild Gold Corp. (TSX.V: FAIR) (OTCQB: FCHDF) and may include paid advertising. Copper prices have surged above $6 per pound, highlighting long-term supply constraints connected to infrastructure and electrification buildouts Fairchild Gold is advancing gold and copper exploration assets in North America, a region quickly gaining strategic importance These updates highlight Fairchild’s focus on metals critical to both macroeconomic resilience and industrial growth Fairchild (TSX.V: FAIR) (OTC: FCHDF) is consolidating its investments in gold and copper, two critical metals in today’s global economy. With markets confronting a structural shift in the way supply chains, energy, and…

FridayJan 30, 2026 10:00 am

Analyzing the Key Drivers of the Copper Market in 2025

Copper dominated commodity headlines as disruptions, tariffs and volatile pricing reshaped the market, prompting a look back at the forces that defined 2025. The year proved pivotal, with demand strengthening on the back of accelerating electrification and growing optimism around artificial intelligence and the expanding data infrastructure it requires. This combination of tightening supply, policy uncertainty and a robust demand outlook pushed prices to historic levels late in the year, a rally that extended into early 2026, culminating in LME copper cash prices surpassing $13,000 per ton. The red metal’s production was dominated by Chile, which remained the world’s largest source of mined copper, producing over five million tons in 2025. Given…

FridayJan 30, 2026 9:45 am

ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) A More Affordable Entry to Gold or Silver Investment

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 mineral properties worldwide, and rapidly approaching production, is becoming a serious alternative to gold or silver for those hedging themselves against inflation With gold prices recently surpassing $5,300 an ounce, and silver $110, many people have been priced out of purchasing the commodity Investing in companies already in this space, and beginning to make significant moves, offers an affordable option to direct gold ownership ESGold (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF), an exploration-stage company committed to…

ThursdayJan 29, 2026 12:00 pm

Trilogy Metals Inc. (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) Expands Advisory and Leadership Teams, and Releases Corporate Budget for 2026

Disseminated on behalf of Trilogy Metals Inc. (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) and may include paid advertising. Following a recent federal investment, Trilogy Metals is strengthening both the company’s advisory and leadership teams to drive project execution The company shared the 2026 program and budget for Ambler Metals LLC, its joint venture with South32 Limited, as well as the corporate budget for the year It also gave some insights into the 2026 work program for the Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects in northwestern Alaska, which includes mine permitting, exploration, drilling, and advancing both the technical and organizational foundations needed for future…

ThursdayJan 29, 2026 11:15 am

Ready, Set, Gold: LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) Advances Mill and Mine Recommissioning Work as Precious Metal Continues Striking Market Records

Disseminated on behalf of LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0) and may include paid advertising. Canadian near-term gold producer and explorer LaFleur Minerals has been working through to complete recommissioning work on its 100%-owned processing Beacon Gold Mill in the renowned Abitibi gold belt in Val d’Or, Quebec LaFleur has completed meaningful advancements as first step in restart operations including electrical and heating upgrades, cleanup measures and mechanical inspections at the Beacon Gold Mill, strategically placed near LaFleur’s Swanson Gold Deposit, and core to the company’s mine to mill vertically integrated model The Abitibi region is host…

ThursdayJan 29, 2026 10:00 am

Gold Exceeds $5,000 Amid Growing Safe-Haven Demand

Earlier this week, gold’s price hit an unprecedented high, rising above $5,000 per ounce. This extended the precious metal’s rally, which has been driven higher by escalating tensions between NATO and the United States over Greenland, compounding increasing anxiety about geopolitical risk and economic instability. Markets have also been unsettled by President Donald Trump’s trade stance. Although he rolled back import duties on countries involved in the Greenland dispute this previous week, he later warned during the weekend that Canada could face tariffs of up to 100% if it proceeds with a trade agreement with the People’s Republic of China. It is common knowledge that investors often…

WednesdayJan 28, 2026 11:15 am

Ucore Rare Metals (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) Enters New Year with Key Processing Milestones in Sight

Disseminated on behalf of Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) and may include paid advertising. Ucore’s strategy is focused on a persistent bottleneck in rare earth supply chains: separation and refining. Operationally, Ucore enters the year with its Louisiana Strategic Metals Complex positioned as the company’s flagship U.S. commercialization step. Ucore’s Canadian footprint is also a significant indication of where the company stands as the year starts. As a new year begins, rare earth elements (“REEs”) remain at the center of industrial policy, defense planning and the energy transition. One company operating in the REE space, Ucore Rare…

TuesdayJan 27, 2026 11:15 am

CMX Gold & Silver Corp. (CSE: CXC) (OTC: CXXMF) Sees Evidence for Previously Missed Silver Prospects at Clayton Project in Idaho, Announces Non-Brokered Private Placement for Exploration

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, just announced plans to undertake a non-brokered private placement financing Proceeds from the offering will be utilized for a geophysical survey of the mine and initial drilling program at its 100%-owned flagship property The Clayton Silver Mine Story described below explains the unique untapped geological opportunity missed by all previous miners CMX (CSE: CXC) (OTC: CXXMF), an exploration-stage company advancing the historic Clayton Silver Mine in…

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