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ThursdayJun 11, 2026 10:00 am

Copper Prices Pull Back Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Copper prices have retreated from recent peaks on the London Metal Exchange as investors respond to growing geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East and broader economic concerns. Although long-term demand fundamentals remain strong, short-term risks linked to potential U.S. trade measures and changing inventory patterns are creating uncertainty for the market. Three-month copper contracts recently traded at $13,731.58 a ton, roughly 0.5% lower than the previous session. The decline follows a broader pullback across base metals, including aluminum, as investors adopt a more cautious stance amid geopolitical risks and weakness in technology-related equities. Analysts note that the market is being pulled in opposite directions. Supply-side concerns and expectations of tighter availability had previously supported…

TuesdayJun 09, 2026 10:00 am

Citi, Goldman Stay Bullish on Copper Amid Ongoing Supply Pressures

Major financial institutions remain optimistic about copper prices even as the industrial metal trades close to historic highs, with analysts expecting tight supply and firm demand to keep the market elevated in the months ahead. Among the most bullish is Goldman Sachs, which has raised its year-end copper forecast to $13,735 per ton. This is over 10% higher than its earlier projection of $12,465 per ton. Citigroup is even more optimistic, predicting copper could reach $14,500 per ton in June and climb to $15,000 within the next 12 months. The stronger outlooks follow broader comments from HSBC, which warned that commodities could face a “super-squeeze” triggered by disruptions linked to the…

FridayJun 05, 2026 10:00 am

Clean Energy is Simultaneously Unraveling and Booming in the US

The clean energy sector in the United States is experiencing a paradoxical moment, involving rapid project development alongside a growing wave of cancellations and investment withdrawals. According to E2's report on Clean Economy Works, developers announced 54 new utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage projects during the first quarter of this year. Together, these projects represent over $18 billion in planned investment and more than 12 gigawatts (GW) of new power generation and storage capacity. This is enough electricity to serve approximately two million homes. The surge in project announcements reflects a race by developers to secure federal clean energy tax incentives before new restrictions tied to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act…

FridayJun 05, 2026 9:00 am

Numa Numa Resources Inc. Committed to Advancing Bougainville Infrastructure Alongside Mining Development

Disseminated on behalf of Numa Numa Resources Inc. and may include paid advertisements. Today many mining projects are designed with a wider development mandate, recognizing that infrastructure can generate benefits extending well beyond the life of a mine. Numa Numa Resources has positioned infrastructure development as a central component of its strategy. The company’s infrastructure efforts are occurring alongside agreements with landowners connected to the Panguna resource area. Modern mining projects are no longer judged solely by the minerals they produce. Increasingly, companies are being evaluated on the roads they build, the power systems they create and the long-term economic…

ThursdayJun 04, 2026 10:00 am

Former CIA Operative Goes on Trial on Gold Theft Charges

A former high-level Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) operative accused of stealing hundreds of gold bars valued at over $40 million is set to appear in court this week after a Virginia judge postponed his initial hearing. David Rush, who previously held an executive-level position in the agency, remains in custody following his arrest. According to an affidavit, investigators allege that Rush unlawfully removed 300 gold bars, each weighing about 1 kg, along with more than $2 million in foreign currency from a government facility. Authorities say the missing assets were linked to a storage office used by the accused. A search of his residence reportedly uncovered foreign cash, gold, and 35 luxury watches, including several Rolex timepieces. …

ThursdayJun 04, 2026 9:45 am

ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) Marks Significant Milestone with Ocean Partners UK Ltd. Definitive Gold and Silver Dore Purchase Agreement

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, just entered into a definitive gold and silver dore purchase agreement with Ocean Partners UK Ltd. Ocean Partners will purchase 100% of ESGold’s dore production, in exchange for a non-dilutive working capital facility of up to C$9 million Delivery of the dore will be made EXW at the Montauban Project Mine site, with Ocean Partners responsible for collection and related logistics The agreement was based on prevailing LBMA or COMEX…

WednesdayJun 03, 2026 10:30 am

Canamera Energy Metals Corp. (CSE: EMET) (OTCQB: EMETF) Strengthens Position in Rapidly Growing Rare Earth Sector

Disseminated on behalf of Canamera Energy Metals Corp. (CSE: EMET) (OTCQB: EMETF) and may include paid advertising. The importance of rare earth elements has grown significantly alongside the global energy transition. Canamera Energy Metals is accelerating exploration activities at its Turvolândia rare earth project in Minas Gerais, Brazil. The company also filed an independent NI 43-101 technical report for its Jaguaribe rare earth project in Ceará State, Brazil. Rare earth elements are becoming increasingly essential to the modern global economy, powering technologies that range from electric vehicles and renewable energy systems to advanced defense applications and consumer electronics. As governments and industries…

TuesdayJun 02, 2026 10:00 am

Industrial Demand is Reshaping the Silver Market

Silver has traditionally been viewed alongside gold as a safe-haven asset, attracting investors during inflationary periods and economic uncertainty. Today, however, the market is increasingly being driven by industrial consumption rather than investment demand alone. Global silver demand reached roughly 1.16 billion ounces in 2024, with industrial use accounting for a record 680.5 million ounces. This shift reflects the growing importance of silver in modern manufacturing and advanced technologies. Unlike gold, silver possesses the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal, making it essential for a wide range of industrial applications. It plays a critical role in solar panels, semiconductors, electric vehicles, power grids, medical equipment, and advanced electronics. As…

TuesdayJun 02, 2026 9:00 am

Past Producer, Active Permits, Proven Metallurgy: Why Lahontan Gold Corp.’s (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) Santa Fe Story Is Moving Beyond Exploration

Disseminated on behalf of Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) and may include paid advertising. Lahontan has mobilized a second drill rig to Santa Fe following approval of its exploration Plan of Operations, opening access to more than 700 new drill locations across its Nevada land package. Recent cyanide extractable analyses from the 2025 reverse-circulation program at West Santa Fe averaged 81% gold and 60% silver recoveries, supporting the project’s heap-leach processing thesis. The Santa Fe Mine combines past production history, a defined NI 43-101 resource base, and a development pathway management has publicly outlined. Junior mining capital has narrowed considerably.…

FridayMay 29, 2026 10:00 am

Geopolitical Optimism Strengthens Near-Term Copper Outlook

Progress in United States-Iran negotiations is improving sentiment across global commodity markets, reinforcing a bullish near-term outlook for copper. Reports indicating phased reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a potential ceasefire have eased fears of prolonged energy disruptions, lowering pressure from elevated oil prices and supporting broader economic recovery expectations. Analysts believe improving macro conditions could create additional upside for copper prices while also boosting valuations for mining equities. Copper’s resilience continues to rest on three major demand drivers: the global energy transition, rapid AI infrastructure expansion, and rising military-related consumption. These trends are colliding with persistent supply shortages, tightening the market further. On the supply side, production from major miners weakened again in…

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