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ThursdayNov 12, 2026 10:00 am

Silver Shrugs Off Strong US Jobs Report

Silver prices remained relatively stable despite stronger-than-anticipated U.S. employment data that sent gold sharply lower, highlighting the differences in how the two precious metals respond to economic developments. According to recently released figures, U.S. nonfarm payrolls ticked up by over 160,000 this past month, significantly exceeding economists’ expectations. The rate of unemployment also declined to 4.10%, while September’s employment figures were revised upward to 60,000. Following the release, spot gold saw its price hit $4,048 per ounce, losing approximately 1% from the previous day. Silver, however, held near $52 per ounce, demonstrating greater resilience against the changing economic outlook. The…

TuesdayNov 10, 2026 10:30 am

Metalsource Mining Inc. (CSE: MSM) (OTCQB: MSMMF) (FSE: E9Z) Extends Silver Hill Drilling South as It Prepares for Larger Exploration Tests

Disseminated on behalf of Metalsource Mining Inc. and may include paid advertising. Metalsource Mining, advancing the historic Silver Hill Project in North Carolina, is using modern drilling technology to test for a much larger silver-gold-polymetallic system than previous generations ever understood. The company reported approximately 22 metres of visually identified polymetallic mineralization in drill hole SH26-45, an 80-metre southern step out at its Silver Hill Project in North Carolina. The company says mineralization remains open to the north, south and at depth, with the outer boundaries of the system still to be determined. The company is integrating drilling, historical geological…

TuesdayNov 10, 2026 10:00 am

China Sets Ambitious Target to Mass Produce Hydrogen Vehicles

China is stepping up its ambitions in the hydrogen vehicle industry, with Beijing setting a target of putting over 12,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles on the road by the end of this decade and establishing at least forty additional refuelling stations. The initiative forms part of a broader strategy to strengthen the East Asian country's position in clean energy technology and extend its influence beyond the electric vehicle (EV) market. According to the South China Morning Post, Beijing's new five-year hydrogen industry plan focuses on strengthening domestic manufacturing, expanding fuel cell vehicle adoption, and promoting the use of cleaner hydrogen. Commercial vehicles,…

TuesdayNov 10, 2026 9:45 am

As Major Gold Discoveries Become Scarcer, Lahontan Gold Advances a Past-Producing Nevada Asset

Disseminated on behalf of Lahontan Gold Corp. and may include paid advertising. A shrinking pipeline of major gold discoveries is placing greater emphasis on established deposits, resource expansion and projects with clearer development pathways. S&P Global reports that just nine major gold deposits have reached the 2-million-ounce discovery threshold since 2020, highlighting the growing challenge of replacing future gold supply. Lahontan Gold Corp. is advancing its past-producing Santa Fe Mine in Nevada, with an updated preliminary economic assessment outlining an 11-year active mine life and US$820 million post-tax NPV. The global mining industry faces an increasingly complex challenge: finding and…

MondayNov 09, 2026 9:45 am

Gold Prices Rebound with Democratic Midterm Sweep In US

Disseminated on behalf of LaFleur Minerals Inc. and may include paid advertising. LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0) Anticipates Initial Gold Production in Early 2027 Price Rally: Gold rebounded sharply above $4,000/oz—climbing past $4,050–$4,100 per ounce—as the election outcome triggered a softer U.S. dollar and falling Treasury yields. J.P. Morgan Global Research projects gold prices to average $6,000 per ounce by the fourth quarter of 2026, with a further extension toward $6,300 per ounce by the end of 2027. (https://ibn.fm/OEyBL & https://ibn.fm/Y9lW0) Canada-based LaFleur Minerals is preparing to begin processing gold at its Beacon Gold Mill early next year within the…

FridayNov 06, 2026 10:00 am

Platinum Tops $1,800 as Spot Prices Climb

Platinum prices have exceeded $1,800 per ounce since this month began, marking their highest levels since late 2011 and reviving interest in a metal that spent years underperforming gold. The rally has also prompted Bank of America to revise its outlook, reflecting the strength of a market increasingly shaped by industrial demand and limited supply. The bank initially increased this year’s average platinum prediction to $2,450 per ounce, before raising its Q4 projection up to $3,000 as prices continued to outperform expectations. It also revised its palladium prediction upwards to $1,725 per ounce, although analysts anticipate platinum will maintain its…

ThursdayNov 05, 2026 10:00 am

2032 Forecast: Copper Demand Could Reach 34 Million Tons

The global demand for copper is projected to rise to over 34 million tons by 2032, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.68%. This is according to a report by international market intelligence firm, Mordor Intelligence. The anticipated expansion reflects the red metal’s growing importance across industrial manufacturing, renewable energy, electricity networks, electric vehicles, and urban infrastructure. Copper remains a critical industrial metal because of its excellent electrical and thermal conductivity, durability, and versatility. It is widely used in construction, power generation, transmission systems, electronics, and manufacturing. As economies increasingly pursue electrification and digitalization, copper is becoming essential…

ThursdayNov 05, 2026 9:00 am

Metalsource Mining Inc. (CSE: MSM) (OTCQB: MSMMF) (FSE: E9Z) Is ‘One to Watch’

Disseminated on behalf of Metalsource Mining Inc. and may include paid advertisements. America’s First Silver Mine — Rediscovered: Discovered in 1838 and opened in 1839, Silver Hill is being re-examined nearly 200 years later using modern exploration technologies to investigate opportunities beyond its historic underground workings. Exceptional High-Grade Gold and Silver: Modern drilling has returned standout gold- and silver-equivalent grades within a polymetallic system containing gold, silver, lead, zinc and copper. Potential for a Much Larger System: Geological interpretation and geophysical surveys have identified multiple priority exploration targets across an approximately 2.4-kilometer prospective trend extending beyond the historic mine. Aggressive…

TuesdayNov 03, 2026 10:00 am

Blockade at Chilean Copper Mine Triggers Supply Concerns

Last week, a six-hour blockade at the Ministro Hales mine in Chile heightened concerns over potential supply disruptions as labor disputes continue to threaten production across major mining operations. Workers and union representatives blocked the primary entrances to the mine which is owned by Codelco, halting production activities and movements of vehicles. The protest centered on unpaid bonuses linked to a severe accident at the workplace that occurred towards the end of last year. The incident involved a haul truck that was engulfed in flames, leaving one of the workers with severe burns. According to union representatives, thirteen trucks and…

FridayOct 30, 2026 10:00 am

Rising Prices of Crude Oil Weigh on Gold Prices

Recent reports show that the price of gold remains under pressure as rising crude oil prices fuel inflation concerns and strengthen expectations of tighter U.S. monetary policy, offsetting support from declining Treasury yields and geopolitical uncertainty. A report compiled by Heraeus’ precious metals analysts found that Brent crude has also climbed above $110 a barrel following more Houthi attacks, while floating oil inventories in Iran were reportedly exhausted mid-this month amid a U.S. blockade. Oil futures indicate that market participants expect some supply disruptions to persist into 2027, keeping inflation risks elevated and reinforcing expectations of a potential Federal Reserve…

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