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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…

FridayMay 29, 2026 9:45 am

Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. (CSE: NOP) (OTCQB: NOPFF) Reports Encouraging Early Results from 2026 Murdock Mountain Exploration Program

Disseminated on behalf of Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. (CSE: NOP) (OTCQB: NOPFF) and may include paid advertising. The latest drilling at hole MM26-7 intersected approximately 39 metres of the targeted Meade Peak phosphatic interval, pending assay confirmation. The company is advancing a broader exploration program focused on the Upper Phosphatic Zone within the Meade Peak Member. Nevada Organic Phosphate is targeting the expanding North American market for direct application organic phosphate fertilizer. Domestic phosphate supply is becoming critical amid global fertilizer supply-chain uncertainty and geopolitical concentration risk. The Murdock Mountain Property benefits from access to highway, rail, and trucking infrastructure, serving national…

ThursdayMay 28, 2026 10:00 am

US DOE Says Hydrogen Energy Fuel Could Be Produced Cheaply

Green hydrogen was once promoted as a breakthrough solution for cutting global carbon emissions, especially in hard-to-decarbonize industries such as steelmaking, shipping, and heavy manufacturing. This is because hydrogen produces only water vapor when burned, and it has been viewed as a cleaner alternative to coal and oil-based fuels. However, the sector has struggled to meet expectations due to high production costs and slow project development. Most of the world’s hydrogen is still produced using fossil fuels, mainly natural gas, which limits its environmental benefits. Producing hydrogen through renewable energy sources, known as green hydrogen, remains expensive and inefficient in many cases. Researchers have also argued that renewable electricity may…

WednesdayMay 27, 2026 11:15 am

Powermax Minerals Inc. (CSE: PMAX) (OTCQB: PWMXF) Expands North American Rare Earth Footprint to Reduce Dependence on China

Disseminated on behalf of Powermax Minerals Inc. (CSE: PMAX) (OTCQB: PWMXF)and may include paid advertising. Powermax Minerals is expanding its North American rare earth element exploration portfolio across Canada and the United States to address the significant dependence on China for processed rare earth materials supporting key defense and industrial applications. China controls roughly 60% of global rare earth mining and approximately 90% of downstream processing capacity. Growing Pentagon demand for drones, missile systems, and advanced electronics, continues to ratchet up demand for secure non-Chinese rare earth supply chains. Powermax recently moved to acquire the Hopkins Rare Earths Project in northern…

WednesdayMay 27, 2026 10:30 am

ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) Well Positioned to Take Advantage of Oil-Driven Inflation and the Continued High Gold Prices

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, is optimistic about historically high gold prices With the ongoing global political issues, there has been oil-driven inflation and a general lack of faith in traditional stores of wealth, which experts note are long-term drivers of gold prices ESGold has positioned itself to take advantage of this growth, being fully funded to execute, and is on track to kicking off production at its flagship Montauban Gold-Silver Project in…

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