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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…

ThursdayOct 29, 2026 10:00 am

Why Canada isn’t Going to Abandon Coal

Canada is phasing out coal-fired electricity, but metallurgical coal presents a different economic and industrial challenge. Thermal coal is burned to generate power while metallurgical coal is used to produce coke, a key ingredient in the manufacture of steel. This distinction is central to the Canadian coal industry's argument that the government should include coking coal on the list of critical minerals. Steel remains essential to construction, transportation, pipelines and industrial infrastructure. It is also needed to manufacture transmission towers, wind turbines, and other technologies supporting the energy transition. Although alternative methods for steelmaking are developing, blast furnaces continue to…

WednesdayOct 28, 2026 9:00 am

Lahontan Gold Maps a US$1.68 Billion Cash-Flow Engine in America’s Gold Heartland

Disseminated on behalf of Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) and may include paid advertising. The plan projects estimated net cash flow of US$1.68 billion before taxes and US$1.32 billion after taxes over an 11-year active mine life. Output steps up to roughly 112,500 Au Eq ounces a year from Year 4 through Year 11, with four years of the plan topping 120,000 ounces. Nevada accounted for about 64% of U.S. gold mine production in 2025, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Gold is holding over US$4,100 an ounce though mid-October, a level few mine plans were built around,…

TuesdayOct 27, 2026 10:00 am

Russia’s Gold Reserves Dwindle to Multi-Year Lows

Russia’s central bank is selling gold at its fastest pace in more than two decades as the country faces mounting financial pressure from its ongoing war in Ukraine. According to the World Gold Council, the central bank sold another six tons of gold last month, bringing its total sales thus far to 62 tons. At the current rate, the country could record its largest annual gold sell-off since 2000, when it sold 79 tons amid a severe economic crisis. The country’s gold reserves have fallen to approximately 2,265 tons, their lowest level by weight since 2019. Holdings are now more…

TuesdayOct 27, 2026 9:00 am

Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) CEO Notes Key Milestones, 2027 Construction Plans in Featured CEO Podcast

Disseminated on behalf of Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) and may include paid advertising. Lahontan CEO walked through the steps that keep the company’s 2027 construction target on track during recent interview. Lahontan recently announced a definitive agreement to acquire Emergent Metals, which would give it 100% of West Santa Fe, eliminates approximately $1.73 million in future payments, and ends 1% net smelter return royalties on West Santa Fe and 27 York claims at Santa Fe, and adds adjoining New York Canyon project. Permitting work has been under way for the past three and a half years and…

MondayOct 26, 2026 9:00 am

Powermax Minerals Inc.’s (CSE: PMAX) (OTCQB: PWMXF) Option to Acquire Melba North Rare Earth Property Adds ‘Important Land Position’ to Adjacent Hopkins Property

Disseminated on behalf of Powermax Minerals Inc. (CSE: PMAX) (OTCQB: PWMXF) and may include paid advertising. Powermax Minerals, focused on rare earth element projects in North America, has entered into a three-year option agreement to acquire a 100% interest in the Melba North Property The property is underlain by the Clay-Howells Alkalic Rock Complex that is interpreted as a center characterized by LREE-dominant, magnetite-associated and carbonatite-related REE mineralization A 2025 assessment report on the Clay-Howells claim, which included claims listed on the Melba North option schedule, documented 49 samples that returned more than 0.17% total rare earth element oxides (“TREO”)…

FridayOct 23, 2026 10:00 am

Could the Ground Be Shifting Under Precious Metals?

Gold and silver have suffered steep declines from their January 2026 peaks, raising questions about whether the precious metals rally has run its course. However, weakening prices contrast with persistent supply constraints, central bank demand and mounting fiscal pressures, suggesting that the market’s underlying fundamentals may be stronger than recent price movements indicate. Just recently, gold fell from its $5,608 an ounce peak recorded at the start of this year to approximately $4,112, while silver dropped to about $56 from $121.62. Despite the sell-off, data from the World Gold Council shows central banks purchased nearly 289 tons of gold in…

ThursdayOct 22, 2026 10:00 am

BHP Predicts a Structural Copper Deficit from 2028

Vandita Pant, the Chief Financial Officer at BHP, believes that the international copper market could enter a sustained supply deficit from the year 2028. This comes with the increase in annual supply needed by the middle of the 2030s to satisfy growing consumption. Speaking at the recently held FT Metals and Mining Summit in London, Pant explained that the shortfall would be equivalent to the output of eight to ten mines comparable in size to the Escondida mine. Escondida, located in Chile, is currently the biggest producer of the red metal globally. Declining production from existing deposits is already putting…

TuesdayOct 20, 2026 10:00 am

Silver’s Supply Deficit is Poised to Widen on Global Markets in 2026

The global silver market is expected to record another supply deficit this year, as demand continues to outpace available supply. According to the World Silver Survey, this metal’s market could face a shortfall of more than 46 million ounces, quite an increase from the 40.3 million ounces recorded last year. Global mine production is expected to remain broadly flat, while total silver supply could decline by approximately 2%. The persistent imbalance highlights the challenges facing the mining industry, where discovering deposits, securing permits and developing new mines can take years before production begins. Silver's expanding industrial applications are an important…

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