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TuesdayMay 12, 2026 10:00 am

Why Peace Prospects Are Fueling Gold Rallies in 2026

Gold’s behavior in 2026 has surprised many investors. Traditionally, geopolitical conflict in the Middle East sends investors rushing into safe-haven assets, pushing gold prices higher. But during the current Iran conflict, the opposite has happened. Each major escalation has triggered gold selloffs, while reports of ceasefires or peace negotiations have sparked rallies. Since the conflict began in early February, this pattern has repeated several times. The shift reflects a deeper macroeconomic reality shaping today’s market: fiscal dominance. The United States is now carrying federal debt above 125% of GDP, placing enormous pressure on policymakers to keep borrowing costs under control. In this environment, markets are focused less on…

TuesdayMay 12, 2026 9:45 am

Powermax Minerals Inc. (CSE: PMAX) (OTCQB: PWMXF) Looks to Expand Rare Earth Portfolio with Northern Ontario Hopkins Project

Disseminated on behalf of Powermax Minerals Inc. (CSE: PMAX) (OTCQB: PWMXF) and may include paid advertising. The company has signed an option agreement to acquire a 100% interest in the Hopkins Rare Earths Project in northern Ontario. The property covers approximately 5,900 hectares within the Clay-Howells Alkalic Rock Complex, and a geological setting associated with rare earth element (“REE”) exploration, with planned exploration includes airborne geophysics, radiometric surveys, mapping, and geochemical sampling. Management says the acquisition strengthens Powermax’s growing North American REE portfolio alongside projects in British Columbia, Ontario, and Wyoming. Growing Western interest in domestic REE supply chains continues to…

FridayMay 08, 2026 11:15 am

LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) Expands Gold Asset Portfolio in Abitibi Supporting Mine-to-Mill Platform

Disseminated on behalf of LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) and may include paid advertising. Canadian near-term gold producer LaFleur Minerals is increasing its holdings within the prolific Abitibi Greenstone Belt in Quebec through the value-accretive acquisition of the 78.5-square-kilometer McKenzie East Gold Project LaFleur has already been conducting an exploratory drilling operation at its nearby Swanson Gold Project, which has been shown to have broad, continuous zones of gold mineralization Swanson, and now McKenzie East, have the potential to serve as sources of feedstock for LaFleur’s Beacon Gold Mill, which the company expects to restart later this quarter by building…

FridayMay 08, 2026 10:00 am

Study Group Offers Insights on the Conflicting Signals within Copper Markets

Following January’s surge to record highs, copper prices have entered a more cautious phase, reacting closely to developments surrounding the Iran crisis. The ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz presents a paradox for the market, creating both upward and downward pressure on prices. On one hand, the Gulf region is a key supplier of sulfur, a critical input for producing sulfuric acid used in copper extraction processes such as solvent extraction and electrowinning, which account for roughly a quarter of global refined output. Any disruption in supply supports higher prices. On the other hand, rising energy costs linked to the crisis threaten to slow global manufacturing, weakening…

FridayMay 08, 2026 9:45 am

ESGold Corp.’s (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) CEO, Gordon Robb, Acknowledges 2026 as a ‘Very Big Year’ for the Company, with Ambitious Plan for Upcoming Milestones

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, sees 2026 as an exciting year for its Montauban Gold-Silver Project in Quebec While appearing on The MiningNewsWire Podcast, Gordon Robb, ESGold’s CEO, noted that the company has now laid down the needed foundations, and has a number of important milestones coming up The foundations include securing all equipment and making significant progress on its 20,000 sq. ft. processing facility, which followed a C$7.2 million raise from the sale…

ThursdayMay 07, 2026 10:00 am

Study Shows Careful Wind Energy Location Can Spare Scenic Landscapes

A recent study highlights how careful planning of wind farm locations across Europe can help preserve visually appealing landscapes without significantly raising electricity generation costs. While this finding is encouraging at a continental scale, challenges still arise at regional levels where the goals of renewable energy expansion and landscape conservation often overlap. Wind energy plays a crucial role in meeting electricity demand, particularly during winter months when consumption is high. Despite its importance, the growth of wind power has slowed in several European regions. One major reason is public resistance, as wind turbines are often seen as disruptive to scenic…

WednesdayMay 06, 2026 9:45 am

Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. (CSE: NOP) (OTCQB: NOPFF) Begins Drill Mobilization at Flagship Murdock Mountain Project

Disseminated on behalf of Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. (CSE: NOP) (OTCQB: NOPFF) and may include paid advertising. Initial 2025 drilling at the Murdock Mountain project returned average grades of 10.95% P₂O₅ over 4.2 metres 2026 program aims to refine continuity, thickness, and grade across the Meade Peak zone Organic phosphate positioning aligns with shifting U.S. agricultural practices and the growing need for uncommon raw phosphate rock for organic agriculture Project benefits from proximity to transport infrastructure in northeastern Nevada Exploration target ranges remain conceptual pending further drilling and verification Nevada Organic Phosphate (CSE: NOP) (OTCQB: NOPFF), a B.C.-based leader in organic sedimentary…

WednesdayMay 06, 2026 9:00 am

Canamera Energy Metals Corp. (CSE: EMET) (OTCQB: EMETF) Advances Ionic Clay Strategy amid Global Rare Earth Supply Shift

Disseminated on behalf of Canamera Energy Metals Corp. (CSE: EMET) (OTCQB: EMETF)and may include paid advertising. Rare earth elements play a critical role across multiple high-growth sectors. Identifying and developing ionic clay deposits outside of China has become a strategic priority for companies and governments alike. Canamera Energy Metals is advancing a strategy centered on ionic clay rare earth exploration in Brazil. The global race to secure reliable supplies of rare earth elements is intensifying as governments and industries seek to reduce dependence on concentrated supply chains. These materials are essential to modern technologies, yet much of the world’s supply remains…

TuesdayMay 05, 2026 10:30 am

Wild Gold Discovery Drill Holes with Gold Over 200 Meters Intercepts at Lafleur Minerals (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) Swanson Gold Deposit Point Towards a District-Scale Gold Discovery

Disseminated on behalf of LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF)and may include paid advertising. Near-term gold producer LaFleur Minerals reported a large-scale gold discovery at its Swanson Gold Project within the Abitibi Gold Belt, some of the drill core assays have significantly expanded Swanson mineralization zones beyond the company’s March mineral resource estimate (“MRE”) LaFleur’s March MRE produced a 30% increase in indicated mineral resources ounces over its previous MRE, and the new results confirm broad, continuous zones of gold mineralization that extend well below its limits LaFleur owns nearby Beacon Gold Mill and is preparing to resume its operations…

TuesdayMay 05, 2026 10:00 am

High Gold Prices Reduce Bullion Demand Among Non-Investors

Surging gold prices in early 2026 significantly weakened non-investment demand for the metal, particularly in the jewelry sector. As gold prices climbed above $5,000 per ounce for the first time, many consumers reduced purchases of gold for personal and decorative use. Reports from the World Gold Council indicate that jewelry demand, together with industrial and technological use, dropped sharply during the first quarter of the year. Excluding recycled gold and scrap sales, global non-investment demand fell to just above 50 tons, marking one of the weakest quarterly performances outside the Covid-19 lockdown period of 2020. Despite the decline in consumer use, investment demand for gold remained strong. Purchases…

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