Mining Insights, Trends & Investment Strategies

Saskatchewan Is a Top Uranium Mining Jurisdiction but the Sprott Physical Uranium Trust Maybe an Easier way to Participate than Individual Stocks

April 26, 2026

Saskatchewan is one of the world's premier uranium mining jurisdictions, anchored by the high-grade Athabasca Basin. In this detailed analysis, we examine Saskatchewan uranium mining advantages, its top ranking among global jurisdictions, and why many investors are choosing the Sprott Physical Uranium Trust as a simpler alternative to individual Saskatchewan uranium stocks. ...Read More

Gold-Backed Stablecoins? The Next Evolution of Money Explained

April 26, 2026

With gold trading near record highs in April 2026 and growing concerns over fiat currency risks, the concept of gold-backed stablecoins is gaining serious attention. In her April 23, 2026 documentary interview and recent expert commentary, economist Judy Shelton and others outline why gold-backed cryptocurrency could represent the next evolution of money and what it means for gold investment trends and Canadian gold mining companies. ...Read More

Why Major Gold Producers Are Buying Instead of Exploring: Follow up on M&A

April 26, 2026

In the latest Mining Stock Education interview (April 2026), Rick Rule and host Brian Leni break down why major gold producers are aggressively pursuing acquisitions rather than greenfield exploration. With gold at record highs near $4,800/oz, the economics of buying proven assets have become far more compelling than the high-risk, high-cost hunt for new discoveries. Here's what this trend means for Canadian gold mining companies and investors. ...Read More

What Really Happened in 1971, and Why It Still Matters for Gold Investors

April 26, 2026

The Nixon Shock of August 15, 1971, marked the official end of the gold standard and the beginning of unrestrained fiat currency. In recent interviews and documentaries, economist Judy Shelton and former Congressman Ron Paul revisit this pivotal moment and explain why its consequences currency debasement, inflation, and loss of monetary discipline remain critically relevant for investors today. ...Read More

Federal Approval of $4B Enbridge Sunrise Pipeline Expansion: Near, Mid, and Long-Term Impacts on BC and Canada's Economy

April 26, 2026

On April 24, 2026, the federal government approved Enbridge's $4 billion Sunrise Expansion Program in British Columbia. This 139-kilometre natural gas pipeline expansion will add up to 300 million cubic feet per day of capacity and support both domestic energy needs and LNG exports. ...Read More

Alberta-to-BC Pipeline Objections Heat Up Again - Regulatory Risk for Canadian Critical Minerals and Copper Projects

April 26, 2026

In the April 24, 2026 episode of The Loonie Hour, host Steve Saretsky and guests discussed the renewed political and regulatory battles surrounding pipelines from Alberta into British Columbia. These objections are creating fresh headwinds for Canadian critical minerals and copper projects at a time when global demand for these metals is surging. Here's what mining investors on the TSX and TSXV need to know. ...Read More

Canada's Productivity Crisis Is Suffocating Resource Development - What It Means for Mining Investors in 2026

April 26, 2026

In the April 24, 2026 episode of The Loonie Hour, host Steve Saretsky and guests dissect Canada's deepening productivity crisis, excessive regulation, and accelerating capital flight. For the mining sector already facing energy cost pressures and pipeline politics these structural problems represent a serious long-term headwind. Here's what Canadian mining investors on the TSX and TSXV need to know. ...Read More

Why Stocks Are Hitting New Highs Despite Canada's Energy Crisis - Implications for TSX Mining Stocks

April 26, 2026

The S&P 500 has recovered to all-time highs while Canada grapples with an energy crisis driven by the ongoing Strait of Hormuz disruptions. In the April 24, 2026 Loonie Hour Episode 238, Steve Saretsky and guests break down the disconnect between broad market optimism and Canada's rising diesel costs, pipeline battles, and weakening fundamentals. Here's what this means for Canadian gold, copper, and critical minerals miners on the TSX and TSXV. ...Read More

AI Power Demand & Energy Security Boom: Major Tailwinds for Canadian Copper, Uranium & Critical Minerals Stocks

April 25, 2026

Goldman Sachs' global head of custom equity baskets, Louis Miller, highlights the Power theme as one of the strongest performing strategies in 2026, driven by AI electricity needs and intensifying energy security concerns. Here's how this impacts Canadian copper, uranium, rare earths, and critical minerals miners listed on the TSX and TSXV. ...Read More

Gold vs Fiat: Why Investors Are Losing Trust in Government Money

April 25, 2026

With gold trading near record highs in April 2026 amid persistent inflation, currency debasement concerns, and renewed discussion of gold-backed currency, investors are increasingly questioning the long-term reliability of government-issued fiat money. Here's why the history of fiat money, the Nixon Shock, and today's monetary realities are driving renewed interest in sound money gold and gold investment strategy. ...Read More

Is the Global Monetary System Breaking Down? Why Gold Is Back in Focus?

April 25, 2026

Record-high gold prices, muted festival demand in India, Trump's comments on a potential gold-backed dollar, and fresh scrutiny of the Federal Reserve have reignited debate about the stability of the post-Bretton Woods fiat system. Here's why gold is back in focus as a safe haven asset and what it could mean for Canadian gold mining companies in 2026. ...Read More

Gold at Record Levels + Shelton's Solidus Idea: Investment Implications for Junior Miners

April 24, 2026

With gold trading at record highs in April 2026 amid central bank gold buying and safe haven demand gold, economist Judy Shelton's call for a new gold-convertible "Solidus" bond in her April 23, 2026 Gold Telegraph documentary could accelerate institutional demand for physical gold. For investors in Canadian junior miners and gold exploration companies, this creates powerful leverage to rising gold prices and a potential monetary system reset. ...Read More

What Judy Shelton's Call for Honest Money Means for Canadian Gold Juniors in 2026

April 24, 2026

In her first major documentary interview released April 23, 2026, economist Judy Shelton delivers a compelling defense of honest money and gold as the only dependable store of value. For investors in Canadian gold junior mining stocks and gold exploration companies Canada, her arguments point to a structurally bullish environment driven by central bank gold buying, fiat currency risks, and growing demand for sound money in 2026. ...Read More

From Predicting the Soviet Collapse to Challenging the Fed: Judy Shelton's Remarkable Journey

April 24, 2026

From her groundbreaking 1989 book The Coming Soviet Crash to her high-profile battles over Federal Reserve policy and the gold standard, Judy Shelton has spent decades challenging the foundations of fiat money. In her first major documentary interview released April 23, 2026, she explains why sound money principles remain as relevant as ever in 2026. ...Read More

Judy Shelton's New Documentary Drops: Why Gold Is the Only Dependable Money in 2026

April 24, 2026

Economist Judy Shelton's first major documentary interview, released April 23, 2026, hosted by Alex Deluce on Gold Telegraph, delivers a compelling defense of sound money principles. Here's why she believes gold remains the only dependable reserve asset and what this means for Canadian gold mining companies, gold investment outlook 2026, and investors asking whether gold is a safe haven asset. ...Read More

5 Key Takeaways from "The Authentic Judy Shelton" Documentary

April 24, 2026

In her first major documentary interview with host Alex Deluce on Gold Telegraph (released April 23, 2026), economist Judy Shelton makes a compelling case for returning to sound money principles. Here are the five biggest takeaways on the gold standard, fiat currency failures, gold as reserve asset, and the future of gold-backed stablecoins. ...Read More

Rick Rule Bullish on Uranium as "Unsung Beneficiary" of Iran Conflict Gold Miners Also Set to Gain

April 24, 2026

In his April 22, 2026 interview with Kitco Mining's Paul Harris, Rick Rule explains why energy markets are still pricing fear rather than physical reality, why uranium companies stand to gain the most from the ongoing geopolitical crisis, and which gold mining deals he views as accretive in the current environment. ...Read More

Higher Oil Prices and Energy Shock: What JPMorgan's Latest Warning Means for Major Canadian Gold Stocks in 2026

April 24, 2026

JPMorgan's commodity strategist Natasha Kaneva highlights a massive mismatch in global oil supply/demand math, with 13.7 million barrels per day of supply disruption in April 2026 and record inventory draws. This energy shock is already raising diesel and power costs for miners here's the short-term and medium-term impact on major TSX gold producers. ...Read More

Major Aluminum Supply Shock Hits Global Markets: What It Means for Aluminum Stocks and Mining Companies in 2026

April 24, 2026

Analysts from Mercuria, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan describe a historic "black swan" aluminum market shock triggered by Gulf smelter force majeure and the ongoing Hormuz blockade. With visible inventories at just 1.5 million tons, this could be the biggest supply disruption in decades here's what it means for aluminum stocks, aluminum mining companies, and investors seeking exposure in 2026. ...Read More

Chart Patterns Suggest Gold and Silver May Be Near Another Pullback

April 23, 2026

With gold stuck in a broad, trendless range near its 200-day moving average and silver showing similar hesitation as of April 23, 2026, multiple technical signals and positioning data suggest another pullback may be developing. Here's a detailed technical and sentiment analysis, including potential buying opportunities on weakness. ...Read More

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