With Iran declaring the Strait of Hormuz closed again and the US expanding its blockade to include boarding and potential seizure of Iran-linked ships worldwide, renewed geopolitical risk is likely to push oil prices higher and increase safe-haven demand for gold and silver in the coming days creating both cost pressures and potential price tailwinds for North American miners. ...Read More
Silver May See Wild Volatility in 2026 Instead of Steady Gains, Warn Experts Amid Sixth Deficit | Silver Price Forecast 2026 ...Read More
In his April 14, 2026 interview on Palisades Gold Radio, Rick Rule warns of near-term oil and fertilizer supply shocks from the ongoing Middle East conflict and underinvestment, while highlighting long-term opportunities in potash, helium, gold, and select mining stocks. Here are the best points for mining stock speculators on the TSX, TSXV, and CSE. ...Read More
Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Commodity Strategist Mike McGlone reiterated his cautious silver price outlook on April 16, 2026, stating silver may "languish between $50 and $100 for years" after its explosive rally to a 2026 high of $121.65 per ounce, with normal reversion risks leaning toward its 10-year moving average near $33 rather than staying above $100. ...Read More
With spot gold trading near $4,810-$4,830 per ounce as of April 17, 2026, the metal is poised for its fifth consecutive weekly gain as reports of a potential US-Iran $20 billion cash-for-nukes deal ease geopolitical tensions and fuel broad risk-on flows across markets. ...Read More
The U.S. is reportedly considering a $20 billion cash payment to Iran in exchange for nuclear concessions as part of a three-page plan to end the current conflict. Oil prices fell sharply on the news, with Brent crude dropping below $90. Here's what investors should watch as we head into the weekend.Article Outline - Potential Market Moves into the Weekend (as of April 17, 2026) ...Read More
Critical Metals Corp shares soared as much as 45% on April 17, 2026, after the Greenland government approved the transfer of the final 50.5% interest in the Tanbreez Mining Greenland A/S project, increasing the company's ownership to 92.5% and solidifying control over one of the world's largest undeveloped rare earth deposits rich in heavy rare earth elements such as terbium and dysprosium. ...Read More
Critical Metals Corp.'s acquisition of the remaining stake in Greenland's massive Tanbreez rare earth deposit has sent shares up as much as 45% and highlights the accelerating global race for critical minerals. Here are 5 critical mineral stocks to watch in 2026 including Defense Metals as supply shortages intensify and Western governments push for secure, non-Chinese supply chains. ...Read More
In his April 16, 2026 interview, Rick Rule names two specific Canadian copper stocks he is buying now as the ones he believes have the potential to deliver life-changing returns by 2030 amid a structural copper supply deficit and surging global demand from AI, electrification, and grid modernization. ...Read More
In his April 16, 2026 interview, legendary investor Rick Rule names two Canadian-listed copper stocks he is actively buying Ivanhoe Mines and Amargo Resources as the ones he believes have the potential to explode by 2030 amid chronic underinvestment and surging global copper demand from AI, electrification, and grid build-out. ...Read More
The Pentagon is actively engaging major U.S. automakers including General Motors, Ford, GE Aerospace, and Oshkosh to expand weapons and military equipment production amid ongoing conflicts. This WWII-style push for a larger defense industrial base is expected to increase demand for key metals and minerals, creating tailwinds for Canadian-listed mining companies focused on copper, aluminum, steel, rare earths, and critical minerals. ...Read More
The late billionaire trader and Renaissance Technologies founder Jim Simons shared five timeless principles for success in business and life. Here's how they translate directly into a high-probability approach to mining stock speculation especially for investors in gold, silver, copper, and uranium stocks listed on the TSX, TSXV, and CSE. ...Read More
Australia's mining sector one of the world's largest producers of iron ore, gold, copper, lithium and coal is facing an acute diesel crisis after a major fire at the Viva refinery, one of only two remaining refineries in the country. Robert Friedland warns the industry is "on the verge of collapse." ...Read More
A 20-minute compilation of Charlie Munger's most powerful insights on inversion, mental models, patience, and avoiding stupidity offers a complete playbook for navigating the high-risk, high-reward world of junior and mid-tier mining stocks. Here's exactly how Munger's principles translate into superior mining stock speculation. ...Read More
Goldman Sachs analysts have lifted their end-2026 gold price target to $5,400 per ounce, reaffirming a bullish Goldman Sachs gold forecast despite March's correction, as persistent central bank purchases, safe-haven demand, and private-sector diversification continue to support the gold bull market and create compelling gold investment opportunities. ...Read More
In his April 14, 2026 interview, Rick Rule declares silver's next move could be massive in the ongoing silver bull market and explains why disciplined investors who maintain high-conviction silver holdings especially leveraged silver equities stand to generate life-changing wealth, even as he trims physical silver after its parabolic rally and raises cash for liquidity. ...Read More
In his April 14, 2026 interview, Rick Rule declares silver's next move could be massive in the silver bull market but reveals he has already sold 75-80% of his physical silver after its parabolic rally and is raising cash a disciplined move to stay liquid while maintaining leveraged exposure through silver stocks in anticipation of the silver rally's next explosive phase. ...Read More
With the US Navy expanding enforcement to include search and seizure of sanctioned or contraband-carrying vessels, the ongoing Hormuz blockade risks sustaining higher global oil prices and energy volatility for months. For Canadian-listed miners on the TSX, TSXV, and CSE, this creates a dual dynamic ...Read More
Morgan Stanley Chief Investment Officer Michael Wilson's Recommendation of a 60/20/20 Portfolio 60% Equities, 20% Bonds, and 20% Gold Signals a Major Shift in Institutional Thinking, Positioning Gold as a Core "Anti-Fragile" Asset and Inflation Hedge in an Era of Elevated Fiscal Risks and Uncertain Bond Returns. ...Read More
With spot gold trading near $4,810-$4,830 per ounce as of April 16, 2026, leading institutions have dramatically upgraded their gold price forecast 2026 targets to $6,000-$6,300, citing persistent central bank accumulation, safe-haven demand, and structural monetary pressures that make $6,000 gold a realistic milestone by year-end. ...Read More