President Trump's April 7, 2026 conditional two-week ceasefire with Iran has triggered sharp market reversals oil plunged on relief while gold and silver soared on lingering uncertainty. With 800 vessels still trapped and the Strait of Hormuz not yet fully reopened, here are the three scenarios that will drive asset prices, energy costs, and Canadian mining equities in the coming days and weeks. ...Read More
Eric Sprott built a Canadian mining financing empire through Sprott Securities and Sprott Asset Management, backing dozens of successful gold and silver miners. Rick Rule brought his U.S. resource expertise to Sprott in 2011, expanded the firm's global reach, and later continued his educational legacy. Here's a fact-based comparison of their contributions to Canadian mining. ...Read More
From the 2011 acquisition of Global Resource Investments to his retirement as Senior Managing Director in 2021 and board resignation in 2023, Rick Rule played a pivotal role in building Sprott's U.S. resource-focused business. Here's the complete, verified timeline and impact. ...Read More
Rick Rule's stock picking strategy emphasizes management quality, jurisdiction, capital structure, and asymmetric risk/reward. Here's a detailed 2026 breakdown of how he evaluates junior mining stocks in gold, silver, uranium, and critical minerals and what investors can learn from his approach. ...Read More
A hypothetical nuclear strike on Iran would represent the most severe escalation since 1945. This scenario-based analysis examines the probable short-term financial, economic, geopolitical, and humanitarian consequences and their direct implications for oil, gold, copper, uranium, and Canadian mining stocks. ...Read More
Rick Rule's Rule Classroom is an online learning community for natural resource investors offering free basic membership and paid Plus access to video courses, thematic bootcamps, live Q&As, and a focused investor community. Here's a full, unbiased 2026 review of its content, value, cost structure, and who it's best suited for. ...Read More
Rick Rule's Rule Investment Media delivers specialized education, company rankings, bootcamps, and in-depth analysis for resource and mining investors. Here's the complete 2026 breakdown of its offerings, cost, value, and how it fits into a disciplined natural resource investment strategy. ...Read More
The 17 Zurich Axioms are not theory they are a proven system that turns the volatility and asymmetry of Canadian junior gold stocks into a repeatable edge. Here are real 2025-2026 case studies, a practical checklist, and the ultimate speculator's mindset that will prepare you for the next major gold discovery in Canada. ...Read More
The 12 major Zurich Axioms give you the core rules. The five minor axioms are the finishing touches that turn them into a unified, repeatable system. In 2026's volatile Canadian gold stock market with energy shocks, carbon taxes, and discovery opportunities applying all 17 axioms can transform junior gold speculation from a high-risk gamble into a disciplined, high-edge pursuit. ...Read More
Axioms 10-12 teach you to avoid margin, buy on probability rather than hope, and never sell on fear. In 2026's volatile Canadian gold stock market where discovery-driven moves can swing 20-50% in weeks these psychological and leverage rules keep you rational and let you capture the truly exceptional gains. ...Read More
Axioms 7-9 teach you never to average down, never buy just because something is cheap, and never sell just because something is high. In 2026's volatile Canadian gold stock market, these value disciplines protect capital and maximize gains when the next major discovery hits the TSXV or TSX. ...Read More
Axioms 4-6 teach you to ignore tips, take profits too soon, and never let a winner turn into a loser the exact tactical discipline that turns good Canadian junior mining ideas into realized gains instead of missed opportunities or painful reversals in 2026. ...Read More
Gold has pulled back sharply in recent weeks despite ongoing Iran conflict risks and elevated geopolitical tensions. Morgan Stanley's latest analysis explains the key drivers behind the decline and what it means for the gold price outlook, safe-haven demand, and 2026 investment strategy. ...Read More
Before you chase the next 10x-25x discovery hole in the Golden Triangle or Athabasca Basin, master the first three Zurich Axioms. In 2026's volatile environment of energy shocks, carbon taxes, and renewed commodity interest, these rules separate the rare repeat winners from the majority who lose money in Canadian junior mining. ...Read More
Max Gunther's Zurich Axioms were forged by Swiss speculators who survived brutal market cycles. In 2026's volatile Canadian junior mining market with energy shocks, carbon taxes, and the early stages of a critical minerals supercycle these 12 major and 5 minor rules offer the psychological and risk-management edge that separates the rare consistent winners from the majority who lose money chasing hype. ...Read More
Goldman Sachs maintains its $5,400 year-end 2026 gold price target but highlights near-term downside risks and potential new short-term lows amid volatility here's the full gold price analysis, key drivers, mining stocks outlook, and 2026 investment strategy for Canadian investors. ...Read More
Brookstone Capital Management increased its position in the Sprott Critical Materials ETF (NASDAQ: SETM) by +40.4% in Q4 2025 (reported April 2026 13F), taking its holdings to 52,000 shares valued at approximately $1.5 million. With SETM's 0.65% expense ratio, energy-transition focus, and institutional inflows, is this a signal for long-term ETF investors in 2026? ...Read More
President Trump's April 5, 2026 ultimatum on the Strait of Hormuz has set a hard Tuesday deadline, injecting fresh volatility into oil, gold, copper, uranium, and Canadian mining equities. Here are the three scenarios investors must prepare for this weekend and at Monday's open. ...Read More
Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS) delivers pure bullion exposure with low fees and no operational risk, while VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) and Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) provide leveraged equity upside to the gold mining sector. In a 2026 gold bull market, which vehicle offers Canadian investors superior returns, lower costs, and better alignment with safe-haven demand? ...Read More