Rich Checkan, president and COO of Asset Strategies International, sees plenty of room for gold and silver prices to run, and he encouraged investors to consider the different ways the precious metals can provide portfolio support. In his view, gold is key for wealth insurance, while silver offers profit potential.…
Major miner Barrick Mining (TSX:ABX,NYSE:B) is reportedly in advanced talks to sell its last remaining Canadian mine, Hemlo, to Discovery Silver (TSX:DSV,OTCQX:DSVSF). Citing people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday (July 15) that the discussions, which began in April, have reached the final stages, although a deal has…
The gold price soared to new record highs during the second quarter of 2025, the most recent coming when it climbed to C$4,663.85, or US$3,433.47, on June 13. Several factors fueled gold price momentum toward the end of the second quarter, including an escalation in Middle East tensions as Israel…
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and MP Materials (NYSE:MP) have signed a US$500 million supply agreement to manufacture rare earth magnets in the US from 100 percent recycled materials. Under the deal, MP will deliver recycled magnets starting in 2027 to support “hundreds of millions” of Apple devices, including iPhones, iPads and MacBooks.…
Andy Schectman, president of Miles Franklin, lays out his takeaways from the latest BRICS meeting, saying he sees a reset happening now. He also weighs in on the implications for gold and explains why he sees massive potential in silver. ‘The word that I think of is asymmetrical — low…
Governments and militaries around the world are beefing up their defense budgets as geopolitical and trade tensions mount. Unsurprisingly, aerospace and defense stocks are looking more attractive to investors. The aerospace and defense industry comprises covers a large array of products, including aircraft, autonomous vehicles, marine vessels, satellites, electronic systems,…
Silver took some luster from gold in Q2 as its price climbed to 14 year highs. Many of the same contributors that affected the gold price were also in play for silver. Uncertainty in financial markets, driven by a chaotic US trade and tariff policy, coincided with rising tensions in…
Consumer prices rose in June as President Donald Trump’s tariffs began to slowly work their way through the U.S. economy. The consumer price index, a broad-based measure of goods and services costs, increased 0.3% on the month, putting the 12-month inflation rate at 2.7%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported…
The S&P continues to push higher, with the equity benchmark almost reaching 6300 this week for the first time in history. With so many potential macro headwinds still surrounding us, how can the market continue to reflect so much optimism? On the other hand, when will bulls wake up and realize that…
Athena Gold Corporation (CSE:ATHA)(OTCQB:AHNRF) (‘Athena Gold’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce the successful completion of its comprehensive till survey at its Laird Lake gold project, located in Ontario’s prolific Red Lake Gold District. The survey, completed ahead of schedule, marks a significant milestone in advancing the Company’s exploration…