Gold Price Surge Increases Profits for Swiss National Bank
Stock image. The Swiss National Bank made a profit of around 26 billion Swiss francs ($33 billion) in 2025, the central bank said on Friday, thanks to a sharp increase in gold prices as investors headed for safe-haven assets last year. The provisional figure was down from the record 80.7-billion-franc profit in 2024, but still […]
La Mancha Reduces Stake in Endeavour Mining
Endeavour Mining has gone from an explorer to a major producer in West Africa. Credit: Endeavour Mining London-based La Mancha Resource Capital is reducing its stake in West Africa-focused gold producer Endeavour Mining (LSE, TSX: EDV) after its shares nearly tripled in value in a year. The finance firm’s Luxembourg-based fund sold 3.5% of Endeavour […]
Spartan Metals – Reviewing 2025 and a Look Ahead to 2026
Spartan Metals – Reviewing 2025 and a Look Ahead to 2026 ————————— Download PDF of News Release January 8, 2026 – Spartan Metals Corp. (“Spartan” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: W | OTCQB: SPRMF | FSE: J03) is pleased to provide a summary of its key 2025 accomplishments and a review of its 2026 exploration strategy […]
2025: A Surprising Success Amidst Challenges for the Year Ahead
Successful (though Strange!) 2025…And a rocky start to the Year Ahead Greetings, Investors! 2025 is now in the books; another successful one for our Members. Over the years, The National Investor has tended to actually slightly underperform the broad markets in big up years; but vastly outperform when it comes to “blah” or, especially down […]
Venezuela’s Oil and Mining Industries: Vast Potential Amidst Inadequate Infrastructure
Stock image. Following are key facts about the oil and mining sectors of Venezuela, whose President Nicolas Maduro was captured by US forces on Saturday. Reserves Venezuela has the world’s largest estimated oil reserves but its crude output remains at a fraction of capacity due to decades of mismanagement, lack of investment and sanctions, official data […]
Is 2026 Going to Be Even Rockier? Don’t Miss Your Last Chance for a ONE-ON-ONE Visit!
Even rockier 2026?; Your last chance for a ONE-ON-ONE Visit! Greetings, Investors! As I wrote to you on New Year’s Day, I already expected that 2026 was going to bring us more volatility and more of a two-way market for most asset classes. And on top of all the considerations leading to that (stay tuned […]
Starfighters Space Demonstrates Commercial Supersonic Flight Capabilities Through GE’s Aerospace Test Program
Starfighters Space Demonstrates Commercial Supersonic Flight Capabilities Through GE’s Aerospace Test Program ————————— Recent supersonic test flights carrying advanced propulsion systems validate Starfighters’ role as a commercial flight services platform for aerospace and defense customers CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla – January 5, 2026 – Starfighters Space, Inc. (“Starfighters” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: FJET), the innovative […]
FPX Upgrades U.S. Listing
FPX Nickel Corp. has upgraded its listing from the OTCQB Venture Market to the OTCQX Best Market, effective January 5, 2026. The company’s shares will trade under the ticker symbol “FPOCF.” This transition aims to improve visibility and accessibility for U.S. investors, as the OTCQX market requires stringent financial reporting standards and corporate governance practices. […]
With Gold Prices Soaring, Indians Choose Bars and Coins Instead of Jewelry
Stock image. For nearly two decades, Mumbai homemaker Prachi Kadam marked every festive season with a gold jewellery purchase, blending tradition with personal style. This year’s record rally in prices, however, led her to choose a 10-gram gold coin instead of necklaces or bangles. “I like jewellery because it can be worn during functions, but […]
Gold Prices: Top Stories of 2025
Stock image. The gold price shattered records in 2025. Throughout the year, the precious metal hit an all-time peak 50 times, the latest hitting $4,549.71 an ounce on Boxing Day. As it stands, bullion is now on the cusp of having its best annual performance since 1979. As this monumental year draws to an end, we […]