Middle East Tensions Disrupt Energy and Metals Markets
The US-Israel war against Iran has already disrupted global commodity markets, tightening supply in energy, chemicals and several metals while raising the risk of longer-term price volatility. Analysts at BMO Capital Markets said the evolving conflict has triggered sharp moves across commodities tied to the region, where supply chains for oil, fertilizers, chemicals and metals […]
Venezuela’s Interim Government Submits Mining Reform Bill to Legislature
Caracas skyline, Venezuela. Stock image. Venezuela’s ruling party-controlled National Assembly on Monday approved a mining law expected to open the sector to private and foreign investment, the latest salvo in a package of US-backed changes to the still-sanctioned country’s economy. The administration of US President Donald Trump has supported a series of moves by Acting […]
Hungary Intercepts Ukrainian Convoy Transporting Over $80 Million in Cash and Gold
Hungary detained seven Ukrainian nationals transporting over $80 million in cash and gold through the country, authorities said, prompting Kyiv to accuse Budapest of unlawfully seizing the funds and taking its people hostage. Hungary’s National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) said the group was stopped during what officials described as the “Ukrainian gold convoy operation,” […]
Trump Offers US Gold Buyers a Workaround for Venezuelan Sanctions
The Trump administration has opened the door for Venezuela to sell gold into the US in a major boost to a country facing crippling dollar shortages due to restrictions on oil exports. The Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control issued a license allowing US entities to undertake certain transactions involving Venezuelan-origin gold that would otherwise […]
The Iran Conflict: Geopolitical and Investment Insights; A Profile of Inomin Mines
The Iran War: Geopolitical and Investment Considerations; Inomin Mines profile Good morning, Investors! Last night, I hurried out another episode of Your Money Today which you can listen to RIGHT HERE (or by clicking the below graphic) if you haven’t already. Several “angles” were covered here as the contents listed on the thumbnail suggest in […]
Venezuela’s Acting President Announces Upcoming Mining Reforms
Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez said on Wednesday a reform of the country’s main mining law will be submitted in coming days to the country’s legislature, after a meeting in Caracas with US Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, where the two officials hailed cooperation on minerals and a shared desire to pave the way […]
Guanajuato Silver, full speed ahead –> strong Ag/Au tailwinds
Disseminated on behalf of Guanajuato Silver, see disclosures at bottom of page. Like most precious metal producers, Guanajuato Silver (TSX-v: GSVR) / (OTCQX: GSVRF) is poised for a strong 2026 due to silver (“Ag“) averaging $87/oz year-to-date vs. $40/oz for CY 2025. Gold (“Au“) averaged $3,449/oz, vs. this year’s $4,900. Near-month Ag/Au futures sit at […]
Kevin Warsh’s Insights: A Wake-Up Call on Metals and Markets
The Book on Kevin Warsh; Metals & Markets Wake-up Call Greetings, Investors! While those not dialed into the markets are more preoccupied with turning that famous rodent in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania into groundhog crouqets this morning, others of us are looking to divine what a Kevin Warsh-led Fed will mean for our portfolios and the broader […]
RUA GOLD Releases 43-101 Technical Reports for New Zealand’s Reefton and Glamorgan Projects
RUA GOLD Files 43-101 Technical Reports for the Reefton and Glamorgan Projects in New Zealand – Rua Gold RUA GOLD Files 43-101 Technical Reports for the Reefton and Glamorgan Projects in New Zealand VANCOUVER, BC, March 3, 2026 – RUA GOLD INC. (“RUA GOLD” or the “Company”) (TSX: RUA) (NZX: RGI) (OTCQX: NZAUF) is pleased […]
US Faces Challenges in Mitigating Risks of Congo’s ‘War Zone Minerals’ Despite Agreement
The US has made progress in its push to prise Congo’s strategic minerals from China’s orbit, but conflict, contested licences and compliance demands are still slowing Washington’s advance into a region its rival dominates, diplomats and industry officials said. Democratic Republic of Congo, which hosts the world’s largest cobalt supply and rich copper and lithium reserves, is central […]