While gold has received much of the credit in helping drive the TSX to new heights over the past year, another metal appears to be shining just as bright for investors. Silver prices recently breached the US$100 per ounce threshold for the first time as investor and industrial demand for the metal surges. “Since April of last year, the big …
Continue ReadingSibanye-Stillwater attracts the latest bout of buying by the world’s biggest asset manager. BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has steadily increased its exposure to miners of platinum group metals (PGMs) in recent weeks as institutional investors feast on the sector’s wave of optimism. Sibanye-Stillwater on Wednesday said the US-based fund manager had increased its stake to just more than …
Continue ReadingCiti warned of growing risks in commodities markets, as copper prices surged this week despite what analysts see as weak fundamentals, while oil and gold markets reacted to heightened tension in the Middle East. In a note first published on Thursday, Tom Mulqueen, Citi’s head of metals research, said copper could rise as high as $15,000-$16,000/t in the coming weeks, …
Continue ReadingIt’s not just silver (SI=F) and gold (GC=F) surging to record highs — copper is also ripping to a record as the metals complex continues to be the defining trade of 2026. Copper futures (HG=F) were up 10% on Thursday morning, topping $13,000 per ton as supply chain disruptions, trade policy, and quickly growing demand have pushed prices higher. Priced per pound, …
Continue ReadingKey Points: Gold and silver are experiencing a vertical surge with RSI levels above 95, signaling a potential blow-off phase not seen since the 1980 or 2011 tops. Breakouts above $5,400 for gold and $100 for silver have triggered rapid price acceleration, breaking long-term structures and indicating speculative mania. Macro factors such as de-dollarization, inflation panic, and monetary easing are …
Continue ReadingDeal envisions western Canada as ‘global hub for critical minerals innovation and sustainable development’. Western Canada’s provinces and territories are vowing to develop a shared critical minerals strategy together. The Yukon government signed onto the new agreement Sunday alongside British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Nunavut and the Northwest Territories. Western leaders said the hope is that investing in the mining …
Continue ReadingThe U.S. dollar weakened to more than four-year lows on Tuesday after President Donald Trump said he is “not concerned” about the greenback’s recent decline, adding that its value is “great.” The remarks added fuel to a dollar selloff that has been building for weeks — and sent shockwaves through commodity markets, where gold and silver are now posting some of the steepest …
Continue ReadingCritical mineral stockpiles would keep most economies running for only weeks if global supply were suddenly cut. That vulnerability matters because critical minerals sit at the core of the modern economy, from lithium in electric vehicles to rare earths in wind turbines and defence systems, while production and processing remain heavily concentrated in a small group of countries, leaving supply …
Continue ReadingAs Palladium’s price plunges by 6.77%, the market is abuzz with speculation. Is this precious metal teetering on the edge of a breakout or a breakdown? Smart investors are using AI-powered analysis tools to spot these patterns early, and Palladium’s current setup could be the opportunity of the year. In today’s volatile market, every swing in Palladium’s price could mean substantial gains—or …
Continue ReadingIt is a strange time in the world of precious metals. While gold (GLD) is on the move higher again after digesting its massive 2025 gains via a modest pullback, silver (SLV) has entered the conversation after tripling in value over the last year. The daily chart of GLD looks very strong. I’m not usually investing in something that moves …
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