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Despite Middle East escalation, interest rates remain the key price driver for gold and silver – StoneX
Interest rates are still the key driver for precious metals prices even as the conflict between the United States and Iran escalates further, with gold and silver facing continued downside risk, according to Rhona O'Connell, Head of Market Analysis for EMEA & Asia at StoneX.
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HARFANG ANNOUNCES DRILL RESULTS FROM MISTA IN QUÉBEC
MONTREAL, June 24, 2026 – Harfang Exploration Inc. (TSXV: HAR) (“Harfang” or the “Company”) reports assay results from 2026 diamond drilling at the Mista target at its wholly-owned Serpent Project in Eeyou Istchee James Bay, Québec (see Figure 1).
Canadian silica, gold explorer Argyle announces two offerings to raise $1.2m
Arizona Gold & Silver Commences 27-Hole Drill Program at the Silverton Gold-Antimony Project, Nevada
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Eldorado enters final commissioning stages of Skouries processing plant
TSX- and NYSE-listed Eldorado Gold Corporation has crushed first ore at the Skouries copper/gold project in Greece, with the site now being in the final stages of construction.
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Scorpio Gold Corporation Announces Upsizing of Previously Announced Public Offering to $10 Million
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 16, 2026) - Scorpio Gold Corporation (TSXV: SGN) (OTCQB: SRCRF) (FSE: RY9) ("Scorpio Gold" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that as a result of strong investor demand, the Company has amended its agreement with Velocity Trade Capital Ltd. ("Velocity") to increase the size of its previously announced "best efforts" public offering (the "Offering"). The Offering is being conducted by Velocity, as sole bookrunner, and Raymond James Ltd., as co-lead agents together with Velocity (together, the "Agents").
Dryden Gold Receives Drill Permit to Test High-Priority Mud Lake Discovery Target
Power Metallic reports New Lion drill intercepts of 36.42 Meters of 2.83% CuEqRec1 in Hole 26-116 including 6.00 Meters of 12.38% CuEqRec1 and Announces AGSM Meeting Results
Talisker Expands Bralorne Gold Project to 24,000 hectares, 40km along strike
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St Barbara reports notable Q4 production gains from New Simberi JV
ASX-listed gold miner St Barbara has reported an 8% increase in gold production from the New Simberi mine, in Papua New Guinea, in the three months ended June 30, compared with the prior quarter.

Gold gains capped as markets ignore positive data over Hormuz worries, Indian silver premiums rise despite low demand – Heraeus
Gold prices aren’t benefiting from lower rate hike expectations because market participants are worried about the Iran conflict, while India’s new import controls are causing 10% price premiums on domestic silver even as demand languishes, according to precious metals analysts at Heraeus.

Lynas' Pentagon rare earth supply deal draws Malaysia scrutiny
A Malaysian parliamentary group is scrutinizing ASX-listed Lynas Rare Earths' agreement to supply rare earths to the US, as lawmakers weigh implications for the nation’s foreign policy and strategic minerals sector.

Abcourt achieves record underground development progress at Sleeping Giant mine
Canadian miner Abcourt Mines produced 720 oz of gold in the quarter ended June 30, bringing its full-year total to 3628 oz.
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Canadian markets edged higher as reports of mediation efforts in the Middle East lifted risk sentiment, while investors assessed fresh U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports.
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Gold is oversold, the debasement trade is still on, and the pressure is building – Sprott’s Paul Wong
Gold is massively oversold by every meaningful metric and is likely to set a cyclical bottom before September, while currency debasement is the fundamental driver that will push gold to its next all-time high, according to Paul Wong, managing partner and market strategist at Sprott Inc.
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Gold is oversold, the debasement trade is still on, and the pressure is building – Sprott’s Paul Wong
Gold is massively oversold by every meaningful metric and is likely to set a cyclical bottom before September, while currency debasement is the fundamental driver that will push gold to its next all-time high, according to Paul Wong, managing partner and market strategist at Sprott Inc.
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B2Gold CEO to retire, CFO named successor
Vancouver-headquartered B2Gold has announced a leadership transition that will see long-serving president and CEO Clive Johnson retire at the company’s annual general meeting on June 4.
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Scorpio Gold Corporation Announces Upsizing of Previously Announced Public Offering to $10 Million
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 16, 2026) - Scorpio Gold Corporation (TSXV: SGN) (OTCQB: SRCRF) (FSE: RY9) ("Scorpio Gold" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that as a result of strong investor demand, the Company has amended its agreement with Velocity Trade Capital Ltd. ("Velocity") to increase the size of its previously announced "best efforts" public offering (the "Offering"). The Offering is being conducted by Velocity, as sole bookrunner, and Raymond James Ltd., as co-lead agents together with Velocity (together, the "Agents").
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Power Metallic reports New Lion drill intercepts of 36.42 Meters of 2.83% CuEqRec1 in Hole 26-116 including 6.00 Meters of 12.38% CuEqRec1 and Announces AGSM Meeting Results

Dryden Gold Reports Its Annual General Meeting Results

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China expands strategic mineral toolkit with new investment firm
A new, Beijing-backed mining investment vehicle is aimed at bolstering China’s grip on overseas resources, as the country pushes back against US and European efforts to curb its dominance of the mineral supply chain.
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Despite Middle East escalation, interest rates remain the key price driver for gold and silver – StoneX
Interest rates are still the key driver for precious metals prices even as the conflict between the United States and Iran escalates further, with gold and silver facing continued downside risk, according to Rhona O'Connell, Head of Market Analysis for EMEA & Asia at StoneX.
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Scorpio Gold Corporation Announces Upsizing of Previously Announced Public Offering to $10 Million

Dryden Gold Receives Drill Permit to Test High-Priority Mud Lake Discovery Target

Power Metallic reports New Lion drill intercepts of 36.42 Meters of 2.83% CuEqRec1 in Hole 26-116 including 6.00 Meters of 12.38% CuEqRec1 and Announces AGSM Meeting Results

Talisker Expands Bralorne Gold Project to 24,000 hectares, 40km along strike

Dryden Gold Reports Its Annual General Meeting Results
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Noble Plains Uranium Expands Shirley East Project in Wyoming
July 23, 2025 – Vancouver, British Columbia – Noble Plains Uranium Corp. (TSX-V: NOBL, OTCQB: NBLXF, FSE: INE0) (“Noble Plains” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has staked an additional 16 mineral claims covering approximately 320 acres on the eastern side of its existing Shirley East Project in Wyoming’s Shirley Basin.

South Africa to Launch $500m Credit Guarantee Vehicle to Back Private Grid Projects
31 July 2025: South Africa will establish a $500-million Credit Guarantee Vehicle by July 2026 to support privately built public infrastructure, starting with transmission grid projects. The National Treasury will contribute 20% of the initial capital, backed by World Bank funding.

Astra Completes Preparation for March Drill Program at the La Manchuria Project, Argentina
Vancouver, British Columbia – February 19, 2025 – Astra Exploration Inc. (TSX-V: ASTR, OTCQB: ATEPF, FSE: S3I) (“Astra” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide an update on exploration activities at the La Manchuria Gold and Silver Project in Santa Cruz, Argentina.

Phenom Commences Drilling on Crescent Valley Gold Project, Nevada
May 15, 2025 – Vancouver, British Columbia – Phenom Resources Corp. (TSX-V: PHNM) (OTCQX®: PHNMF) (FSE: 1PY0) (“Phenom” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that drilling has commenced on the Company’s Crescent Valley Gold Project, 22 km (13 miles) southwest of Carlin, Nevada. The Crescent Valley Gold Project represents a high-grade, bonanza-vein gold prospect strategically located within the Northern Nevada Rift flanking the southwest fringe of the Carlin Gold Trend in Northern Nevada.
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