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Heliostar Metals Poised for Massive 2026 Growth
SocialMar 19, 2026

Heliostar Metals Poised for Massive 2026 Growth

From scrap heaps to cash flow—that’s how JV describes @HeliostarMetals 2025 results. 2026 will be MUCH bigger, plus $27M is earmarked for exploration. See "What the market hasn't figured out" and why this #gold stock is a Buy: https://t.co/UN3Gky1oUZ

By Jeff Clark
Multi‑horizon Drill Results Reveal Consistent Silver‑gold Base Mix
SocialMar 19, 2026

Multi‑horizon Drill Results Reveal Consistent Silver‑gold Base Mix

New drill results from @princesilverco at Pioche and a pattern is now starting to show: multiple horizons, consistent widths and a mix of #silver, #gold and base metals all showing up together. 2 drill rigs turning in the 9k meter...

By Jeff Clark
Manhattan Mineralization Expands, Drill Results Boost New Scorpio Gold
SocialMar 19, 2026

Manhattan Mineralization Expands, Drill Results Boost New Scorpio Gold

Mineralization at Manhattan expands for @NewScorpioGold, as Black Mammoth and Reliance both deliver good drill results after pushing 250 meters beyond the Resource. Full details from JV and why this #gold stock is still a Buy: https://t.co/ku2wxPT8QD

By Jeff Clark
Trump’s Oil Price Stunt Ignores Rising Fuel Costs
SocialMar 19, 2026

Trump’s Oil Price Stunt Ignores Rising Fuel Costs

COLUMN: Trump has seemingly turned WTI oil into a referendum on his war against Iran: more than $100 👎; less than $100 👍 But WTI isn't what matters for America's Main Street: refined petroleum products do -- and prices are rising...

By Javier Blas
Oil, Yields, Dollar Surge Squeeze Gold, Silver
SocialMar 19, 2026

Oil, Yields, Dollar Surge Squeeze Gold, Silver

Precious Metal Miner Misery #crudeoil $XAUUSD $XAGUSD $GLD $SLV $DXY $GDX I break down how rising oil, yields & a stronger dollar are pressuring gold, silver and miners - while client research shows oil shocks disrupt auto demand & hit platinum and...

By Samantha LaDuc
US, Allies Push De‑Escalation as Iran Escalates; Hormuz Closed
SocialMar 19, 2026

US, Allies Push De‑Escalation as Iran Escalates; Hormuz Closed

The US and its allies are making a concerted effort to de-escalate the oil/gas war, having witnessed that Iran was willing -- and able -- to climb the escalation ladder very quickly. To be seen whether Tehran plays ball. Whatever the...

By Javier Blas
Energy Market Overestimates Absorption Amid Modest Brent Rise
SocialMar 19, 2026

Energy Market Overestimates Absorption Amid Modest Brent Rise

Fascinating to see where Brent and TTF are trading right now after the last 24 hours of attacks and counter attacks. Brent is up a mere 3%, and TTF is lower than at the peak on Tuesday March 3rd. The...

By Javier Blas
Paydirt Prospector: Early‑Mover Gold‑Copper Play in Proven Belt
SocialMar 19, 2026

Paydirt Prospector: Early‑Mover Gold‑Copper Play in Proven Belt

An exciting new #gold-#copper stock pick in Paydirt Prospector... They control prime ground in one of the world’s most underexplored but geologically proven mineral belts. Fully funded drill program at multiple projects is planned, a rare early mover: https://t.co/QPHX2HMFrt

By Jeff Clark
US and Brazil Negotiate Critical Mineral Partnership
SocialMar 19, 2026

US and Brazil Negotiate Critical Mineral Partnership

US in talks with Brazil on critical minerals, US diplomat says at signing of Goias state deal https://t.co/zjFAOPA2pI

By Ernest Scheyder
Geop
SocialMar 19, 2026

Geop

Crude Oil - Imp Update WTI & Brent crude Premium Gap is $17 now Normal Premium $4-5 Means $10-12 additional premium due to Geopolitics We have seen similar trend in Silver before the 20-23% fall came If any positive trigger will...

By Champ Trader
Iran Signals Temporary Halt to Energy Facility Attacks
SocialMar 19, 2026

Iran Signals Temporary Halt to Energy Facility Attacks

Put the war-of-wards, and it reads as if the Iranians are on board on a tacit understanding that, for now, there won't be more attacks on energy infraestructure. We shall see if this hold. I would imagine it would do...

By Javier Blas
Copper Stocks Tumble as Supply Outpaces Demand
SocialMar 19, 2026

Copper Stocks Tumble as Supply Outpaces Demand

i can hear the copper stock investors from here... "but, but, but, there is a shortfall of copper" why are the stocks falling? $COPX $FCX $SCCO answer: more supply than demand... they rallied hard, many were surely late, and now...

By David Cox
Iranian Attack Knocks 17% of QatarEnergy LNG Offline
SocialMar 19, 2026

Iranian Attack Knocks 17% of QatarEnergy LNG Offline

QatarEnergy CEO says the Iranian attack overnight damaged ~17% of its LNG production capacity, and it would take 3-5 years to repair the damage. https://t.co/LWYkomhG8G

By Javier Blas
PFAS Extraction Enables Lithium Recovery From Brine
SocialMar 19, 2026

PFAS Extraction Enables Lithium Recovery From Brine

Can PFAS, "forever chemicals", be extracted and used to retrieve lithium from brine? Check out this latest news release on research from Dr. Tour's lab group: https://t.co/BHcEqONMvG You can read the full journal article in Nature Water here: https://t.co/bLKlLcu9oD To stay up to...

By Dr James Tour
Treasury Secretary Hints at Unsanctioning Iranian Oil, Second SPR Release
SocialMar 19, 2026

Treasury Secretary Hints at Unsanctioning Iranian Oil, Second SPR Release

What US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told @FoxBusiness about unsanctioning Iranian barrels -- and a potential 2nd SPR release. (I look forward to see how KSA, UAE, Iraq, Qatar, and Kuwait feel about unsanctioning Iranian oil barrels) https://t.co/buyI81abII

By Javier Blas
Oil $200 Price Unrealistic; Even $150 Doubtful
SocialMar 19, 2026

Oil $200 Price Unrealistic; Even $150 Doubtful

Of course it's possible that oil goes to $200. But that kind of price level basically assumes a return to full shut down for all oil coming out of the Persian Gulf and a very low price elasticity of demand....

By Robin Brooks
Trolls Panic as Silver Nears Half Its January Peak
SocialMar 19, 2026

Trolls Panic as Silver Nears Half Its January Peak

Funny reading back through the comments from the trolls now in a panic with Silver almost at 50% of its Jan high What ever happened to the Silver supply shortage and the big premiums in China?

By Peter Brandt
2015 Yuan Devaluation Warns of Gold, Silver Risks
SocialMar 19, 2026

2015 Yuan Devaluation Warns of Gold, Silver Risks

Commodities plunged post China yuan devaluation in 2015. I wonder if there is a signal here for Gold & Silver. China isn’t exporting their refined products to neighbors who are at great risk. China has 3-4 months of reserves itself -...

By Samantha LaDuc
Rising Oil Prices Pressure Mining Earnings Through 2026
SocialMar 19, 2026

Rising Oil Prices Pressure Mining Earnings Through 2026

To help mining investors understand the impact of rising oil prices as miners report 2025 results and thinking about 2026 results...

By Ian Cassel
Platinum Now in Intermediate Bear Market; Risk of Full Rout
SocialMar 19, 2026

Platinum Now in Intermediate Bear Market; Risk of Full Rout

Platinum has now entered an intermediate bear market The problem with intermediate bear trends is that they can become complete routs https://t.co/MdjgBz11ky

By Peter Brandt
Minnesota Mining Leak: 400,000 Gallons Escaped Unpermitted
SocialMar 19, 2026

Minnesota Mining Leak: 400,000 Gallons Escaped Unpermitted

When someone tells you that Minnesota has tough mining standards be sure to share this with them. Of the 11 documented failures that were admitted, the "largest unpermitted release was nearly 400,000 gallons" and it may have reached the Beaver...

By Bryan Hansel
Iran Conflict Triggers Gold‑Crude Reversal Signal
SocialMar 19, 2026

Iran Conflict Triggers Gold‑Crude Reversal Signal

Iran War Sparked Gold/Crude Reversion - Significant reversal potential, with a worthy catalyst, may be the takeaway from silver reaching its highest ever vs. copper and crude oil, and from the gold/crude ratio peaking in January. Was the Iran-US conflict...

By Mike McGlone
2026 Gold and Crude Face Pump‑Then‑Dump Threat
SocialMar 19, 2026

2026 Gold and Crude Face Pump‑Then‑Dump Threat

2026 Pump-Then-Dump Risks in Both Gold and Crude - Gold's big green 2026 annual candle to its Jan. 29 high of $5,595 an ounce risks turning red by year-end -- particularly if the Strait of Hormuz is secured -- with...

By Mike McGlone
Profit‑taking and Portfolio Rotation Curb Gold Amid Risk
SocialMar 19, 2026

Profit‑taking and Portfolio Rotation Curb Gold Amid Risk

One of the most recurrent questions I’m seeing at the moment is – why are #gold prices not going up, when we’re seeing one of the biggest risk events in the last 10 years, and when gold was a major...

By Matt Fernley
Asia's LNG Shortage Revives Coal as Primary Fuel
SocialMar 19, 2026

Asia's LNG Shortage Revives Coal as Primary Fuel

MUST READ: Coal remains king — even in 2026. "... Across Asia, a sharp drop in liquefied natural gas supplies is pushing major importers back toward coal, undermining LNG’s long-held role as a stable energy anchor..." https://t.co/MZqvZYa8RD

By Javier Blas
EVs Shave 1.5 Mbpd Off Global Oil Demand
SocialMar 19, 2026

EVs Shave 1.5 Mbpd Off Global Oil Demand

World 1.5MBPD displaced by EVs in 2024 China in 2025 Oil market not about the 100 mbpd we use, but the 1-2 mbpd YOY change Oil markets break on variations > 1-2MBPD China's vehicle fleet electrification has just removed 250ML/day of China's demand...

By Prof Ray Wills
North Sea Dated Surges Past $112 Amid Supply Shock
SocialMar 19, 2026

North Sea Dated Surges Past $112 Amid Supply Shock

North Sea Dated jumps above $112/bl as Europe absorbs delayed supply shocks from the Mideast war. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/03/north-sea-dated-benchmark-hits-highest.html

By The Metalnomist
Critical Metals Secures Saudi Rare Earth Plant with Defense Backing
SocialMar 19, 2026

Critical Metals Secures Saudi Rare Earth Plant with Defense Backing

Critical Metals plans a Saudi rare earth facility backed by Tanbreez offtake and US defense demand. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/03/critical-metals-saudi-rare-earth.html

By The Metalnomist
Saudi Crude Loadings Persist Despite Red Sea Attack Rumors
SocialMar 19, 2026

Saudi Crude Loadings Persist Despite Red Sea Attack Rumors

Lots of chatter in the oil market about whether a Saudi refinery in the Red Sea was attacked or not. One thing, however, appears clear: crude loadings at Yanbu and Al Muajjiz continue as normal, with 4 tankers getting their...

By Javier Blas
McEwen Copper Targets $300M IPO for Argentina Project
SocialMar 18, 2026

McEwen Copper Targets $300M IPO for Argentina Project

McEwen Copper $MUX plans $300M IPO to finance Argentina project, executive says 📈📈https://t.co/fhxIiLErgw via @KitcoNewsNOW

By Hedgehog Trader (Nicholas Winton)
Critical One Energy Hosts Live Webinar on Phase I Drilling
SocialMar 18, 2026

Critical One Energy Hosts Live Webinar on Phase I Drilling

Critical One Energy $CRTL.CA $MMTLF Announces Live Investor Webinar on Howells Lake Phase I Drill Program and Grants Stock Options by @newsfile https://t.co/f2LDachxvT

By Hedgehog Trader (Nicholas Winton)
Oil Firms Will Weigh Prices Before Ramping Output
SocialMar 18, 2026

Oil Firms Will Weigh Prices Before Ramping Output

Oil companies going to make reasoned judgements about prices before boosting production a ton

By Luke Kawa
WestwardGold Confirms System After 7,000m
SocialMar 18, 2026

WestwardGold Confirms System After 7,000m

Markets are drifting. Gold and silver too. Fed noise. What matters more: @WestwardGold just wrapped 7,000+ meters at Toiyabe Hills and confirmed the system. Now they’re chasing the sweeter zones. JV dives in — plus we included a site visit clip: https://t.co/Pn3csAb89P...

By Jeff Clark
Gold Miners Near Support; Trendline Break Signals End
SocialMar 18, 2026

Gold Miners Near Support; Trendline Break Signals End

Miners $GDXJ vs Gold $GLD. Very close to support. Interestingly, only 1 of the last 5 corrections even reached the trendline. The end may be nigh. https://t.co/oK6drb2TpF

By Hedgehog Trader (Nicholas Winton)
Crude Stocks Rise, Distillate Levels Near Critical
SocialMar 18, 2026

Crude Stocks Rise, Distillate Levels Near Critical

🎯EIA: US commercial crude inventories increased by 6.2 mb to 449.3mb. Watch distillate inventories as they might decline to critical levels.

By Anas Alhajji
BHP's New CEO Prioritizes Americas for Mining Growth
SocialMar 18, 2026

BHP's New CEO Prioritizes Americas for Mining Growth

BHP's newly appointed CEO says to focus on Americas in new age for mining https://t.co/ibNBZswIkV

By Ernest Scheyder
BCOM Nears Key Resistance, Mirrors 2008 Surge
SocialMar 18, 2026

BCOM Nears Key Resistance, Mirrors 2008 Surge

Peak Inklings: $120 Crude, $6 Copper, $5 Corn, $7 Natural Gas - Up almost 25% in 2026 to March 17, the Bloomberg Commodity Index Total Return (BCOM) is showing its diversification attributes. Will autocorrelation be avoided this time? In 2008,...

By Mike McGlone
US Abundance Could Cap 2026 Corn at $5, Crude at $120
SocialMar 18, 2026

US Abundance Could Cap 2026 Corn at $5, Crude at $120

$5 Corn May Mark a 2026 Peak Alongside $120 Crude - The December corn future (Dec26) stretch to almost $4.99 a bushel around the onset of the Iran war on March 9 may have peak inklings akin to Dec22's $7.66...

By Mike McGlone
US Supply Surge Could Pull WTI Back to $53
SocialMar 18, 2026

US Supply Surge Could Pull WTI Back to $53

What Stops WTI Crude From Reverting Toward $53? The December WTI crude oil future (Dec26), which becomes front-month just before the midterms, was at roughly $76 a barrel on March 17 and may revert toward $53. Before the closing of the...

By Mike McGlone
Natural Gas Likely to Stabilize Around $3‑$5
SocialMar 18, 2026

Natural Gas Likely to Stabilize Around $3‑$5

Natural Gas $3 or $5 Near Year-End? Risks Appear to Lean Lower - The second consecutive colder-than-normal winter pushed the front US natural gas future to a high of $7.83 per MMBtus in January, and the price near $3 on...

By Mike McGlone
Iran Claims US‑Israeli Strikes Target South Pars Gas Field
SocialMar 18, 2026

Iran Claims US‑Israeli Strikes Target South Pars Gas Field

Iran said US and Israeli airstrikes hit its giant South Pars natural gas field and associated infrastructure, according to state television. Petrochemical facilities in nearby Asaluyeh also came under attack, it added.

By Javier Blas
Gulf States Seek to Neutralize Iran After strikesGulf States Seek to Neutral
SocialMar 18, 2026

Gulf States Seek to Neutralize Iran After strikesGulf States Seek to Neutral

Battered by Iranian strikes and the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz, the U.A.E. and some fellow Gulf states now want the regime to be neutered, if not dismantled, once the conflict ends https://t.co/u1v454vp6D

By Javier Blas
Core Lithium Secures $300M to Revive Finniss Mine
SocialMar 18, 2026

Core Lithium Secures $300M to Revive Finniss Mine

Shuttered lithium mine could be switched on in six months as Core Lithium pools $300m for Finniss restart https://t.co/6aEBlvjAoE

By Haplo
Energy Prices High, yet Far Below 2022 War Spikes
SocialMar 18, 2026

Energy Prices High, yet Far Below 2022 War Spikes

Energy prices in perspective Oil price currently ~$100/barrel - but well under price in 2022-23 when Russia invaded Ukraine Coal price also up bigly ~$130/ton - but also not as bigly as the insane 2022-23 price in Russian war on Ukraine (price down...

By Prof Ray Wills
Rosatom Shifts Hafnium Exports From Europe to Asia
SocialMar 18, 2026

Rosatom Shifts Hafnium Exports From Europe to Asia

MOSCOW, March 17 (Reuters) - Russia's state nuclear company Rosatom, the country's sole producer of hafnium used in high-tech industries, said on Tuesday it had redirected its supplies of the metal from European to Asian markets.

By Guy Faulconbridge
Libya's Biggest Oil Field Shuts, Pipeline Fire Deepens Supply Shock
SocialMar 18, 2026

Libya's Biggest Oil Field Shuts, Pipeline Fire Deepens Supply Shock

Libya’s largest oil field is going offline. Sharara exports halted after a pipeline fire—full shutdown within hours. Another supply hit in an already fragile system. #Oil #EnergyMarkets #Libya #SupplyShock

By Art Berman Blog
Middle East Conflict Fuels South African Petrol Shortage Fears
SocialMar 18, 2026

Middle East Conflict Fuels South African Petrol Shortage Fears

South Africa: Middle East conflict sparks fears of fuel rationing and petrol shortages in South Africa https://t.co/FvxkRqShtg

By Anas Alhajji
U.S. Pressures Kurdistan to Resume Limited Oil Flow
SocialMar 17, 2026

U.S. Pressures Kurdistan to Resume Limited Oil Flow

Iraqi Kurdistan authorities have come under strong U.S. pressure to get this done. Not a lot of oil (~300,000 b/d) but it’s better than nothing.

By Javier Blas
Chinese Aluminum Gains as Middle East Raw Material Routes Shift
SocialMar 17, 2026

Chinese Aluminum Gains as Middle East Raw Material Routes Shift

"Chinese aluminum producers are set to benefit from a rerouting of raw materials away from the Middle East." https://t.co/1y03SlyLey https://t.co/vALp8dzRls

By Scott Lincicome