Oil Fluctuates on Report of Ceasefire Push; New Trump Deadline Looms | Bloomberg Brief 4/6/2026
The Bloomberg Brief opened with a volatile oil market as President Trump pushed back his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while U.S. allies pressed for a cease‑fire in the region. Crude slipped to $165 per barrel and Brent hovered around $103.71, yet both remain near historic highs. Energy giants Exxon, Chevron and Occidental fell on the back of the price dip, whereas biotech Selena Therapeutics jumped nearly 30% after news of a $2.5 billion acquisition talk. OPEC+ announced limited output additions, but Hormuz closures kept global gasoline and diesel prices rising, with U.S. pump prices hitting $4.12 for gasoline and $5.62 for diesel per gallon. Dan Williams noted the “deal‑heat” of Trump’s shifting deadlines, while Anthony DePaula warned that even a U.S.‑rich market is not insulated from Hormuz disruptions because oil is a global commodity. Trump’s expletive‑laden tweet and religious references underscored the administration’s desperation to force a resolution. The confluence of geopolitical tension, higher fuel costs and looming inflation data this week creates headwinds for equities and bonds, while the anticipated SpaceX IPO highlights a broader shift toward public financing for capital‑intensive tech firms.
Pure Tungsten's South Korean Mine Set for June Start
Pure Tungsten announced that its San Jong mine in South Korea’s tungsten district will commence production in June. The site lies about 34 kilometers south‑southeast of the company’s existing San Dong (Monty’s) operation and has been idle since July 1974,...
Paladin Energy Update | Paul Hemburrow and Jimmy Connor
Paladin Energy used the interview to outline its dual‑track strategy: completing the ramp‑up of its flagship Langer Heinrich uranium mine in Namibia while advancing the newly acquired Patterson Lake South (PLS) project in Canada’s Athabasca Basin. The company highlighted that...
Outlook for Chrome
The video outlines the outlook for chrome, emphasizing South Africa’s dominant role as the source of roughly 85% of the world’s chrome supply. While chrome is often overlooked compared with commodities like gold or copper, its importance is anchored in...
Pure Tungsten's Plans for Its Tajik Mine
Pure Tungsten outlined its two‑stage development strategy for the Tajikistan tungsten project, beginning with a modest tailings operation before moving to a full‑scale mine. The initial phase will treat roughly 1,000 tonnes of tailings each year for three to four...
Why Red Mountain Stands Out
The video outlines the strategic focus on Red Mountain, the flagship asset among four deposits, highlighting its 540,000‑ounce measured resource base. The company emphasizes that the deposit has been thoroughly validated through scissor drilling from both directions and an underground...
Tharisa as a Significant Chrome Producer and Trader
Tharisa announced a $45 million trade‑finance platform designed to broaden its chrome‑trading capabilities beyond its own production. The facility gives the company flexibility to transact third‑party material and other bulk commodities that feed the stainless‑steel and steel complexes, reinforcing its integrated...
Iran Allows Philippine-Flagged Ships Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Energy Crunch
Iran announced it will allow Philippine‑flagged vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz, a move aimed at easing the current energy bottleneck. The decision comes as Asian equity markets rallied, with South Korea’s Kospi up nearly 3% and Japan’s Nikkei...
Gold Price Volatile, Is the Bull Run Over?
The video examines whether gold’s recent price surge signals the end of its bull run, highlighting the metal’s notorious volatility despite its reputation as a safe‑haven asset. The speaker notes that gold offers no interest or dividend yield, making its price...
Pure Tungsten Could Be Bigger than Almonty
Pure Tungsten Inc. announced an aggressive timeline to become the leading tungsten producer by 2027, aiming to outpace established peers Almonty Resources and EQ Resources. The company highlighted its modest market capitalization relative to the multi‑billion‑dollar valuations of its rivals,...
Outlook for PGMs
The video reviews the current outlook for platinum‑group metals (PGMs), emphasizing that primary supply—dominated by South Africa—is tightening while new mining projects remain scarce. Analysts note that Ivanplats has just begun production and the only other pipeline development is Zimbabwe’s Akaru...
Could The Fertilizer Crisis Become a Food Crisis Soon? | Itafos CEO Explains
The interview with Itafos CEO David Delaney centers on a looming fertilizer crisis that could cascade into a broader food security challenge. He outlines how geopolitical tensions—most notably the closure of the Strait of Hormuz—and China’s suspension of phosphate exports...
Ariana's Dokwe Project - Gold Discovery and Profit Turnaround Explained
Ariana Resources highlighted the Dockway project as a transformational asset, focusing on the recent completion of its reverse‑circulation (RC) drilling program on the Dockway North deposit. The program delivered striking intercepts, including 4 metres at roughly 17 g/t gold, a 10‑metre interval near...
Why This War Made the Gold Case Stronger | Michael Gentile
In this interview, Michael Gentile explains why recent Middle‑East hostilities have reinforced the case for gold, while also detailing his disciplined approach to investing in junior mining companies. He emphasizes that investors must look beyond daily headlines and focus on...
Tharisa Initiates Multigenerational Underground Mining Plan
Tharisa Resources announced the commencement of its multi‑generational underground mining programme, marking the first blast that created three access portals to the MG2 and MG4 reef horizons. The move signals the company’s shift from a finite open‑pit operation, whose life...
American Rare Earths Advances Halleck Creek Pilot Plant Program
American Rare Earths (ARE) announced a rapid acceleration of its Halleck Creek pilot plant, aiming to move from small‑scale proof‑of‑concept to a full‑scale pre‑production concentrate. CEO Mark Wall highlighted the addition of industry veteran Jaye Pikarts, whose four decades of rare‑earth mining,...
Critical Materials in an Era of Energy Security and Defense
The episode of Metals in Motion examines how the escalating Iran conflict and broader energy‑security concerns are reshaping demand for critical materials. Host Thalia Hayden and Sprat Asset Management’s Steve Schaall explore why investors should reassess allocations to metals such...
Power Metal Resources Update: Catalysts, Investments and Buyback Strategy
Power Metals Resources CEO Sean Wade used the interview to unveil a quarterly newsletter that aggregates all recent activity across the company’s diversified portfolio, ranging from uranium drilling to Middle‑East lithium exploration. The update highlighted ongoing operations, including the Fermi...
This Silver Bull Market Is Just Getting Started
The interview centers on Argenta Silver’s El Var project in Argentina’s Salta province, highlighting the country’s evolving geopolitical landscape and the company’s strategy to capitalize on a burgeoning silver bull market. Key points include Salta’s unique judicial mining court that provides...
Kazatomprom: The World's Largest Uranium Producer | Dastan Kosherbayev and Jimmy Connor
Kazatomprom, the world’s largest uranium producer, outlined its 2026 production target of 27.5‑29 kilotons (71‑75 million pounds) and discussed the ongoing sulfuric‑acid supply issue that underpins leaching operations. The company said a third in‑house sulfuric‑acid plant, slated for completion in Q1 2027, will satisfy...
Valereum’s VGold: The Future of Digital Gold?
Valyrian PLC and its partner QGP unveiled two new tokens – the regulated VGOLD digital‑gold token and the private VGOLD Core liquidity token – as part of a broader effort to tokenize gold mining assets and bring institutional investors into...
Tungsten to $1 Million/T?
In a candid interview, Jeremy Gray, head of Pure Tungsten, highlighted the meteoric rise of tungsten prices, which have surged from $30,000 a ton eighteen months ago to $300,000 today, with some analysts even forecasting a $1 million per ton peak....
Iran War: Soaring Jet Fuel Prices Disrupt Global Aviation
The video examines how the Iran‑Iraq conflict is sending jet‑fuel prices soaring, prompting airspace closures and widespread flight cancellations that ripple through the global aviation network. Bloomberg’s Donny Lee notes oil prices have risen more than five percent, but the...
Altona Rare Earths Launches US-Funded Metallurgy & Process Engineering Studies Rare Earth Project
Altona Rare Earths announced a U.S.-funded work program to advance its Monte Muambe rare‑earth project in Mozambique. The company has issued a request for proposals, inviting American engineering firms to perform metallurgy and process‑engineering studies, backed by a $1.875 million grant...
Quantum Helium Now Permitted to Production
Quantum Helium announced it has been granted operatorship of its Sage Brush helium project in Colorado, clearing the final Bureau of Indian Affairs hurdle and allowing the company to proceed with field operations under existing regulatory frameworks. The firm plans to mobilize...
Tharisa Intiates 60-Year Underground Mining Plan
Tharisa announced the first underground blast at its South African mine, signalling a strategic shift from open‑pit to mechanized board‑and‑pillar underground operations. The company plans three portals to access the MG2 and MG4 reef horizons, aiming to extend the mine’s...
What Could Re-Rate a Silver Junior? | Kootenay Silver CEO Interview
The interview with Kootenay Silver’s CEO Jim focuses on the company’s quest to re‑rate the silver junior by expanding its resource base and tightening its financing structure. Kootenay, listed on the TSXV under KTN, boasts one of the largest silver‑junior...
Massive Uranium Discovery Dorado's Nova Zone Revelation
The video announces a high‑grade uranium discovery in Dorado’s Nova zone, part of a joint venture with ISO Energy. The find emerged from a systematic testing program of priority targets conducted last fall. Initial drilling consisted of four holes, constrained by...
The Real Trade May Not Be Gold Anymore | Doug Casey
The interview with veteran investor Doug Casey spans Canadian political turbulence, U.S. presidential volatility, the unfolding Middle‑East conflict, and a shifting commodity landscape. Casey critiques the NDP’s equity‑card system as a symptom of left‑wing extremism, while warning that Trump’s impulsive,...
Supply "Train Wreck" — Copper, Rare Earths, Critical Minerals
The video warns of an imminent supply "train wreck" as next‑generation AI chips from Nvidia, AMD and peers will require dramatically more copper, rare‑earths and other critical minerals than today’s devices. A bottom‑up forecast predicts roughly 256,000 tons of copper will...
Returns Remain Strong as Market Volatility Creates Entry Points
The episode centers on how heightened market volatility—spurred by geopolitical tensions and fluctuating oil prices—creates fresh entry points for investors. Eric F. and Sam Ples discuss the current macro backdrop, noting that every rise above $100 a barrel in crude...
John Feneck: Massive Upside in Tungsten, 'Buckle Up' For Silver & $6000 Gold
John Feneck, CEO of FC Consulting, returned to Palisades Gold Radio to reiterate his bullish stance on defense metals, especially tungsten, antimony, and rare earths. He argues that China’s 81% control of tungsten production makes the market highly opaque and...
IsoEnergy Update | Phil Williams and James Connor
ISO Energy used the interview to detail recent milestones, including a well‑received capital raise and the pending acquisition of Toro Energy’s Win Luna project in Western Australia. The company, listed on the TSX (ISO) and NYSE (ISOU) with a $900 million...
Which Country Is Suffering the Most From the Oil Crisis?
The Economist has identified fifteen emerging‑market economies most at risk from the oil‑price shock, ranking them by two metrics: exposure to Gulf‑supplied energy and the fragility of their macro‑economic fundamentals. Although none of these nations are directly involved in...
Advancing the Genesis Mission Through AI-Enabled Biological Discovery
The video introduces the Department of Energy’s Orchestrated Platform for Autonomous Laboratories (Opel), a cross‑lab initiative designed to accelerate AI‑enabled biological discovery and support the broader Genesis mission. Four national laboratories—Oak Ridge, Argonne, Pacific Northwest, and Lawrence Berkeley—are pooling expertise...
This Gold Project Still Works in a Bad Market | US GoldMining PEA
The video dissects US Gold Mining’s preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for the Whistler project in Alaska, released just before a broader market sell‑off in gold and other commodities. It frames the analysis against a backdrop of volatile metal prices and...
This Is The Best Gold Deposit You’ve Never Heard Of
The interview centers on Red Mountain, described as Canada’s best undeveloped gold deposit, with a 10‑12 g/t grade and 540,000 ounces of measured resources. Host Jay Martin and senior geologist Rob discuss how the Fior Group, a capital‑and‑advisory firm founded by...
Iran War: Trump Wavers On Escalation as US Pump Price Tops $4 | The Pulse 3/31
The Pulse focused on President Trump’s apparent shift on the Iran‑Israel conflict, noting his willingness to wind down U.S. military actions even as the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz remains effectively shut. The discussion followed a recent Iranian drone strike...
Denison Mines Update | David Cates and Geoff Smith
Denison Mines outlined its transition from developer to producer, highlighting the imminent start of construction at the Phoenix in‑situ recovery (ISR) uranium mine. Final permits have been secured, site preparation is underway, and civil and earthworks will commence in March,...
Power Metal Resources Begins Maiden Drill Programme at East Hawkrock Uranium Project in Saskatchewan
Power Metal Resources, in partnership with Fermi Exploration, has kicked off a maiden drilling campaign at the East Hawkrock uranium project in Saskatchewan. The 2,500‑meter program, scheduled for completion by mid‑April, will test several high‑priority targets identified through prior magnetics, electromagnetics...
Presentation Replay: Revival Gold Inc., A Unique Opportunity in Gold | Pre-PDAC 2026
Revival Gold used its PDAC 2026 presentation to unveil a growth‑focused gold platform anchored by roughly six million ounces of proven resources and a clear path to near‑term production. The company highlighted two brownfield projects in the western United States—Mercur...
Testify with Gracelin Baskaran: Unleashing America’s Mineral Potential
Gracelin Baskaran testified before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee, warning that China’s 2025 decision to cut off rare‑earth exports would reverberate across U.S. manufacturing and defense sectors. She framed the hearing as a call to unleash America’s mineral potential by...
State and Local Officials Webinar: Critical Minerals From the Ground Up
Heidi Crebo‑Rediker of the Council on Foreign Relations presented findings from her report “Leapfrogging China’s Critical Minerals Dominance,” highlighting the national‑security risks of relying on China for rare earths, lithium and other critical minerals. She outlined policy levers—tax incentives, R&D...
Global Lens | Russia Sold Alaska to the USA for $7.2M | A Glimpse Into This Day in History
On March 30, 1867 the United States, through Secretary of State William Seward, negotiated a $7.2 million purchase of Alaska from Russia, acquiring 1.5 million square kilometres for roughly two cents an acre. The transaction, the second‑largest land deal in American history,...
A Major Copper Mine Just Changed Hands in America | Hudbay X Arizona Sonoran
The video explains Hudbay Minerals’ $600 million acquisition of Arizona Sonoran Copper, bringing the Cactus open‑pit project into its Arizona portfolio and reinforcing the United States’ push for domestic critical‑mineral production. The deal, announced after a brief period of ownership...
Coppernico Metals Presentation Replay: Building a Large-Scale Skarn Opportunity | Pre-PDAC 2026
Coppernico Metals presented its large‑scale skarn exploration program in southern Peru, arguing that the ten‑fold rise in copper prices and a decade‑long discovery deficit create a perfect market backdrop for a new world‑class deposit. The company highlights surface trench assays of...
Moving Toward Production at the Lost Sheep Mine | RCTV In Conversation with Ares Strategic Mining
Ares Strategic Mining announced that its Lost Sheep Mine in Utah, the sole permitted fluorite spar operation in the United States, is transitioning from a junior mining project to a commercial producer. The company has completed most of the mine’s...
Behind the Ticker: SILJ and the Amplify ETFs
The Behind the Ticker episode features Christian, founder and CIO of Amplify ETFs, tracing his career from early stints at First Trust and Claymore to launching Amplify in 2015 and celebrating its ten‑year anniversary. Amplify now offers roughly 40 ETFs...
Buxton Resources Sells Interest in Copper Wolf A$6.15M Unlocking Exploration in Surrounding Licenses
Buxton Resources announced the sale of its 49% stake in the Copper Wolf joint venture to IGO for approximately A$6.15 million, a move that removes a long‑standing right‑of‑first‑refusal constraint and clears the path for independent exploration of its surrounding Arizona holdings. The...
Oil Prices Rise as Houthi Militants Enter Middle East War
The video discusses how the Houthi militia’s decision to join the Israel‑Hamas conflict is reshaping energy markets, especially by bringing the Red Sea into the geopolitical risk calculus. Following a weekend missile launch toward Israel, oil futures jumped to about $115...
