Could you really make $1-2 million from mining stocks in the next few years? Kitco’s Senior Mining Editor and Anchor Paul Harris interviews Rick Rule, President & CEO of Rule Investment Media, at the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference. Rule shares his insights on mining stocks, market outlook, and the potential impact of the Trump presidency on the resource world. Key Points: - Mining Stock Opportunities: Rule discusses how investors can potentially make significant gains by focusing o...
Feb 11, 2025•25 min
New gold and lithium discoveries in Saudi Arabia - what does it mean for the global market? Kitco’s Senior Mining Editor and Anchor Paul Harris speaks with H.E. Khalid Al-Mudaifer, Vice-Minister for Mining Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, at the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh. Al-Mudaifer discusses Saudi Arabia's ambitious push to develop its mineral resources and establish mining as the third pillar of its industrial sector, following oil and gas and petrochemicals. The interview highli...
Feb 11, 2025•15 min
What's the next big play in the mining sector? Kitco’s Senior Mining Editor and Anchor Paul Harris speaks with Adam Lundin, Chair of Lundin Mining. Lundin discusses the company's recent successes and future plans at the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He highlights the excitement surrounding Saudi Arabia's interest in diversifying into minerals and the challenges of financing mineral projects. Lundin emphasizes the importance of operations and growth projects. He speaks about Lund...
Feb 10, 2025•17 min
Is the American Empire ending? Kitco’s Senior Mining Editor and Anchor Paul Harris interviews Grant Williams, author and host of the Grant Williams Podcast, at the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference (VRIC). Williams discusses the major geopolitical shifts that could change everything you know about global power. He covers everything from the commodities cycle and geopolitical tensions to the future of investing. Williams shares his insights on the current state of the market, drawing paral...
Feb 05, 2025•34 min
Codelco has 5% of the world's copper reserves - what does this mean for the future of copper? Join Kitco’s Senior Mining Editor and Anchor Paul Harris as he interviews Maximo Pacheco, Chair of Codelco, at the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This conversation covers Codelco's significant investments in copper and its expansion into lithium, as well as the company's perspective on the future of the mining industry. Pacheco discusses Codelco’s partnerships, the company's massive capi...
Feb 05, 2025•11 min
What does the decoupling of gold from traditional bonds suggest about its future role as an investment? Kitco’s Senior Mining Editor and Anchor Paul Harris speaks to Ronald-Peter Stoeferle, Managing Partner at Incrementum AG, at the Future Minerals Forum in Saudi Arabia. They discuss the shifting dynamics of the gold market, the future of gold investments, and the factors influencing gold prices. Key Topics: - Shifting Power in the Mineral Industry - Gold's Resilience and Future Outlook - Emergi...
Feb 04, 2025•29 min
Killian Charles, President and CEO of Brunswick Exploration, joins Ernest Hoffman of Kitco News at Xplor 2024 in Montreal to discuss the company’s latest discoveries, including the first viable lithium deposits in Greenland. They also discuss the latest results from the Mirage and Anatacau West projects, lithium demand from solar energy storage, and milestones for Q4 and 2025. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the author and may not reflect those of Kitco Metals Inc. T...
Nov 28, 2024•17 min
Simon Marcotte, President and CEO of Northern Superior Resources, joins Ernest Hoffman of Kitco News at Xplor 2024 in Montreal to discuss the Chibougamau gold camp consolidation progress and the ONGold spinoff’s growth potential. They also discuss the company’s recent equity raise, the latest drilling results, and positioning for M&A activity. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the author and may not reflect those of Kitco Metals Inc. The author has made every effor...
Nov 28, 2024•17 min
Kiran Patankar, CEO and President of Maple Gold Mines, joins Ernest Hoffman of Kitco News at Xplor 2024 in Montreal to make the case that now is the time to invest in junior miners like Maple Gold. They also discuss Agnico’s increased stake, the company’s winter drilling program, and the opportunities for M&A in the sector. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the author and may not reflect those of Kitco Metals Inc. The author has made every effort to ensure accuracy...
Nov 28, 2024•12 min
Stephen Stewart, CEO and Director of QC Copper & Gold, joins Ernest Hoffman of Kitco News at Xplor 2024 in Montreal to discuss the company’s recent acquisition of Cuprum and plans to launch the combined XXIX company in December. They also discuss miners’ valuations, the M&A cycle, and copper’s place in the commodity supercycle. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the author and may not reflect those of Kitco Metals Inc. The author has made every effort to ensure ...
Nov 28, 2024•26 min
Jean-Felix Lepage, VP Projects at O3 Mining, joins Ernest Hoffman of Kitco News at Xplor 2024 in Montreal to discuss the impact of the gold price rally on miners’ reserve statements and valuations. They also discuss the company’s Q4 and 2025 goals and the M&A environment. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the author and may not reflect those of Kitco Metals Inc. The author has made every effort to ensure accuracy of information provided; however, neither Kitco Meta...
Nov 28, 2024•10 min
Peter Krauth, publisher of SilverStockInvestor and author of The Great Silver Bull, joins Ernest Hoffman of Kitco News at Xplor 2024 in Montreal to examine the state of the silver market and where the price action is likely headed in 2025. They also break down the latest supply and demand data and review some of the strongest potential investments in silver equities. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the author and may not reflect those of Kitco Metals Inc. The author ...
Nov 28, 2024•41 min
Matt Manson, President and CEO of Radisson Mining Resources, joins Ernest Hoffman of Kitco News at Xplor 2024 in Montreal to discuss the high-profile additions to the leadership team and the recent $7 million raised in equity financing. They also discuss the latest results of the drilling program at the O'Brien project, the new MOU with IAMGOLD, and Radisson’s goals for 2025. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the author and may not reflect those of Kitco Metals Inc. Th...
Nov 25, 2024•18 min
Robert Wares, President and CEO of Osisko Metals, joins Ernest Hoffman of Kitco News at Xplor 2024 in Montreal to discuss the outlook for copper, including the burgeoning demand from electrification and the constrained supply picture. They also discuss Osisko Metals’ Gaspé Copper project and the company’s goals for 2025 and beyond. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the author and may not reflect those of Kitco Metals Inc. The author has made every effort to ensure accu...
Nov 25, 2024•12 min
Michael Gentile, co-founder of Bastion Asset Management and longtime mining equities investor, joins Ernest Hoffman of Kitco News at Xplor 2024 in Montreal to explain where we are in the precious metals bull cycle and where the value is in mining equities. They also discuss different drivers for gold and silver prices, how much upside is left in the metals, and the next phase of M&A activity in the mining sector. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the author and may...
Nov 25, 2024•31 min
Rising gold demand will favor development companies, said Morgan Lekstrom, president and director, NexGold. On Thursday Lekstrom spoke to Kitco Mining. He was in the studio on the same day NexGold Mining Corp. (TSXV: NEXG) and Signal Gold Inc. (TSX:SGNL) announced plans to merge. Joining the companies will combine two assets: NexGold's Goliath, located in Ontario, and Signal Gold's asset in Nova Scotia. Goliath is currently undergoing provincial permitting and is expected to receive approvals ne...
Oct 18, 2024•15 min
[EDITOR'S NOTE: SOME SWEARING IN VIDEO] Precious metals are not slowing down, said Lawrence Lepard, founder of Equity Management Associates. On Thursday, Lepard spoke to Kitco Mining. Lepard is a long-time gold bull. He is surprised by the pace and strength of the gold price breakout, which he attributes to various macroeconomic factors, including increased demand from Asia and central banks. Lepard argues that gold’s bullish trend is real, driven by a combination of factors such as U.S. fiscal ...
Oct 17, 2024•33 min
The Canadian government needs should stop picking winners and losers in the resource sector, said Stewart Muir, founder and CEO of Resource Works. On Thursday Muir spoke to Kitco Mining. Muir said the resource sector is challenged by regulations. He points out the growing regulatory burdens, referring to the "pancaking effect" where new regulations continuously pile on top of existing ones, complicating the project approval process. He emphasizes that streamlining and harmonizing regulations are...
Oct 14, 2024•20 min
More aggressive M&A is coming to the gold sector, said Dan Wilton, CEO of First Mining Gold. On Thursday Wilton spoke with Kitco Mining. First Mining Gold Corp. (TSX: FF) is a Canadian gold developer focused on the development of the Springpole gold project in northwestern Ontario and the Duparquet gold project in Quebec, what the company calls the two of the largest gold projects in Canada. Springpole’s land position totals 41,943 hectares. The project is located in a remote area, approxima...
Oct 09, 2024•18 min
The Golden Triangle is one of the world's top five mining areas, said Shawn Khunkhun, president and CEO of Dolly Varden Silver. On Thursday Khunkhun spoke to Kitco Mining at its Vancouver studio. Dolly Varden Silver Corporation (TSX.V:DV) is a mineral exploration company focused on advancing its 100% held Kitsault Valley project located in the Golden Triangle of British Columbia, Canada, 25kms by road to deep tide water. In 2022 Dolly Varden acquired Homestake Ridge gold-silver project from Fury...
Oct 04, 2024•26 min
Precious metal miners are in a great bargaining position with the smelters, said Walter Coles, executive chairman of @skeenaresources6013 . Last week Coles spoke to Kitco Mining in Vancouver, B.C. Skeena Gold + Silver (TSX: SKE) is advancing its Eskay Creek project, a high-grade volcanogenic massive sulphide deposit that previously operated as an underground mine. “When Eskay Creek was operational in the 1990s and early 2000s, it produced 3.3 million ounces of gold and an astonishing 160 million...
Oct 02, 2024•15 min
G Mining Ventures achieved commercial production in September, according to Louis-Pierre Gignac, the company's founder, president, and CEO. Last month, Gignac spoke with Kitco Mining. G Mining Ventures Corp. (TSX: GMIN) aims to grow into a mid-tier precious metals producer. Its flagship operations include the Tocantinzinho Gold Mine in Brazil and the Oko West project in Guyana. In September, the company released a preliminary economic assessment for Oko, highlighting an after-tax NPV5% of $1.4 b...
Oct 02, 2024•14 min
Gold and copper production are increasing at New Gold, noted CEO Patrick Godin. Godin spoke with Kitco Mining last month during the Gold Forum Americas/XPL-DEV 2024 in Colorado. New Gold Inc. (TSX: NGD) is a Canadian-focused intermediate mining company operating the Rainy River gold mine and the New Afton copper-gold mine. The company also holds additional Canadian-focused investments. New Gold is expanding its production. Consolidated gold output is projected to increase by approximately 35% fr...
Oct 01, 2024•19 min
Use cash to grow gold production, said Jason Simpson, president and CEO of Orla Mining. Last month Simpson spoke to Kitco Mining at the Gold Forum Americas/XPL-DEV 2024 in Colorado. Orla Mining Ltd. (TSX: OLA) operates the Camino Rojo mine in Zacatecas State, Mexico. Camino Rojo is an open-pit, heap leach mine producing gold and silver. The site, 100% owned by Orla, spans over 139,000 hectares and contains both oxide and sulphide mineral resources. Additionally, Orla’s South Railroad project, lo...
Oct 01, 2024•21 min
Costs in the resource sector appear to be easing, said Steven Dean, chairman and CEO of Artemis Gold. Last month Dean spoke to Kitco Mining at the Gold Forum Americas/XPL-DEV 2024 in Colorado. Artemis Gold Inc. (TSX-V: ARTG) is developing the Blackwater Mine in central British Columbia, about 160 km southwest of Prince George. Dean expects the first gold pour by the end of this year. The company’s stock has doubled year-to-date, most recently trading at $12.63 per share. With favorable metal pri...
Sep 30, 2024•13 min
Despite gold's record highs, the miners aren’t celebrating yet, said Tim Wood, executive director of the Denver Gold Group. Last week Wood spoke to Kitco Mining at the Gold Forum Americas/XPL-DEV 2024 in Colorado. Despite gold hitting several all-time highs in 2024, Wood noted that the miners are still wary. While gold prices have surged to $2,600 per ounce, the enthusiasm seen in previous cycles has yet to materialize, with skepticism still prevalent among investors. "I don't think we're at tha...
Sep 30, 2024•16 min
Maintain perspective in this gold bull market, warned Darren Hall, president and CEO of Calibre Mining. Last week Hall spoke to Kitco Mining at the Gold Forum Americas/XPL-DEV 2024 in Colorado. Calibre Mining (TSX: CXB) is a Canadian-listed, Americas-focused, mid-tier gold producer with development and exploration projects across Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, as well as Nevada, Washington, and Nicaragua. Calibre operates the Limon Mine in Nicaragua and recently finalized the acquisition of ...
Sep 30, 2024•18 min
Without big backers, most juniors are going to struggle, said Luc ten Have, founder of GoldDiscovery.com Last week ten Have spoke to Kitco Mining at the 2024 Precious Metals Summit Beaver Creek in Colorado. Ten Have speculates that the gold equities may be entering a period of slow, sustained growth, akin to the early 2000s, rather than a rapid spike. He said a slow build would be preferrable. "My impression is that the market is slowly building," said tenHave. "You don't really feel it yet, but...
Sep 26, 2024•18 min
The gold miners should show some conviction in their product and hold more of it on their balance sheet, said David Baker, managing partner at Baker Steel Capital Managers. Last week Baker spoke to Kitco Mining at the Gold Forum Americas/XPL-DEV 2024 in Colorado. Baker advocates for gold mining companies to hold onto some of the gold they produce rather than converting it all into cash. He argues that this strategy would better align with the companies' messaging about the long-term value of gol...
Sep 26, 2024•16 min
There is a lack of big discoveries in the mining sector, said Willem Middelkoop, founder and CEO of Commodity Discovery Fund. Last week, Middelkoop spoke to Kitco Mining at the Gold Forum Americas/XPL-DEV 2024 in Colorado. Middelkoop expressed optimism that the gold price could reach $3,000 before the end of the year, potentially marking the start of a new bull market. "Gold could be on the verge of a breakout. This could be a violent move," Middelkoop said. He cited key factors driving the rise...
Sep 25, 2024•17 min