Trump Explores Lifting Russia Sanctions While Kremlin Awaits ‘Normalization’
Russia expects sanctions relief as President Trump directs officials to identify restrictions that could be lifted—a startling but not surprising policy shift that comes shortly after the White House showdown between Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, which resulted in Trump pausing aid to Ukraine days later. According to Reuters reporting, […]
Why Silver Could Be the Most Controversial Investment of the Decade | Shawn Khunkhun – Dolly Varden
Shawn Khunkhun, CEO of Dolly Varden Silver (TSXV: DV), sits with SmallCapSteve to offer a dive into the current silver market and the company’s remarkable growth story. With the gold-to-silver ratio at 90:1, Khunkhun argues that the precious metals bull market is “still just a baby,” presenting a unique opportunity for investors. Explore Dolly Varden’s […]
London Silver Stocks Post Largest Monthly Decline Since 2016
Silver stocks in London vaults recorded their steepest monthly fall since records began in 2016, recent data from the London Bullion Market Association shows. Holdings fell 8.6% in January to 23,528 tonnes, valued at approximately $23.9 billion, according to the LBMA’s monthly report. The decline comes despite silver’s USD value remaining unchanged month-to-month. “Indeed, the […]
Endeavour Mining Reports “Record” Free Cash Flow, Wider Net Loss In Q4 2024
Endeavour Mining (TSX: EDV) has released its full-year and Q4 2024 financial and operational results. The firm posted revenue of US$940.5 million this quarter—up from US$705.9 million in Q3—driven by a higher realized gold price of US$2,590 per ounce, compared to US$2,342 per ounce in Q3, and increased gold sales volumes of 356,000 ounces versus […]
Fed Tracker Signals Sharpest US Economic Decline Since COVID Crisis
The US economy under the Trump administration could contract by 2.8% in the first quarter of 2025, according to the Atlanta Federal Reserve’s latest GDPNow estimate, potentially marking the most severe economic decline since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The GDPNow forecast, which economists use as an early indicator of economic performance, has deteriorated […]
Copper: The Silent Winner In America’s Trade War | Ken Engquist – Intrepid Metals
In this interview, Ken Engquist of Intrepid Metals (TSXV: INTR) reveals the strategic potential of the company’s Corral copper project in Arizona, highlighting drill results that showcase 100-200 meters of copper grades ranging from 1.5% to 7% near the surface. Against the backdrop of Trump-era tariffs and growing domestic supply pressures, the project represents a […]
160m Oz Silver Eq: Building Ounces Towards a Mining Scenario | Todd Williams – Unico Silver
Unico Silver (ASX: USL) is making significant strides in Argentina’s prestigious mining landscape. In this interview, Managing Director Todd Williams provides an in-depth look at the company’s transformative journey from consolidation to active exploration, showcasing a remarkable 160 million ounce silver equivalent resource in one of the world’s most promising mining districts. With $30 million […]
No Mill, No Tailings, No Problem | J. Malcolm Bell – Nova Pacific
Nova Pacific Metals (TSXV: NVPC) is challenging traditional mining approaches with an innovative strategy for developing its Vancouver Island project. In this interview, J. Malcolm Bell reveals the company’s unique approach, leveraging 58,000 meters of historic drilling to pursue a low-capex pathway to gold and silver production that could transform the junior mining landscape. The […]
European Air Force Plan Proposed To Protect Ukrainian Airspace
Military experts have developed a plan called “Sky Shield” that would deploy 120 European fighter jets to secure airspace over western Ukraine against Russian attacks without necessarily provoking a wider conflict with Moscow. The initiative would establish a European-led air protection zone operating independently from NATO. It would cover Ukraine’s three functioning nuclear power plants […]
‘Catch and Revoke’: Civil Liberties Groups Warn of First Amendment Risks in New State Department AI Initiative
A new State Department initiative to deploy artificial intelligence for screening foreign students’ social media activity has triggered widespread concern among civil liberties advocates who warn of potential First Amendment violations. The program, first revealed in an Axios report on Thursday, aims to identify and potentially deport international students who express views perceived as supportive […]