
Commodities

Silver Prices Rise as UBS Forecasts Higher Prices in 2027
Silver futures traded at $67.16, up 0.02%, as UBS predicts prices will reach $70 by December 2026 and $80 by September 2027, amid a forecasted 46.3 million-ounce deficit for 2026.

Deep Fission Tests Underground Borehole Reactor Tech with Youngquist Brothers
Deep Fission and Youngquist Brothers complete a demonstration of a gravity-based nuclear reactor prototype in Florida, aiming for commercial deployment by 2027.

Sunshine Silver Expands Idaho Landholdings by 60%, Plans Exploration Drilling
Sunshine Silver Mining & Refining Company (SSMR) has expanded its mineral rights in Idaho’s Silver Valley by 14,100 acres, becoming the largest holder in the region, and plans a multi-year drilling program to assess new targets.

Midnight Sun Secures Zambia Copper Licence Deal with Earn-in Terms
Midnight Sun Mining Corp. finalized an earn-in agreement with Mulundu Holdings for Zambia’s Mulundu Licence, covering 62 sq km near the Solwezi Copper Project.

Gold holds steady near $4,379.74 per ounce as markets monitor Middle East tensions and interest rate outlooks
Gold remained near $4,379.74 per ounce while investors watched Middle East tensions and interest‑rate expectations.

Eurozone yields near decade highs amid Brent crude surge and ECB-Fed watch
U.S. Treasury yields hover just below 5% as Brent crude climbs 3% ahead of ECB and Fed rate decisions.

Pattern Group Expands Beyond Amazon Amid 40% Revenue Growth
CEO David Wright highlights diversifying marketplace share and operational efficiency at Goldman Sachs’ 2026 tech conference.

FTSE 100 rises on oil supply fears, GBP weakens as Brent climbs 4.4%
Energy stocks led gains as Brent crude futures surged on concerns over Middle East supply disruptions, while sterling fell against the dollar.

Cobra Resources advances rare earth purification tests
South Australian company reports progress in radionuclide removal and rare earth retention during purification process, supporting upcoming scoping study.

Oil prices decline as U.S. crude inventories rise amid Middle East supply and pipeline considerations
U.S. crude inventories rose, putting downward pressure on oil prices while Middle East supply concerns persisted.

Cogent’s AI Strategy Amid Data-Center Restructuring
Cogent Communications CEO Dave Schaeffer highlighted a pivot toward AI-driven demand as the company exits a decade-long acquisition freeze and divests legacy data-center assets.

Hi-View Resources Acquires Jim Property in BC’s Toodoggone Gold-Copper District
The deal includes 100,000 shares, a $5,000 cash payment and a 2% net smelter returns royalty, with an option to repurchase 1% of the royalty for $1,000,000. The property hosts copper and gold mineralization visible at surface.

Oil Prices Climb Further on Escalating Middle East Tensions
Brent crude surged past $105 as Iran-backed Houthis seized Yemen's strategic port of Mokha, while European gas also climbed above €80/MWh for the first time since late 2022.

Huthi rebels seize control of strategically important port city of Mokka
Iran-backed Huthi rebels have taken control of the strategically important port city of Mokka in Yemen, expanding their influence over the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a key shipping route. The move has raised concerns about potential blockades and increased Brent crude oil prices.

Gold X2 Drilling Confirms High-Grade Gold Beneath RPEEE Pit at Moss Project
Gold X2 Mining reports 173m of 0.89 g/t Au from its QES Zone drill hole MQD-26-474, deepening the mineralized zone 100m below the current open pit shell at the Moss Gold Project.

Energy shock talks and geopolitical developments amid Ukraine conflict and diplomatic meetings
Discussions on energy shocks and geopolitical developments are occurring as the Ukraine conflict continues and diplomatic meetings take place worldwide.

Empire Metals Secures AUD$53M for Titanium Innovation in Australia
Australian critical metals firm joins government-backed research to advance titanium production via renewable-powered molten salt electrolysis.

Valkor Begins Drilling at Utah Oil Recovery Site; Quadrise Receives Update
Quadrise says Valkor has started drilling two pilot wells at Utah's Asphalt Ridge site, with production of roughly 1,000 barrels a day targeted for 2027.


Oil prices decline for a third consecutive session amid easing concerns over Saudi supply disruptions
Oil prices fell for a third day as worries about Saudi supply disruptions eased.

Gold climbs as investors digest Fed rate hike, signal further tightening, and oil rally stalls
Gold prices rose while oil's rally stalled after the U.S. Federal Reserve announced an interest‑rate increase and signaled additional tightening.

Market Analysis Focuses on Iran Conflict Resolution, Oil Prices and Energy Stocks
Market commentary and insider buying activity are tracking potential developments in the Iran conflict and their implications for crude oil prices and energy equities.

Brent crude surges past $100 amid tanker attacks and supply fears
Oil prices rose sharply on Thursday, driven by escalating tensions in the Red Sea and broader supply concerns as Brent crude climbed above $100 per barrel.

Iridium, Deutsche Telekom Demo Satellite Voice for IoT Applications
Iridium Communications and Deutsche Telekom IoT showcase a satellite-based voice messaging demo using NB-IoT technology, targeting global IoT expansion beyond terrestrial coverage.

Helix Exploration Spuds Ollie #1 Well at Montana's Rudyard Field
The firm is targeting approximately 5,500 feet at its fourth production well in the Northern Dome, part of a program to expand helium output.









