: Gold and silver prices have run "hot" in 2026, with gold trading well above $3,000 and silver over $90 per ounce, leading to record margins for senior producers.
: A "meaningful deficit" in copper is projected for 2026, which may reach 6 million metric tons annually by the early 2030s. investors looking buy mines
: Strong earnings from senior producers like Newmont Corp. are driving acquisitions of mid-tier and junior companies to secure future resource pipelines. Investment Profile: "Offense" vs. "Defense" : Gold and silver prices have run "hot"