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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Eric Volkman

SSR Mining Strikes $1.5B Deal to Exit Turkey, Refocus on Americas Growth

SSR Mining sells 80% stake in Turkish Çöpler mine to Cengiz Holding for $1.5B, shifting focus to Americas operations. Stock surges 7%.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Usa News Group

Gold Rush 2.0: $11B Mining Boom Signals Structural Shift in Precious Metals

Global mining capital consolidates around high-grade gold and silver assets. January 2026 M&A hit $11B with 77% focused on precious metals.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Prnewswire

Greenland Mines Locks in Arctic Icebreaker for 2026 Skaergaard Exploration Push

Greenland Mines secures icebreaker M/V Argus for 2026 Arctic operations, de-risking logistics for remote Skaergaard gold-palladium project in Greenland.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Evette Mitkov

Antimony Stock Surges on Iran De-escalation as Geopolitical Tensions Ease

UAMY shares jump 11.64% following Trump's five-day pause on Iranian strikes. Oil prices plunge 8%, easing inflation concerns and boosting precious metals demand.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Eric Volkman

First Majestic Silver Crashes 19% as Geopolitical Tensions Reshape Precious Metals

First Majestic Silver plunged 19% this week as geopolitical tensions, rising oil prices, and stronger dollar expectations pressured silver demand and valuations.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Eric Volkman

Hecla Mining Plunges 12% as Iran Conflict Reshapes Precious Metals Demand

Hecla Mining stock dropped 12% as Iran conflict strengthens the dollar and boosts bond yields, making precious metals less attractive investments.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Piero Cingari

Oil Surges to $110 as Stagflation Fears Grip Markets; Stocks Hit 4-Month Lows

U.S. stocks fell to four-month lows as Brent crude hit $110 and rate-hike odds climbed, spurring stagflation concerns and precious metals selloff.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Emma Newbery

Gold Miners Plunge as Futures Tumble 5%; Fed Rate Hold Weighs on Bullion

Gold mining stocks, including $B2G, fell sharply March 19 as gold futures dropped 5% amid geopolitical tensions and Fed rate-hold signals.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Neha Chamaria

Hecla Mining Halved From Peak as Silver Rout Overshadows Record Results

Hecla Mining stock plunged 50% from 52-week highs despite record 2025 results and a $593M gold mine sale, as silver prices collapsed over 10% below $67/oz.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··James Halley

Canadian Gold Giants Surge Amid Market Decline: Mining Stocks Outpace S&P 500

Canadian miners $AEM and $WPM surge 19-22% in 2026 as gold exceeds $5,000/oz, outpacing broader market decline with record earnings and double-digit dividend increases.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Prnewswire

Wheaton Precious Metals Boosts Q1 Dividend 18%, Capitalizing on Strong 2025

Wheaton Precious Metals raises Q1 2026 dividend to $0.195/share, reflecting confidence after record $0.66 annual payouts in 2025.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Lawrence Rothman, Cfa

Condire Doubles Down on Endeavour Silver as Precious Metals Rally Gains Momentum

Condire Management aggressively increases Endeavour Silver stake to 4.5M shares worth $42.3M, signaling conviction in silver producer amid 141.4% annual gains.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Evette Mitkov

Antimony Stock Tumbles as Dollar Surge Overwhelms Safe-Haven Demand

$UAMY shares fell 6.50% as dollar strength and falling gold prices overwhelmed safe-haven demand from Middle East tensions.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Rich Smith

Gold Mining's Weakness: Coeur Stock Plunges on CPI Data and Valuation Concerns

Coeur Mining stock dropped 6.3% after CPI data sparked gold investor concerns. Gold fell 1.3%, silver 5.3% as bonds become more attractive than non-yielding assets.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Reuben Gregg Brewer

Precious Metals Firms Beat Bitcoin for Long-Term $1K Investment, Analyst Says

Precious metals streaming and royalty companies outperform direct Bitcoin and gold holdings for 10-year investors, offering dividend income and price appreciation advantages.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Rich Smith

Dollar Surge and Rising Rates Overshadow Safe-Haven Demand for Gold

Newmont stock fell 3.3% as dollar strength and rising rates overwhelm Middle East safe-haven demand for gold and silver.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Rich Smith

Precious Metals Pullback Hits Coeur Mining: Dollar Strength Overshadows Safe-Haven Demand

Coeur Mining stock fell 6.6% as gold and silver prices retreated despite Middle East tensions, pressured by dollar strength and rising rate concerns.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Eric Volkman

New Gold Stock Tumbles 17% as Gold Prices Retreat from Peak

New Gold stock plunged 17% this week as gold retreated from $5,600, pressured by a stronger dollar and profit-taking amid acquisition uncertainty.
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Sprott Renews Share Buyback Program Through 2027, Authorizes Up to 1.3M Share Repurchases

Sprott Inc. receives TSX approval for normal course issuer bid to repurchase up to 1.29M shares (5% of outstanding) through March 2027, signaling confidence in valuations.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Prnewswire

Gold Demand Hits Record High as Supply Struggles to Keep Pace

Global gold demand hit record levels in 2025 with U.S. consumption doubling, while supply constraints and rising mining costs support Goldman Sachs' $5,400 price forecast.
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