Brandon S., Editor
JAN 18, 2025
There's a potentially major shakeup brewing in the mining industry...
Mining giants Rio Tinto and Glencore are exploring a potential $160 billion merger that could reshape the global metals landscape. The deal would create a copper powerhouse to rival industry leader BHP, though significant hurdles still remain. READ MORE
That's the spicy take from Alan Hibbard during his recent Bloomberg Television interview.
Catch his full analysis on what could drive gold's next big move — and the only two factors he believes could hold it back. Alan’s interview is essential viewing for anyone tracking precious metals in 2025.
Gold's stealing the show again, climbing to a one-month high of $2,750 on Thursday, while silver's been holding strong at $30.50.
What's driving the precious metals rally? Treasury yields are falling after a surprisingly tame inflation report, and Wall Street's betting the Fed might finally pump the brakes on rate hikes. Bonus: Gold's just $40 shy of October's record high of $2,790. READ MORE
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GOLD SHOWDOWN IN MALI
Mali's military government has escalated its confrontation with mining giant Barrick Gold, seizing three tons of gold worth $245 million. Mali's government is demanding a larger ownership stake and $500 million in back taxes, while also issuing an arrest warrant for the company's CEO. READ MORE
THE GREAT DIVIDE STOCKS VS WAGES
As the S&P 500 continues its impressive rally, new research reveals a troubling milestone: stocks have never been more expensive relative to worker wages in 75+ years of market history. The analysis shows today's workers must put in over 200 hours to afford what their counterparts could buy with just 33 hours of work. READ MORE
STATES' BITCOIN GOLD RUSH
Eight U.S. states are racing to establish Bitcoin reserves as the crypto touches $101K. This state-level push, combined with Trump's federal stockpile plan, signals a dramatic shift in how governments view digital assets. READ MORE
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Brandon Sauerwein
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