Rick Rule, legendary natural resource investor and founder of Sprott Global, delivers a powerful macro and commodities outlook in this Rule Classroom session.

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Recording Date 4-16-2026. In this episode, Rick breaks down why copper is entering a structural supply crisis after decades of underinvestment and why this trend could drive massive gains over the next decade. The discussion spans uranium, mining equities, and global energy dynamics, giving viewers a clear roadmap of where capital could flow next. Rule also highlights key companies and jurisdictions, including Argentina's resurgence and emerging opportunities across the mining sector. This episode sets the stage for one of the most important commodity cycles in modern history.

Rick outlines a potential global liquidity crunch driven by geopolitical tensions and energy disruptions. He warns that oil markets are only pricing in anticipated shortages, not actual ones, which could lead to extreme price spikes if supply routes remain constrained. At the same time, he explains why he is raising cash despite being bullish long-term, emphasizing liquidity as the ultimate defense during market stress. Uranium remains a strong long-term play, with structural demand driven by energy security and nuclear adoption, though near-term consolidation is expected. The episode closes with actionable investing principles, including avoiding speculation based on hope and preparing a disciplined shopping list for future opportunities.

Key Insights in this episode

✅ Copper supply deficit is unavoidable and prices must rise to ration demand ✅ Uranium demand surge is driven by energy security and nuclear adoption ✅ Argentina is emerging as a top-tier mining jurisdiction after political shift ✅ Oil markets are only pricing expectations not real shortages yet ✅ Holding cash is a strategic hedge against liquidity crises and market crashes ✅ Successful investing requires eliminating positions based purely on hope

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Chapters

00:00 Welcome And Copper Bootcamp Overview 03:52 Argentina Mining Opportunity And Political Shift 06:23 Abra Silver And McEwen Copper Insights 08:54 Uranium Market Outlook And Strategy 12:46 Uranium Royalty And Market Developments 13:26 Altius Minerals And Capital Allocation Model 15:31 Zinc Market Outlook Vs Copper Opportunity 16:46 Uranium Energy Corp And US Advantage 19:27 Graphene Hype And Hydrograph Analysis 21:29 Royalty Companies And Windfall Tax Risk 22:42 Copper And Silver Junior Opportunities 24:18 Hot Chili Project And Starter Pit Debate 27:08 Bond Investing And Covenant Strategy 28:45 BP Strategy Shift And Energy Markets 30:20 Mining Stocks Helio And Bravo Analysis 33:49 Raising Cash And Market Risk Strategy 39:05 Oil Supply Shock And Global Impact 41:47 Morocco Mining Opportunity Aya Gold 44:52 Middle East Oil Risk And Production Concerns 46:31 Sovereign Metals Valuation Breakdown 48:47 Highcroft Mining And Gold Leverage 52:38 Portfolio Strategy And Selling Weak Positions 55:16 Final Macro Warning And Market Outlook

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