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This weekend’s KE Report dives deep into the gold market’s extraordinary run through the eyes of generalist investors and traders. We explore what’s driving the bull market in PMs and trading strategies for those invested in the metals and equities.

Chief Investment Officer Peter Boockvar explains why gold’s move isn’t a “fear trade” but part of a global currency realignment, while fund manager Dana Lyons breaks down how to manage profits, hedge risk, and identify the next sectors poised to lead.

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In this Daily Editorial (Fri, Oct 10), Marc Chandler, Managing Partner at Bannockburn Global Forex and editor of Marc to Market, unpacks China’s post-holiday policy salvo and what it means for markets, AI supply chains, and resource equities. We cover how export restrictions on rare earths and processing tech, new EV battery curbs, and port levies on U.S. ships raise the stakes - and why the U.S. response could entrench a longer, messier standoff.

MP Materials (MP) • Energy Fuels (UUUU) • Trilogy Metals (TMQ.TO) 

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Alex Langer, President and CEO of Sierra Madre Gold And Silver (TSXV: SM) (OTCQX: SMDRF), joins me to  review the details of a planned two-stage expansion at its La Guitarra silver-gold mine complex located in Estado de Mexico, Mexico.  Additionally, production is ramping up at the higher-grade Coloso mining center, where dewatering and underground development are underway.  Mining has also just commenced at the Nazareno Mine, and ties into the overall expansion plans at the overall La Guitarra mining complex.

Alex discussed how the recent C$19.5 million financing is being deployed in part to purchase additional equipment and implement improvements at the mine to reduce costs and increase production grades and volumes in the near-term. These planned expansions would increase the site's nameplate processing capacity by 50% to a range of 750 dry tonnes per day ("tpd") to 800 tpd by Q2 2026. The site is currently operating at a rate of 500 tpd. This first expansion would involve the construction of a paste fill and thickener plant, the addition of a fourth ball mill and second cone crusher as well as an increase in the conveyor circuit's material handling capacity.

Subsequently, construction of a new, fully permitted, Dry Stack Tailings Storage Facility and addition of a second crushing circuit would increase processing capacity to a range of 1,200 tpd to 1,500 tpd by Q3 2027. The Company currently has access to the capital to complete these expansions, which we anticipate funding from the Company's treasury and cash flow, eliminating the need for further near-term capital raises.

We get into the higher-grade ore which will be sourced from both the Coloso and Nazareno Mines to augment the material from the La Guitarra Mine, and the ramping up of this blended material will raise the grades and recoveries of gold and silver, as well as start lowering costs over the next few quarters.

Wrapping up we discuss the preparations and early targeting work underway to engage in a significant exploration program at the East District concessions, which will include a drill program of over 25,000 meters.  The property hosts 8 different past-producing mines, with the first 2 priorities being to explore around the El Rincon and Mina de Agua mines.  

If you have any questions for Alex regarding Sierra Madre Gold and Silver, then please email them to me at either [email protected].

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Investment disclaimer:  This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security. Investing in equities and commodities involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

In this KE Report Daily Editorial, we’re joined by Joel Elconin, Co-Host of the PreMarket Prep Show and Founder of the Stock Trader Network, to discuss market dynamics amid the ongoing U.S. government shutdown and missing economic data.

With key reports like jobs and inflation delayed, Joel outlines what’s driving markets in the meantime and what could shift sentiment once data resumes.

Key Discussion Highlights:

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Recorded on October 7th, 2025:   Sean Brodrick, Editor of Wealth Megatrends and contributing analyst to Weiss Ratings Daily, joins us to outline why he still remains bullish and holding positions in gold, rare earths, antimony, uranium, and oil stocks.

Gold is now above $4,000 and we’ve started to see a little profit taking in the gold equities this week, and many technical indicators point to the sector starting to get overbought. Despite the many calls for a pullback, we point out that with so many people waiting on the sidelines to buy any dips, that there may not be as big of a protracted or deep correction as many have been waiting for.  Sean has been holding most of his PM positions for some time, but added a few new gold names right after attending the Precious Metals Summit in Beaver Creek in early September. While he’s up nicely in those with his subscribers, he wishes he’d have kept buying even more throughout last month as they’ve continued to ratchet even higher here into the early part of October.

Next we got into the blistering rally higher that we’ve seen in some of the rare earth stocks on the back of Chinese export bans sending prices skyrocketing, and with the US government bringing more attention to the downstream processors with a strategic investment into MP Materials Corp. (NYSE: MP). This has really ignited a further boom in the sector where Sean wants to be invested with companies like Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSE American: UUUU); (TSX: EFR), a U.S. producer of rare earth element oxides from their mineral sands projects, and USA Rare Earth, Inc. (Nasdaq: USAR), that have a compelling development project and domestic mine-to-magnet supply chain approach that may be able to attract some of those government funds earmarked for this sector.

This brought up a larger discussion on positioning in the critical minerals sector, where another metal of focus for Sean has been in antimony.  He’s got some exposure through gold companies with antimony credits, but also mentioned United States Antimony Corp (NYSE:UAMY) as a stock that has been a big winner for him and his subscribers.   US Antimony is another company that has received government funds for development of domestic critical minerals projects. 

The trends higher in nuclear and uranium stocks have been another sector that Sean has been exposed to for some time, and that he feels still has a lot of potential to keep moving higher.  With regards to the uranium stocks, he is positioned in US and Canadian producers and developers, including Energy Fuels that was aforementioned.   When discussing a company we met with at the PM Summit in Beaver Creek, enCore Energy Corp. (NASDAQ: EU) (TSXV: EU), it brought the discussion to the potential for US producers to be consolidated, and if most of them were rolled into a larger entity if it would qualify as a monopoly.    Sean is not as animated by uranium exploration companies until we see significantly higher prices, because there has already been plenty of uranium delineated by exploration work in past cycles that is still in the ground.  

 Wrapping up we shifted over to traditional energy with the oil and gas stocks, where Sean is considering selling some of them, to put more focus on the critical minerals sector, but is still going to keep holding some of the better oil producers that pay him to wait with solid dividends. We consider whether this could be a contrarian area to follow more closely in the commodities sector.

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Fresh off another record-breaking week for precious metals, Cory Fleck and Shad Marquitz dive into the numbers behind this historic rally and what it means for valuations, exploration plays, and investor strategy going forward.

Historic run: Gold has surged past $4,000/oz, rising seven straight weeks and up nearly 20% since late September. GDX and GDXJ have both outperformed gold, up over 120–140% YTD, while silver has gained roughly 50% in the last four months.

Valuation discipline: With miners flying, Cory and Shad unpack how to assess value at these levels - using economic studies, considering NPV sensitivity, realistic spot price assumptions, and peer comps by deposit size and jurisdiction. They also flag red flags in “financial engineering” where low CapEx hides high sustaining costs.

Exploration risk & reward: Exploration money is flowing again, but investors should stay selective. In today’s bull market, 300–400 gram-meter hits are the new standout threshold. Companies chasing multiple targets have the best odds of a true new discovery win.

M&A reality: Global deal value is up 15% this year to $1.1T, but mining takeovers remain concentrated among majors and mid-tiers. Not every junior will be bought - teams that can build mines should outperform those just waiting for takeouts.

Portfolio strategy: After nine straight up weeks for GDX, Cory and Shad emphasize taking partial profits, managing concentration, and rotating some gains into other resource sectors. Trim into strength - and always have a plan beyond “waiting for a buyout.”

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In this KE Report Company Update, Matt Roma, CEO of Golden Cross Resources (TSX.V:AUX – OTCQB:ZCRMF – FSE:ZMLO), joins us to discuss the company’s ongoing exploration at the Reedy Creek Gold Project in Victoria, Australia. Golden Cross recently completed its Phase 1 drill program and has already launched a fully funded 10,000-meter Phase 2 program with two rigs turning.

Phase 1 Drilling Recap

Phase 2 Program – 10,000 Meters Underway

Geological & Exploration Insights

Financial & Operational Overview

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In this KE Report Company Update, Jon Ward, CEO of Corcel Exploration (CSE:CRCL - OTCQB:CRLEF), joins us to discuss the company’s next steps at its Yuma King Project in west-central Arizona. Corcel recently released historical drill results as it finalizes targets and prepares for a Phase 1 drill program.

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Any follow up questions for Jon? Comment below or email at [email protected]

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Recorded October 7th, 2025:  Erik Wetterling, Founder and Editor of The Hedgeless Horseman website, joins us to review adjustments that he is making to the value proposition in 3 gold exploration stocks, based around recent press releases and milestones. He sees this newsflow as much more relevant for any changes in the company’s valuation (either up or down), than the improving sentiment within the backdrop of rising underlying precious metals price environment.

>>  The companies we discuss in this interview are:

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In this KE Report Daily Editorial, we’re joined by Dave Erfle, Founder and Editor of The Junior Miner Junkie, to discuss gold’s breakout to $4,000/oz on the futures market, what it means for investors, and how to navigate potential corrections in precious metals equities.

Key Discussion Highlights:

Gold at $4,000:

Overbought but strong:

Stock selection over timing:

Developers taking control:

Timing the Lassonde Curve:

Silver’s massive setup:

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