Best Assay Development Podcasts (2025)

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The Pitfalls of Assay Development 32:45

18d ago32:45

32:45

Join Diagnostics Decoded host Dr. Sophie New, PhD for an in-depth conversation with Dr. Radhakrishnan Gnanasambandam, PhD, and Brandon Hoelcle on the science, math, and puzzle-solving behind assay development, and reveal the most common pitfalls they see along the way. Tune in to hear: How early collaboration drives stronger assay performance Why u…

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Santacruz Silver – Reviewing Q3 Financial And Operational Results, and Looking Ahead To Q4 and 2026 Growth Initiatives 21:10

19m ago21:10

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Arturo Préstamo Elizondo, Executive Chairman and CEO of Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd. (TSXV: SCZ) (OTCQX: SCZMF) (FSE: 1SZ), joins me to reiterate their decision to uplist onto the Nasdaq exchange in the US in early 2026, and to delve into the details of Q3 2025 financial and operational results across their portfolio of producing mines in Bolivia a…

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Headwater Gold - Centerra Gold $25M Earn-In at Crane Creek 11:12

36m ago11:12

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We’re joined by Caleb Stroup, President & CEO of Headwater Gold (CSE:HWG | OTCQB:HWAUF), to discuss the newly announced $25 million earn-in agreement with Centerra Gold on the Crane Creek Project in Idaho. Key Highlights Centerra Earn-In Overview A three-stage structure allowing Centerra to earn up to 70% of Crane Creek: • Stage 1: $10M over four y…

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Sierra Madre Gold and Silver – Q3 Operations Update – Ramping Up At La Guitarra, Coloso, and Nazareno - District-Scale Exploration Strategy In 2026 16:47

5h ago16:47

16:47

Alex Langer, President and CEO of Sierra Madre Gold And Silver (TSXV: SM) (OTCQX: SMDRF), joins me for a review of Q3 operations and financials from the ramp-up of silver and gold production from the La Guitarra, Coloso, and Nazareno mines. We also unpack the planned two-stage expansion at their La Guitarra processing plant located in Estado de Mex…

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Joel Elconin - Market Momentum, Tech Rotation, and the Path to New Highs 11:37

11h ago11:37

11:37

In this episode, we welcome Joel Elconin, co-host of PreMarket Prep and founder of the Stock Trader Network, to break down the market’s steady rebound, shifting sector leadership, and what to watch as we approach year-end. Key Discussion Highlights Market Grind Higher The S&P and Nasdaq continue a slow climb toward all-time highs, with day-to-day r…

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District Metals - New Large-Scale Uranium Targets In Sweden & Answering Your Questions On Share Price Correction and Valuation 21:04

14h ago21:04

21:04

In this update, Garrett Ainsworth, President and CEO of District Metals (TSX.V:DMX | OTCQX:DMXDF | Nasdaq First North:DMXSE SDB), addresses the recent stock sell-off and multiple new large and high priority targets across their Swedish uranium assets. Key Discussion Points: New Target Generation - Large Mobile MT surveys across Alum Shale propertie…

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Nick Hodge – Pro Trading Tips And Picks In The Silver, Gold, Lithium, and Copper Stocks 33:31

1d ago33:31

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Nick Hodge, Co-Owner of Digest Publishing and editor of Foundational Profits and Underground Alpha, joins us for a longer-format discussion with macroeconomic factors, veteran stock tips and opportunities in select silver, gold, lithium, and copper stocks. We start off discussing the break in silver to all-time highs, coming out of the mid-October …

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Total Metals - Building a High-Grade Gold & VMS Portfolio in Ontario and Manitoba 18:35

1d ago18:35

18:35

In this company introduction, we chat with Michael Dehn, Executive Chairman of Total Metals (TSX.V:TT | OTCQB:TTTMF | Frankfurt:04N). Michael introduces the newly listed company and its portfolio of high-grade gold and VMS projects in the prolific Red Lake District. We discuss the upcoming $9 million financing designed to launch an aggressive 2026 …

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Sitka Gold - RC Gold Project: Resource Expansion Drill Results at Blackjack, Eiger and Saddle Zones 14:09

1d ago14:09

14:09

In this company update, Mike Burkey, VP of Corporate Development at Sitka Gold (TSX.V:SIG | OTCQB:SITKF | Frankfurt:1RF), recaps the final 2025 drill results from the Blackjack, Eiger and Saddle zones, aimed at expanding the 2.8 million ounce resource at the RC Gold Project. We discuss successful resource extensions at the Blackjack and Eiger zones…

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Dave Erfle - Silver's $96/oz Technical Target, Thesis Gold's Impressive PFS & M&A Recaps 18:43

1d ago18:43

18:43

In this editorial, Dave Erfle, Founder and Editor of the Junior Miner Junky, breaks down the explosive move in silver, now approaching $60/oz, and the technical long-term target of $96/oz. We analyze the macro tailwinds and examine the Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) from Thesis Gold (TSX-V:TAU). The PFS reveals exceptional economics, with an After-Tax…

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Blackrock Silver – Final Set Of Drill Assays From Eastern Expansion Step Out Program, Building Towards Expanded Resource Estimate And Updated PEA In Q1 2026 21:54

3d ago21:54

21:54

Andrew Pollard, President and CEO of Blackrock Silver (TSX.V:BRC – OTCQX:BKRRF), joins us to discuss the final set of diamond core drill assays, from this year’s exploration program, stepping out into the Eastern Expansion area at their 100% owned Tonopah West project located in West-Central Nevada, United States. The Eastern Expansion Program was …

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Erik Wetterling – Value Proposition Adjustments In Montage Gold, K2 Gold, and Finex Metals 17:05

2d ago17:05

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Recorded December 1st, 2025: Erik Wetterling, Founder and Editor of The Hedgeless Horseman website, joins me to outline any 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 and fundamental catalysts as much more relevant for any changes to t…

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K2 Gold - Mojave Project Permit Received, Over $10M in Treasury for Drilling In 2026 16:42

3d ago16:42

16:42

In this breaking update, Anthony Margarit, President and CEO of K2 Gold (TSX.V:KTO | OTCQB:KTGDF | FSE:23K), confirms receipt of the long-awaited exploration permit for the Mojave Project in California. The Company is fully funded for its initial Phase I drill program, thanks to the recent exercise of over 30 million warrants, boosting the treasury…

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Cerrado Gold – Q3 2025 Financials, 70,000 Meter Exploration Program At Minera Don Nicolas, Key Upcoming Milestones At Lagoa Salgada and Mont Sorcier 18:48

3d ago18:48

18:48

Mark Brennan, Founder, CEO, and Director of Cerrado Gold Inc (TSX.V: CERT) (OTCQX: CRDOF), joins me to review their Q3 2025 financial and operational metrics at the producing Minera Don Nicolas (MDN) gold mine in Argentina. We discuss the aggressive 70,000 meter exploration program on tap for MDN into 2026, and unpack the key upcoming development c…

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Craig Hemke - Silver’s Breakout, Silver Miner Margins, & the Hard-Asset Supercycle 19:42

3d ago19:42

19:42

In this daily editorial, Craig Hemke, Founder and Editor of TF Metals Report, breaks down the historic acceleration in precious metals, with Silver surging over 15% in November and now approaching $60/oz. Craig argues this sustained move is fundamentally different from past spikes and serves as a "front run" to major bullish developments anticipate…

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Doc - Silver’s Surging Higher: A Technical Outlook 18:55

3d ago18:55

18:55

In this editorial, we are joined by Richard "Doc" Postma to discuss the massive move in precious metals, with Silver surging over 15% in November. Doc breaks down the technical indicators suggesting we are in an "acceleration phase" similar to 2011. We discuss the glaring valuation disconnect between soaring metal prices and lagging mining equities…

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Argenta Silver - Reviving the High-Grade El Quevar Silver Project in Argentina 24:50

4d ago24:50

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In this company introduction, we sit down with Joaquin Marias, President and CEO of Argenta Silver (TSX.V:AGAG | OTCQB:AGAGF | FRA:T1K). Joaquin shares the story behind acquiring the El Quevar project in Salta Province, Argentina - a high-grade, pure silver asset that sat dormant for nearly a decade. We discuss the nature of the deposit, which boas…

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OceanaGold - Record Q3 Revenue, Strong Q4 Setup & Growth Pipeline 19:05

4d ago19:05

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In this update, Brian Martin, SVP at OceanaGold (TSX:OGC - OTCQX:OCANF), breaks down the company's record Q3 financial results and strong free cash flow generation. We discuss the operational setup for a robust fourth quarter, growth at the Haile Gold Mine, and the significance of the recent draft approval for the Waihi North project in New Zealand…

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Guanajuato Silver – Transformational Acquisition Of The Bolanitos Gold-Silver Mine in Mexico, Q3 Operations and Financials, Silver Technicals and Fundamentals 21:09

4d ago21:09

21:09

James Anderson, CEO of Guanajuato Silver (TSX.V:GSVR – OTCQX:GSVRF), joins me to highlight their recently announced transformational acquisition of the Bolanitos Gold-Silver Mine from Endeavour Silver, and to review the key takeaways from Q3 2025 operations and financials. We also end the discussion getting his technical outlook on the recent price…

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Weekend Show - Dave Erfle & Josef Schachter - Gold Over $4,200, Silver at All-Time Highs & Energy Stocks On Sale 52:59

6d ago52:59

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In this Thanksgiving weekend edition of The KE Report, we first sit down with Dave Erfle to dig into the current consolidation in gold and silver, the surge in quality juniors, and what could still go wrong. In the second half, Josef Schachter breaks down why natural gas looks fundamentally stronger than oil, how LNG, data centers, and storage tren…

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West Red Lake Gold Mines – Mid-Q4 Operations Update At The Madsen Mine, Ongoing Ramp Up Towards Commercial Production In Q1 Of 2026 32:06

6d ago32:06

32:06

Shane Williams, President and CEO at West Red Lake Gold Mines (TSX.V:WRLG – OTCQB:WRLGF), joins us to field a wide array of questions and detailed discussion with updates on the mid-Q4 underground operations, mining, and milling, capital allocation projects, and exploration updates during the ongoing ramp-up towards commercial production at their 1…

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Marc Chandler - Silver Smashes Through $57 & The Fed Pivot Trade is Back 17:05

6d ago17:05

17:05

In this Daily Editorial, we are joined by Marc Chandler, Managing Partner at Bannockburn Global Forex and Editor of the Marc to Market website. Marc breaks down the massive moves in the precious metals market to end the month, with Silver surging over 7% to break $57/oz and significantly outperforming Gold. We discuss the macro drivers behind this …

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Fury Gold Mines - 10,000m Drill Program At Eau Claire & Unlocking Value Across the Portfolio 19:53

6d ago19:53

19:53

In this update, Tim Clark (CEO) and Bryan Atkinson (SVP Exploration) of Fury Gold Mines (NYSE/TSX:FURY) discuss the company's aggressive 10,000-meter drill program at Eau Claire and recent exploration success at the Sakami Project. The team provides a roadmap for resource expansion and addresses the current valuation disconnect, highlighting the si…

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Great Pacific Gold - High-Grade Drill Results at Wild Dog & Walhalla Spin-Out Details 17:26

7d ago17:26

17:26

In this company update, we sit down with Greg McCunn, President and CEO of Great Pacific Gold (TSX.V:GPAC - OTCQX:GPGCF - Frankfurt:V3H). Greg breaks down the latest high-grade drill results from the Wild Dog property in Papua New Guinea and outlines the company’s multi-asset value creation strategy. We discuss the ongoing drill program, the strate…

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Silver Tiger Metals – New Permit Received For Stockwork Zone At The El Tigre Mine, Capital Raise Provides Term Sheet Flexibility, Development Pathway In Motion For An 18-Month Build 26:35

8d ago26:35

26:35

Glenn Jessome, President & CEO of Silver Tiger Metals (TSX.V:SLVR – OTCQX:SLVTF), joins us to review the major news released November 7th which announced that the Company has secured all of the required approvals and permits from the Mexican Federal Environmental Department (“SEMARNAT”) to construct the El Tigre Stockwork Silver-Gold Project in Son…

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North Peak Resources - Prospect Mountain Mine: Reviving a Historic High-Grade Gold Mine in Nevada 13:20

8d ago13:20

13:20

In this company introduction, we sit down with Rupert Williams, CEO and Director of North Peak Resources (TSX.V:NPR - OTCQB:NPRL). Rupert provides a comprehensive overview of the company’s flagship asset, the Prospect Mountain Mine in Nevada’s Battle Mountain-Eureka Trend. Having acquired 100% interest in the project in July, the company is now app…

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Thor Explorations – Q3 2025 Operations From The Segilola Mine – Exploration Update At Segilola, Douta, Guitry, and Marahui Projects 27:45

8d ago27:45

27:45

Segun Lawson, President and CEO of Thor Explorations (TSX.V: THX) (AIM: THX) (OTC: THXPF), joins me for a review of Q3 2025 operations and production metrics from its Segilola Gold mine, and for the Company’s ongoing exploration and development programs in Nigeria, Senegal and Cote D’Ivoire. Segilola Q3 2025 Financial Highlights 19,650 ounces ("oz"…

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Founders Metals - $50M Gold Fields Investment, Expanded Land Package, >60,000M Of Drilling 20:21

9d ago20:21

20:21

In this company update, we welcome back Colin Padget, President and CEO of Founders Metals (TSX.V:FDR - OTC:FDMIF - FSE:9DL0). Colin discusses the details behind the recent $50 million strategic investment from Gold Fields and the company’s acquisition of an additional 36,000 hectares at the Antino Gold Project. The conversation covers the technica…

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Quinton Hennigh - Stock Talk - Opportunities In Gold & Copper Exploration Stocks 22:02

9d ago22:02

22:02

In this Stock Talk episode, I welcome back Quinton Hennigh, CEO of San Cristobal Mining, for a concise and insightful update on where genuine exploration value is emerging in today’s metal markets. Key Discussion Highlights Exploration sentiment - Strong metals backdrop but rapid sentiment swings; silver’s consolidation may be establishing a higher…

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Heliostar Metals - Strong Q3 Production, High-Grade Drill Results & Advancing Ana Paula Toward Development 17:28

9d ago17:28

17:28

In this KE Report Company Update, Stephen Soock, VP of Investor Relations & Development at Heliostar Metals (TSX-V:HSTR - OTCQX:HSTXF - FSE:R0G1), breaks down a busy month of news across financials, operations, and exploration. Key Discussion Highlights: Q3 Financials Record ~9,000 GEOs produced; strong net income; quarter-end cash US$34.6M plus un…

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Robert Sinn – Sentiment Shift And Technical Outlook On Gold, Silver, Copper, Tax Loss Selling Silly Season, And Value Propositions In Select Resource Stocks 42:00

9d ago42:00

42:00

Robert Sinn, (aka Goldfinger on CEO.ca and CeoTechnican on X) and publisher of Goldfinger Capital on YouTube and Substack, joins me for a wide-ranging discussion on the sentiment shift and technical outlook on gold, silver, copper, the tax loss selling seasonal trade from now into Q1, valuations in different stages of companies, and a number of val…

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Dakota Gold – Exploration Results From The Richmond Hill Project Demonstrate Higher Average Gold Grades In The Northeast Corner 17:36

9d ago17:36

17:36

Dr. Robert Quartermain, Co-Chairman, Director and CEO of Dakota Gold (NYSE American: DC), joins me for an exploration and development update from their Richmond Hill Oxide Heap Leach Gold Project. He also outlines the long-term optionality of their Maitland Gold Project. Both projects are located in the historic Homestake District of South Dakota, …

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Magna Mining – Unpacking The Levack Mine Resource Estimate And Development Pathway Into Production 21:23

9d ago21:23

21:23

Jason Jessup, CEO and Director of Magna Mining (TSX.V: NICU) (OTCQX: MGMNF), joins us to unpack the key takeaways from the recently announced Resource Estimate for the Levack Mine and the development pathway into production as their second polymetallic mine located in the North Range of the Sudbury Basin, Canada. Levack Mineral Resource Estimate Hi…

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Darrell Fletcher - Year-End Trends in Energy, Precious & Base Metals 23:04

10d ago23:04

23:04

In this KE Report Daily Editorial, I am joined by Daryl Fletcher, Managing Director of Commodities at Bannockburn Capital Markets, for a fast-moving review of energy, precious metals, and base metals as markets cool into December. Key Discussion Highlights Overall Commodity Tone Broad consolidation across sectors, with volatility sharply lower and …

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Erik Wetterling – Fundamentals Versus Sentiment In PM Stocks, Silver Viper Runs Post Financing, Hecla Exploration In Nevada May Be Positive For Headwater Gold 17:58

10d ago17:58

17:58

Erik Wetterling, Founder and Editor of The Hedgeless Horseman website, joins us to review the dichotomy between gold and silver stock fundamentals versus market reactions based on investor sentiment; which is oscillating quite a bit in both directions over the last 2 months. We review how the sentiment and investor reaction towards company financin…

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Talisker Resources – Operations Update At Mustang Mine And Ore Purchase Agreement with Ocean Partners for up to 1,500 tpd From The Bralorne Gold Project 30:19

10d ago30:19

30:19

Terry Harbort, President and CEO of Talisker Resources (TSX: TSK) (OTCQX:TSKFF), joins me for an operations update at the Mustang Mine, and to review the November 10th announcing the signing of binding terms for an Ore Purchase Agreement with Ocean Partners UK Ltd for up to 1,500 tonnes per day (tpd), including a US$25 million revolving credit faci…

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American Tungsten – Rehabilitation Work At D and Zero Levels Of The IMA Tungsten-Moly-Silver Mine, Upcoming Exploration Program, and LOI With US EXIM Bank 17:49

11d ago17:49

17:49

Ali Haji, CEO of American Tungsten Corp. (CSE: TUNG) (OTCQB: TUNGF) (FSE: RK90), joins me to for a financial and operations update on all the exploration, development, and rehabilitation initiatives underway; focused on bringing onshore tungsten mining and production capabilities to the United States through its derisked past-producing IMA Mine in …

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TG Watkins - AI Bubble Fears, Crypto Washouts & Leveraged ETF Trades 20:45

10d ago20:45

20:45

TG Watkins, Director of Stocks at Simpler Trading and editor of the Profit Pilot service, joins the KE Report to break down the market pullback, crypto’s sharp reversal, and where he’s positioning into year-end. AI repricing & Fed shift - Why stretched AI leaders and rising rate-cut odds triggered a broad reset across markets. Small caps & oversold…

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Prismo Metals - Advancing Silver Kings Toward Drilling & Updating Key Arizona Projects 14:01

11d ago14:01

14:01

In this KE Report company update, Alain Lambert, CEO of Prismo Metals (CSE:PRIZ - OTCQB:PMOMF - FSE:7KU) joins us to outline key exploration progress across the company’s Arizona portfolio and provide context on the recently closed $1.7M+ financing. We focus first on the Silver Kings Project, where new sampling, geophysics, and target definition su…

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Rick Bensignor - How To Tell A Market Top: Technical Levels, AI Shakeout & Crypto Signals 35:10

11d ago35:10

35:10

In this special pre-market editorial, we’re joined by Rick Bensignor, President of Bensignor Investment Strategies and publisher of the Supposedly Irrelevant Factors institutional newsletter. Rick also runs the In The Know Trader platform, offering the Tactical Trader Report and Daily Tip Sheet for active investors. Rick breaks down how his models …

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Scottie Resources – European Conferences, 2025 AME Award for Thomas Mumford, Recent Exploration Results, Bulk Sample Progress, Capital Raise, and FS Derisking Work 18:50

12d ago18:50

18:50

Brad Rourke, CEO and Director of Scottie Resources (TSX.V:SCOT – OTCQB:SCTSF), joins me to share his key takeaways after just marketing at 3 European conferences, the 2025 AME award just announced for Thomas Mumford, President of Scottie Resources, and a review of recent Company news. We get into recent exploration results, an update on the bulk sa…

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Weekend Show - Tavi Costa & Dan Steffens - Metals Repricing, Energy Reawakening: Deep-Value Plays 51:16

13d ago51:16

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On this Weekend Show, Tavi Costa and Dan Steffens walk through where they see real value today: high-quality junior precious and base metal names positioned for M&A, and a structurally tightening energy market led by natural gas and overlooked oil producers. It’s a big-picture roadmap for investors who want to own the next leg of the resource bull …

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Luca Mining – Review Of Q3 Operations and Financials, Ongoing Metallurgical Studies, Development Work, Expanded Exploration Programs 20:42

14d ago20:42

20:42

Dan Barnholden, CEO of Luca Mining (TSX.V:LUCA – OTCQX:LUCMF – FSE:TSGA), joins us to review their Q3 operations and key financial metrics, further debt repayment, ongoing metallurgical studies and development work, expanded exploration programs. He provides insights on key upcoming growth initiatives through improving grades and better precious me…

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Dana Lyons - Market Models Turn Negative! This Is Important 18:20

14d ago18:20

18:20

In today’s KE Report Daily Editorial, Dana Lyons, Fund Manager and Editor of Lyons Share Pro, discusses his 40% Black Friday sale and why his market models have officially turned negative. Dana explains the recent breakdown in tech, mid-caps, and market breadth, plus how he’s shifting into a more defensive stance. Key Discussion Highlights: Models …

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Versamet Royalties – Record Q3 Financials, Tether And Lundin Family Become Strategic Stakeholders, Future Growth Through Mid-Sized Acquisitions 21:53

14d ago21:53

21:53

Paul Jones, VP of Corporate Development at Versamet Royalties (TSX.V: VMET), joins us to review the key metrics from the record Q3 financials, the recent news where Tether and the Lundin family have become strategic shareholders, and a look ahead to future mid-sized royalty and streaming transactions to grow. Additionally, we discuss the benefits o…

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Canadian Copper - Polymetallic Developer Derisking the Murray Brook Project and Past-Producing Caribou Plant In The Bathurst Camp of New Brunswick 21:39

14d ago21:39

21:39

Simon Quick, CEO and Director of Canadian Copper (CSE: CCI), joins me for a comprehensive introduction to their 3 key projects: Murray Brook, Murray Brook West, and the past-producing Caribou Mine and Plant in the Bathurst Camp of New Brunswick, Canada. We start off having Simon unpack how these 3 projects were acquired over the last few years and …

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Joel Elconin - Market Correction: “Batten Down the Hatches” 16:21

14d ago16:21

16:21

In this KE Report daily editorial, Joel Elconin, co-host of Pre-Market Prep and founder of the Stock Trader Network, joins us to break down a broadly red market day marked by spiking volatility, tech weakness, and shifting expectations heading into year-end. Key Discussion Highlights: Market Selloff Intensifies: VIX hits 25, risk assets slide, and …

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Simmer, don’t cycle—a molecular biologist’s guide to RPA 12:14

16d ago12:14

12:14

In this Mol Bio Minutes episode, Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Monika Jazdauskaitė dives into the versatile world of Recombinase Polymerase Amplification (RPA). Unlike PCR, RPA operates at a constant, low temperature (around 37–42°C), enabling fast, equipment-light workflows that are ideal for field diagnostics and decentralized labs. Monika explains …

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Dryden Gold – Key Takeaways From 2025 Exploration Program, Tripling The Size Of The Elora Shear Zone 18:23

14d ago18:23

18:23

Maura Kolb, President of Dryden Gold Corp (TSX.V: DRY) (OTCQB: DRYGF), joins me for a visual update recapping the key takeaways from the 2025 exploration program; which tripled the size and scale of the mineralized structure along the Elora Shear Zone. We touch upon all the various work programs that were completed this year at the 3 regional areas…

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Mike Larson - Making Sense of AI, Gold & Silver, Crypto & Bonds 27:26

15d ago27:26

27:26

In this KE Report Daily Editorial, we speak with Mike Larson, Editor-in-Chief at MoneyShow, about what generalist investors are focused on heading into 2026, the themes shaping the upcoming Sarasota Masters Symposium (Dec 1–3), and the setup for the MoneyShow Las Vegas event in February. Key Discussion Highlights: Year-End Positioning: Investors re…

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