Metals Pullback, Financings & Key Updates from AI and Resource Companies

*Disseminated on behalf of Kidoz Inc., Noram Lithium, DLP Resources, Builders Capital Mortgage, Olympia Financial, Rocket Doctor AI, NV Gold Corporation, North Peak Resources, Trident Resources, Southern Silver, Denarius Metals, Silver X, Focus Graphite, Nine Mile Metals, and Argo Gold.

Market Commentary: Recent Gold and Silver Pullback

Perhaps we spoke a bit too soon. Just last Monday, we highlighted the growing risks of overexuberance in the metals markets. By Friday, those risks materialized in a sharp pullback across precious and base metals:

• Gold declined 16%, from US$5,600/oz to US$4,700/oz
• Silver fell 33%, from US$119/oz to US$80/oz
• Copper dropped 11%, from US$6.56/lb to US$5.84/lb

Equity markets also reacted. While the S&P 500 managed to rebound following Friday’s sell-off, the TSX, heavily weighted toward mining and metals, remains down approximately 3% since Friday.

The strong rally in metal prices over the past year has been driven largely by a weaker US$ (the U.S. DXY is down 10% YoY) and elevated geopolitical tensions. Notably, the DXY has strengthened 1.4% since Friday.

When prices reach unprecedented levels, even a modest catalyst can trigger a sharp correction. In this case, the market appears to be reacting to the appointment of a new Federal Reserve Chair, an outcome we believe was largely priced in, as markets anticipated the appointment of a candidate aligned with the current administration.

While short-term volatility can be severe, we continue to expect gold and silver to remain well above historical levels, supported by ongoing safe-haven demand amid elevated geopolitical uncertainty. In volatile markets such as these, the key is exposure to high-quality companies with strong projects, projects that demonstrate robust economics even at materially lower metal prices than current levels. Assets of this caliber remain in high demand among larger companies seeking to expand and strengthen their portfolios.