I’ve been meaning to refresh these pages. But between final tweaks on my new book (the Highballer sequel) and ghostwriting a weekly briefing for the junior mining crowd, time’s been flying. Copper Early last week, copper stole the spotlight after Trump threatened a 50% tariff on the soft, malleable metal. The nearby U.S. futures contract […]
Posted incopper, Exploration and Development, Gold, Silver
A Highballer Report for April 28, 2025
I launched Highballer (named after my book) in early 2020 in anticipation of a bull run in junior mining equities that would rival previous bull cycles. Though 2020 ultimately proved to be a false start, I’m convinced we’ll witness a move that will prove epic in scale. The foundation is certainly in place. The underlying […]
Posted inActive exploration/development, Exploration and Development, Gold, Silver, Uranium
A March 17, 2025 Highballer Report
After a tumultuous week that rattled those with significant exposure to general equities, particularly tech, the precious metal, which initially took a hit during the extreme market volatility, snapped right back and went on to storm all-time highs. Again. But this time, the assault was on the loftiest of round numbers—$3k. Gold and silver are […]
Posted inActive exploration/development, copper, Exploration and Development, Gold, Roundup, Silver
A March 3, 2025 Highballer Roundup
After a steady two-month-long stair-step higher, the precious metal finally took one on the chin. For some, this was a necessary reprieve, a welcome cooling off as the momentum ushering in multiple assaults on fresh all-time highs was relentless and unsustainable. While top callers, those ever eager to deride the ‘barbarous relic,’ proclaim this is […]
Posted incopper, Exploration and Development, Silver, Uranium
A February 11 Highballer Report Updating Forum Energy Metals (FMC.V) Plus a Few Closely Followed Juniors
Gold is extending its gains, with tremendous drama, taking out all-time highs in every currency around the globe. The chart below reflects price action on the spot market (US dollar trading)… And suddenly—finally—there appears to be life in the junior exploration arena. The breakout in the TSX Venture, aka the CDNX, looks decisive, and it […]
Posted incopper, Exploration and Development, Gold, Roundup, Silver, Uranium
Updating Forum Energy Metals (FMC.V) Plus a Handful of Juniors I Follow Closely
In US dollar terms, Gold is currently flirting with all-time highs. Actually, the metal has already carved out fresh all-time highs in most other currencies. Take the Cdn dollar, for example… With this recent price strength, one would expect the juniors to be under intense accumulation, but that’s simply not the case. Those of us […]
Posted inExploration and Development, Uranium
Forum Energy Metals (FMC.V) Drops First Round of 2024 Assays from Flagship Project
We’ll dispense with the usual preamble and get right to it… __________________________________________________________________ Note that the following content is in collaboration with Forum Energy Metals (Highballer is compensated by the company for this effort) __________________________________________________________________ With the SRC lab in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, having worked through a significant backlog of rock, assays are finally beginning to flow […]
Posted inBase Metals, copper, Exploration and Development, Gold, Silver, Uranium
Precious Metals on a Tear – a Roundup of Companies Worth a Close Look Plus a Forum Energy Metals Update
Gold is on a tear, carving out fresh all-time highs as a matter of routine. Short-term (shallow) corrections aside, the metal’s momentum has been impressive, up roughly 27% since the start of the year. Where the equities are concerned, the Bigs appear to be under steady accumulation as per the GDX (chart below). Many of […]
Posted inExploration and Development, Uranium
An August 27 Highballer Report – Gold Stocks and a Forum Energy Metals (FMC.V) Update
Gold’s recent price strength, having tested and taken out all-time highs, is making headlines, and the average guy is finally paying attention. Gold stox The Bigs, as measured by the GDX, are drawing most of the attention in the wake of higher metal prices, and after reporting solid Q2 earnings. This favor is expected as […]
Posted inActive exploration/development, Uranium
A Highballer Report for July 2, 2024 featuring Forum Energy Metals (FMC.V)
In case you’re wondering, I’m still here (rumors of my demise have been greatly exaggerated). Life has presented numerous challenges over the past few months, but I’m still standing. You should see more content directed your way from this corner over the balance of 2024. I suspect the junior exploration arena is about to come […]