The demand drivers for REEs are gaining momentum, primarily where our push toward carbon neutrality is concerned. Even outside the energy transition demand formula, REE usage continues to evolve due to their unique optical, electrical, and magnetic properties. Defense Metals is systematically de-risking its mothership Wicheeda Rare-Earth Project where current resources stand at 5,031,000 tonnes averaging 2.95% […]
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An Oct 11 Highballer report featuring Defense (DEFN.V), Forum (FMC.V), Goldseek (GSK.C), HighGold (HIGH.V), Prime (PRYM), and Teuton (TUO.V)
When the Fed began a hiking cycle way back in 1975, the Dollar soared and Gold got cut in half (from $200 to $100). Towards the end of 75, as higher rates and a soaring Greenback weighed heavily on the U.S. economy, the Fed blinked and backed away from its hawkish ways. That move served […]
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An eye on undervalued resource plays amidst broader market carnage – Defense Metals (DEFN.V), Patriot Battery Metals (PMET.V), Apollo Silver (APGO.V), and Teuton Resources (TUO.V)
Trading activity in the broader markets has everyone on edge. The S&P 500 index is currently testing its mid-June lows. A decisive break below this level could usher in further carnage, with many analysts in the bear-camp calling for a protracted downward spiral. Dow Theory Sell Signal Triggered I’ve stressed the significance of the 200-period […]
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A mid-September Highballer Report featuring Forum Energy Metals (FMC.V), Defense Metals (DEFN.V), Patriot Battery Metals (PMET.V), Teuton Resources (TUO.V) – also Prime Mining (PRYM.V), Highgold Mining (HIGH.V), Skeena Resources (SKE.TO), and Sokoman Minerals (SIC.V)
With the broader markets near a potential inflection point—the point at which the Fed’ll admit defeat in its battle against inflation and turn its attention to what may evolve into another financial crisis—we could see some wild swings over the balance of 22. Where the precious metals are concerned, we’re at the U.S. dollar’s mercy. […]
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A Midsummer Highballer Update Part 1 – Defense Metals (DEFN.V) and Teuton Resources (TUO.V)
Janet Yellen recently stated that the U.S. wants to end its dependence on China REEs and will focus instead on “friend-shoring” (diversifying their supply chains with trusted trading partners). She recently told Reuters there’s now a push for increased trade ties with the likes of South Korea “to improve the resilience of supply chains and […]
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Defense Metals (DEFN.V) continues to methodically de-risk its Wicheeda Rare-Earth Project in mining-friendly BC
“There will come a time when Earth sheds us like dead skin, and it will be our own fault” – John Dutton, Yellowstone (one possible scenario) If we are to create a cleaner, greener, carbon-free world—to avoid the direst climate-related shocks gathering on the horizon—global greenhouse gas emissions need to drop 50% by 2030 and […]
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Defense (DEFN.V), Cartier (ECR.V), Goldseek (GSK.C), HighGold (HIGH.V), and Prime (PRYM.V) – A Highballer Roundup
I’ll dispense with the usual preamble. Right to it. Y’all. Defense Metals (DEFN.V) In this era of escalating geopolitical tension and tight commodity supply chains, Defense Metals is exploring/developing a rare-earth elements (REE) deposit that holds strategic importance in a commodity arena dominated by Chinese interests. The Company continues to deliver robust newsflow from its […]
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Commodities push higher in the wake of Putin’s war – updating Goldseek (GSK.C), Forum (FMC.V), Teuton (TUO.V), and Defense (DEFN.V)
Yesterday’s breakout in the precious metal could set the stage for a massive run in the medium to long term as a de-escalation in Putin’s military aggression against his sovereign (peaceful) neighbor appears highly unlikely. If you were to quiz the likes of Pierre Lassonde, this currency of last resort has the potential to run […]
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A Highballer update featuring Banyan (BYN.V), Defense (DEFN.V), Forum (FMC.V), Goldseek (GSK.C), HighGold (HIGH.V), and Prime (PRYM.V)
The price strength in precious metals continues with gold closing out last week’s session at the highest level in some eight months. A flight to safety—mounting tensions along the Russia-Ukraine border and recession fears—underpin this recent price strength. I follow a good number of companies in the junior space, some of which have been presented […]
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Rounding up the companies on the Highballer list with recent headlines – Prime (PRYM.V), Teuton (TUO.V), Goldseek (GSK.C), and Defense (DEFN.V)
Several of the companies on the Highballer list dropped headlines over the past week. Below is a brief summary of these news events. Right to it… Prime Mining (PRYM.V) – (PRMNF.OTC) – (04V3.FRA) On January 12th, Prime Resources announced Phase-1 results from stepout drilling at Noche Buena, one of eight known deposits at their wholly-owned […]