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The global precious metals market continues to expand as investors and consumers increase demand for gold, silver, platinum, and other valuable metals. In fact, according to Fortune Business Insights, the global precious metals market was valued at $341.95 billion in 2025 and is expected to grow to $361.22 billion this year. Looking further ahead, analysts project the market will reach roughly $558.7 billion by 2034, reflecting steady long-term growth. All of which serves as a solid catalyst for precious metal stocks, such as Eureka Metals Corp. (CSE: ERKA); (OTCQB: UREKF), Wheaton Precious Metals (NYSE: WPM) (TSX: WPM), Royal Gold (NASDAQ: RGLD), Franco-Nevada (NYSE: FNV) (TSX: FNV), and Newmont (NYSE: NEM).
Fueling upside, precious metals remain a popular hedge against inflation, currency volatility, and geopolitical uncertainty. At the same time, expanding industrial demand is creating new opportunities, particularly as the global energy transition accelerates. And, according to Fortune Business Insights, industrial demand, inflation-hedging behavior, energy transition requirements, strong jewelry consumption, and evolving investment allocation strategies should continue to support the precious metals market for years.
Look at Eureka Metals Corp. (CSE: ERKA); (OTCQB: UREKF), Which Just Advanced its Cabin Lake Toward Drill Targeting with Q3 IP Survey Clearance
Eureka Metals Corp. provided an exploration update on its 100%-optioned Cabin Lake Silver-Lead-Zinc-Gold Project located in central British Columbia, as the Company continues to advance the Project toward drill target generation.
Despite nearly six decades of intermittent exploration, Cabin Lake remains significantly underexplored using modern exploration methods. Historical exploration has identified multiple zones of high-grade silver-polymetallic mineralization across the property, including the West, Central, East and Bluff zones.
The Company has received confirmation from the British Columbia Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals that its planned induced polarization geophysical survey at Cabin Lake is exempt from the requirement to hold a Mines Act permit, clearing the way for the survey to proceed following completion of the Company’s upcoming mapping program.
Highlights
· Cabin Lake advancing toward drill targeting generation
· Regulatory clearance received for planned property-wide IP geophysical survey
· Geological mapping program scheduled for July 3 to July 14, 2026
· IP survey expected to commence in Q3 2026 following mapping and target refinement
· Survey results expected to support drill targeting across multiple known mineralized zones
Danny Matthews, Chief Executive Officer of Eureka, commented:
“Cabin Lake is entering what we believe is one of the most important phases in the Project’s history. With mapping set to begin next week and the IP survey now cleared to proceed, Eureka is advancing toward drill target generation across a highly prospective silver-polymetallic system with significant discovery potential.”
2026 Exploration Program
Eureka’s 2026 exploration program is designed to advance Cabin Lake toward modern drill testing through a staged exploration approach focused on target refinement and risk reduction.
The next phase of fieldwork will consist of a geological mapping and prospecting program scheduled to run from July 3 to July 14, 2026, led by Archer, Cathro & Associates (1981) Limited. The program will focus on geological mapping, prospecting and refinement of priority target corridors across the property.
Results from this work are expected to enhance Eureka’s geological understanding of the Project and help prioritize areas for follow-up geophysical surveying.
Following completion of the mapping program, the Company expects to complete a property-wide IP survey during Q3 2026, subject to contractor scheduling and weather conditions.
Advancing Toward Drill Target Generation
The planned IP survey is expected to be a key component of Eureka’s exploration strategy at Cabin Lake and an important step toward defining high-priority drill targets.
IP surveying is a widely used geophysical technique designed to detect chargeability and resistivity anomalies commonly associated with sulphide mineralization and hydrothermal alteration systems. At Cabin Lake, the survey is expected to assist in identifying subsurface targets that may represent extensions of known silver-lead-zinc-gold mineralization.
The Company expects the survey results to be integrated with geological mapping and historical exploration datasets to support the identification and ranking of priority drill targets across multiple mineralized zones, including the West, Central, East and Bluff target areas.
Drill Permit Application Remains Under Review
Eureka also confirms that its previously submitted diamond drill permit application remains under review with the Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals. The Company views the current work program as an important step toward unlocking the broader exploration potential of Cabin Lake. With demonstrated mineralization, strong regional infrastructure and excellent road access, Eureka believes Cabin Lake represents a compelling exploration opportunity.
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Royal Gold announced that its Board of Directors has declared its third quarter dividend of $0.475 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on Thursday, July 16, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Thursday, July 2, 2026. In addition, the company released financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. “The record first quarter results reflect the transformative activities we undertook in 2025,” commented Bill Heissenbuttel, President and CEO of Royal Gold. “We added significant scale and growth potential to our portfolio and the contributions from the new interests combined with our legacy portfolio and strong metal prices drove substantial increases in revenue, cash flow and earnings. We have a long record of successful capital allocation and growing per share value and we have added two new tools that provide flexibility to add further value in the future depending on market conditions. As described in more detail below, we have reestablished our accordion feature under the $1.4 billion revolving credit facility, which positions us with ready access to capital to compete for the largest transactions. At the same time, our Board has approved a share repurchase program, which provides the ability to act opportunistically when the market does not appear to be reflecting the value and outlook for Royal Gold.”
Franco-Nevada realized record financial results in the first quarter of 2026, driven by higher commodity prices, contributions from newly acquired assets, a partial buy-back and a refund from the Canada Revenue Agency. “The sharp rise in oil prices is expected to positively impact our Q2 revenues, while our royalty and streaming model is largely insulated from the impact of energy prices on cost inflation. Franco-Nevada is unique as a mining equity that benefits from rising oil prices. We look forward to further growth from new assets, additional contributions from Cobre Panama´ and the potential for a full resumption of the mine”, stated Paul Brink, President & CEO. In Q1 2026, we recognized revenue of $650.7 million, an increase of 77% from Q1 2025, and sold 136,353 GEOs, an increase of 8% from Q1 2025. We benefited from record gold and silver prices achieved during the quarter, strong contributions from Antamina, South Arturo, Hemlo, Musselwhite, and incremental contributions from Co^te´ Gold, Porcupine and Valentine, all of which were acquired or commenced production over the past year. We also benefited from an increase in revenue from our Diversified assets, particularly from our Vale iron ore interest, and our Haynesville and Marcellus gas assets. Precious Metal assets accounted for 87% of our revenue in Q1 2026 (67% gold, 17% silver, and 3% PGM). Revenue was sourced 87% from the Americas (42% South America, 21% Canada, 15% U.S. and 9% Central America & Mexico).
Newmont welcomed the Province of British Columbia’s approval of key regulatory authorizations for the Red Chris Block Cave project. The approvals enable the transition of the Red Chris Mine from current open-pit operations to block caving, allowing an extension of mine life into the mid-2040s. They mark a significant milestone in stage-gating as Newmont advances toward a final investment decision (FID) later this year. The Province’s approvals include an amended Environmental Assessment Certificate (EAC), achieved through a consent-based process with the Tahltan Nation, as well as an amended Mines Act permit. The Red Chris mineral endowment offers decades of further upside potential beyond this initially permitted phase. “The Red Chris Block Cave project represents a compelling long-term opportunity and today’s approvals mark a significant milestone in stage-gating as Newmont progresses toward a final investment decision later this year,” said Natascha Viljoen, President and Chief Executive Officer. “With significant mineral endowment, availability of clean hydroelectric power, port access, supportive governments, and strong Indigenous economic leadership, northwest British Columbia is emerging as a world-class mining district. We are proud to have advanced this project through a consent-based framework with the Tahltan Nation, reflecting our shared commitment to responsible resource development.”
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