Antimony: The New Rockefeller Legacy, Gold Soars to All Time Highs, Rick's Rules to a Mining Fortune

Featured Article this week:

• Strategic Importance: Antimony is becoming as strategically valuable as oil was historically, essential for defense, technology, and renewable energy; yet the U.S. currently produces none domestically and is vulnerable due to China’s export restrictions.

• Control is Key: Dominating the full antimony supply chain—from exploration and mining to processing, smelting, logistics, and recycling—is critical for economic and geopolitical power.

• Investment Opportunity: Companies like Perpetua Resources (PPTA), Military Metals Corp (MILIF), and United States Antimony Corporation (UAMY) are aiming to capitalize on this market by establishing integrated supply chains, presenting significant opportunities amid growing global tensions.

• Join the Conversation: What do you think about antimony’s potential as the "new oil"? Share your thoughts and insights on LinkedIn and connect with industry experts discussing the future of this critical mineral.

Gold Soars Past $3,000: Here's Why—and 3 Small-Cap Stocks to Ride the Wave

Gold prices have surged significantly over the past year, climbing from roughly $2,100 to a new high above $3,000 per ounce, reflecting around a 40% increase year-over-year.

Reasons for Gold's Price Surge:

• Economic Uncertainty & Inflation Concerns:

  • Global inflation and economic volatility drive investors to seek safe-haven assets like gold.

• Geopolitical Tensions:

  • Rising geopolitical conflicts (e.g., US-China trade tensions, instability in Eastern Europe or the Middle East) lead investors towards safer investments, enhancing gold's appeal.

• Central Bank Buying:

  • Increased buying from central banks globally as they diversify away from dollar dependence further supports rising gold demand.

• Weakening US Dollar:

  • A weaker dollar generally corresponds to higher gold prices, as gold becomes cheaper for investors holding other currencies.

Small-Cap Companies taking advantage of Gold Price Surge:

• New Found Gold Corp. (TSXV: NFG)

  • Significant exploration activity in high-grade gold regions, notably in Canada’s Newfoundland.

• i-80 Gold Corp. (TSX: IAU)

  • Nevada-based gold exploration and production projects with strong growth potential..

• Perpetua Resources Corp. (NASDAQ: PPTA)

  • Development-stage company with a strategic project in Idaho that also includes critical minerals alongside gold, benefiting from geopolitical tailwinds.

Market Snapshot Today:

Technology Sector Decline: Major tech companies like MSFT (-1.85%), NVDA (-1.92%), AAPL (-0.88%), and AVGO (-2.84%) show significant red, suggesting a broad sell-off. This could be driven by recent news of rising interest rates in early 2025, which typically pressures high-growth tech stocks by increasing borrowing costs and reducing future cash flow valuations.

Consumer Cyclical and Communication Services Pressure: AMZN (-2.14%), TSLA (-4.83%), GOOG (-3.06%), and META (-4.42%) experienced sharp declines, likely due to disappointing Q1 2025 earnings reports or concerns over weakening consumer spending amid inflation fears, impacting e-commerce, electric vehicles, and digital advertising sectors.

Mixed Financial and Healthcare Performance: While JPM (+0.12%) and JNJ (+0.56%) show resilience, others like BRK-B (-0.15%) and LLY (-0.89%) are slightly down. This reflects news of stabilizing bank profits due to higher interest margins, contrasted with healthcare stock adjustments following regulatory changes or patent expirations reported in late February 2025.

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