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Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) has announced that American astronaut Clayton Anderson will individually autograph NGC certification labels. From 2007 to 2010, Anderson was a part of three... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Falco Resources (TSXV:FPC) has entered into a silver stream transaction with Osisko Gold Royalties (TSX:OR,NYSE:OR) through which Falco will receive C$180 million to help fund its Horne 5 project, the company announced on Monday (June 18). In addition to the silver stream transaction, Falco also reported that Osisko will purchase a secured debenture having a principal amount of C$7 million from Falco. “We are pleased to announce this financing with Osisko. The funds will be instrumental as Falco looks forward to building a high-quality, profitable, and environmentally safe project that will deliver significant economic benefit to all of our stakeholders,” [...]

By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez, Editor   A specimen of the 1913 Liberty nickel owned by famous collector George O. Walton has been sold in a private transaction for an undisclosed amount between $3 million and $4 million. The coin, co-owned by Jeff Garrett of Mid-American Rare Coin Galleries in Lexington, Kentucky, and Larry Lee of Coin and Bullion Reserves of Panama City, Florida, was sold to two brothers, Martin Burns and Ronald Firman, and the deal was brokered by Bob Paul of Bob Paul Rare Coins in Philadelphia.   The Walton specimen, graded Proof63 by Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), previously [...]

 – Own a “bit of gold” as we are moving ever closer to a trade war – Global stock markets fall and main China index down sharp 3.8% at a two-year low – Investors are starting to worry that Trump is deadly serious about a trade war by John Stepek of Money Week The Chinese stock market took a hit today. The Shanghai Composite Index ended the session down 3.8% to close at a two-year low, notes Bloomberg. What's wrong? Investors are starting to worry that Donald Trump is deadly serious about his enthusiasm for a trade war, that's what's wrong. Trump [...]

Global zinc demand has outpaced supply in recent years as large older mines in Australia, Ireland and South Africa are winding down production. A shortage of new mine supply on the horizon amidst rising worldwide infrastructure development, especially in China, is expected to continue the upward pressure on zinc prices. This high-price environment is an attractive incentive for major mining firms and junior exploration companies to search for new economically viable zinc deposits. But where to find them? This INNspired Article is brought to you by: Zinc One Resources Inc. (TSXV:Z, FSE:RH33, OTC:ZZOF) is a mineral exploration and development company [...]

The finest known Australian 1855 Sydney Mint gold Sovereign, made during the first year of that mint's operations, was discovered during the last expedition to the fabled "Ship of Gold," the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Panoro Minerals (TSXV:PML) has reported additional assays results for six drill holes from its Cotabambas porphyry copper-gold-silver project located in southern Peru. According to the release, the drill holes have intersected additional oxide and primary sulfide mineralization at the Maria Jose 1 and 2 targets and the Petra target. Additional drilling is planned in these areas in 2018. As quoted in the press release, president and CEO of Panoro, Luquman Shaheen said: “The 2018 drilling to date has intercepted additional near-surface oxide copper mineralization at both Petra and Maria Jose adding to the potential to include a heap leach and [...]

The Texas Bullion Depository officially opened for business this week. The creation of the facility represents a power-shift away from the federal government, and sets the foundation to undermine the Federal Reserve's monopoly on money. In June 2015, Gov. Greg Abbot signed legislation creating the state gold bullion and precious metal depository. The facility will not only provide a secure place for individuals, business, cities, counties, government agencies and even other countries to store gold and other precious metals, the law also creates a mechanism to facilitate the everyday use of gold and silver in transactions. In short, a person will eventually be able to deposit gold [...]

The United States Mint released design candidates for the 2020 and 2021 America the Beautiful quarter dollars and companion five-ounce silver coins honoring national sites in American Samoa,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

U.S. coin production rebounded in May to its highest level since January after dropping to a four-month low in April, the latest manufacturing figures from the United States Mint show. U.S. Mint... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]