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Early U.S. Mint sales figures are now available for this year's silver set of 2018-dated coins. Annually issued since 1992, these sets are among the Mint's most popular products. Released last week... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

EnGold Mines Ltd. (TSXV:EGM) reported that drill hole G18-40 has returned 31.36 meters (true thickness) grading 1.14 percent copper, 0.28 grams per tonne (g/t) gold, 6.89 g/t silver and 24.31 percent iron. As quoted in the press release: DDH G18-40, drilled 50 meters west of G17-38, intersected mineralization over a wider core interval than predicted, successfully extending the thicker, central axis of the G1 zone to the north. DDH G18-39 is located 50 meters east of DDH G17-38 (which intersected 37.13 m true thickness grading 1 percent Cu, including 23.76 grading 1.37 percent Cu and 4 m grading 2.15 percent Cu).  DDH G18-39 intersected similar carbonate replacement style, [...]

U.S. Mint American Eagle gold coin sales collapse to weakest April since 2007 giving contrarian value buyers another buy signal by Renita D. Young of Reuters Sales of U.S. Mint American Eagle gold coins dropped to their weakest April since 2007, while silver coin purchases for the month rose 10 percent higher than last year, U.S. government data showed on Monday. The U.S. Mint sold 4,500 ounces of American Eagle gold coins in April, down 25 percent from the year prior. However, April sales were up 29 percent from March. During April, spot gold prices rallied to a 2-1/2-month high [...]

Precious metals futures kicked of the new trading month on Tuesday with losses ranging from 0.9% for gold to 2.5% for palladium. Gold for June delivery dropped $12.40 to settle at $1,306.80 an ounce... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

The 1913 Liberty Head nickel, one of the most famous and valuable of all United States coins, will cross the block at the Stack's Bowers Galleries auction during the American Numismatic Association (ANA) World's Fair of Money Show in Philadelphia this August. There are only five known specimens of the 1913 Liberty nickel, and the one that is slated for sale this summer is the finest known specimen and arguably one of the most historically significant examples of this ultra-rarity.   This PR66 specimen graded by Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) is pedigreed to Boston collector Dr. William Morton-Smith and [...]

Puma Exploration Inc. (the “Company” or “Puma”) (TSXV:PUMA) is pleased to announce the signing of the definitive Option Agreement with Trevali Mining Corporation (TSX:TV) setting the terms of the development and the exploration of the Murray Brook Deposit (M.L.252) and the signing of the Strategic Alliance Agreement (''SAA”) setting the terms of the exploration of combined mining properties in the Restigouche-Armstrong Belt region of New Brunswick. Under the terms of the Option Agreement, Trevali will provide up to 7.5 million dollars funding to finalize the acquisition of the Murray Brook Project which includes the Murray Brook Deposit (M.L. 252) and [...]

Precious metals futures declined on Monday, trimming April gains for silver and palladium and adding to monthly losses for gold and platinum. Gold for June delivery shed $4.20, or 0.3%, to settle at... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

The extremely rare 1854-S Liberty Head $5 half eagle is making headlines, and not because of a recent auction appearance or private sale. Rather, a new specimen of this elusive gold coin has just surfaced – and the numismatic community is stunned. In a day and age where such discoveries of ultra rarities seemingly aren't supposed to happen anymore, we learn about an anonymous New England man who has received confirmation that his 1854-S half eagle is authentic, following a parade of professional numismatists who told him his multi-million-dollar piece was merely a fake.   It's a big deal for [...]

Most Important Chart Of The Century For Investors? by Shawn Langlois of Marketwatch Price changes, ballooning debt, cash vs. stocks - and one that may just be an investor's 'theory to everything' “Oh, that's all, huh? No pressure.” That's basically the initial response we got when we asked an assortment of financial and economic types for what they consider to be “the chart of the century” - in other words, the chart that's been hugely influential to their perspective, and positions. Ultimately, these students of the markets delivered. Here are their nominees for the most important illustrations of this era. [...]

Puma Exploration Inc. (the “Company” or “Puma”) (TSXV:PUMA) is pleased to announce the signing of the definitive Option Agreement with Trevali Mining Corporation (TSX:TV) setting the terms of the development and the exploration of the Murray Brook Deposit (M.L.252) and the signing of the Strategic Alliance Agreement (''SAA”) setting the terms of the exploration of combined mining properties in the Restigouche-Armstrong Belt region of New Brunswick. Under the terms of the Option Agreement, Trevali will provide up to 7.5 million dollars funding to finalize the acquisition of the Murray Brook Project which includes the Murray Brook Deposit (M.L. 252) and [...]