Resource Nationalism Rising with Copper Prices? Expert Analysis with Francisco Monaldi
Francisco Monaldi, director of the Latin America Energy Program at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, examines resource nationalism, its cyclical drivers, recent policy examples such as the Democratic Republic of Congo’s concentrate export ban, trends in Latin America, community relations, the limits of U.S. critical-minerals policy, international arbitration, and practical implications for companies…
Joe Mazumdar: Gold Equities Leverage, Copper Opportunity & What Majors Want | Exploration Insights
Joe Mazunda, editor and analyst at Exploration Insights, discusses the recent uplift in gold and gold equities, major producers’ capital allocation and M&A approach, what they seek in development projects, copper’s relative appeal among critical minerals, key jurisdictional shifts, and practical guidance for retail investors.
Copper Giant De-Risking a Billion Ton Generational Deposit
Ian Harris, CEO of Copper Giant and the mining engineer who led development of the Mirador copper mine in Ecuador, details the current status and strategy for the large-scale Mocoa copper-molybdenum project in Colombia. In this interview at the Rick Rule Symposium, he explains the company’s early focus on community engagement, rapid technical derisking, the…
The Growing Importance of Food Security | Christopher Ecclestone
Christopher Ecclestone, principal and mining strategist at Hallgarten & Company, analyzes the global fertilizer market amid geopolitical disruptions linked to war and potential shipping constraints through the Strait of Hormuz. He examines supply challenges for petrochemical-based fertilizers, particularly urea and nitrogen products, alongside knock-on effects affecting potash and phosphates. Ecclestone also discusses the vulnerability of…
Christopher Ecclestone Predicts Silver as 2026 Best Performer
Christopher Ecclestone Predicts Silver as 2026 Best Performer
Gold at $3,800+ & Silver’s Epic Run: Michael Gentile’s Top Picks for the Bull Cycle
Gold at $3,800+ & Silver’s Epic Run: Michael Gentile’s Top Picks for the Bull Cycle