In it to Win it

Renowned resource investor Rick Rule joins us for a powerful, no-holds-barred Q&A packed with insights into the current bull market in precious metals, uranium, oil, and beyond. From gold's classic breakout pattern to under-the-radar junior miners, Rick outlines where the real value lies—and where retail investors are being misled. In this exclusive Rule Classroom Plus session, Rick breaks down ke...

Michael Oliver, founder of Momentum Structural Analysis, joins Steve Barton to reveal a stark macroeconomic outlook. He warns that the U.S. stock market, especially the S&P 500, is forming a broadening top—a classic sign of an impending bear market. By using momentum charts rather than traditional price action, Oliver identifies critical divergences and highlights tech leaders like Microsoft and N...

Steve Barton returns with this week's Monday Market Moves, breaking down the numbers driving equity and commodity markets. The S&P 500 climbed 2.4% to fresh highs while the 10-year yield hovered near 4.4%, hinting at a possible reversal in momentum. Gold pushed to $3,600 with eyes on $3,700, and silver tacked on 1.3%, extending its outperformance in the precious metals space. Commodities delivered...

Brien Lundin, editor of Gold Newsletter and host of the New Orleans Investment Conference, joins Steve Barton for a deep dive into macroeconomics, mining stocks, and precious metals. Lundin outlines how decades of easy money and mounting debt have forced central banks into record gold purchases, setting the stage for a major move in metals markets. He explains why mining stocks—particularly junior...

Ed Sterck, Director of Research at the World Platinum Investment Council, joins Steve Barton to explore the platinum and palladium markets, their supply-demand dynamics, and key investment trends. He shares his path from geology to leading platinum research, offering a clear view of current market forces and opportunities for investors. The conversation examines platinum's near-million-ounce annua...

Chris Marcus of Arcadia Economics joins Steve Barton to break down the hidden dynamics of the silver market, the macroeconomic forces shaping gold and silver, and the tactics used by major silver banks. He shares his journey from Wall Street to commodities, offering strategies for navigating volatile markets. The discussion covers how rising debt fuels demand for precious metals, why retail sellin...

Steve Barton delivers this week's Monday Market Moves with clear insights into commodity and equity trends. The S&P 500 gained 2.4% as gold hit fresh record highs and silver outperformed. Copper showed signs of opportunity with deep discounts, while uranium held firm near its new floor. Oil slipped over 5%, and the dollar and bond yields hinted at short-term reversals. Precious metals remain stron...

Doomberg joins Steve Barton for a no-nonsense breakdown of global energy markets, geopolitical risks, and the economic ripple effects of AI. He explains why energy prices are supply-driven, how stable governance attracts investment, and where market indicators reveal the truth behind political headlines.   The conversation dives into the Russia–Ukraine war, U.S. political instability, and the long...

Rick Rule, legendary investor and founder of Rule Investment Media, joins Steve Barton from the 2025 Rule Symposium in Boca Raton for a fast-paced breakdown of top mining and resource investment opportunities. He shares his take on emerging royalty plays, gold and silver juniors, and promising uranium companies navigating shifting political winds. The discussion includes ACO Resources, GoGold, Ben...

Rich Checkan, President of Asset Strategies International, shares key insights from the 2025 Rule Symposium in Boca Raton, outlining why gold and silver remain critical hedge assets in today's debt-driven economy. With U.S. debt projected to hit $55 trillion and inflation eroding purchasing power, Checkan stresses the urgency of protecting wealth through tangible assets. He highlights why central...

Mark Lefleche, CEO of Ecora Resources, delivers a strategic update at the 2025 Rule Symposium, detailing the company's shift from coal royalties to critical battery metals. With a $220M market cap and $20M in free cash flow last year, Ecora is leveraging its royalty model to capitalize on the electrification megatrend. Lefleche highlights the transformation of Ecora's revenue mix, with copper, cob...

Steve Barton breaks down this week's Monday Market Moves with a sharp analysis of key trends in commodity investing. The S&P 500 saw a 2.4% drop amid weak payroll data, while the dollar pushed higher and 10-year treasury yields reversed sharply as investors moved into safer assets.   Gold rose nearly 2% while silver fell, reflecting a divergence between metals and miners. But the standout was copp...

Jason Jessop, CEO of Magna Mining, delivers a key update from the 2025 Rule Symposium, spotlighting the company's aggressive growth in Ontario's Sudbury Basin. With a $365M CAD market cap, no debt, $38M in cash, and 48 million tons of resource, Magna is ramping up copper production from its flagship McCreedy West Mine. Jessop breaks down Magna's strategic focus on high-grade footwall copper deposi...

Guy Goulet, CEO of Cerro de Pasco Resources, delivers a major update from the 2025 Rule Symposium in Boca Raton. With a $250M CAD market cap, $17M in cash, and no debt, the company controls one of the world's largest above-ground mineral resources—historic tailings left behind from centuries of inefficient processing in Peru. Goulet outlines plans to reprocess these tailings using modern technolog...

Javier Reyes, Executive Chairman of Luca Mining, delivers a powerful update at the 2025 Rule Symposium in Boca Raton. He outlines Luca's transformation from a debt-laden $50M company to a $400M+ market cap producer with $20M in cash and minimal low-cost debt. The company now operates two fully producing mines in Mexico: Campo Morado (polymetallic) and Tahuehueto (gold-focused). Reyes emphasizes th...

Andy Schectman, CEO of Miles Franklin, shares urgent macroeconomic insights from the 2025 Rule Symposium in Boca Raton, warning of a global shift away from U.S. treasuries and toward commodities and blockchain-based financial systems. As central banks rapidly increase gold holdings, Schectman highlights how the U.S. has quietly become a net importer of gold for the first time in decades.   He deta...

Tom Hartel, an experienced individual investor, joined the 2025 Rule Symposium to share his journey from learning stocks with his father at age 10 to decades of investing in natural resources. With over 30 years attending conferences, Hartel emphasizes the life-changing value of listening to industry experts. He highlights silver and platinum as top opportunities in today's market, citing silver's...

Brad Langille, CEO of GoGold Resources, delivers key insights from the 2025 Rule Symposium in Boca Raton. With a market cap of $550M USD, $135M in cash, and zero debt, GoGold stands out as a low-risk silver producer with strong cash flow and fully funded growth plans. Langille details GoGold's expansion through the Las Ricos South project, which is shovel-ready and expected to boost production fro...

Steve Barton delivers sharp insights on this week's *Monday Market Moves*, covering major trends in commodity investing. The S&P 500 reaches a new intraday high of 6,390, while the dollar weakens and treasury yields remain flat ahead of the Fed meeting. Key sectors show mixed signals: gold and silver flash bearish patterns, while copper shows signs of topping. Uranium continues to gain momentum, f...

Matt Warder of Sea Wolf Research joins Steve Barton to deliver a sharp update on the coal market's evolving macro landscape. He explains how summer demand, LNG export growth, and rising U.S. power prices are shaping met and thermal coal pricing. Warder notes how Chinese steel production and potential capacity cuts are critical catalysts that could drive prices further, especially as restocking sea...

Joe Mazumdar of Exploration Insights joins Steve Barton at the 2025 Rule Symposium in Boca Raton to share his journey from field geologist to mining finance expert. Having worked across Canada, Australia, and Argentina, Joe brings a global perspective on geology and economics that shaped his career and the direction of his publication. Mazumdar highlights geopolitical risks in mining jurisdictions...

Simon Ingram, CEO of Lara Exploration, delivers key insights from the 2025 Rule Symposium in Boca Raton. Lara Exploration stands out with a $90M CAD market cap, no debt, and $4M in cash. Backed by a strong technical team, the company operates under a proven prospect generator model with a record of major copper discoveries. The company's flagship asset, the 100%-owned Planalto project in Brazil, h...

Leonard Wright, a leading voice in financial planning and chair of the Personal Financial Planning Executive Committee, explains how his grandparents' pension loss after Studebaker's collapse inspired his mission to protect retirement security through 401k plans. With over 29 years in the industry, Wright outlines core strategies for optimizing traditional and Roth IRAs, using micro-Roth conversio...

John-Mark Staude, CEO of Riverside Resources, shares an update from the 2025 Rule Symposium, outlining the company's $11M CAD market cap, $4M in cash, and zero debt. Operating under the prospect generator model, Riverside partners with major firms like BHP to fund exploration while retaining royalties—reducing risk and preserving shareholder value. With over 40 years in mining, Staude brings exper...

John Florek, CEO of Emperor Metals, shares a major update from the 2025 Rule Symposium, highlighting the company's growth in the prolific Southern NBE Tipi gold district. With a market cap of $29M CAD, no debt, and a maiden resource of 1.46 million ounces, Emperor is aiming for a tier-one 5-million-ounce gold deposit. Florek outlines the use of AI to rapidly model and unlock value from overlooked...