Gold Miners or Silver Miners: Which Precious Metals ETF Is the Better Buy Right Now?

The article compares two precious metals mining ETFs: Sprott Gold Miners ETF (SGDM), which focuses on North American gold producers with a lower 0.46% expense ratio, and Global X Silver Miners ETF (SIL), which provides global silver exposure with higher 1-year returns (83% vs 53%) but greater volatility. Gold miners are recommended for new precious metals investors, while silver miners suit those seeking higher-conviction bets on industrial and monetary demand convergence.

06/16/2026, 11:10 AM • The Motley Fool

Cassiar District Polymetallic System Funded For 2026 Drilling Inside Tightening Silver Market

GoldHaven Resources Corp. has secured approximately C$8.2 million in funding (C$3.2 million flow-through plus C$5.0 million LIFE Offering) to advance its 37,204-hectare Magno Project in British Columbia's Cassiar District. The company plans a 1,741 line-km airborne magnetic survey in June 2026 and an expanded drill program targeting three priority zones with high-grade silver-lead-zinc-tungsten mineralization. The funding positions GoldHaven to capitalize on the current silver market repricing and institutional demand for polymetallic exposure.

05/21/2026, 11:30 AM • Benzinga

Gold Candle fera l’acquisition du gisement de Larder de Pan American Silver et renforcera ainsi sa présence en Abitibi

Gold Candle Ltd. has agreed to acquire Pan American Silver's Larder gold deposit in Abitibi for 15 million shares, adding 388,000 ounces of indicated gold resources and 933,000 ounces of inferred resources. The acquisition expands Gold Candle's land package to over 27,000 hectares along the Cadillac-Larder Lake fault and is expected to close in Q3 2026.

05/08/2026, 7:08 PM • GlobeNewswire

Fredonia Expands El Dorado–Monserrat District to ~33,500 Hectares, Consolidating a Continuous Gold-Silver Corridor Adjacent to Cerro Vanguardia

Fredonia Mining Inc. has completed the acquisition of approximately 11,754 hectares of mineral properties from a Pan American Silver subsidiary in Argentina's Deseado Massif region. The acquisition expands Fredonia's consolidated land position by over 50% to ~33,500 hectares, connecting previously fragmented northern and southern mineralized corridors into a unified district-scale system adjacent to AngloGold Ashanti's Cerro Vanguardia mine. The company is advancing a Preliminary Economic Assessment and 10,000-metre drill program on its flagship EDM project, which hosts a measured and indicated mineral resource of approximately 2.25 million ounces of gold equivalent.

05/07/2026, 9:00 AM • Benzinga

The Great Give Back brings community together in support of Royal Columbian Hospital

Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation is hosting The Great Give Back on March 14, 2026, a free community celebration at Queen's Park Sportsplex to recognize donor support for the upcoming Jim Pattison Acute Care Tower. The event features live entertainment, family activities, healthcare career fair, and food vendors, with attendees' photos to be featured in an art installation within the new tower.

03/09/2026, 2:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

Pan American Silver Reports Breakthrough at La Colorada Mine

Pan American Silver announced exploration success at its La Colorada mine in Mexico, discovering at least four new high-grade veins with silver assays exceeding 1,000 g/t in 40% of drill holes. The company plans to incorporate these findings into a phased development plan targeting higher-grade zones, with results expected in a mineral reserve update by June 30, 2026. However, the stock traded down 1.87% in premarket, with technical indicators showing mixed momentum despite the positive exploration news.

03/05/2026, 8:53 AM • Benzinga

Is Pan American Silver Going to $70?

Pan American Silver's stock has surged over 30% this year as record silver prices and increased production drive growth. The company reported record 2025 revenue of $3.6 billion and EPS of $2.56, with plans to increase silver production by 14% in 2026. Silver is entering its sixth consecutive year of structural deficit, with experts forecasting the new normal around $70 per ounce and J.P. Morgan predicting an average of $81 per ounce for the year. However, silver's historical volatility poses risks to investors.

03/03/2026, 11:12 AM • The Motley Fool

YieldMax® Introduces Portfolio Option Income Strategy ETF on Strategic Metals & Mining (MINY)

YieldMax ETFs launched the YieldMax Strategic Metals & Mining Portfolio Option Income ETF (NYSE: MINY) on February 27, 2026. The fund seeks to generate current income through options-based strategies on strategic metals and mining companies, with Tidal Investments LLC as the investment adviser. The fund's first distribution is expected to be announced on March 10, 2026.

02/27/2026, 6:55 AM • Benzinga

Silver In The Crossfire: Mexico's Cartel Turmoil Threatens Mines

The killing of CJNG cartel leader El Mencho on February 22 has triggered widespread violence across Mexico, threatening silver mining operations in key producing regions. Mexico is the world's largest silver producer, with major mines in Jalisco, Michoacán, Zacatecas, and Durango—territories historically controlled by the CJNG. The resulting cartel fragmentation poses risks to global silver supply, mining company valuations, and logistics chains, with potential for market manipulation through coordinated financial and operational attacks on vulnerable junior miners.

02/25/2026, 3:02 PM • Benzinga

Moderna, Coinbase, And Global Payments Are Among the Top 10 Large-Cap Gainers Last Week (Feb. 16-Feb. 20): Are the Others in Your Portfolio?

Ten large-cap stocks were top performers last week, with First Majestic Silver leading gains at 25.23% following better-than-expected Q4 results. Other notable gainers include Moderna (19.68%) on FDA seasonal flu vaccine review news, Global Payments (19.52%) with strong Q4 earnings and a $2.6B buyback authorization, and Coinbase (11.32%). Companies like Omnicom, Garmin, Figma, and Pan American Silver also reported strong quarterly results and positive guidance.

02/22/2026, 9:05 AM • Benzinga

Precious Metal Market Volume to Worth 756.65 Million Tons by 2035

The global precious metals market is projected to grow from USD 640.20 billion in 2026 to USD 1,147.61 billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 6.70%. Asia Pacific dominates with 39.01% volume share, while gold remains the largest segment. Growth is driven by demand in automotive catalysts, electronics, renewable energy, and hydrogen fuel cell technology. Key developments include strategic deals and corporate restructuring among major producers.

02/21/2026, 9:01 AM • GlobeNewswire

Peter Schiff Says Silver Investors Are In 'Denial' As Mining Stocks Continue To Lag: 'Should Have Doubled' In December

Economist Peter Schiff criticizes the disconnect between silver's 35% December surge and silver mining stocks' modest 11% gain, arguing mining stocks should have doubled given their typical leveraged exposure to the metal. Despite silver's historic rally and 154.57% year-to-date gains, major mining stocks and ETFs have significantly underperformed, presenting what Schiff views as an attractive buying opportunity.

12/30/2025, 10:48 PM • Benzinga

Xali Gold Closes Acquisition of Pico Machay Gold Project

Xali Gold Corp. has completed its acquisition of the Pico Machay Gold Project in Peru from Pan American Silver Corp. and Aquiline Resources Inc. for an initial payment of US$500,000 with up to US$17M in deferred payments over five years. The company plans to update the historical resource estimate and advance the project toward near-term production, leveraging the current favorable gold price environment.

12/24/2025, 4:20 PM • Benzinga

Xali Gold Closes Acquisition of Pico Machay Gold Project

Xali Gold Corp. has completed the acquisition of the Pico Machay Gold Project in Peru from Pan American Silver Corp. and Aquiline Resources Inc. for an initial payment of US$500,000 with up to US$17 million in deferred payments over five years. The company plans to update the historical resource estimate and advance the project toward near-term production, leveraging current higher gold prices compared to the historical US$700/oz assumption.

12/24/2025, 4:20 PM • GlobeNewswire

Xali Gold Closes First Tranche of Private Placement for $1.5 Million

Xali Gold Corp. closed the first tranche of a non-brokered private placement for C$1.5 million on December 23, 2025, with a second tranche of up to C$0.5 million planned for early January 2026. The proceeds will fund a US$500,000 payment to Pan American Silver Corp. for the acquisition of the Pico Machay Gold Property in Peru, an advanced exploration stage project with near-term production goals. The company issued 15 million units at C$0.10 per unit, each consisting of one common share and half a warrant exercisable at C$0.20 for 18 months.

12/24/2025, 7:00 AM • GlobeNewswire