Why Vlad Grabarskyy Is Doubling Down on Commodities in 2025
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Vlad Grabarskyy, host of Wealth Building Blueprint, shares how he shifted from molecular biology to finance by uncovering the hidden flaws of the modern monetary system. He outlines the push and pull between inflation and deflation and offers real-world strategies for protecting wealth using physical gold, silver, cash reserves, and overlooked mining stocks. Grabarskyy explains why portfolio structure matters more than ever and dives into the fundamentals of energy metals like uranium and copper, as well as the impact of deglobalization on central bank behavior. He highlights lessons from...
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Gold, Silver & Natural Gas Are Exploding Right Now! ~ Monday Market Moves
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Steve Barton returns with this week’s Monday Market Moves, breaking down the S&P 500’s intraday record and sharp fade alongside a weaker U.S. dollar and stalled yields. Gold pressed against a bull-flag breakout while silver closed at a 14-year high, extending momentum in precious metals. Miners hit measured targets, and copper steadied with upside potential toward $52 on COPX. Uranium advanced as tight spot markets and ETF inflows supported further gains, while energy split directions—oil’s moving averages stayed bearish even as natural gas staged a rebound. Coal approached...
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Rick Rule: “Don’t Ignore Exploration Drill Results”
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Rick Rule, legendary resource investor and founder of Rule Investment Media, explains why a true Fed rate cut could trigger a 1970s-style anti-dollar, pro-gold rally and what that means for investors today. He breaks down the launch of Battle Bank, designed to serve depositors, IRA investors, and savers seeking gold- and silver-backed credit, while stressing the importance of revisiting Natural Resources Symposium replays to sharpen discipline and insight. Rule also discusses coal’s overlooked strength, optionality strategies in mining, rising capital costs, and the jurisdictional...
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Rick Rule: "I'm in Awe of Individual Tenacity, But Fear Collective Stupidity"
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Rick Rule, founder of Rule Investment Media and former CEO of Sprott U.S. Holdings, joins Steve Barton to break down today’s natural resource markets, the implications of recent Fed policy, and the risks investors face amid growing economic complacency. He cautions that blind optimism and online hype are fueling poor decision-making, urging investors to take personal responsibility through study, discipline, and saving. Rule outlines why commodities like gold, silver, and uranium remain essential holdings in an environment where traditional fiat-based savings are increasingly vulnerable....
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Gold and Silver Set Up for a Massive Breakout Move ~ Monday Market Moves
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Steve Barton returns with this week’s Monday Market Moves, unpacking the latest swings across equities, currencies, and commodities. The S&P 500 added 0.3%, sitting just shy of record highs as Jerome Powell’s pivot toward September rate cuts fueled stagflation concerns. The dollar rolled over and the 10-year Treasury slid to 4.25%, while gold advanced 1.1% in bullish consolidation and silver surged 2.8%, extending its edge in precious metals. Commodities showed sharp divergence. Copper flashed a bear flag near recent lows, uranium held firm with a new $71–73 floor reinforced by...
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Rick Rule on Gold, Uranium, Oil, & Political Risk ~ Rule Classroom Plus Replay
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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 key macro trends like the collapse of CPI credibility, de-dollarization, and the flight to hard assets. He also shares detailed opinions and updated rankings on dozens of mining companies...
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Gold, Silver, and Uranium: The BIG Shift Explained by Michael Oliver!
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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 NVIDIA as potential downside catalysts. He sees strong upside ahead for silver, silver equities, and select gold miners, noting that gold’s recent sideways action is not a sign of weakness...
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Gold Breaks Records Again – $3,700 Target Locked In! ~ Monday Market Moves
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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 a mixed picture. Copper, trading near $3.50, presented value opportunities, while uranium held its new floor above $80 and reinforced bullish sentiment. Oil slid more than 5% to $72, natural...
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Gold Is Soaring – But Mining Stocks Haven’t... Yet!"
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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 miners—have lagged behind the rising gold price and why that’s creating a unique investment opportunity. The discussion covers gold’s technical outlook, silver’s breakout potential, and...
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Why Platinum Could Explode in 2025! Ed Sterck Breaks It Down
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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 annual deficit, the constraints on mine supply, and the influence of recycling, jewelry, industrial use, and ETFs on pricing. Sterck contrasts platinum’s outlook with palladium’s approaching...
info_outlineTom 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 tendency to follow gold and platinum’s historic undervaluation, rarity, and rising industrial demand. His key stock picks include First Majestic, Sylvania Platinum, Pan American Silver, and Agnico Eagle—companies he believes offer strong upside and solid fundamentals.
Hartel also sees platinum playing a critical role in hydrogen energy and hybrid EVs, supported by BRICS' full control of global platinum production. He encourages investors to keep learning and credits conferences like this one for helping him build long-term wealth.
Connect with Tom Hartel!
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomashartel
🔥 Key Topics Discussed
✅ How Tom Hartel began investing at age 10
✅ 30+ years attending investment conferences for insights
✅ Bullish outlook on silver and platinum in 2025
✅ Platinum's rare supply, high utility, and strong upside
✅ Zero-cost platinum trade strategy explained
✅ Top picks: First Majestic, Pan American, Sylvania Platinum
✅ Agnico Eagle praised for performance and leadership
✅ Battle Bank’s role in metals and currency investing
✅ Wealth-building lessons from top industry experts
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and background
02:18 Getting into natural resource investing
02:45 First impressions of the Rule Symposium
03:24 Accuracy of past conference predictions
04:11 The investment decision that changed everything
04:33 Top commodity picks silver and platinum
05:23 Silver demand and supply outlook
05:43 Silver to gold ratio opportunity
06:13 Favorite silver stocks
07:00 Concerns with First Majestic’s Jarrett Canyon
07:43 Platinum investment case and historical ratio
11:14 BRICS control over platinum supply
13:25 Platinum market supply deficit
15:21 Why platinum could surge
15:48 Platinum equities to watch
16:31 Sylvania Platinum overview
16:56 Risks of investing in South Africa
17:50 Sylvania Platinum OTC info
19:23 Other standout companies and Battle Bank
21:16 Final thoughts and lifelong learning
23:34 Resource sector chart by Tavi Costa
25:54 Potential 5x upside and ETF recommendation
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