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: "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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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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Why Platinum Could Explode in 2025! Ed Sterck Breaks It Down
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info_outlineMark 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, cobalt, and uranium now contributing over 50%—a figure expected to rise to 70% by 2030. Flagship assets like Mantos Blancos, Santo Domingo, and Four Mile are set to drive significant future cash flow without additional capital deployment.
Backed by a lean team with 70+ years of royalty expertise, Ecora’s scalable model offers broad exposure to high-growth commodities. With strong insider ownership and a robust pipeline of copper and cobalt projects, the company is positioned as a leading diversified royalty platform for the energy transition.
Connect with Mark Lefleche!
Website: https://www.ecora-resources.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-bishop-lafleche-b7748a72
🔥 Key Topics Discussed
✅ Transition from coal to battery metals underway
✅ 2025 revenue majority from copper, cobalt, uranium
✅ $220M market cap with $20M free cash flow
✅ Copper expected to lead revenue by 2030
✅ Key assets include Mantos Blancos and Santo Domingo
✅ Rare earths production targeted by 2027
✅ Cobalt stream forecast to reach $20M annually
✅ Lean team with 70+ years royalty experience
✅ Strong insider ownership and retail participation
✅ Diversified exposure across critical minerals
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Ecora’s Market Snapshot
01:31 Ecora’s Transition to Battery Metals
04:59 Revenue Breakdown by Commodity
06:35 Copper’s Rising Contribution
07:41 Vanadium Royalty Overview
08:53 Uranium Exposure Explained
09:55 Variability in Coal Royalties
10:51 Gold Royalty and Mine Life Outlook
12:29 Annual Revenue and Free Cash Flow
12:46 Key Copper Royalties and Asset Growth
15:25 Timeline to Copper Production from Santo Domingo
17:29 Rare Earths from Phosphate Byproduct at Rainbow
18:56 Summary of Commodity Exposure
20:24 Cobalt Revenue Share and Market Update
21:51 Clarifying Base Metals in Ecora’s Portfolio
23:21 Cobalt and Copper as Core Investment Themes
24:54 Insider Ownership and Share Structure
26:13 Retail Float Availability
27:34 Major Risks Facing Ecora
29:50 The Biggest Unanswered Question
31:24 Ecora as a Diversified Critical Metals Royalty Play
32:15 Final Thoughts and Investor Takeaway
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