In this insightful interview, John Feneck, CEO of Feneck Consulting, shares his expert analysis on the current state of precious metals and critical minerals markets. We discuss Trump's potential tariffs on Canada, gold and silver price predictions for 2025, and promising junior mining companies. John reveals his bullish outlook for silver, targeting $50 within 12-18 months, and highlights several undervalued opportunities including First Nordic, Golden Caribou, and NextGold. He also weighs in on the critical minerals race between the US and China, offering valuable insights for investors navigating these markets.

Prime Mining is advancing its high-grade gold and silver resource at the Los Reyes project in Mexico, a region renowned for its mineral-rich Sierra Madre Occidental belt. With 70% of the resource value attributed to gold and 30% to silver, the company has doubled its resource size and demonstrated promising underground and open-pit mining potential. This strategic approach combines technical de-risking with exploration, positioning the company for continued resource growth and future development.

Mike discusses the significant upgrade in measured and indicated (“M&I”) ounces—a pivotal step toward production, marking it as the fourth substantial resource update in four years. He elaborates on the improved grades and the continuity of veins, particularly the Copala vein, which is the high-grade and high-margin mining plan backbone. Mike also touches on other promising veins like La Luisa and outlines the Company's exploration strategies, including a 10,000 meter drilling campaign and possible new discoveries.

Glenn Jessome, President and CEO of Silver Tiger Metals (TSX.V:SLVR – OTCQX:SLVTF), joins me to recap the key milestones from 2024, and to look ahead to all the work initiatives and company and sector catalysts on tap for 2025, at the El Tigre #Silver - #Gold Project in #Mexico.

#Mexico, one of the fastest-growing #economies in the #G20, is rapidly transforming with new #railroads, #highways, #seaports, airports, and industrial zones—key projects driving its rise as an advanced economy.

Keith Neumeyer, founder of a prominent copper company, delves into the critical role of silver in modern technology and its implications for the global market. Reflecting on his experiences from the early 2000s, Neumeyer recognized the indispensable nature of silver across various industries, from electronics to automobiles. He emphasizes that silver consumption has only increased with the advent of electric vehicles and solar panels, which now account for 30% of the world's silver supply—industries that did not exist a decade ago.

Expected silver mine production for 2024 is about 830 million ounces. Including 179 million ounces from recycling, total supply will exceed 1 billion ounces. Demand is anticipated to be around 1.22 billion ounces, resulting in a deficit of about 265 million ounces. Endeavour Silver has resolved issues at its Guanaceví mine and resumed full processing capacity. The Terronera mine is on track to start in Q1 2025, potentially adding 7 million ounces annually. The company also raised $73 million for the Pitarilla project, with potential of being in production by 2030/2032. Recent drilling supports strong mineralization potential. We are bullish on the stock for 2025.

Alex Langer, President and CEO of Sierra Madre Gold And Silver (TSXV: SM) (OTCQX: SMDRF), joins me to review the news out December 10th announcing industrial #silver and #gold #production at the La Guitarra Mine and processing plant, in Mexico; with commercial production slated for Q1 of 2025. The La Guitarra Mine complex is a permitted, past-producing underground mine, which includes a 500 t/d processing facility that operated until mid-2018; which was purchased from First Majestic Silver (TSX: AG) (NYSE: AG) in 2023, and just went into test mining on June 25th of this year.

Join Doug Cavey, Executive Vice President of Defiance Silver, for an in-depth discussion on the company's exploration and development projects in Zacatecas, Mexico. Discover the historical significance of this prolific district, the milestones achieved, and the potential for unlocking 100 million ounces of silver. Learn about the technical and financial expertise of the team, their strategic vision, and the investment opportunities in the metals market. Doug also shares insights into the company's share structure, funding status, and future plans for growth and expansion.

As we come to the close of 2024, we have our last update of the year on Silver Viper Minerals, who has been trying to secure financing for their next round of drilling.