As we continue to push the boundaries of resource extraction in increasingly challenging environments on Earth, thoughts inevitably turn to celestial bodies. Though still in the realms of science fiction, the idea of tapping into lunar mineral resources is gaining traction supported by advances in space exploration technology.  

In the Weekly Market Digest, more US inflation indicators suggest that the US Federal Reserve is in no hurry to cut rates, which negatively impacted precious metal prices. Base metal equities were buoyed by a major M&A announcement between a pair of diversified behemoths.

The Exploration Insights Portfolio lost some ground last week, and I will continue making some adjustments this week. 

In Stock Talk, I cover my site visit to Brazil and Chile in detail and drill news from a lithium explorer in Quebec. A large gold deposit in Nevada’s preliminary mine plan is positive for a Top Pick cash-flowing royalty generator. I will be divesting a grassroots explorer in Mexico and Central America while adding a position in a silver-gold developer in NW Argentina.