Apertura Energy Non-Executive Chairman Discusses Venezuelan Energy Investment Landscape

Silver Holds Near $65 as Developers Turn to Mines Already Built

Honey Badger Silver released a Preliminary Economic Assessment for the PC Silver Mine in Northwest Territories, projecting 3.7 million ounces of silver annually over the first seven years with C$1.2-1.7 billion NPV. The company is leveraging the mine's 1980s infrastructure and existing permits to accelerate development compared to greenfield projects, with a Feasibility Study targeted for Q2 2027.

Shares of critical metal-related companies are trading lower as silver declines amid a stronger dollar and rising yields. Recent comments from the Fed's Barkin on inflation and future rate hikes prompt expectations of tighter monetary policy may raise costs for global consumers and could impact orders and demand.

Shares of precious metal-related companies are trading higher as bond yields and oil prices retreat, which alleviates pressure on the physical gold and silver markets.