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Mineral Resource Estimate Updated for the Cowboy State Mine Area at Halleck Creek

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American Rare Earths (ASX: ARR | OTCQX: ARRNF | ADR: AMRRY) (“ARR” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce an updated Mineral Resource Estimate for the Cowboy State Mine area within its flagship Hallack Creek Rare Earths Project. The update incorporates the results from 18 additional channel samples and coincides with the acquisition of two new exploration drilling permits.

Highlights

  • Updated Mineral Resource Estimate in the Cowboy State Mine (“CSM”) Area RECLASSIFIES INDICATED RESOURCE BY 68.4 MILLION TONNES.
    • 102 Channel Samples collected in 2025 provided data points for an updated geological resource model, resource conversion and mineral resource ESTIMATE
    • Summer exploration and mapping collected 18 additional channel samples across the CSM area
      • 18 Channel samples returned average values of 5,471 ppm Total Rare Earth Oxides (TREO)
      • Standout sample (CS25-RM111) contained a new record high assay grade for the entire Halleck Creek Resource with a Total Rare Earth Oxide (“TREO”) grade of 13,816 PPM, which is 4X higher than the resource average
  • New exploration drilling permits obtained at Halleck Creek:
    • 27 hole locations were permitted at the CSM area for the Development drilling needed for future technical studies beyond the Pre-Feasibility Study (“PFS”)
    • 29 hole locations were permitted at the Bluegrass area, a potential exploration target which would add to total Halleck Creek Mineral Resource Estimates

Odessa Resource Ltd. (“Odessa”), of Perth Australia, were commissioned to update the geological resource model for the CSM Area using 102 channel samples collected during 2025. The locations and assays for the 102 channel samples added to the geological resource model reside in Appendix B. The updated mineral resource estimate for the Cowboy State Mine area is approximately 547.5 million tonnes using a TREO cut-off grade of 1,00ppm, see Table 1 and Figure 4. The channel sample results enabled Odessa to reclassify approximately 63.9 million tonnes to the indicated category from the inferred category from the Mineral Resource Estimate presented in the February 2025 updated CSM Scoping Study1, see Table 2. Additional mapping associated with the channel sampling expanded the resource area to increase the CSM mineral resource estimate by approximately 4.5 million tonnes. It should be noted that the overall tonnage increase and change in grade do not reflect a material change to the total resource estimates for the Cowboy State Mine area.

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Top 10 Gold ETFs in 2025

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Gold exchange-traded funds, or gold ETFs, have risen in popularity among investors who want precious metals exposure.

ETFs are similar to mutual funds in that they track assets such as stocks, bonds, currencies or commodities; a key difference is that ETFs can be bought and sold on exchanges, making them widely accessible. They provide considerable flexibility in implementing various investment strategies and in building investment portfolios.

Like other ETFs, gold ETFs are traded in the same manner as individual stocks, meaning that investing in the gold ETF market is similar to trading a stock on an exchange.

There are two main types of gold ETFs: those that track the gold price and those that hold investments in gold companies.

ETFs that follow the gold price give investors access to the yellow metal by holding either physical gold bullion or gold futures contracts. It is important to keep in mind that investing in the majority of gold ETFs does not allow investors to own any physical gold — in general, even a gold ETF that tracks physical gold cannot be redeemed for actual gold, although there are a few exceptions to that.

One more thing to keep in mind is that gold ETFs that hold physical gold are taxed as collectibles in the US, giving them a higher maximum capital gains rate, which is worth noting for investors in the highest tax bracket.

The other type of gold ETF invests in gold companies, providing exposure to gold mining, development and exploration stocks, as well as gold royalty stocks.

Read on to learn about the benefits of adding gold ETFs to your portfolio, the five largest gold ETFs by total assets and five top gold miner ETFs.

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    What are the benefits of gold ETFs?

    Gold ETFs are fairly common today, and are a good choice for investors who want to invest in precious metals without trading gold futures or owning physical gold, such as gold coins or bars.

    But gold ETFs are often considered a lower-risk investment, as they have a number of benefits for market participants and can open up a portfolio to diversification.

    For example, physical gold is known for being a hedge against economic and political uncertainty, and owning shares of a gold ETF that offers exposure to the gold spot price provides investors with this same security without the hassle of buying and storing the yellow metal.

    Since gold tends to rise when the US dollar is weak, purchasing a gold ETF could balance out any investment that has the potential to decline when the greenback does. Conversely, selling gold ETF holdings can be beneficial when the US dollar is making gains.

    Gold ETFs that track gold companies give investors exposure to multiple companies in the space rather than having to choose specific stocks. This is an appealing option for those who want exposure to the sector without carrying the risks of investing in an individual stock.

    Gold ETFs as a whole also offer security in that they are managed by yellow metal experts, so there is a better chance of making a profit than going it alone. Of course, it is important to keep in mind that, despite their less risky nature, gold ETFs are still affected by the rise and fall of the gold price.

    Mutual funds are often compared to ETFs, but due to the fact that mutual funds can only be bought or sold at the close of the trading day, gold ETFs become more beneficial as they can be traded whenever the stock market is open, meaning movement is more liquid and not tied down by end-of-day trades.

    Top 5 spot gold ETFs

    The five gold ETFs below offer investors exposure to the spot price of gold by holding gold bullion. These options may be worth considering when it comes to getting exposure to the yellow metal’s price movements.

    According to ETFdb.com, these gold ETFs were the largest gold ETFs by total assets as of November 13, 2025. The five largest gold ETFs all track the gold price.

    1. SPDR Gold Shares (ARCA:GLD)

    Total assets under management: US$139.14 billion
    Unit price: US$380.58

    The SPDR Gold Shares tracks the spot price of gold bullion and is determined by market forces in the 24 hour, over-the-counter market for gold. This market accounts for most global gold trade, and any quoted prices available to ETF investors reflect the latest available information.

    Physical bullion comprises 100 percent of the ETF’s holdings, and its expense ratio is 0.4 percent. It offers investors a way to invest in gold that is much less costly than purchasing, storing and insuring bars or coins.

    2. iShares Gold Trust (ARCA:IAU)

    Total assets under management: US$64.22 billion
    Unit price: US$79.04

    Like the SPDR Gold Trust, the iShares Gold Trust ETF aims to track the spot price of gold bullion. Its expense ratio is 0.25 percent, and its holdings are allocated entirely to physical gold bullion. The aim is for the trust’s value to reflect the performance of the price of gold.

    The physical gold the trust holds is in vaults in locations including New York, US; Toronto, Canada; and London, UK. Investors can purchase and sell shares through a traditional brokerage account throughout the trading day.

    3. SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust (ARCA:GLDM)

    Total assets under management: US$23.33 billion
    Unit price: US$81.89

    The SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust offers investors one of the lowest available expense ratios for a US-listed ETF backed by physical gold at 0.1 percent. This ETF represents fractional, undivided beneficial ownership interests in the trust, which holds only physical gold bullion and, from time to time, cash.

    4. Abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF (ARCA:SGOL)

    Total assets under management: US$6.95 billion
    Unit price: US$39.43

    The abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF aims to have its shares reflect the performance of the gold bullion price, minus the trust’s operating expenses, by holding 100 percent physical gold bars. This gold ETF has an expense ratio of 0.17 percent.

    The gold backing the fund comes only in the form of London Good Delivery gold bullion bars refined on or after January 1, 2012, and held in secure vaults in London.

    5. iShares Gold Trust Micro (ARCA:IAUM)

    Total assets under management: US$5.52 billion
    Unit price: US$41.84

    The iShares Gold Trust Micro ETP is the lowest-cost physically backed gold ETP on the market with an expense ratio of just 0.09 percent. The fund is designed to provide exposure to the day-to-day movement of the price of gold bullion. The underlying gold bars are held in vaults.

    Top 5 gold mining ETFs

    These five gold stock ETFs are designed for investors looking to gain exposure to gold miners without the risk of holding individual gold stocks.

    1. VanEck Gold Miners ETF (ARCA:GDX)

    Total assets under management: US$23.89 billion
    Unit price: US$79.18

    The VanEck Gold Miners ETF provides investors with exposure to the largest global gold producers and royalty companies involved in the precious metals space and has an expense ratio of 0.51 percent. Nearly 90 percent of its holdings have market caps above US$5 billion.

    This ETF’s top holdings include Agnico Eagle Mines (TSX:AEM,NYSE:AEM) with a weight of 7.9 percent, Newmont (NYSE:NEM,ASX:NEM) with 7.15 percent and AngloGold Ashanti (NYSE:AU,JSE:ANG) with 5.71 percent.

    Holdings are rebalanced quarterly with qualified companies having a market cap greater than US$150 million, US$1 million in average daily trading volume and a minimum of 250,000 shares traded per month.

    2. VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (ARCA:GDXJ)

    Total assets under management: US$8.66 billion
    Unit price: US$101.24

    Similar to the GDX above, the VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF provides investors with exposure to gold equities; however, it has a stronger focus on smaller gold mining companies and junior stocks, which carry higher risk, but also offer greater potential returns.

    Its top holdings include Pan American Silver (TSX:PAAS) with a weight of 6.45 percent, Equinox Gold (TSX:EQX,NYSEAMERICAN:EQX) with 6.39 percent and Alamos Gold (TSX:AGI,NYSE:AGI) with 5.75 percent.

    Holdings are reviewed in March and September, and rebalanced quarterly, with qualifications matching those for the VanEck Gold Miners ETF. Like the GDX, the GDXJ has an expense ratio of 0.51 percent.

    3. iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF (Nasdaq:RING)

    Total assets under management: US$2.63 billion
    Unit price: US$67.87

    BlackRock’s (NYSE:BLK) iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF provides investors with exposure to a diverse portfolio of global gold mining companies within the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) index and charges an expense ratio of 0.39 percent.

    Top holdings in the fund include Newmont with a weight of 15.85 percent, Agnico Eagle with 13.33 percent and Barrick Mining (TSX:ABX,NYSE:B) with 8.92 percent.

    4. Sprott Gold Miners ETF (ARCA:SGDM)

    Total assets under management: US$611.45 million
    Unit price: US$64.64

    The Sprott (TSX:SII,NYSE:SII) Gold Miners ETF is an investment product designed to deliver returns that track the Solactive Gold Miners Custom Factors Index, which follows major gold equities listed on Canadian and US exchanges. The ETF is rebalanced quarterly and has a total operating expense of 0.5 percent.

    Top holdings in the fund include Agnico Eagle with a weight of 12.41 percent, Newmont with 8.92 percent and Wheaton Precious Metals (TSX:WPM,NYSE:WPM) with 7.83 percent.

    5. Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF (ARCA:SDGJ)

    Total assets under management: US$280.97 million
    Unit price: US$76.56

    The Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF has also been designed to provide results tied to its underlying index, in this case, the Solactive Junior Gold Miners Custom Factors Index, which tracks companies with a market capitalization between US$200 million and US$3 billion.

    The ETF is rebalanced semi-annually in March and September and carries a total management fee of 0.5 percent.

    Top holdings in the fund include Bellevue Gold (ASX:BGL,OTC Pink:BELGF) with a weight of 5.04 percent, Novagold Resources (NYSE:NG) with 5.03 percent and Turk Altin Isletmeleri with 4.94 percent.

    Securities Disclosure: I, Dean Belder, currently hold a direct investment in Equinox Gold.

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    Graphite One Confirms Rare Earth Elements at Alaska Deposit

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    Graphite One (TSXV:GPH,OTCQX:GPHOF) announced on November 13 that it has identified rare earth elements (REEs) at its Graphite Creek deposit, located north of Nome, Alaska.

    “The presence of two Defense Production Act Title III materials — graphite and REEs — in a single deposit further underscores Graphite Creek’s position as a truly generational deposit,” said President Anthony Houston.

    “Given the robust economics of our planned complete graphite materials supply chain, the presence of Rare Earths at Graphite Creek suggests that recovery as a by-product to our graphite production will maximize the value.”

    Geochemical analysis of drillcore samples reveals elevated levels of heavy rare earths and all five principal permanent magnet REEs: neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium, terbium and samarium.

    Testwork is ongoing at the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Advanced Instrumentation Laboratory, and at Activation Laboratories. Graphite One is also collaborating with a US Department of Energy national lab on REE extraction.

    REEs are essential to modern technologies, from permanent magnets in wind turbines and electric vehicles, to high-performance fiber optics, lasers and defense systems.

    China, which dominates global production of both magnet REEs and graphite, imposed export limits last year and has continued to expand these restrictions in 2025.

    Graphite One is advancing a US-based graphite supply chain, including transport from Nome to an advanced graphite and battery materials plant in Warren, Ohio, with a co-located recycling facility to reclaim graphite and other materials.

    Graphite Creek has received support through a US$37.5 million Defense Production Act Title III grant, as well as non-binding letters of interest totaling US$895 million from EXIM Bank.

    Securities Disclosure: I, Giann Liguid, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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    East Star and Endeavour Mining to Collaborate on Kazakhstan Gold Assets

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    East Star Resources (LSE:EST) and Endeavour Exploration announced they have entered into a binding earn-in and joint venture (JV) agreement to advance gold exploration in Kazakhstan.

    Endeavour Exploration, a subsidiary of top gold producer Endeavour Mining (LSE:EDV,TSX:EDV,OTCQX:EDVMF), will have the right to earn up to an 80 percent interest in a new JV company via staged investments.

    Stage 1 includes a US$5 million payment within two years, equivalent to a 51 percent interest. If an additional US$20 million is given over three years, its interest will increase to 70 percent.

    The last 10 percent will be given to Endeavour if it funds and completes a prefeasibility study.

    During the initial phase, East Star will act as manager of the JV.

    The area of interest for the partnership includes two proven, underexplored mineral belts.

    ‘This agreement with Endeavour is a transformational milestone for East Star that validates the quality of our exploration programme and provides a clear pathway to unlock the full potential of our gold exploration strategy,” said East Star Resources CEO Alex Walker in a November 13 press release.

    While the JV will focus on gold, East Star is also pursuing copper in Kazakhstan.

    Its assets include a volcanogenic massive sulfide deposit with a JORC-compliant resource estimate of 20.3 million metric tons at 1.16 percent copper, 1.54 percent zinc and 0.27 percent lead.

    An investor webcast is scheduled for Tuesday (November 18) to discuss the terms of the JV.

    Both parties will fund the JV company in proportion to their ownership share after the earn-in period.

    Securities Disclosure: I, Gabrielle de la Cruz, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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    Living Plants Offer New Path to Rare Earths Supply, Study Shows

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    Researchers have documented the first known recovery of naturally formed nanoscale monazite from a living plant, potentially opening up new paths to recover in-demand rare earth materials.

    The study, published this month in Environmental Science & Technology, identifies nanoscale monazite crystals inside Blechnum orientale, an evergreen fern known to accumulate rare earths at unusually high concentrations.

    The work was carried out by researchers at the Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with a geoscientist at Virginia Tech in the US.

    In the paper, the authors write that the discovery “opens new possibilities for the direct recovery of functional rare earth element (REE) materials,” adding, “To our knowledge, this is the earliest reported occurrence of rare earth elements crystallising into a mineral phase within a hyperaccumulator.”

    The method, known as phytomining, relies on certain plants that naturally pull unusual amounts of metals from the ground. In this case, the fern absorbed rare earths so efficiently that tiny mineral crystals formed inside its tissues.

    The mineral identified — monazite — is normally created deep underground under intense heat and pressure.

    The team’s analysis shows that the fern somehow produced nanoscale versions of it under normal surface conditions, with the highest concentrations found in its leaflets and roots. In this state, the plant appears to lock the metals outside its cells as a way of protecting itself, with the process enabling the mineral to crystallize.

    Monazite is prized for uses ranging from lasers to electronics to materials that withstand high heat and radiation, so finding it naturally produced inside a plant could open up a new, lower-impact source of rare earths.

    REEs take priority in global supply race

    REEs, a group of metals used in permanent magnets, lasers, consumer electronics and advanced defense systems, are receiving renewed international scrutiny as governments race to reduce dependence on concentrated supply chains.

    Earlier this month, the US Department of the Interior published its final 2025 list of critical minerals, naming 60 minerals deemed vital to the American economy and exposed to supply risk.

    The list emphasizes the importance of rare earths, which the US imports heavily, and highlights neodymium, scandium and dysprosium as metals where supply disruptions would impose the “highest cost” on the US economy.

    Washington has moved in parallel to strengthen access to rare earths through domestic production, expanded mapping of US deposits and agreements with partners in Australia, Japan, Malaysia and Thailand.

    In addition to these efforts, US officials continue to signal confidence that Beijing will adhere to commitments under a rare earths framework outlined last month.

    Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent said in a recent interview that a deal with China will “hopefully” be done by Thanksgiving, while also rejecting a report suggesting that Beijing is planning new restrictions on US companies.

    Are plants a viable source of rare earths?

    The use of ferns for mineral extraction remains at an early stage, and the researchers emphasize that phytomining is not a replacement for conventional production.

    But finding mineralized rare earths in a living organism offers a proof of concept that could broaden how countries approach resource development at a time when REEs remain strategically critical for major economies.

    As the US, China and other nations look for secure supply routes, the possibility that plants themselves may contribute to the pipeline adds a new dimension to a field dominated by mining companies.

    Securities Disclosure: I, Giann Liguid, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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    Rio Tinto and Calix to Partner on Zero Emissions Steel Technology Plant

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    Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO,NYSE:RIO,LSE:RIO) said on Monday (November 17) that it has signed a joint development agreement with environmental technology company Calix (NYSE:CALX,ASX:CXL) to develop Calix’s Zero Emissions Steel Technology (Zesty) green iron demonstration plant in Western Australia.

    If approved, the plant will be built at a site in Kwinana, south of Perth, that was previously earmarked for Rio Tinto’s BioIron research and development facility and associated pilot plant.

    Under the deal with Calix, Rio Tinto will invest more than AU$35 million, pending project milestones. Funding from the mining giant will include both in-kind and financial contributions.

    The plant received AU$44.9 million in Australian Renewable Energy Agency support in July.

    Rio Tinto’s work will include helping Calix reach a final investment decision through technical support, engineering services and advocacy. Subject to a final investment decision and successful project construction, Rio Tinto will provide up to 10,000 tonnes of various Pilbara iron ores for plant commissioning and the initial testing phase.

    The miner will also provide introductions to potential customers for downstream use of the Zesty product.

    “The world needs low-emissions steel if it is going to decarbonise, and we continue to look at a range of ways Pilbara iron ores can help to do this as new technologies emerge,” said Rio Tinto Iron Ore Chief Executive Matthew Holcz.

    He added that Rio Tinto will keep progressing BioIron with its partners, the University of Nottingham and Metso. However, the company has decided that the current furnace design requires additional development.

    “Both projects are part of our work to reduce emissions and support the future of iron ore in Australia and the communities that depend on it,’ Holcz added, referring to Zesty and BioIron.

    Securities Disclosure: I, Gabrielle de la Cruz, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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    Longtime Walmart CEO to step down in January

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    Walmart announced Friday that longtime CEO Doug McMillon will retire at the end of January — which came as a surprise to some given the company’s success in a rapidly evolving retail landscape.

    John Furner, Walmart’s U.S. CEO, will assume the role of overall CEO on Feb. 1, the company said. McMillon will continue to serve in an executive and advisory role through January 2027. Furner, 51, began his career at Walmart as an hourly associate.

    McMillon, 59, has held the top job since 2014 and is only the fifth person to lead the storied company in its 63-year history.

    McMillon has overseen a radical transformation of Walmart’s image in a little over a decade.

    In 2014, Walmart had a reputation as a budget retail option and was accused of underpaying its associates. Today, it draws more well-to-do shoppers and has earned credit for adopting innovative personnel policies.

    McMillon also built up Walmart’s e-commerce operation into the country’s second-largest, behind only Amazon. Over the course of McMillon’s tenure, the value of Walmart’s shares has increased some 300%.

    “Serving as Walmart’s CEO has been a great honor and I’m thankful to our Board and the Walton family for the opportunity,” McMillon said in a statement. “I’ve worked with John for more than 20 years. … He’s uniquely capable of leading the company through this next AI-driven transformation.”

    America’s retail landscape continues to rapidly evolve, as consumer spending habits increasingly bifurcate between wealthier households and everyone else.

    However, Walmart’s quarterly results have held steady — and the company has been justly rewarded by investors. Just this year, Walmart shares have climbed around 13%. Over the course of McMillon’s tenure, the retailer’s stock price is up some 300%.

    On Walmart’s most recent earnings call in August, McMillon indicated the company has been able to withstand the broader pressures facing consumers. Its shoppers’ “behavior has been generally consistent,” he said. “We aren’t seeing dramatic shifts.”

    Other retailers have not been so fortunate.

    Target’s shares have lost about one-third of their value this year, as the chain works to regain its footing in a more value-conscious environment. In August, longtime CEO Brian Cornell announced plans to step down.

    Amazon, meanwhile, has fared slightly better as consumers continue to prioritize the convenience of online shopping. But it recently announced thousands of layoffs affecting corporate employees. Amazon’s share price has climbed about 8% this year.

    McMillon has also steered Walmart through a volatile period in U.S. politics, during which elected officials have engaged directly with companies and consumers have proven willing to boycott corporate giants over social issues.

    Walmart found itself in President Donald Trump’s crosshairs in May, after it signaled plans to increase some prices in response to his tariffs.

    “Walmart should STOP trying to blame Tariffs as the reason for raising prices throughout the chain,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. “Between Walmart and China they should, as is said, ‘EAT THE TARIFFS,’ and not charge valued customers ANYTHING. I’ll be watching, and so will your customers!!!”

    While subsequent reports indicated that Walmart had indeed increased prices on some items, McMillon said in August that the changes were gradual enough that consumer habits shifted only modestly.

    Six months after Trump singled Walmart out over tariffs, he did so again — but for a very different reason.

    In recent weeks, the Trump White House has repeatedly touted Walmart’s 2025 Thanksgiving menu package — which costs less overall than the retailer’s similar menu did last year — as a sign that the president’s economic policies have helped drive down grocery prices for consumers.

    But there is a flaw in that rationale. This year’s Walmart Thanksgiving menu contains fewer items than last year’s menu did.

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    Nick Hodge: Copper is My Top 2026 Pick, but Gold, Silver Run Not Done

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    Nick Hodge, publisher at Digest Publishing, is most bullish on copper and uranium in 2026, but also believes gold and silver prices have further to go despite recent gains.

    ‘We are in the middle of a precious metals bull market,’ he said. ‘Silver hasn’t had its day yet, so I think that’s a pretty good indicator that we’ve still got some time to go.’

    Securities Disclosure: I, Charlotte McLeod, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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    Gerardo Del Real: Gold, Uranium, Copper and More — Stocks I Like, Why I’m Bullish

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    Gerardo Del Real, co-owner of Digest Publishing, breaks down his portfolio, saying he’s currently bullish on copper, gold, silver and uranium, as well as critical metals.

    ‘I think this is the golden age of exploration and development in the critical metals space and the precious metals space. So take advantage of the market, folks,’ Del Real said.

    Securities Disclosure: I, Charlotte McLeod, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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    Crypto Market Update: Saylor Denies Strategy Bitcoin Sale Rumors

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    Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Friday (November 14) as of 9:00 p.m. UTC.

    Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ether and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrency market news.

    Bitcoin and Ether price update

    Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$94,223.98, a 4 percent increase in 24 hours and its lowest valuation of the day. Its highest was US$97,203.84.

    Bitcoin price performance, November 14, 2025.

    Chart via TradingView.

    Bitcoin’s drop below US$95,000 on Friday, driven by expiring derivatives, whale selling, and weak institutional and retail demand, has intensified fears of an entrenched bear market.

    Analysts predict Q4 could be Bitcoin’s “worst fourth quarter on record.’

    On X, analyst @follis_ notes that the Wyckoff Distribution model, a classic five phase pattern typically observed near market tops and often precursor to prolonged selling pressure, could signal a potential end to Bitcoin’s bull run.

    The pattern suggests that after a buying climax near US$122,000 and a sequence of tests failing to create new highs, the price entered a markdown phase. Bitcoin could drop to US$86,000 if key support levels fail to hold.

    Meanwhile, Ether (ETH) was priced at US$3,129.77, a 1.6 percent decrease in the last 24 hours. Its lowest valuation of the day was US$3,131.31, while its highest was US$3,246.27.

    Altcoin price update

    • Solana (SOL) was priced at US$139.74, down by 1.9 percent over the last 24 hours. Its lowest valuation of the day was US$138.83, while its highest was US$143.61.
    • XRP was trading for US$2.27, down by 1.5 percent over the last 24 hours. Its lowest valuation of the day was US$2.26, while its highest was US$2.33.

    Fear and Greed Index snapshot

    Bitcoin’s bearish trajectory has pushed market sentiment into extreme fear. As of today, CMC’s Crypto Fear & Greed Index continues to trend in extreme fear territory with the indicator sitting at 22, marking the lowest levels of investor confidence since March and signaling that traders are highly cautious about entering the market.

    CMC Crypto Fear and Greed Index, Bitcoin price and Bitcoin volume.

    Chart via CoinMarketCap.

    Derivatives data

    Bitcoin and Ether futures markets saw a wave of long-side liquidations in the hours leading up to the end of the trading day, signaling trader capitulation amid continued price weakness. Roughly US$65.24 million in Bitcoin positions were liquidated over a four hour window, with the bulk coming from longs. Ether followed a similar pattern, registering US$22.13 million in liquidations, again concentrated among leveraged long positions.

    The liquidations coincided with a clear contraction in open interest, suggesting that traders not only endured forced unwinds but also reduced overall exposure. Bitcoin open interest slipped 2.3 percent to US$66.05 billion, while Ether open interest saw a sharper 3.8 percent decline to US$36.31 billion.

    Funding rates stayed positive — 0.007 for Bitcoin and 0.012 for Ether — indicating that the futures market remained slightly tilted toward bullish positioning despite the shakeout.

    However, Bitcoin’s relative strength index sat at a notably low 27.33, entering the oversold zone and hinting that derivatives pressure may have pushed the market toward a possible short-term exhaustion point.

    Taken together, the metrics point to forced deleveraging rather than a broad directional shift, though sustained weakness in open interest could temper near-term volatility once liquidation volumes normalize.

    Today’s crypto news to know

    Saylor denies reports of Bitcoin selloff

    Strategy’s (NASDAQ:MSTR) Michael Saylor took to X on Friday to debunk reports that the company has reduced its Bitcoin holdings by roughly 47,000 BTC.

    “I think the volatility comes with the territory,” he reiterated in a CNBC interview that day. “If you’re going to be a Bitcoin investor, you need a four-year time horizon and you need to be prepared to handle the volatility in this market.”

    An earlier post from @Crypto Crib claims that the company had offloaded over 30,000 BTC; however, community-supplied context clarifies that 22,704 BTC were moved on October 31, and that these transfers were internal custody movements, not open-market sales.

    Tether expanding commodity lending

    In an interview with Bloomberg, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said the company is ‘expanding its presence in commodity lending,’ noting that the focus going forward will include traditional commodity trades like agriculture and oil managed under its new Trade Finance unit, which provides short-term credit for global supply chains.

    The company has lent roughly US$1.5 billion in credit to commodities traders so far.

    Alibaba builds tokenized payment system

    Alibaba Grou Holding (NYSE:BABA) is developing a stablecoin-like system to streamline cross-border payments for its US$35 billion e-commerce network, aiming for a year-end launch.

    The tokenized platform will initially support US dollars and euros, and will include further plans to expand to additional currencies using JPMorgan’s tokenization technology.

    Under the system, artificial intelligence-driven smart contracts will automate settlements, dispute resolution, and conditional fund releases to reduce friction in B2B transactions. The system will operate alongside Alibaba’s Agentic Pay rail to enhance speed and transparency.

    While not a formal stablecoin, the solution acts as a fiat-backed digital token for settlement purposes.

    UAE tightens crypto access

    The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has enacted a new central bank law that broadens licensing requirements for financial services, effectively criminalizing unlicensed crypto activity. Article 170 imposes penalties, including fines up to AED 500 million (US$136 million) and imprisonment, for offering financial products without authorization.

    Self-custody tools, such as Bitcoin wallets, blockchain explorers, and market-data services, now fall under the licensing net, creating compliance challenges for providers inside and outside the UAE.

    Article 61 further restricts promotion, marketing, or publication of unlicensed financial activities, affecting even online communications. Companies have a one year window to comply, subject to central bank discretion.

    Uniswap introduces continuous clearing auctions

    Uniswap introduced continuous clearing auctions on Thursday (November 13), a new protocol aiming to facilitate token offerings through its infrastructure. The company said that the protocol will help teams ‘bootstrap liquidity on Uniswap v4 and find the market price for new and low-liquidity tokens,’ adding that several additional tools currently under development will eventually be added to help projects launch and deepen token liquidity on the platform.

    Securities Disclosure: I, Giann Liguid, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

    Securities Disclosure: I, Meagen Seatter, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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