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Q: Hello Team 5i & Everyone,

I came across this article over the weekend via a Lance Roberts’ “Real Investment Advice” website’s “Daily Market Commentary” post on it Jan. 7th.  The title is a bit meh, but the key detail to me I pulled from the article is that the Pentagon has elevated critical minerals to the same strategic priority tier as ammunition and fuel. The US already has access to enough oil elsewhere.

https://renegaderesources.pro/p/the-venezuelan-oil-narative-is-pure

Please share with other members if you feel it has enough truth to it.

Thank you & Happy New Year,

Sandra
Read Answer Asked by Sandra on January 12, 2026
Q: Let’s say you’ve done well on gold, with a combination of miner (AEM, WPM) and bullion exposure (PHYS).
You see that gold has had a “parabolic” rise as 5i mentioned in a recent response. But still believe in the story and want to retain gold exposure.
You’re comfortable with position sizing.
With where the market is today, would you do nothing (keep a roughly 50/50 miner/bullion split) or move to overweight bullion to lock in some gains (on the theory that miners are leveraged to the downside as well as upside so if gold drops the miners would drop harder)?
Read Answer Asked by Chris on January 12, 2026
Q: Hello, The Sprott Physical Silver Trust quotes in USD, but when you go to buy on the TSX it converts to CAD. If you don't have a USD account, then the order execution is in CAD funds, etc. Do you foresee this as an issue, or do you only recommend this fund if buying in USD. Is there a separation with the fund for USD and CAD denominated holdings. What is your recommendation on method to buy this fund. I did buy a position already in the CAD converted option.
Read Answer Asked by william on January 12, 2026
Q: Peter; Do you think the political risk (Trump) is already in Aris and other SA miners? Thanks.
Rod
Read Answer Asked by Rodney on January 12, 2026
Q: Trading in the shares of BTO lately has been very contrary to the price of gold and on some heavy volume days. It seems to go down when the price of gold goes up and it was recently a top pick by a fairly reputable mining investor. They seem to have a good relationship with the Mali gov't, but do you think this trading pattern is a warning sign of some nefarious situation only a few know about?
Read Answer Asked by Kenneth on January 08, 2026
Q: I own the above two stocks and they are up quite a bit. They are taking a small hit lately due to new year index rebalancinng. I am a little concerned about SVM since the mine is in China and China has talked about restricting silver exports. What are your top three silver stocks at the moment and what do you think about the China risk for SVM.
Read Answer Asked by Ken on January 08, 2026
Q: Just wondering what your take on Ncx today as it has had a very good run and is moving high on high volume lately
Read Answer Asked by lynn on January 08, 2026
Q: Hi Peter and team,

Question about Lundin Mining. How is the copper mine life in the countries they are in and which countries they are in. The stock double in the last 4 years and does it has more room to grow due to the data center build outs. The business model, does it continue to generate cash and are they buying back stocks.

In advance, thank you for taking the time to answer my question. Greatly appreciate it.

Norwood
Read Answer Asked by Norwood on January 08, 2026
Q: thoughts on Hycroft Mining Corporation (HYMC)?
Read Answer Asked by Adam on January 08, 2026
Q: It seems that the most efficient gold mining companies are selling gold for about four times the cost of production. Is that already reflected in the share price?
Read Answer Asked by James on January 08, 2026
Q: Where would you put money in copper for a 5 ​year or more hold.
Please recommend stocks from a conservative and​ from a moderately aggressive perspective. Please do the same using ETFs.
Can you buy ​into the metal easily itself and ​do you think it is a good idea? If yes, how would you do it?
Subtract credits as you see fit.
Thank you for this excellent service.
Read Answer Asked by Tulio on January 08, 2026
Q: Hi Peter and team,
I would like to get exposure to gold, silver and uranium, would you please recommend individual companies or ETFs for a long term hold.
Thanks,
Harry
Read Answer Asked by Harry on January 08, 2026
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