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Brien Lundin - Gold Sector Rebound: Where’s The M&A, What Characteristics Actually Matter?

September 18, 2026·24 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

In this Daily Editorial, we welcome Brien Lundin, Editor of Gold Newsletter and host of the New Orleans Investment Conference, to dissect the latest market action across precious metals and the junior mining sector. Echoes of 2015 in Today’s Gold Rebound: An analysis of the post-Fed bounce in gold and silver, drawing striking technical and sentiment parallels to the late-2015 cyclical bottom. The Macro Trap and Sovereign Debt Risks: Why rising bond yields reflect escalating debt service concerns, creating an environment where monetary policy remains structurally supportive of gold. The Evolving Dynamics of Mining M&A: Why senior producers are taking strategic minority stakes instead of paying full acquisition premiums, and what that means for developers. Rewriting the Traditional Lassonde Curve: How juniors are avoiding dilutive equity financings by advancing directly into phased, high-margin production. Key Catalysts and Stocks on Watch: Project developments, resource updates, and exploration catalysts driving value across several featured mining juniors.   Stocks Mentioned VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) 1911 Gold Corp. (TSX-V: AUMB / OTCQX: AUMBF) Banyan Gold Corp. (TSX-V: BYN / OTCQB: BYAGF) Delta Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: DLTA / OTCQB: DTARF) Gladiator Metals Corp. (TSX-V: GLAD / OTCQB: GDMRF) Luca Mining Corp. (TSX-V: LUCA / OTCQX: LUCMF) Meridian Mining UK S (TSX: MNO / OTCQX: MRRDF)   Click here to learn more about the Gold Newsletter. - https://goldnewsletter.com/   Click here to learn more about the New Orleans Investment Conference on October 28-31. - https://neworleansconference.com/korelin/    --------------------------- For more market commentary & interview summaries, subscribe to our Substacks:  The KE Report: https://kereport.substack.com/  Shad’s resource market commentary: https://excelsiorprosperity.substack.com/   Investment disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or investment product. Investing in equities, commodities, really everything involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Guests and hosts may own shares in companies mentioned.

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