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Harris literally threw ‘JOE BIDEN WON’ talking points on table after disastrous debate: ‘Are you kidding me?’

Kamala Harris, when she was serving as vice president, rejected the Biden campaign’s pressure to celebrate the then-president as the winner of his disastrous debate against Donald Trump, saying she didn’t want to be fed ‘bulsh–t,’ she reported in her new memoir. 

”JOE BIDEN WON’—all caps, highlighted. ‘He fought through his cold as he is fighting for the American people,” a sheet of paper containing favorable talking points after then-President Joe Biden’s poor performance on the debate stage, according to Harris’ latest memoir, ‘107 Days.’ 

Biden’s poor debate performance against Trump in June 2024 served as the death knell to the campaign that already was coping with mounting public concern that Biden’s mental acuity had cratered and he was unable to serve a second term. Despite the abject failure of a debate performance, Biden’s campaign wanted Harris to deliver favorable assessments of the debate to the American people, according to her book. 

‘Are you kidding me?’ she said ran through her mind as she read the sheet of paper declaring Biden the winner of the night. 

She threw the paper back on the table before fielding a call from Biden’s team outlining she was expected to say more of the same as the talking points when joining media interviews. 

‘No. Don’t feed me bulls–t. Everyone saw what they saw,’ Harris continued in the book of what she thought during the call. 

The then-vice president said the disastrous debate was littered with Biden missing opportunities to attack Trump, stumbling over his words and losing his train of thought. 

‘Trump, meanwhile, was using his words like a weapon, but shooting before he aimed, spouting lies, unburdened by the truth,’ she wrote. ‘Biden, striving for accuracy, often stopped midsentence to correct himself, which left him sounding hesitant and garbled. I knew the important policy points he was struggling to convey, and I knew he knew them. He is a master of this material, but that was not coming across at all.’ 

The Biden campaign suffered a devastating gut punch when Biden delivered a bizarre line on Medicare. 

‘And then, at the end of a string of convoluted sentences in which he twice confused millions and billions, Joe lost his train of thought entirely, looked disoriented, and blurted out, ‘We finally beat Medicare,” Harris wrote in her scathing critique of the debate. 

‘Trump’s reply: ‘Well, he’s right. He did beat Medicare. He beat it to death,’’ Harris continued. 

The former vice president described that campaign staffers were tracking reactions to the debate online, with the vast majority describing Biden’s performance as ‘disaster,’ ‘train wreck’ and ’embarrassment,’ she wrote. 

Harris’ husband, attorney Doug Emhoff, faced his own outrage over Biden’s debate performance when left-wing Hollywood director Rob Reiner ‘screamed’ at him during a watch party that democracy was about to be squandered over Biden’s performance. 

‘Doug, at a watch party with Hollywood donors, was getting an earful. Rob Reiner had screamed at him: ‘We’re going to lose our f—ing democracy and it’s your fault!” Harris wrote. 

As Harris prepared to join CNN in a post-debate interview that was all but guaranteed to focus on Biden’s disastrous performance, she reflected on a joke about a cheating husband, she wrote.

‘I couldn’t help but think of the Richard Pryor joke where his wife catches him in bed with another woman. ‘You gonna believe me or your lyin’ eyes?’ he says,’ Harris wrote.

Harris said she would not tell voters ‘that their eyes had lied,’ and instead pivoted her talking points to ‘Trump’s numerous lies.’

‘Listen, people can debate on style points, but ultimately this election and who is the president of the United States has to be about substance,’ she told CNN’s Anderson Cooper in the post-debate interview. ‘Donald Trump lied over and over and over again, as he is wont to do. He would not disavow what happened on January 6. He would not give a clear answer on whether he would stand by the election results this November. He went back and forth about where he stands on one of the most critical issues of freedom in America, which is the right of women to make decisions about their own body.’ 

Biden’s office declined comment when approached by Fox News Digital Tuesday morning. 

Harris’ ‘107 Days’ hit bookshelves Tuesday and recounts the days of her truncated presidential campaign after Biden dropped out of the race July 21, 2024. 

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Initial Drill Results at Orom-Cross Highlight High Grade Shallow Zones

Blencowe Resources Plc (LSE: BRES) is pleased to announce the first batch of assay results from its Stage 7 drilling programme at its Orom-Cross graphite project in Northern Uganda. This campaign, the largest in the Company’s history, included geotechnical holes, infill drilling and exploration drilling across both the Camp Lode and Northern Syncline deposits, as well step-out and deep drilling at the newly identified Beehive deposit.

Assays are being processed in batches for each component of the programme and will be reported regularly as results are returned. The first results, from the eight geotechnical holes drilled primarily to support pit design, have returned strong graphite grades.

These results confirm extensions to mineralisation and highlight high-grade zones within the existing deposits, further underscoring Orom-Cross’s unique combination of high grade, shallow ore and large-scale potential.

Highlights:

Camp Lode

  • Hole CLGT03: 27.54m @ 8.68% TGC, including 1.3m @ 18.98% TGC and 1.3m @ 13.46%TGC
  • → Confirms high-grade extensions to the orebody to the south-east.
  • Hole CLGT02: 3.96m @ 9.08% TGC at depth.
  • Shallow intersections in CLGT01 and CLGT04 confirm near-surface mineralisation and potential to extend the pit to the north.

Significance: Adds higher-grade tonnes to the Camp Lode resource and optimises mine scheduling for early production phases.

Northern Syncline

  • Hole NSGT02: 27.98m @ 4.61% TGC, including 5.57m @ 8.10% TGC (majority <30m depth).
  • Hole NSGT04: 12.37m @ 6.09% TGC.

Significance: Confirms shallow, high-grade mineralisation continuity in infill zones which are critical for low-cost, open-pitable production.

Drilling Programme Integration

  • All results will be incorporated into the JORC Resource upgrade, which is expected to deliver a material increase in Reserves to support large-scale mining over life of mine.
  • Additional assays from infill, step-out and deep drilling (Beehive deposit) programmes are expected shortly.

Construction of a Permanent Camp

Work is now underway on building a permanent camp at Orom-Cross which is expected to support further exploration in 2026 and provide facilities for contractors during the construction of the mine. This permanent camp represents the first tangible permanent structures on site which underlines the progress being made. With the DFS expected to be completed in Q4 2025 the next steps thereafter will be project funding and then construction of the mine.

Executive Chairman Cameron Pearce commented:

‘The results confirm high-grade extensions to both Camp Lode and Northern Syncline, while reinforcing the advantage of shallow, easily mined ore that underpins our low-cost production profile.

All this data will be fed directly into both our JORC Resource upgrade and the Definitive Feasibility Study, which is due for completion in Q4 2025. Increasing ore reserves at higher grades is a critical step and we expect this to not only enhance the mine plan but also translate into a considerable uplift to project economics and NPV.

Orom-Cross already benefits from a unique combination of attributes, including abundant low cost national-grid hydropower, established roads and infrastructure, and independent test work from both Wuhan University and American Energy Technologies confirming some of the highest SPG purities recorded (up to 99.99% GC). This underscores the exceptional quality of Orom-Cross graphite and its suitability for premium battery-grade markets. Together, these factors give Orom-Cross a rare blend of scale, quality and deliverability that make it a truly bankable graphite opportunity.

With assays now beginning to come through and more results to follow we look forward to a steady flow of updates, including the JORC upgrade and the DFS. These milestones will showcase Orom-Cross as a standout global graphite project, provide the platform to move directly into financing discussions, and ultimately set the stage for a major value re-rating as we continue to de-risk.’

Preliminary drill results Camp Lode

Preliminary drill results Northern Syncline

Further Drilling Detail

The Company drilled four geotechnical holes in each of the Northern Syncline and Camp Lode deposits. While primarily designed for geotechnical assessment to inform pit wall design, all holes were sampled for assays and incorporated into resource database.

At Camp Lode, these holes have indicated a possible extension to the orebody in the south-east, with hole CLGT03 intersecting 27.54m @ 8.68%GC including 2 separate intersections of 1.3M with grades of 18.98%GC and 13.46%GC respectively. These represent very high grades of graphite in comparison to the overall Orom-Cross resource. An additional intersection from hole CLGT02 of 3.96m @ 9.08%GC at depth and intersections near surface in holes CLGT01 and CLGT04 indicate potential to extend the pit to the north.

Similarly, at Northern Syncline hole NSGT02 intersected 27.98m @ 4.61%GC (including 5.57m @ 8.10%GC) and NSGT04 with 12.37m @ 6.09%GC. The intersection from NSGT02 occurs within the area of the completed infill drilling with the majority of the intersection occurring within 30 meters of the surface. The ability to mine substantial volume of graphite from shallow depths contributes to Orom-Cross having operating costs sitting within the lowest percentile of graphite projects worldwide, and this is considered a major advantage as Blencowe drives towards first production.

The results from all eight holes will be included within the resource model updates. The assay labs are continuing to prioritise the Orom-Cross samples and the Company expects further results of the infill program shortly.

For further information please contact:

Blencowe Resources Plc

Sam Quinn

www.blencoweresourcesplc.com

Tel: +44 (0)1624 681 250

info@blencoweresourcesplc.com

Investor Relations

Sasha Sethi

Tel: +44 (0) 7891 677 441

sasha@flowcomms.com

Tavira Financial

Jonathan Evans

Tel: +44 (0)20 3192 1733

jonathan.evans@tavira.group

Twitter https://twitter.com/BlencoweRes

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/72382491/admin/

Background

Orom-Cross Graphite Project

Orom-Cross is a potential world class graphite project both by size and end-product quality, with a high component of more valuable larger flakes within the deposit.

A 21-year Mining Licence for the project was issued by the Ugandan Government in 2019 following extensive historical work on the deposit and Blencowe is finalising the Definitive Feasibility Study phase as it drives towards first production.

Orom-Cross presents as a large, shallow open-pitable deposit, with a maiden JORC Indicated & Inferred Mineral Resource deposit of 24.5Mt @ 6.0% Total Graphite Content. Development of the resource is expected to benefit from a low strip ratio and free dig operations, thereby ensuring lower operating and capital costs.

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West High YieldResources Ltd. Responds to SRRAC Judicial Review Filing and Affirms EAO Decision

West High Yield (W.H.Y.) Resources Ltd. (TSXV: WHY,OTC:WHYRF) (FSE: W0H) (the ‘Company’ or ‘West High Yield’) responds to the unfounded allegations made by the Save Record Ridge Action Committee (‘SRRAC’) in its recent announcement regarding a judicial review application filed against the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office’s (‘EAO’) final decision not to designate the Record Ridge Industrial Minerals Project (the ‘Project’) for environmental assessment.

The SRRAC’s claims mischaracterize both the nature of the Project and the regulatory oversight process. West High Yield has consistently acted in full compliance with British Columbia’s laws, regulatory thresholds, and environmental safeguards. The Company is confident that the EAO decision will withstand the court’s review.

‘Our Company has followed the law at every stage of this process,’ said Frank Marasco, President and Chief Executive Officer of West High Yield. ‘The EAO made its determination independently, based on evidence, thresholds, and precedent. The Company remains committed to transparency, environmental protection, and ensuring the Project delivers lasting benefits to local communities, Indigenous partners, and the Province of B.C. The allegations that we attempted to mislead regulators or put the public at risk are unfounded,. and we will vigorously contest these claims.’

The below details all of the steps taken by the Company in furtherance of the Project, as well as key highlights and milestones of the Project up to the date of this news release:

Regulatory Compliance and Transparency

  • For six years, the Project application advanced under the British Columbia Mines Development Review Committee guidance as an ‘Industrial Minerals Mine‘, where the environmental assessment threshold is 250,000 tonnes per year. The Company applied for 200,000 tonnes for the Project, which was below the assessment threshold.
  • In 2024, the EAO reclassified the Project as a ‘Mineral Mine’, with a lower threshold of 75,000 tonnes. The Company amended its application to 63,500 tonnes per year, which was below the assessment threshold.
  • The EAO’s final report confirmed that ‘intended operational production capacity’ (not speculative or theoretical maximum capacity) is the required legal test, citing the British Columbia Court of Appeal’s Friends of Davie Bay decision (2012 BCCA 293).

Independent Oversight by the EAO

  • The EAO conducted a rigorous, independent review of the revised scope, confirming the Project does not exceed the 75,000-tonne per year threshold requiring an environmental assessment.
  • SRRAC’s response to the EAO’s draft report was filed nearly seven weeks after the deadline set by the EAO for stakeholders. Despite this, the EAO nonetheless considered it before issuing its final decision.
  • The assertion by SRRAC that the EAO accepted the Project’s updated plans ‘at face value’ is simply not credible. The EAO is an independent body and it assessed the Project against legal thresholds and regulatory rules and regulations, as required by law.

Indigenous Partnership and Oversight

  • A cornerstone of the Project is its formal Cooperation Agreement with the Osoyoos Indian Band (‘OIB’), who fully support the Project. The OIB undertook their own independent environmental review of the Project. Construction and operations will be led by Skemixst Solutions, the OIB’s business enterprise.
  • This ensures Indigenous oversight, cultural awareness, and environmental stewardship while ensuring project benefits flow directly to Indigenous and local communities.

Addressing Health and Environmental Concerns

  • The Project will implement advanced dust suppression, continuous air and water quality monitoring, asbestos mitigation plan despite averaging only 0.0001% in volume verses Canadian guideline of 0.1%, in addition to strict material handling protocols to protect workers and the community.
  • A comprehensive reclamation plan is in place to restore the site after operations, in compliance with British Columbia Mines Act.

Benefits for Community and Province

  • The Project will provide direct employment and supply-chain opportunities for local businesses.
  • It contributes to Canada’s and British Columbia’s critical minerals strategy, securing sustainable supplies of magnesium, silica, nickel, and iron, materials that are essential for clean energy and advanced manufacturing.
  • The Project advances reconciliation by embedding Indigenous leadership and shared prosperity at its core.

About West High Yield

West High Yield is a publicly traded junior mining exploration and development company focused on acquiring, exploring, and developing mineral resource properties in Canada. Its primary objective is to develop its Record Ridge critical mineral (magnesium, silica, and nickel) deposit using green processing techniques to minimize waste and CO2 emissions.

The Company’s Record Ridge critical mineral deposit located 10 kilometers southwest of Rossland, British Columbia, has approximately 10.6 million tonnes of contained magnesium based on an independently produced National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (‘NI 43-101‘) Preliminary Economic Assessment technical report (titled ‘Revised NI 43-101 Technical Report Preliminary Economic Assessment Record Ridge Project, British Columbia, Canada’) prepared by SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc. on April 18, 2013 in accordance with NI 43-101 and which can be found on the Company’s profile at https://www.sedarplus.ca.

Qualified Person
Rick Walker, B.Sc., M.Sc., P.Geo., the Company Geologist is a Qualified Person as defined in NI 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the technical information in this press release.

Contact Information:

West High Yield (W.H.Y.) RESOURCES LTD.

Frank Marasco Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer
Telephone: (403) 660-3488
Email: frank@whyresources.com

Barry Baim, Corporate Secretary
Telephone: (403) 829-2246
Email: barry@whyresources.com

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Information

This press release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation. The forward-looking statements and information are based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by the Company. Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking statements and information are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements and information because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct.

Forward-looking information is based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking information. Some of the risks and other factors that could cause the results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking information include, but are not limited to: general economic conditions in Canada and globally; industry conditions, including governmental regulation; failure to obtain industry partner and other third party consents and approvals, if and when required; the availability of capital on acceptable terms; the need to obtain required approvals from regulatory authorities; and other factors. Readers are cautioned that this list of risk factors should not be construed as exhaustive.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on this forward-looking information, which is given as of the date hereof, and to not use such forward-looking information for anything other than its intended purpose. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

NEITHER THE TSXV NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSXV) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/268058

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What are Silver Futures?

Investing in silver futures is one of many options for those interested in entering the silver market.

The highest price for silver to date was reached half a century ago, when the precious metal hit US$48.70 per ounce. With the silver price hitting US$44 per ounce following the US Federal Reserve’s September 2025 rate cut, investors are wondering if the white metal will it break past its record. Some silver bulls believe that could happen in the near future, with a few market insiders even calling for a triple-digit silver price.

Trading silver futures is not the same as owning physical bullion, but it’s a popular strategy for advanced investors with a higher risk tolerance. Read on to learn more about how silver futures work and what role they can play in a portfolio.

What are silver futures?

Silver futures trading involves an agreement between a buyer and a seller in which physical silver will be bought by the buyer and delivered by the seller for a fixed price at a date set in the future.

Most traders (especially short-term traders) aren’t concerned about delivery when it comes to silver futures — they typically use cash to settle their long or short positions before they expire or defer them to the next available delivery month. Overall, very few silver futures contracts traded each year actually result in the delivery of the underlying commodity.

What exchanges are silver futures traded on?

Silver futures can be traded on various global exchanges, but the COMEX is a common option. The COMEX is one of four exchanges that make up CME Group, which bills itself as the world’s leading derivatives marketplace.

On the COMEX, monthly silver futures contracts are listed for the current calendar month or the following two calendar months, plus any January, March, May or September within a 23 month period. July and December are also included should they fall within a 60 month period, beginning with the current month. The material offered must assay to a minimum of 999 fineness.

According to Investopedia, silver futures on the COMEX are quoted in US dollars per troy ounce and are traded in units of various sizes, ranging from 1,000 (known as micro contracts) to 2,500 (E-mini contracts) to 5,000 (full contracts) troy ounces. For example, a price quote of US$24 for 5,000 troy ounces would cost approximately US$120,000.

In the case of a full contract, investors who wait for their silver futures to mature will either receive or deliver a 5,000 troy ounce COMEX silver warrant for a full-sized silver future, depending on if they are the buyer or the seller. One warrant entitles the holder to ownership of equivalent bars of silver in designated depositories, such as with the The Brink’s Co (NYSE:BCO), HSBC Holdings (NYSE:HSBC, LSE:HSBA), Manfra Tordella & Brookes, Delaware Depository and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM).

The COMEX settlement process is different for smaller silver futures contracts.

Silver futures are also traded electronically on the Indian National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX), the Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX), the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) and the Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM).

Why invest in silver futures?

Silver typically follows in the footsteps of gold and is considered a safe-haven asset. Investors tend to flock to precious metals in times of turmoil, which bumps up demand, and if gold is too expensive, silver is a cheaper option.

Futures offer a limit on potential losses to buyers, which attracts those interested in hedging. Hedgers such as producers, portfolio managers and consumers often use futures to mitigate price risk — their goal is to protect themselves from inflation and to reap the rewards of favorable price movements. On the flip side, speculative investors can use silver futures to gain exposure to the white metal while only putting up a fraction of the total cost for a contract.

Of course, silver has equal potential to suffer large losses in the futures market — due to the leverage involved, investors can lose funds in their accounts quickly. For that reason, experts often encourage inexperienced market participants to avoid the futures market until they have a good idea of their desired risk profile, time horizon and cost considerations.

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

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Investing in Gold Royalty and Streaming Stocks

Gold royalty companies offer investors exposure to gold and silver with the benefits of diversification, lower risk and a steady income stream.

Royalty companies operating in the resource sector will typically agree to provide funding for the exploration or development of a resource in exchange for a percentage of revenue from the deposit if it begins producing. Similarly, a company with a streaming model may work out an agreement with a resource company for a share of the metal produced from a deposit in exchange for an investment.

These kinds of arrangements benefit both parties. Streamers get access to the underlying commodity at a fixed price and are shielded from cost overruns and spikes in production. Further, if there is a price decrease the metals can be warehoused until the market conditions improve. In both cases, mining companies receive considerable upfront investment during the expensive construction and expansion phases, and unlike loans these investments have longer-term payouts at a fixed amount.

Let’s take a deeper look at how royalties and streaming works, their benefits and the gold and silver royalty and streaming stocks you can invest in.

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    How do gold and silver royalties work?

    Gold and silver royalty agreements involve royalty companies agreeing to provide funding for the exploration or development of a precious metals resource in exchange for a percentage of revenue from the deposit if it begins producing metals.

    The foundation for royalties dates back a few hundred years. Originally, they were payments made to the British monarchy in exchange for miners’ rights to operate gold and silver mining operations on lands held by the crown. Today, these arrangements still exist, with mining operators paying the government a share of the revenues generated from exploiting resources on public lands.

    The first royalty paid to a company in the gold sector was an agreement in 1986 in which Franco-Nevada (TSX:FNV,NYSE:FNV) made a US$2 million investment into Western States Minerals’ Goldstrike small heap-leach mine in Nevada, US, for a 4 percent share of revenues collected from the mine. Western States was sold the same year to Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX,NYSE:GOLD). Barrick discovered a far larger resource at the site and the royalty has since earned Franco-Nevada more than US$1 billion.

    This early example set a precedent for the industry. It saw Franco-Nevada, which was then a gold exploration company, lock itself into what became one of the largest gold mineral resources in the world at a relatively low overhead while avoiding future costs associated with the growth and maintenance of the mine.

    How do gold and silver streams work?

    Gold and silver streams work in a similar manner to the royalty model but returns are in the form of physical metals rather than funds. In return for investing in an asset, a gold streaming company may work out an agreement with a resource company for a share of the metal produced from a deposit, or for the ability to purchase the metal at a lower price than market value.

    This is also a popular model with base metal mining companies whose operations result in gold and/or silver by-products. In these cases, gold and silver streaming companies may work out a deal with a base metal mining operation to take delivery of a certain amount of precious metals at an agreed upon price.

    The Goldstrike royalty made Franco-Nevada what it is today, but its largest contributing asset in its portfolio is a deal with Lundin Mining (TSX:LUN,OTC Pink:LUNMF) for a stream of the gold and silver resources extracted from its Candelaria copper mine in Chile.

    Under the terms of the deal, which was part of Lundin’s 2014 acquisition of Freeport-McMoRan’s (NYSE:FCX) stake in Candelaria, Franco-Nevada provided a US$648 million deposit in exchange for a 68 percent stream of the asset’s silver and gold. This will lower to 40 percent once 720,000 ounces of gold and 12 million ounces of silver have been delivered, which the company currently predicts will take place in 2027.

    While Franco-Nevada does have to pay for the metal, the agreed upon amount is far under the current market value. At the time, the deal was set at US$400 for each ounce of gold and US$4 per ounce of silver with a 1 percent inflationary adjustment, or market price if that was less.

    Are royalty and streaming companies a good investment?

    Royalty and streaming companies are largely seen as a lower-risk investment than mining companies. Lower operational costs and higher portfolio diversification means they are hedged against a mine shutdown, natural disaster, market forces or the politics that may affect the nature of an operation or project. However, that’s not to say royalty and streaming deals aren’t without their risks.

    In many ways, gold royalty companies are like venture capitalists in the tech industry, working to fund many projects in the hopes that some will see big payoffs that offset the loss from the ones that don’t make it. This means they need large access to funding in order to build their portfolios.

    To get funding, royalty and streaming companies have several options: using cash on hand, raising debt through loans or issuing more shares. Each of these options carries risk. Using cash to pay for investments could reduce the size of the safety net and eat into company liquidity, debt needs to be managed to ensure that payments don’t exceed income and the issuance of stock could lead to an overall devaluation of share price and impact investor sentiment.

    Once companies have developed strong cash flows and good liquidity, they are able to take advantage of their own reserves, without the need to worry about loans or stock dilution. The same cannot be said for the up-and-coming companies who need to rely on external funding to make deals, making them riskier.

    These companies provide a good entry point for investors with lower share price, and have more potential to return higher percentage gains in share price, they also bear more risk. With more reliance on raising external capital, there is a greater need for deals to be successful and a greater chance for a company to incur more debt load or stock dilution.

    Diverse portfolios can help reduce the risk associated with a royalty company, and companies like Franco-Nevada have the industry knowledge and financial capital to take some risks. As of February 2025, the company has 430 assets on their books; of those, 119 are producing, and 38 are in the advanced stages of development. It’s the 273 more that are in the exploration phase, many of which will never provide returns, that represent the greatest risk.

    Of course, unforeseen events can affect both mining and royalty companies alike, particularly when assets that take up a larger percentage or a portfolio are affected. Franco-Nevada had more than US$1 billion invested in First Quantum’s (TSX:FM,OTC Pink:FQVLF) Cobre Panama mine before it was shuttered by the Panamanian government following protests at the end of 2023. The mine brought in US$223.3 million for Franco-Nevada in 2022 and represented nearly a quarter of its precious metal income. While it fared better than First Quantum, the royalty company’s share price took a significant hit.

    Gold and silver royalty companies

    The biggest companies in the precious metals royalty and streaming space have long histories and have built positive reputations on the backs of strong investments. They offer a means for investors to de-risk an entry into the gold sector by maintaining an arms-length attachment to it.

    The five gold and silver royalty and streaming companies on this list had market caps above $1 billion in their respective currencies as of September 23, 2025.

    1. Wheaton Precious Metals (TSX:WPM,NYSE:WPM)

    Market cap: C$67.59 billion

    Wheaton Precious Metals was established in 2004 as Silver Wheaton with a focus on silver streaming. Goldcorp held a majority interest, but began to reduce it in 2006 and by 2008 had completely divested itself. By that time, Silver Wheaton had begun to diversify into other precious metals. The following year, Silver Wheaton acquired rival silver streaming stock Silverstone Resources in a C$190 million deal.

    Silver Wheaton changed its name in 2017 to Wheaton Precious Metals and has since built itself into one of the largest players in the gold and silver royalty and streaming space, with investments in 16 operating mines and 23 development projects across five continents.

    Included in Wheaton’s assets are investments in Newmont’s (TSX:NGT,NYSE:NEM,ASX:NEM) Peñasquito mine in Mexico, Sibanye Stillwater’s (NYSE:SBSW) Stillwater and East Boulder mines in Montana, US, and Hudbay Minerals’ (TSX:HBM,NYSE:HBM) Copper World Complex project in Arizona, US.

    2. Franco-Nevada (TSX:FNV,NYSE:FNV)

    Market cap: C$57 billion

    A trailblazer in the gold royalty business, Franco-Nevada has set a high bar. The current iteration of the company was spun out of Newmont in what became a C$1.1 billion initial public offering, one of the biggest IPOs of 2007.

    Franco-Nevada now has a portfolio of royalties and streams on 119 producing assets around the world including gold, silver, base metal and oil and gas operations, which generate more than US$1.2 billion for the company annually.

    Among the producing assets for which Franco-Nevada has precious metals streams and royalties are Glencore’s (LSE:GLEN,OTC Pink:GLCNF) Antapaccay mine in Peru, Agnico Eagle’s (NYSE:AEM,TSX:AEM) Detour Lake mine in Ontario, Canada, and Gold Fields’ (NYSE:GFI) Salares Norte mine in Chile.

    See the sections above for more information on Franco-Nevada’s royalty and streaming deals.

    3. Royal Gold (NASDAQ:RGLD)

    Market cap: US$13.63 billion

    Royal Gold got its start in 1981 as oil and gas exploration and production company Royal Resources.

    Responding to shifts in the overall resource market, by 1987, Royal Gold was born with a focus on building a portfolio of minority positions in significant gold properties operated by major mining firms.

    Today, Royal Gold is a leading precious metals streaming and royalty company with interest in 175 properties, of which 42 are producing assets, across 17 countries.

    Among its assets are Barrick Mining (TSX:ABX,NYSE:B) and Newmont’s Cortez mine in Nevada, US, Teck’s (TSX:TECK.A,TECK.B,NYSE:TECK) Andacollo mine in Chile and Centerra Gold’s (TSX:CG,NYSE:CGAU) Mount Milligan mine in British Columbia, Canada.

    Royal Gold is planning to acquire Sandstorm Gold, the fifth largest gold royalty company on this list. The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025.

    4. OR Royalties (TSX:OR,NYSE:OR)

    Market cap: C$5.1 billion

    Previously named Osisko Gold Royalties, OR Royalties was created in 2014 as a spinoff deal between Osisko Mining (TSX:OSK), Yamana Gold and Agnico Eagle Mines (TSX:AEM,NYSE:AEM). The deal was made in an attempt to prevent a hostile takeover of Osisko Mining and its Canadian Malartic gold complex by Goldcorp, now part of Newmont.

    In the deal, OR Royalties carried with it a 5 percent net smelter return royalty from the Canadian Malartic mine. Now owned by Agnico Eagle, the complex in Québec remains a cornerstone of the royalty company’s business today.

    The gold and silver royalty and streaming company has gone on to amass royalties, streams and offtakes for 195 assets, 21 of which are producing, across six continents.

    The majority are located in North America, including one of the most well-known gold-producing mines in the world, Agnico Eagle’s Canadian Malartic complex in Québec, as well as SSR Mining’s (NASDAQ:SSRM,TSX:SSRM) Seabee mine in Saskatchewan, Canada, and Kinross Gold’s (TSX:K,NYSE:KGC) Bald Mountain mine in Nevada.

    5. Sandstorm Gold (TSX:SSL,NYSE:SAND)

    Market cap: C$3.51 billion

    Sandstorm Gold Royalties was founded in 2008 as a small startup and has since become a multi-billion dollar gold and silver royalty and streaming company.

    Sandstorm’s royalty portfolio boasts more than 230 assets, of which 40 are producing assets, located across more than a dozen countries.

    Its producing assets include Pan American Silver’s (TSX:PAAS,NYSE:PAAS) Ceo Moro mine and Cerrado Gold’s (TSX:CERT,OTCQX:CRDOF) Las Calandrias mine, both located in Argentina, as well as Ivanhoe’s (TSX:IVN,OTCQX:IVPAF) Platreef mine in South Africa.

    Sandstorm is set to be acquired by fellow royalty company Royalty Gold in a deal expected to close in Q4.

    Small-cap gold and silver royalty companies

    There are also small-cap gold and silver royalty and streaming companies you can invest in and offer a lower-cost option for investors who are comfortable with a little more risk. Like their larger counterparts, small-cap gold royalty stocks offer a lower-risk investment than getting into a small-cap mining company but still provide access to the underlying precious metals market.

    The five small-cap gold and silver royalty companies on this list had market caps above $10 million in their respective currencies as of September 23, 2025.

    1. Gold Royalty (NYSEAMERICAN:GROY)

    Market cap: US$648.7 million

    Gold Royalty is building a diversified portfolio of more than 240 gold royalty and gold streaming interests based on net smelter return royalties on properties in the Americas.

    The company’s revenue generating investments include Agnico Eagle’s Canadian Malartic complex in Québec, Dundee Precious Metals’ (TSX:DPM) Vareš mine in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Discovery Silver’s (TSX:DSV,OTCQX:DSVSF) Borden mine in Ontario.

    2. Metalla Royalty & Streaming (TSXV:MTA)

    Market cap: C$752.37 million

    Metalla Royalty & Streaming focuses on gold, silver and copper projects. The company’s royalty model involves acquiring royalties and streams by offering resource companies Metalla shares and cash.

    The mid-tier royalty and streaming company’s asset portfolio includes more than 100 projects across North America, South America and Australia. Its cornerstone assets include IAMGOLD (TSX:IMG,NYSE:IAG) and Sumitomo Metal Mining’s (OTC Pink:SSUMF,TSE:5713) Côté gold mine in Ontario, Canada, and First Quantum Minerals’ (TSX:FM) Taca Taca project in Argentina.

    3. Sailfish Royalty (TSXV:FISH,OTCQX:SROYF)

    Market cap: C$227.57 million

    Founded in 2014, Sailfish Royalty’s asset portfolio is much smaller than the other gold royalty stocks on this list. It consists of one producing mine as well as two development-stage and two exploration-stage properties in the Americas.

    In Nicaragua, Sailfish has a gold stream equivalent to a 3 percent net smelter return on Mako Mining’s (TSXV:MKO,OTCQX:MAKOF) San Albino gold mine and a 2 percent net smelter return on the area surrounding the mine. The company also holds a 13,500 ounce per quarter silver stream at the property, which was set to expire in May 2025. At the end of April, Sailfish chose to exercise its option to purchase all silver for the life of the mine.

    4. Empress Royalty (TSXV:EMPR,OTCQX:EMPYF)

    Market cap: C$113.23 million

    Empress Royalty’s business model involves investing in mining companies in various stages of exploration through production who need further non-dilutive capital to fund their projects and operations.

    Empress’ gold and silver royalty and streaming portfolio includes 10 exploration assets in Canada and four producing assets, with two in the Americas and two in Africa: the privately owned Sierra Antapite mine in Peru, Luca Mining’s (TSXV:LUCA,OTCQX:LUCMF) Tahuehueto mine in Mexico, the privately owned Manica mine in Mozambique and Golconda Gold’s (TSXV:GG,OTCQB:GGGOF) Galaxy gold mine in South Africa.

    Empress has a silver stream for Tahuehueto and gold streams for the other three mines.

    5. Silver Crown Royalties (CBOE:SCRI,OTCQX:SLCRF)

    Market cap: C$17.34 million

    Silver Crown Royalties is a revenue-generating silver-only royalty company focusing on silver as by-product credits. The company targets royalty originations on producing or near-producing assets in tier 1 jurisdictions.

    Silver Crown has royalties on two producing assets in its portfolio: Gold Mountain Mining’s (TSX:GMTN) Elk gold project in British Columbia, Canada, and private Canadian company Pilar Gold’s PGDM mine in Brazil.

    Gold and silver royalty ETFs

    Those who want more broad exposure to the precious metals markets may want to buy shares of an exchange-traded fund that includes gold and silver royalty and streaming stocks. Here are a few to get you started, including ASX gold ETFs and a US gold ETF.

    Betashares Global Royalties ETF (ASX:ROYL)
    The Betashares Global Royalties ETF is an Australian ETF that tracks the performance of an index of global companies that earn a significant amount of their revenue from royalty income, royalty-related income and intellectual property income. The fund’s top two holdings are Wheaton Precious Metals and Franco-Nevada, with Royal Gold and OR Royalties also among its significant holdings.

    Betashares Global Gold Miners ETF (ASX:MNRS)
    The Betashares Global Gold Miners ETF tracks the performance of an index of the world’s largest gold mining companies outside of Australia, hedged into Australian dollars. Wheaton Precious Metals, Franco-Nevada and Royal Gold are also among the fund’s top holdings.

    VanEck Gold Miners ETF (ARCA:GDX)
    The VanEck Gold Miners ETF is a US gold ETF that aims to replicate the performance of the MarketVector Global Gold Miners Index by holding large-cap gold mining stocks and precious metals royalty companies. As with the other gold ETFs on this list, its top holdings include Franco-Nevada, Wheaton Precious Metals and Royal Gold.

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

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    Zijin Mining Surges Past US$100 Billion Valuation Despite IPO Delay

    The valuation of China’s Zijin Mining Group (OTC Pink:ZIJMF,HKEX:2899,SHA:601899) has topped US$100 billion for the first time despite the firm’s delayed initial public offering (IPO).

    Shares of the Fujian-based miner closed at a record high in Shanghai on Thursday (September 25), giving the company a market capitalization of about 732 billion yuan (around US$132.4 billion), according to a Bloomberg report.

    That puts Zijin just behind global heavyweights Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO,NYSE:RIO,LSE:RIO), worth roughly US$112 billion, and BHP (ASX:BHP,NYSE:BHP,LSE:BHP) at about US$140 billion.

    Founded by geologist Chen Jinghe in the 1980s with a small gold mine in Southeastern China, Zijin concentrated its expansion heavily on gold and copper, which together made up 77 percent of its revenue in the first half of 2025.

    That focus has paid off handsomely in the current market climate, with copper prices hitting record averages and gold smashing through historical highs. Gold has been trading at unprecedented levels throughout September, with futures opening on Thursday at US$3,768.30 per ounce, up 1 percent from the previous day’s close of US$3,732.10.

    Prices have consistently held above US$3,700 since September 22. Earlier this month, bullion reached an all-time peak of US$3,788.33, eclipsing the inflation-adjusted record set in January 1980.

    Analysts attribute the rally to a weaker US dollar and widespread expectations of further US interest rate cuts.

    Gold’s strength has reinforced Zijin’s plans to spin off and list its overseas gold assets.

    Zijin Gold International, which controls the company’s non-China gold mines, is seeking to raise about US$3.2 billion in what would be the world’s second largest IPO of 2025. The Hong Kong listing was initially scheduled for September 29, but has been pushed back a day to September 30 after Super Typhoon Ragasa battered the city.

    The delay stems from Hong Kong exchange rules that automatically extend IPO subscription deadlines when a No. 8 or higher storm warning coincides with the final morning of the retail order period. Because Ragasa effectively shut down financial activity on Wednesday (September 24), Zijin’s offering was forced to adjust by 24 hours.

    Despite the storm disruption, Zijin’s offering is expected to draw strong demand. Investors have been closely tracking the company’s trajectory, noting its ability to align growth with bullish commodity cycles.

    Market observers say the IPO will also test investor appetite for large-scale resource listings in Hong Kong, which has seen a slowdown in new deals amid geopolitical tensions.

    A US$3.2 billion raise would make Zijin Gold’s debut the largest in the city this year and second worldwide.

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

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    Joe Cavatoni: Gold Strong at Record Highs, What’s Really Happening Now

    Joe Cavatoni, senior market strategist, Americas, at the World Gold Council, discusses gold’s ongoing price run, highlighting its key role in risk diversification.

    He also notes that western investors are beginning to take a keener interest in gold.

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

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    American Uranium LimitedLo Herma Resource Expansion Drilling Approved

    Perth, Australia (ABN Newswire) – American Uranium Limited (ASX:AMU,OTC:GTRIF) (OTCMKTS:GTRIF) is pleased to advise that The State of Wyoming’s Land Quality Division (LQD) has now approved AMU’s resource development drilling program. The first phase of drilling is expected to commence during the coming quarter with further details the timing of the drilling and hydrogeolical testing to be provided in due course.

    Highlights

    – Lo Herma resource expansion and infill drilling campaign approval received

    – Phase one drilling to focus on resource expansion and is expected to start Q4 2025

    AMU CEO and Executive Director Bruce Lane commented:

    ‘We are delighted that our upcoming resource expansion drilling program at Lo Herma is now approved to proceed. The first phase of the program will target expansion of the resource base with a focus on extensions of the known trends to the north of planned mine units one and two. The program is targeting an increase of the current 8.57Mlbs (32% indicated) eU3O8Mineral Resource Estimate by converting Exploration Target Range mineralisation for Lo Herma which currently stands at 5.6 to 7.1 million tonnes at a grade range of 500 ppm to 700 ppm eU3O8. This work is expected to feed into an updated Mineral Resource Estimate and Scoping Study in 2026 positioning us to deliver value from America’s nuclear energy revival.’

    The potential quantity and grade of the exploration target is conceptual in nature, there has been insufficient exploration to determine a mineral resource and there is no certainty that further exploration work will result in the determination of mineral resources.

    Lo Herma Resource Development Drilling

    As previously advised on 18 September 2025, AMU’s drilling permit is for up to 121 drill hole locations with up to 37,500 metres (approximately 123,000 feet) of drilling.

    The drilling is designed to achieve multiple objectives critical to advancing the Lo Herma Project. The primary goals include an initial phase of step-out drilling to target resource expansion to the north of both proposed MU1 and MU2, (Figure 1) where there is potential to increase the Project’s overall resource base. A second phase of infill drilling is planned to upgrade Inferred Mineral Resources to Indicated or Measured category within MU1 and MU2, thereby increasing resource confidence.

    *To view tables and figures, please visit:
    https://abnnewswire.net/lnk/D19Q15DL

    About American Uranium Limited:

    Lo Herma is American Uranium Limited’s (ASX:AMU,OTC:GTRIF) (OTCMKTS:GTRIF) flagship and most advanced ISR uranium development project, leading our project portfolio and strong presence in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin. Whilst Lo Herma is AMU’s first priority, we also hold significant projects in Wyoming’s Great Divide Basin/Green Mountain district and Utah’s Henry Mountains with each offering potential for further growth across proven uranium districts. Located in Wyoming’s premier uranium basin, the 13,500-acre Lo Herma project hosts a JORC compliant resource of 8.57 Mlb U3O8 with substantial growth potential. A recent positive Interim Scoping Study confirms low-cost development potential with drilling ready to expand and upgrade the resource. Surrounded by major ISR producers and backed by strategic investors, Lo Herma is well positioned to support America’s future uranium supply independence.

    Source:
    American Uranium Limited

    Contact:
    Jane Morgan
    Investor and Media Relations Manager
    jm@janemorganmanagement.com.au

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    Questcorp Mining Announces Private Placement

    Questcorp Mining Inc. (CSE: QQQ,OTC:QQCMF) (OTCQB: QQCMF) (FSE: D910) (the ‘Company’ or ‘Questcorp’) is pleased to announce that it will offer (the ‘Offering’) up to 17,500,000 units (each, a ‘Unit’) by way of non-brokered private placement at a price of $0.20 per Unit for gross proceeds of up to $3,500,000. Each Unit will consist of one common share of the Company (each, a ‘Share’) and one-half-of-one share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a ‘Warrant’). Each Warrant will entitle the holder to acquire an additional common share of the Company at a price of $0.30 for a period of twenty-four months following closing of the Offering, subject to accelerated expiry in the event the closing price of the Shares is $0.50 or higher for ten consecutive trading days.

    The Company expects to utilize the proceeds of the Offering for advancement of ongoing exploration and drill work at the La Union Gold and Silver Project, upcoming exploration work at its North Island Copper Property and for general working capital purposes.

    In connection with completion of the Offering, the Company will pay finders’ fees to eligible third-parties who have introduced subscribers to the Offering. All securities issued in connection with the Offering will be subject to restrictions on resale for a period of four-months-and-one-day in accordance with applicable securities laws. Completion of the Offering remains subject to receipt of regulatory approvals.

    About Questcorp Mining Inc.

    Questcorp Mining Inc. is engaged in the business of the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties in North America, with the objective of locating and developing economic precious and base metals properties of merit. The Company holds an option to acquire an undivided 100% interest in and to mineral claims totaling 1,168.09 hectares comprising the North Island Copper Property, on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, subject to a royalty obligation. The Company also holds an option to acquire an undivided 100% interest in and to mineral claims totaling 2,520.2 hectares comprising the La Union Project located in Sonora, Mexico, subject to a royalty obligation.

    Contact Information

    Questcorp Mining Corp.

    Saf Dhillon, President & CEO

    Email: saf@questcorpmining.ca
    Telephone: (604) 484-3031

    This news release includes certain ‘forward-looking statements’ under applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the intended use of proceeds from the Offering. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include but are not limited to: the ability of Riverside to secure geophysical contractors to undertake orientation surveys and follow up detailed survey to confirm and enhance the drill targets as contemplated or at all, general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties, uncertain capital markets; and delay or failure to receive board or regulatory approvals. There can be no assurance that the geophysical surveys will be completed as contemplated or at all and that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

    To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/268095

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    The charm of watching movies in theaters is fading

    WASHINGTON — Americans are more likely to watch newly released movies from the comfort of their own homes instead of heading out to a theater, according to a new poll.

    About three-quarters of U.S. adults said they watched a new movie on streaming instead of in the theater at least once in the past year, according to the survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, including about 3 in 10 who watched new movies on streaming at least once a month.

    Meanwhile, about two-thirds of Americans said that they’ve watched a recently released movie in a theater in the past year, and only 16% said they went at least once a month.

    The results suggest that, on the whole, American moviegoers are more likely to stream a film than see it in the theaters, a shifting tide that was only accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. Convenience and cost are both factors for many people who can’t find the time to go to a theater or pay the increasingly high price for a ticket.

    Sherry Jenkins, 69, of New Jersey, turns to streaming for all of her moviegoing needs.

    “It’s much more convenient,” Jenkins said. “I can watch anything I want, I just have to wait a month or two after the movies are released because they usually go to streaming pretty quickly.”

    In the post-pandemic era, films end up on streaming services more quickly. In 2017, a 90-day exclusive theatrical window was common. Now, theaters are fighting for an industrywide standard of 45 days. For studios, the strategy seems to be different for every movie. This year’s best picture winner, “Anora,” had a 70-day exclusive theatrical window. “Wicked,” meanwhile, was available to purchase on demand only 40 days after opening in theaters — and that was a case in which the film was, and continued to be, a box-office hit. It was also profitable on streaming.

    There is some overlap between theatergoers and people who opt for streaming — 55% of U.S. adults have seen a new movie in a theater and skipped the theater in favor of streaming at least once in the past year — but only watching new movies on streaming is more common than only going to the theater.

    Some in the film industry believe that movies that start in theaters still have more cultural cachet, but Jenkins doesn’t see it that way.

    “The studios now are so closely affiliated with the streaming services,” Jenkins said. “There’s really no logic behind why some skip the theaters.”

    The last time she regularly went to the movie theaters was, she thinks, about 20 years ago. But as a tech-savvy retiree, there just hasn’t been enough of a reason to make the trek to the theater. A subscriber to Acorn, BritBox, Paramount+, Peacock, Netflix and Hulu, Jenkins doesn’t even see the need for cable anymore.

    “People tell me, ‘Oh, you have to go to the theaters and see ‘Top Gun: Maverick,’ ” Jenkins said. “But my TV is 75 inches, and I’m comfortable. I’m at home.”

    Maryneal Jones, 91, of North Carolina, said she likes to go to the movies but finds them too expensive.

    “There’s some movies I would like to see, and I say to myself, I’ll just wait until they show them on TV or I’ll go visit a friend who has those apps,” Jones said. “But I just don’t want to pay 12 bucks.”

    The average cost of a movie ticket in the U.S. is $13.17, according to data firm EntTelligence. In 2022, it was $11.76.

    Jones does not subscribe to any streaming services, but she also sees more movies in theaters than many others. She estimates she sees about six to eight a year. Recent films she’s watched in the theater include “The Life of Chuck” and the French romantic comedy “Jane Austen Wrecked My Life.”

    The AP-NORC poll also indicates that streaming may be a more accessible option for lower-income Americans. Higher-income adults are more likely than low-income adults to be at least occasional moviegoers for new releases, but the gap is smaller for watching movies on streaming instead of going to the theater.

    New movies are more popular among young adults, regardless of how they see them. But streaming is more of a go-to for the younger generation.

    Slightly less than half of adults under age 30 say they watched a recently released movie on streaming instead of going to the theater at least once a month in the past year, compared with about 2 in 10 who watched a movie in the theater with that frequency.

    Eddie Lin, an 18-year-old student in Texas, said he mostly watches movies at home, on streamers like Crunchyroll, Hulu, HBO Max and Prime Video, but will go to the theaters for “bigger things” like “A Minecraft Movie,” which is the biggest movie of the year in North America.

    “A couple of my friends wanted to see it,” Lin said. “And there were the memes. I felt like the audience would be more interactive and it would be enhanced by being there with, like, a bunch of people.”

    While streaming will continue to be formidable competition for audience attention and dollars, there has also been rising interest in the value of seeing certain films in IMAX or on other premium format screens, whether it’s “Sinners” or “Oppenheimer.”

    The North American box office is currently up more than 4% from last year, but the industry has struggled to reach pre-pandemic levels of business. Compared with 2019, the annual box office is down more than 22%.

    “I used to go more when I was younger, with my family, seeing all the Marvel movies up to ‘Endgame,’ “ Lin said. “I like movie theaters. It’s an experience. For me, it’s mostly a time thing. But I do feel like a certain charm of watching movies in theaters is gone.”

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