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Coops18, I agree with you.

Like I said on the 27th, they were selling into the move higher, which is why we couldn’t break 0.7.

They sold over 18 million on the Monday 26th, and I’m confident the rest is now gone too, which explains today’s RNS. They had up to two days from 8am today to release the RNS, yet they issued it the same day — another strong indication that the position has been fully cleared.

I spent the weekend looking into gold, and IMHO it is ONLY heading higher. I don’t day trade gold, so there’s no point asking me where it will be tomorrow or by the end of the week. But if you ask me where it could be in 3, 6, or even 12 months. My view is simple: much higher.

Bitcoin has too many uncertainties, and I believe some of that capital will gradually rotate back into gold over the coming weeks and months. You don’t see the central banks of China, Poland and India loading up on Bitcoin. But they are buying gold for a reason.

We probably moved too far, too fast, so a pullback and retest were healthy for the trend. Strong bull markets often reset before the next leg higher.

This major move really accelerated after Trump won, and he’s not going anywhere anytime soon. It’s still early in his leadership cycle, and policy direction will continue to influence markets. I think he will take Greenland this year. And just wait until you see the longer-term impact of new Federal Reserve chairman and monetary policy. Best start reading about 1970's.

Personally, I think gold above $10,000 over next few years is possible. NTVO will do very well in the coming months.

Let’s keep this constructive!!! We’re all here to make money, not take shots at each other. Let’s keep this constructive!!!

Yes, the CLN is a known factor adn the markets are forward-looking. Once mining starts and the company begins demonstrating operational progress, sentiment can shift very quickly.

Small-cap miners often re-rate when they move from story → production → revenue. Short-term price moves don’t change the bigger picture, execution does.

Everyone has a different time horizon. Some trade the noise, others position ahead of the inflection point.

As always, DYOR but patience is usually rewarded in this sector.

It’s been a busy start to February for me at work, but I managed to add a few more today.

Catch up with you all soon.

Gold hit $4400 at 1am and now its at $4736.

Up $336 today!

Central banks aren’t going to stop buying and unlike everyone else, they don’t trade on margin. 😄

Gold prices experienced a sharp declines following the Federal Reserve's recent decision to hold interest rates steady, despite President Trump's repeated calls for rate cuts.

Most importantly, the CME Group increased margin requirements for gold and silver futures, forcing traders to put up more capital. This triggered additional selling as some investors had to reduce their positions to meet the higher collateral demands.

Despite this correction, the long-term outlook for gold remains bullish. Concerns about the Federal Reserve's independence and potential political influence under the new administration echo the "1970s scenario", where similar dynamics led to high inflation and increased demand for gold as a safe-haven asset.

Analysts project that gold could reach between $6,000 and $7,200 per ounce by the end of 2026, depending on various economic scenarios.

During uncertain economic times, gold becomes more important as a safe place to store wealth. For both investors and policymakers, understanding these trends is essential.

Gold prices have surged since Donald Trump won the 2024 U.S. election, climbing to historic highs above $5,000 per ounce by early 2026. This move is being driven by a mix of political uncertainty, economic concerns, and rising global tensions. All of which are pushing investors toward safer assets like gold.

Key Reasons Gold Is Rising

Political and Economic Uncertainty: Trump’s aggressive policies, including tariffs, military threats, and pressure on the Federal Reserve, have created uncertainty in the markets. When investors feel unsure about the future, they typically move money into gold because it is seen as a safe haven.

A Weaker U.S. Dollar: Recent policies have weighed on the dollar. When the dollar falls, gold becomes more attractive because it tends to hold its value better during currency weakness.

Central Banks Are Buying Gold: Many central banks are increasing their gold reserves to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar. This steady demand is helping support higher prices.

Rising Geopolitical Tensions: Conflicts and strained relationships between major global powers have increased fears of instability. In times like these, investors naturally turn to gold for protection.

More Investor Demand: It’s not just institutions — retail investors are also buying gold to hedge against inflation, market volatility, and policy uncertainty.

Conclusion

The rise in gold since the 2024 election reflects a growing lack of confidence in traditional financial systems and concerns about where the global economy is heading.

As long as uncertainty remains and trust in currencies is questioned, gold is likely to stay in strong demand and remain a preferred store of value for investors.

In 2025, central banks continued to significantly increase their gold reserves, with major contributions from China, India, and Poland.

China’s Gold Purchases

The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) expanded its gold reserves for 13 consecutive months, reaching approximately 2,305 tonnes by the end of 2025. This sustained accumulation highlights China’s long-term strategy to diversify reserves and reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar.

India’s Gold Holdings

India’s central bank holdings climbed to around 800 tonnes, making it the 8th largest gold holder globally. This reflects India’s continued commitment to gold as a core component of its foreign exchange reserves.

National Bank of Poland

Poland emerged as the largest central bank buyer in 2025, adding roughly 83 tonnes. This lifted its total reserves to about 550 tonnes, reinforcing its balance sheet and positioning gold as a strategic reserve asset.

Other Notable Buyers

Kazakhstan: Added 57 tonnes, marking its highest annual purchase on record.

Brazil: Increased reserves by 43 tonnes, re-entering the gold market after a pause since 2021.

Azerbaijan: Purchased 38 tonnes through its State Oil Fund (SOFAZ) during the first three quarters of the year.

Turkey: Added 27 tonnes, maintaining steady accumulation despite market volatility.

Central banks aggressively expanded their gold holdings in 2025, helping push total global gold demand above 5,000 tonnes for the first time ever.

This trend signals a broader strategic shift toward gold — driven by reserve diversification, protection against currency volatility, and the desire to strengthen financial stability amid ongoing global economic uncertainty.

Https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jan/29/what-is-behind-extraordinary-rise-investment-into-silver-gold?

The fundamentals haven’t changed!!!

We are in a bull market. So sharp pullbacks are normal, and they’re typically followed by steady moves higher that create new highs.

This is perfect time for NTVO to start mining operations.

IMHO gold should be above $6000 by the end of this year!

EGTP, I hope this helps :)

A total of up to 151 samples (34 + up to 117) have now been taken and are awaiting laboratory results.

34 samples were taken from inside the Bonanza mine, including the galleries and shaft.

Up to117 samples were taken from priority underground and near-mine areas, partly to confirm earlier results and partly to increase data density for better grade control. This work supports refining the mine plan, optimising production, and identifying potential extensions.

This is in addition to the surface sampling already reported at Bonanza. 102 surface samples have been analysed, returning grades up to 19.5 g/t Au with averages around 10 g/t Au, confirming historical St Elias results and near-mine mineralisation.

There are also 288 historical samples from St Elias (2004–2014). While these aren’t new data, they help validate the geological model and provide confidence in grade continuity.

It’s also worth remembering that St Elias carried out underground development and bulk sampling, and actually mined and processed gold. This demonstrated vein continuity and mineability at depth, not just surface potential. That historic geological and operational work forms a strong foundation that NTVO is now confirming and building on, rather than starting from scratch.

Overall, NTVO now has a substantial dataset. With over >500 samples across surface, underground, and historical work, there is a solid technical base in place to support mine planning and the restart of gold production in key areas.

Oh, sorry, ranger104uk!!

I hope you make a speedy recovery and continue to keep us all frustrated for many years to come:)

Wishing you and your family all the very best, and I hope my posts didn’t cause you any hurt or pain.

Sometimes, with everything happening at once, it’s easy to become short-sighted about progress. That’s why it’s worth stepping back and looking at what has actually been delivered — not promised — over the last two months:

🔥 Experienced mining contractor formally appointed. Kuboc is already operating two mines in Peru and is authorised by MINEM — this is not a trial outfit.

🔥 Mobilisation confirmed and imminent. An initial 25-person mining team mobilising immediately, expanding to ~32 on site including explosives specialists, logistics, security and catering.

🔥 Mining restart scheduled for February. Not vague wording. The RNS explicitly states mining is expected to commence next month, with first sales targeted this quarter.

🔥 Economic grades already identified for initial mining. Operations will target 5–25 g/t gold zones, consistent with (and higher than) previously reported surface and underground results.

🔥Mine plan complete and adaptive. Production will ramp methodically, with the plan evolving alongside mining in consultation with NTVO geologists — exactly how narrow-vein mines should be run.

🔥 Specialist explosives solution secured. Industrial pyrotechnics designed specifically for narrow veins, reducing dilution, vibration and collapse risk — this materially lowers operational risk.

🔥 Infrastructure and logistics already mobilised. Camp upgrades, accommodation, sanitation, food and logistics are already on site — this removes one of the most common restart bottlenecks.

🔥 Clear scale-up pathway defined. Initial production is deliberately conservative, with a stated objective to materially increase throughput after the first few months.

This is not “talking about mining”. This is mining execution. We’ve moved decisively from: preparation → contractor engagement → mobilisation → imminent production!!! 🔥🔥🔥. That transition is where risk drops and value starts to unlock.

Anyone still arguing that “mining won’t happen” is now arguing against "signed contracts" , "mobilised teams", "confirmed timelines" and "on-site operations". 🔥

For me, this is exactly why confidence is building and why the market has started to re-price NTVO. The groundwork has been done and delivery is now underway. dyor!!!

For me, the investment case in NTVO is now very simple: the company has moved from talk to action.

Mining is restarting, the contractor is mobilising, and first gold sales are expected this quarter. That alone is a major inflection point. Once a company moves from “preparing” to actually mining and selling gold, the way the market values it changes.

What’s especially encouraging is the tone of the recent updates. The focus is clearly on execution and scaling, not just ticking boxes. The team is on the ground, operations are being set up properly, and the mine plan is designed to ramp production progressively, rather than rush and risk mistakes. That’s exactly how you build a sustainable operation.

This is why the share price oving up above 0.6p matters. Selling pressure is being absorbed, new buyers are stepping in, and the market is starting to look forward rather than backward. That’s often how a re-rate begins, not with one big spike, but with steady repricing as confidence builds.

Going forward, shareholders should stay focused on the only things that matter:

confirmation of mining activity underway

first gold sales this quarter

evidence of scaling and operational momentum

In my view, NTVO is no longer an “if” story — it’s a “how fast can this grow” story. That’s why I’m comfortable holding and why I believe the re-rate journey is only just getting started. DYOR. GLA!!!

Why NTVO looks compelling right now

NTVO has moved from story to execution. A mining contractor is signed, mobilisation is imminent, and mining is expected to start in February with first gold sales targeted this quarter.

Grades support economics: surface and near-mine sampling confirmed ~10 g/t averages with highs up to ~19.5 g/t, and mining will target 5–25 g/t zones. That’s solid underground gold by any standard.

Institutional confidence is growing too — Spartan has increased its holding (see today's RNS), which you don’t see unless execution risk is reducing.

What’s still due (and matters):

mobilisation confirmation

first ore mined / first sale

underground assay results

processing plant progress

potential silver/tailings updates

This is the point where valuation shifts from “explorer” to “producer”. DYOR, but for me this is where re-rates start not after the fact.

There are some very well-informed investors here. You need to study everything thoroughly before investing. Take the time to understand the details, ask questions, and make sure you are completely clear before you commit. That way, you won’t be waking up at 2 a.m. worrying about what will happen tomorrow. I personally love the dips and buy them as much as I can. gla!!

A few more million were bought on that RNS. The pressure is building, and a breakout looks imminent. As I said, 0.6 is the real deal. Once that goes, 0.9p-1p should come quickly.

The next few weeks here should be very exciting.

An institution increased to an 11.59% stake precisely as NTVO transitions from explorer → producer!!!

That’s exactly the kind of TR-1 you want to see at this stage.

GLA!!!

Level 2:

0.58p X 1 MM Vs 0.6p X 1 MM

I can sell 3 million on IG and I’m being offered a premium price (>0.58p).