Sunday, 21 September 2025

Gold Surged to the Highest Daily Close in History at $3,690 after Monthly ATH at $3,447, and Quarterly ATH at $3,302, Built on Top of Yearly ATH at $2,624. Next is a Climb to $5,000 and Over $10,000


Gold continues to shine incredibly brightly during this magnificent historical rally, and we continue our Chronicles of this mighty Generational Gold Bull Market and TNR Gold's Shotgun Gold Project. Gold surged to a new highest daily closing in history at $3,690 on September 16, 2029, followed by a weekly ATH made at $3,686 on September 19, 2025.


Gold has celebrated its historical breakout from the 45-year trend line, printing another series of back-to-back all-time highs made at $3,643 on September 10 and 12, and at $3,679 on September 15, 2025.


Gold has demonstrated incredible performance in the 21st century, providing "The Ultimate Hedge" for all portfolios constructed with stocks, bonds and crypto assets. Asian societies understand the unique qualities of Gold very well. 


Bloomberg reports: "Gold sets a new inflation-adjusted peak as bull run continues". We are in the generational Gold Bull Market, but nothing grows straight into the sky, and another healthy consolidation will be welcomed for this magnificent Gold Bull Market before breaking $4,000 level.


This Gold rally was ignited by the relentless buying by Central Banks diversifying their assets from the US Dollar-denominated assets by selling US Treasuries, and now investors jumped on this trend by driving Gold ETFs higher.


One more "conspiracy theory" becomes reality. Bloomberg reports: "Most buying by Central banks is undeclared".


Gold's next move is to climb to the next elevated level following this breakout on its way to $5,000 and over $10,000 after the healthy consolidation stage to digest the incredible gains Gold has made this year already. The new FED interest rate cuts cycle, ballooning debt and economic uncertainty will drive Gold to new all-time highs this year.


"The Great Rotation" will be fueling this powerful megatrend. Equities are being stretched into Bubble territory, while there is no Gold Bubble yet. Increased allocations to Gold will feed the Gold Bull Market.


Gold miners and exploration companies should be continuing their breakout relative to Gold and jump to the new highs, outperforming the advance of Gold during the next healthy consolidation stage.


The Gold Miners vs Semiconductors chart from Graddhy illustrates the magnitude of the potential move during "The Great Rotation" event. Gold miners and exploration companies are set up for an explosive move during the sector rotation following the unwinding of the AI "Irrational Exuberance". You can find more historical charts and observations in our Chronicles of this Generational Gold Bull Market.


"Imagine tapping into Alaska's gold-rich Tintina Gold Belt, where TNR Gold's Shotgun Project shines with an inferred resource of 706,000 ounces at 1.1 grams per tonne. Located just 190 km south of the world-class Donlin Gold Project”


“Shotgun Gold offers a prime opportunity for a major mining partnership. With its advanced exploration stage, multiple high-potential targets, and geological similarities to nearby giants, this project is poised for growth.”


Gold made its previous highest daily closing in history at $3,636 on September 8, 2029, following the very impressive breakout after the recent much-needed consolidation phase. 


This powerful breakthrough has been striking one all-time high daily closing after another: $5,532 on September 2, $3,558 on September 3 and $3,585 on September 5, 2025.


Before it, Gold made daily and monthly all-time highs at $3,447 on August 29, following the previous highest monthly and quarterly closing in history made at $3,302 on June 30, 2025. $3,302 not only marked the highest monthly and quarterly closing in the metal's history, but also followed the previous record set for the highest daily closing at $3,433 on June 13, 2025.


Gold has recently demonstrated remarkable resilience and upward momentum, achieving these new historic milestones. It was a very powerful show of strength by this mighty Generational Gold Bull Market when Gold consolidated around this parabolic curve, on the chart above, and above $3,000 before surging to new all-time highs.


The US National Debt is over $37 Trillion and is unsustainable. The ability to continue paying interest and increase this debt depends on the faith in the value of the US Dollar and the appetite for US Treasuries.


China bought Gold in August for a tenth straight month after returning to the market in November. So far, after a 7-month pause, China bought 5T in November, 10.3T in December, 5T in January and February, 2.8T in March, 2.2T in April, 1.9T in May, 2.2T in June,  1.9T in July and 1.9T in August 2025.


Central Banks continue to accumulate Gold and diversify their reserve assets. This year, Foreign Central Banks hold more Gold than US Treasuries for the first time since 1966.


Investors have been net sellers of Gold ETFs for 4 years. Last year, investors in Asia started buying Gold ETFs significantly, while investors in Europe were selling, and only this year have investors been buying Gold ETFs in all markets. Now, Gold ETF Inflows outshine Central Banks in supporting Gold.


Gold miners are minting money with expanded margins and are now catching up with the rising Gold price. We have a perfect setup for the new Gold Bull Market. For the rest of this decade, the Bull Market for Gold Miners and Gold Exploration Companies will be a major part of it.


The smart money is taking profits in Gold and looking upstream for the new M&A targets. These investments lift Gold producers first; even a minimal spillover in the Gold exploration companies will create fireworks there. 



This coming wave of M&A among Gold producers and investments made by Rob McEwen, Erik Sprott, and other Gold gurus in promising new projects will drive the next stage of remarkable gains for wise investors. 


Now you should really pay some serious attention to our main Story: why NovaGold is holding its stake in TNR Gold and why I believe that the time for the Shotgun Gold Project in Alaska is coming very close to its launch on the new orbit of valuation and development. 


"My belief is TNR's Shotgun Gold Project can potentially grow and become a foremost, immediate satellite site Gold deposit to Donlin Gold's Mining Camp infrastructure. This vision is based on our exploration work and academic studies like the ones from Dr Tim Baker in which Shotgun Gold Project is not only listed alongside Donlin Creek as one of the "Major Porphyry Gold Deposits" but is also projected to contain the similar porphyry intrusion-related type system as Donlin." 

Kirill Klip, Executive Chairman

TNR Gold Corp.



Angela Harmantas from Proactive wrote about the new report on TNR Gold from Fundamental Research Corp:

"TNR Gold’s portfolio spans various mining assets, with a key focus on its Shotgun gold project in Alaska and royalties in two advanced-stage projects in Argentina: the Mariana lithium project, owned by Ganfeng Lithium, and the Los Azules copper-gold project, held by McEwen Copper."


"TNR Gold is about to make a strategic shift in its business model and position itself as a revenue-generating royalty firm, according to analysts at Fundamental Research Corp. 

Production began earlier this year at the Mariana lithium project, owned by China’s Ganfeng Lithium, with TNR set to begin receiving royalty payments as early as the fourth quarter of 2025.(Angela Harmantas)



"The company's other flagship royalty asset is on the Los Azules copper-gold project in Argentina, controlled by privately held McEwen Copper Inc, a division of McEwen Mining Inc (TSX:MUX, NYSE:MUX). The large-scale, open-pittable deposit holds an estimated 38 billion pounds of copper, 4.7 million ounces of gold, and 159 million ounces of silver. McEwen plans to complete a resource update and feasibility study this quarter, with construction targeted for 2026 and production slated to start by 2029.(Angela Harmantas)


"Elsewhere, at the Shotgun gold project in Alaska, TNR is actively seeking a JV partner to advance the project to a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA). Shotgun hosts inferred resources totaling 706 Koz of gold at a grade of 1.1 grams per tonne. Analysts believe the project has expansion potential, with the Shotgun Ridge deposit remaining open along strike and at depth." (Angela Harmantas) 

 


Disclaimer: Please be aware that any opinions, estimates or forecasts regarding the performance of TNR Gold Corp. in any research reports do not represent the opinions, estimates or forecasts of TNR Gold Corp. or of its management.



TNR Gold – AmeriGold – Shotgun Gold

The Company’s strategy with the Shotgun Gold Project is to attract a partnership with one of the major gold mining companies. TNR is actively introducing the project to interested parties. We may be at the beginning of a great discovery. There is a clear path to moving this project forward using current geological and geophysical research to target drilling to expand the resource and form the basis of a preliminary economic analysis. The next step is to acquire a partner who shares our vision and recognises the growth potential and value to be added to the Shotgun project over time. 



I believe that in order to maximise shareholder value and reach the potential valuations presented above, we must preserve capital, reduce the number of outstanding shares and not invest in Alaska with our own capital.


Our strategy, which we presented to potential strategic partners, involves creating a JV with one of the major gold mining companies. Our partner will invest substantial capital in developing the Shotgun Gold Project while earning a stake in the project.



TNR Gold shareholders will benefit from the strategic partner’s capital being invested “in the ground” and industry expertise, including operations in Alaska.



Management is investigating the best value-creation strategies for the Shotgun Gold Project. It has established the corporate structure of AmeriGold – the stand-alone company that could potentially inherit the Shotgun Gold Project JV operations after the contemplated potential spinout from TNR Gold.





Alastair Ford: TNR Gold’s Recent Rejection of a Takeover Bid From Lithium Royalty Has Shone a Spotlight on the Value of Its Royalty and Exploration Portfolio

 




Please read my legal disclaimer. There is NO investment advice on any of Kirill Klip's feeds and blogs. Always consult a qualified financial adviser before making any investment decisions. 
Do Your Own Research.




Sunday, 14 September 2025

TNR Gold in the Alaskan Elephant Country: Shotgun Gold Project Relationship With Developing NovaGold's Donlin Gold Mining Camp



Shotgun Gold Project Relationship With Developing NovaGold's Donlin Gold Mining Camp


By Grok (Edited)



Overview of TNR Gold's Shotgun Gold Project

"TNR Gold Corp. (TSX-V: TNR) holds a 90% interest in the Shotgun Gold Project, an advanced-stage exploration property in southwestern Alaska, USA, within the Kuskokwim Gold Belt. The project is a porphyry-style gold system targeted for a bulk mineable resource, with an inferred mineral resource of 705,960 ounces of gold (as per the NI 43-101 Technical Report dated May 27, 2013). 

TNR's strategy is to attract a joint venture partner, such as a major mining company, to advance exploration and development, leveraging its proximity to established infrastructure and other major projects in the region. Recent exploration (2022-2023) focused on geochemical and geophysical anomalies from historical surveys, including those conducted by NovaGold in 1998.


NovaGold's Donlin Gold Project and Mining Camp Development
NovaGold Resources Inc. (NYSE American/TSX: NG) is a key player in Alaska's gold sector through its involvement in the Donlin Gold Project, located in the same Kuskokwim Gold Belt. Donlin Gold is one of the world's largest known undeveloped gold deposits, with Measured and Indicated Resources of approximately 39 million ounces (541 million tonnes at 2.24 g/t gold) and an additional 6 million ounces Inferred, inclusive of Proven and Probable Reserves of 34 million ounces at 2.09 g/t gold. The project is managed by Donlin Gold LLC, jointly owned by NovaGold (50%) and Barrick Gold Corporation (50% until recently).
As of April 2025, NovaGold and Paulson & Co. (a U.S.-based investment firm) announced a $1 billion transaction to acquire Barrick's 50% stake, restructuring ownership: NovaGold increases to 60% (acquiring 10% for $200 million), and Paulson acquires 40% ($800 million). This deal, which includes equal governance rights and an option for NovaGold to buy out Barrick's outstanding debt, positions Donlin as a flagship development asset with strong exploration upside (current resources cover only ~5% of the land package). The project has federal and state permits in place and benefits from partnerships with local Native corporations (Calista for subsurface rights and The Kuskokwim Corporation for surface rights), emphasizing community support and jurisdictional safety in Alaska.
Development of Donlin is advancing toward feasibility and financing, with potential for a long-life, high-grade open-pit mine. It is expected to create significant infrastructure, including roads, power, ports, and camps, transforming the area into a major "gold mining camp" – a hub that could support satellite projects by reducing logistical costs and enabling economies of scale.


Relationship Between Shotgun Gold and Donlin Gold's Development
The relationship between TNR's Shotgun Gold Project and NovaGold's Donlin Gold is multifaceted, rooted in historical ties, geographical proximity, geological similarities, and strategic synergies for regional development. There is no current operational or financial partnership between TNR and NovaGold (or Donlin Gold LLC), but the projects are interconnected in the broader Alaskan gold landscape. Below is a breakdown:


1. Historical Partnership and Project Transfer
- Shotgun originated from early exploration by NovaGold. In the 1990s-2000s, NovaGold conducted soil surveys (1998) and geophysical work (e.g., SJ Geophysics EM surveys in 2011-2012) on the property, identifying key anomalies that TNR later built upon. - TNR optioned the project from NovaGold and, in 2010, negotiated full ownership by acquiring NovaGold's remaining 50% interest for 6 million TNR shares and 3 million warrants. This ended the direct JV but established TNR as the primary owner, with NovaGold retaining indirect exposure through its historical stake in TNR (NovaGold has been described as a "shareholder" in TNR in various updates). - Post-acquisition, TNR advanced Shotgun to its current resource stage, but early data from NovaGold's work remains integral to ongoing exploration.

2. Geographical and Infrastructural Proximity
- Shotgun is located approximately 190 km (118 miles) south of Donlin Gold, placing it within the emerging Kuskokwim Gold Belt – a world-class, multi-million-ounce gold district. - As Donlin advances (e.g., through its 2025 ownership restructuring and ongoing drilling), it is poised to develop extensive infrastructure, including access roads, airstrips, power generation, and logistics hubs. TNR executives, including Kirill Klip (Executive Chairman), have highlighted how this could benefit Shotgun as a "satellite" deposit, potentially lowering development costs by sharing regional facilities. For instance, Donlin's planned mining camp could enable easier access, reduced permitting hurdles, and shared supply chains for nearby projects like Shotgun. - This positioning aligns with TNR's goal of attracting majors (e.g., similar to Barrick or Newmont) who could integrate Shotgun into a larger camp strategy, especially as Alaska's gold sector heats up with investments like Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund acquiring NovaGold shares in 2020.

3. Geological Similarities and Exploration Potential
- Both projects are intrusion-related porphyry gold systems with comparable signatures: large-tonnage, bulk-mineable deposits in a tectonically active belt. Academic studies (e.g., by Dr. Tim Baker) list Shotgun alongside Donlin as a "major porphyry gold deposit" with potential for structural repeats and deeper mineralization. - Donlin's recent drilling (e.g., 2020-2021 intercepts like 24.44m at 14.6 g/t gold) demonstrates the belt's depth potential, which TNR believes could mirror at Shotgun (where resources are shallow, from surface to 150m). TNR's 2022-2023 field programs revisited NovaGold-era targets, suggesting untapped upside potential if Donlin's camp validates the district's scale. - NovaGold's success at Donlin (e.g., stock rally of 36% post-2025 Paulson deal) is seen by TNR as a catalyst, drawing attention to the region and increasing interest in satellites like Shotgun.


4. Strategic and Investment Ties
- NovaGold's involvement in Donlin underscores the region's appeal, indirectly boosting TNR's profile. TNR promotes Shotgun as part of the "Alaskan Elephant Country," often referencing Donlin in investor presentations and seeking partners amid Donlin's momentum. - No direct equity or royalty links exist today, but TNR's advisory board includes former NovaGold director Greg Johnson, providing ongoing strategic alignment. TNR is actively soliciting JV interest from majors, positioning Shotgun to leverage Donlin's development for faster advancement. - Recent X (Twitter) discussions from TNR and Klip (e.g., posts from July-September 2025) emphasize this synergy, linking Shotgun's potential to Donlin's $1B transaction and portraying the area as a U.S.-based gold hub.

In summary, while not directly partnered today, Shotgun's relationship to Donlin's development is strategic: historical NovaGold involvement provided foundational data, geographical closeness offers infrastructural benefits as Donlin builds a mining camp, and geological parallels position Shotgun for growth in a validated district. TNR views Donlin's progress (e.g., the 2025 Barrick exit and Paulson entry) as a tailwind, enhancing Shotgun's appeal for future partnerships. Investors should review full technical reports and consult advisors, as exploration results are not independently verified by TNR's QP."



"Elsewhere, at the Shotgun gold project in Alaska, TNR is actively seeking a JV partner to advance the project to a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA). Shotgun hosts inferred resources totaling 706 Koz of gold at a grade of 1.1 grams per tonne. Analysts believe the project has expansion potential, with the Shotgun Ridge deposit remaining open along strike and at depth." (Angela Harmantas)




Please read my legal disclaimer. There is NO investment advice on any of Kirill Klip's feeds and blogs. Always consult a qualified financial adviser before making any investment decisions. 
Do Your Own Research.