Episode Details

John Feneck, Founder & CEO of The Feneck Commodities Report, joins Kitco Mining’s Digging Deep with Paul Harris as gold and silver experience violent volatility following a historic surge. With prices pulling back sharply, Feneck argues the move does not invalidate the trend. “We’re in a bull market,” he said, stressing that sharp drawdowns are now part of a new trading reality.

Feneck reacts to breaking news around President Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Walsh to replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair, explaining why rate policy, a weakening U.S. dollar, and purchasing power matter for precious metals. He also breaks down why mining equities continue to lag metal prices, what could force a repricing across producers and juniors, and why the return of large financings signals a turning point after years of underinvestment in the sector.

Recorded January 30, 2026.

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00:24 - Fed Chair Nomination and Market Reaction
02:23 - Gold and Silver Volatility Update
06:17 - Stock Market and Metals Price Disconnect
09:59 - Major Mining Transactions and M&A
16:49 - Financing Trends and Capital Returning to Mining
19:25 - Ethical Mining and Global Perspectives
21:34 - Chile’s Mining Policy and Closing Thoughts
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