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Dave Erfle – What’s The New Floor For Gold?

Cory
March 18, 2026

 

In this Daily Editorial, we are joined by Dave Erfle, the founder and editor of Junior Miner Junkie, to break down the current state of the precious metals sector. Despite a recent pullback, Dave provides a technical and fundamental perspective on why the current market action is a “positive correction” rather than a breakdown.

 

The discussion covers the macro environment influencing gold and silver, the looming pressure on the Federal Reserve, and why certain junior mining stocks remain incredible value plays even as energy costs rise.

 

Key Discussion Points:

  • Gold and Silver Technicals: Dave analyzes the consolidation patterns for gold at the $5,000 level and silver at $80, noting that the current symmetrical triangle formation suggests a strong base is being built for the next leg up.
  • The Federal Reserve’s Dilemma: An exploration of the “stagflation trap” where the Fed must choose between cutting rates to support slowing GDP or holding rates to fight geopolitical-driven inflation that they cannot control.
  • Mining Equity Divergence: Insight into why the GDX and GDXJ have pulled back despite high metal prices and why this disconnect offers a “gentleman’s entry” for investors who missed the initial bull run.
  • Junior vs. Producer Risks: A look at how rising energy prices act as a headwind for large open-pit producers like Newmont (NEM), shifting the tactical advantage toward early-stage developers with high-margin projects.

 

Click here to visit the Junior Miner Junky website to learn more about Dave’s investment letter – https://www.juniorminerjunky.com/

 


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Discussion
15 Comments
    Mar 18, 2026 18:19 AM

    Silver 1h, failed support… No audio for Dave.

    https://www.tradingview.com/x/nxv6P7DC/

    Mar 18, 2026 18:13 AM

    Silver looking like it wants to drop lower…….
    Soloway says…… we might see silver in the $50’s….

      Mar 18, 2026 18:26 AM

      And he also says gold at $3500 by year end

      Mar 18, 2026 18:46 AM

      I don’t believe Soloway whoever he is. Silver is expensive but the US dollar is worthless, silver might consolidate but it will do just fine, just check prices on The Shanghai exchange where they aren’t influenced by paper contracts. DT

        Mar 18, 2026 18:21 PM

        BBBXF

    Mar 18, 2026 18:13 AM

    Juniors going glug, glug, glug. Except for Brixton, BBBXD…

      Mar 18, 2026 18:53 AM

      With intercepts like they released today there’s no way Brixton would be red….. in typical fashion for them they show up late to the party as always. The pop would have been unreal during silvers big run

        Mar 18, 2026 18:16 AM

        Today’s results should deliver a lot more than a pop. The best hole is equal to almost 2 ounces of gold per ton and is very likely to reach twice that or more since the gold-silver ratio will probably go way below 30 before this bull is over.
        https://schrts.co/YjnAJPZg

          BDC
          Mar 18, 2026 18:20 PM

          There may be a pre-market turn tomorrow for Gold (not Silver yet).
          PM indexes are all at the lowest Saturation levels (6-7 Red).
          NEM, AU, GFI, KGC, PAAS may delay the bottom. BDC

            BDC
            Mar 18, 2026 18:29 PM

            P.S. COPX and CPER are both at Saturation Red(6). Bottomed or soon!

            Mar 18, 2026 18:00 PM

            Thanks, that’s interesting. The whole sector is pretty wrung out but it could easily get worse based on the weekly charts.

            BDC
            Mar 18, 2026 18:47 PM

            Not a mere options expiration this Friday — it’s Quadruple Witching! This one could be a lifetime opportunity for those with option trading ability.
            Tomorrow morning (or possible Friday) first thing, buy GDX call options if the turn is proven — 2 steps out of the money (OTM)! October 16th GDX puts OTM returned over 3000%. BDC

            BDC
            Mar 18, 2026 18:44 PM

            https://tinyurl.com/4p29hb49
            GDX+(TQTT) : Notation
            (Initial Formation)

            BDC
            Mar 19, 2026 19:13 AM

            Close stop GDXU.

    Mar 18, 2026 18:30 PM

    Remember so many springs arriving shortly after hearing Al & Doc warning, “Beware the Ides of March!”