Western Investors Just Woke Up to Gold – And It’s a Game Changer | Gwen Preston

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Gold is surging, but many juniors are still trading like it’s 2015. Gwen Preston, VP of Communications at West Red Lake Gold Mines, explains why that’s changing and how her team is unlocking value at the fully permitted Madsen Mine. With Western investors rotating into gold, will gold equities finally catch up? Speaking to Kitco on the sidelines of the Mining Investment Event of the North in Quebec City, Preston also weighs in on central bank buying, U.S.-China trade tensions, permitting reform, and the M&A wave reshaping mining. Key points: - Why Western investors are re-entering gold markets in force - Central banks’ role in de-dollarization and long-term gold demand - West Red Lake’s cost-saving mine plan revisions and production milestones - The quiet M&A boom hollowing out mid-tier gold miners - Outlook on permitting fast-tracks in Canada and strategic mineral policies 00:00 Introduction and Market Overview 00:08 Gold and Silver Market Analysis 00:19 U.S. Economic Data and Trade Policies 00:52 Central Banks and Gold Equities 01:20 Interview with Gwen Preston: Gold Market Insights 01:35 Gold Investment Strategies 05:07 Impact of Trade Wars on Gold 06:28 Mining Companies and Shareholder Value 09:39 Permitting and Policy in Mining 10:52 West Red Lake Gold Mines Project Update 17:53 Conclusion and Future Outlook Special thanks to our sponsor, West Red Lake Gold Mines, for making this coverage possible. To learn more, visit: https://westredlakegold.com/ Follow Jeremy Szafron on X: @JeremySzafron (https://x.com/JeremySzafron) Follow Kitco News on X: @KitcoNewsNOW (https://x.com/KitcoNewsNOW) Follow Gwen Preston on X: @miningmavengwen (https://x.com/miningmavengwen) #mining #investing #permits #gold #silver __________________________________________________________________ Like, share, and subscribe to Kitco News—and turn on alerts to stay current with expert interviews, market insights, and breaking news coverage. FOLLOW US: X: https://x.com/kitconewsnow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kitconews Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KitcoNews LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kitconews Visit: https://Kitco.com/ for live gold, silver, and crypto prices, the latest mining news, and macroeconomic insights. Live gold price and chart: https://www.kitco.com/charts/gold Live silver price and chart: https://www.kitco.com/charts/silver Live crypto market data: https://www.kitco.com/price/crypto Learn more about Kitco News: https://www.kitco.com/news/about/ For more information on advertising, sponsorship and marketing promotions – please visit our online media kit at: https://www.kitco.com/advertising Disclaimer: The videos are not intended to provide trading advice, and the views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Kitco Metals Inc. Kitco News, its anchors, producers, and reporters are not responsible in any way for the performance or actions of any sponsor, advertiser or affiliate of Kitco News. In no event will Kitco and its employees be held liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use of the content in this video.