Soar Financial's Kai Hoffmann interviewed me at the recent VRIC—just before all our favorite metals went into sharp retreat. I sure am glad I said I didn't know what would happen next, but warned of correction. I also found it amusing that the show was sponsored by a large silver company, and the first thing Kai asked me was why people call me Darth Silver. The story has more than entertainment value. I hope you enjoy—and profit from—this conversation.

Timestamps (AI-generated):

00:00 — $5,000 Gold, $100 Silver — Now What?
01:20 — Why “Darth Silver” Exists
02:40 — Will Gold Return to Circulation?
04:00 — Are We in a Blow-Off Top?
05:20 — Why Mining Stocks Matter More Than Metals
06:40 — Buy Blue Chips or Hold Cash?
08:00 — Why Producers Have a Massive Moat
10:00 — Earnings Surprises & Market Overreactions
12:30 — Dividends vs. Growth in Mining Stocks
14:40 — Lobo’s Barbell Strategy
16:10 — Why Bad Projects Stay Bad
18:50 — Optionality That Actually Matters
20:50 — How to Avoid FOMO Near Market Tops
23:30 — Final Takeaway for Investors