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July 7, 2026 Clifton Mining Company (OTCBB: CFTN) is positioned within a strengthening precious-metals market as gold trades above $4,100 per ounce and silver remains above $60, putting renewed attention on smaller companies with direct and indirect exposure to mineral production.

Clifton’s interest in Desert Hawk Gold Corp. provides operating exposure to the metals cycle. Desert Hawk recently reported selling 631 gold ounces and 628 silver ounces through May, with approximately 1,379 recoverable gold ounces remaining on its leach pad.

Clifton also controls 14,000+ acres in Utah, providing a potentially important longer-term development opportunity should elevated precious-metals prices encourage additional exploration and mining investment.

Gold’s safe-haven role and silver’s combination of investment and industrial demand continue to support the broader metals story. If the bullish long-term precious-metals cycle continues, Clifton’s combination of production exposure and extensive Utah mineral properties could become increasingly relevant to investors.