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Rocks and Stocks News

Rocks and Stocks News was founded by veteran mining analyst and commentator Allan Barry Laboucan as a platform to explore the mining sector especially junior exploration companies, precious metals markets, and the stocks that operate within them. Allan is also the founder of Rocks And Stocks Marketing. With decades of experience analyzing and promoting mining ventures, Laboucan launched Rocks and Stocks to offer independent, in-depth coverage of what he calls "the most underappreciated sector in the market."

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Audience: Market Movers

Despite its modest size, the audience of Rocks and Stocks News is unusually influential. There have been countless instances where stocks featured in his videos have seen notable spikes in trading volume or price shortly after coverage, suggesting that some “whales” are watching.  While not every mention causes a market reaction, the patterns point to a loyal audience that not only pays attention but is ready to act when Laboucan highlights a compelling opportunity in the mining sector.

McEwen Mining
June 25 (Day of Video) - Closed at $9.17, up +0.5% on volume of 406,898 shares.
June 26 - After the video, volume surged to 998,475 shares (+>2.5× the previous day), closing up at $9.72 (+5.94%)
June 27 - Trading volume normalized to 756,099 shares, but remained elevated compared to June 25. The stock closed at $9.35 (−3.8%).
June 30 - Volume climbed again to 915,271 shares, with the price closing at $9.63 (+3.05%)
July 1 - Volume spiked dramatically to 2.58 million shares the highest in this period as the stock shot up +14.12% to close at $10.99.

Nuvau Minerals
July 22, 2025 - Trading was calm ahead of the Allan Barry Laboucan video. No notable spikes; volume remained in its typical range (~101 K shares/day average).
July 23, 2025 -  (Day Of Video) - Allan Barry Laboucan published a new video on Nuvau Minerals.
Trading volume soared to ~354 K shares, about 3.5× the average daily volume.
Share price surged ~18.8% in conjunction with the spike in trading 

YouTube

5,000 Subscribers | 525,000 Views
Allan’s Rocks and Stocks YouTube channel has become a go-to platform for investors seeking insights into promising, under-the-radar mining companies. With a strong focus on junior and emerging exploration firms, the channel aims to uncover high-potential opportunities before they hit the mainstream. Allan regularly conducts in-depth interviews with CEOs, geologists, and other key executives, offering viewers a direct window into the strategic vision and operational progress of featured companies. These conversations often explore critical topics such as drilling updates, resource estimates, permitting developments, and broader market dynamics affecting the commodities sector.

Newsletter

Substack: 2,000 Subscribers

His Substack newsletter offers written commentary that complements the video content, often going deeper into the economic, geopolitical, and structural factors shaping the metals markets. Laboucan uses the space to reflect on industry trends, call out leadership issues in mining firms, or explain why certain companies are on his radar.

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