January 2025 - Rocks & Stocks

ThursdayJan 30, 2025 10:45 am

New Copper-Gold Discovery in Canada’s Premier Porphyry Mining District: Torr Metals Inc. (TSX.V: TMET) Expands Sonic Zone Potential

Torr Metals announces a new undrilled discovery at its Kolos Copper-Gold Project, expanding the Sonic Zone to a 12 km² alteration footprint, highlighted by high-grade copper results of up to 1.10% Located just 30 kilometers southeast of Canada’s largest open-pit copper mine, the Kolos Project’s new findings align with the region’s significant copper-gold alkalic porphyry systems like the nearby New Afton and Copper Mountain mines The discovery’s strategic proximity to existing provincial and mining infrastructure offers cost-effective exploration and development, promising significant shareholder value as further exploration unfolds A Legacy of Copper Excellence: Highland Valley Highland Valley, Canada’s largest open-pit…

MondayJan 27, 2025 12:00 pm

Aston Bay Holdings Ltd. (TSX.V: BAY) (OTCQB: ATBHF) at Forefront of Copper’s Growing Importance in Supporting a Sustainable World

Copper’s unique properties make it indispensable in modern technology. Aston Bay, a publicly traded mineral exploration company, is dedicated to discovering high-grade copper and gold deposits in North America. Aston Bay’s exploration and development efforts are crucial to meeting the escalating demand driven by the global shift towards sustainable energy and technology. As the global community intensifies its commitment to sustainability, the demand for essential resources such as copper has surged. This versatile metal is integral to numerous technologies that underpin a sustainable future, from renewable energy systems to electric vehicles. Ensuring a consistent and ecologically responsible supply of copper…

MondayJan 27, 2025 11:15 am

Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM) Rising to Supply the Demand for PGMs

The rise of hybrid electric vehicles and advancements in hydrogen technologies are creating opportunities for platinum and palladium. Platinum Group Metals Ltd. is uniquely positioned to benefit from favorable market trends. The company is focused on advancing its Waterberg Project, which is expected to be a key supplier of platinum and palladium. The platinum group metals (“PGMs”), including platinum, palladium and rhodium are poised for growth in 2025, driven by demand in the automotive, hydrogen-energy and industrial sectors. These positive projections bode well for companies operating in the space, including Platinum Group Metals (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM), majority owner…

ThursdayJan 23, 2025 10:00 am

McEwen Mining (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX) Caps 2024 with Transformative Investments, Exploration Wins

McEwen Copper secured a $35 million investment from Nuton, a Rio Tinto venture, to advance the Los Azules project in Argentina. Operational efficiencies resulted in a 12% reduction in production costs, showcasing the company’s resilience and focus on value creation. Promising exploration results at the Grey Fox project opened new opportunities for growth. McEwen Mining (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX) concluded 2024 with several pivotal developments that reinforced its position in the mining industry. From securing significant investments to achieving regulatory milestones, the final quarter marked a period of transformative progress for the company. One of the most notable highlights was…

WednesdayJan 22, 2025 8:45 am

Aston Bay Holdings Ltd. (TSX.V: BAY) (OTCQB: ATBHF) Committed to Playing Crucial Role in Metals Exploration Space

The exploration and discovery of key metals are more critical than ever, ensuring a steady supply to meet burgeoning global demands. Aston Bay is focused on exploring for high-grade copper and gold in North America. Companies such as Aston Bay play a crucial role in identifying and developing new sources of key metals, ensuring that supply can meet global needs. In the modern era, metals are the backbone of technological advancement and economic development. From the devices that connect us to the infrastructure that supports us, key metals are indispensable. Aston Bay Holdings (TSX.V: BAY) (OTCQB: ATBHF), a publicly traded mineral…

TuesdayJan 21, 2025 8:45 am

Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM) Collaboration Part of Saudi Vision 2030 Initiative

Agreement focused on studying the development of smelting and refining capabilities to advance Saudi Arabia’s position in the global metals and mining landscape. The Vision 2030 initiative to support industries worldwide by strengthening critical supply chains for metals and minerals. The memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia aligns with initiatives already underway between Ajlan & Bros. Mining and Platinum Group. Saudi Arabia is accelerating its efforts to diversify its economy, recently announcing more than $9 billion in new mining and metals agreements (https://ibn.fm/DsnYw). Outlined during the 28th World Investment Conference in Riyadh, these deals are…

ThursdayJan 16, 2025 8:00 am

Gold’s Rising Momentum Sets the Stage for Torr Metals Inc.’s (TSX.V: TMET) Growth Potential

Geopolitical uncertainty, inflation, and central bank demand underscore a bullish outlook for gold for the foreseeable future, making investments in junior explorers more enticing than ever Torr Metals is poised to leverage the rising gold market with its 100% owned projects in prolific, easily accessible Canadian mining regions, including the Filion Gold Project in Ontario Recent geophysical surveys and a successful financing have accelerated exploration efforts at Filion, enabling Torr Metals to identify maiden drill-ready targets with high-grade gold potential that could unlock significant value for shareholders The gold market continues to shine as a beacon of strength, driven by…

WednesdayJan 15, 2025 8:00 am

Torr Metals Inc. (TSX.V: TMET) Strengthening Strongholds as the Gold Sector Anticipates Steady Growth in 2025

Goldman Sachs has forecasted that gold prices could reach $3,000 per ounce by the end of 2025 Amid the promising outlook for gold, Torr Metals is advancing its exploration and development projects to capitalize on anticipated market conditions The favorable forecast for gold in 2025 creates an ideal environment for companies such as Torr Metals to thrive As 2025 looms, the gold market is poised for notable growth, with prices expected to climb significantly. Analysts project that gold could achieve record-breaking highs, driven by a combination of economic uncertainties, central bank demand and the metal’s enduring role as a hedge…

TuesdayJan 14, 2025 9:30 am

UK Premier Announces Plan to Grow Domestic AI Capability Twentyfold by 2030

UK’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer has set his sights on making the UK a global superpower in the AI space. He wants the industry to grow and create rivals to OpenAI in a move calculated to significantly grow domestic computing power so that technologies vital to national security are innovated within the country. Of special interest to the government is the need to quickly expand AI data center capacity so that developers can have the needed infrastructure to rapidly deploy powerful foundational artificial intelligence models. It is noteworthy that a bold target of growing AI computing capacity by twentyfold has been…

WednesdayJan 08, 2025 9:30 am

Israel Announces New Hub to Expedite Military AI and Autonomy Research

The government in Israel has set up a new office based at the Defense Ministry. This office will superintend over the development of technology focused on AI and autonomy. Dubbed the AI & Autonomy Administration, this team will operate under the auspices of the ministry’s defense research and development directorate. The directorate plays a crucial role in Israel’s military technology space. Officials revealed that the purpose of this new office is to revolutionize the war capabilities of every section of the military so that the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) maintains its operational superiority within the region. The office will bring together specialists from academia,…

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