June 2025 - Rocks & Stocks

WednesdayJun 18, 2025 9:00 am

The Oil, Gas Sector is Already Feeling the Effects of the Israel-Iran Conflict

The first few days of the escalated military conflict between Israel and Iran have already impacted vital energy infrastructure within the two warring countries. With energy production as well as exports from those two countries already being impacted, some analysts are beginning to work out what the worst-case scenario could be if the conflict got a lot worse than it already is. Brent crude prices, the benchmark for oil trade, rose by 7% on Friday to reach more than $74 per barrel after Israel started its unprecedented airstrikes against Iran, prompting Tehran to also launch ballistic missiles at targets in…

TuesdayJun 17, 2025 9:00 am

LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) Is ‘One to Watch’

LaFleur Minerals’ fully permitted Beacon Gold Mill, acquired in 2024 and refurbished by its previous owner, offers a low-cost path to production with an estimated restart budget of C$5-6 million. The Swanson Gold Project’s 2024 mineral resource estimate of 123,400 oz indicated and 64,500 oz inferred, alongside a 5,000-meter drilling program, supports the company’s goal of growing the resource toward 1 million ounces. Consolidation of 15,290 hectares, including acquisitions from Monarch Mining, Abcourt Mines, and Globex Mining, has positioned LaFleur as a formidable exploration company in the Abitibi Gold Belt. LaFleur’s hub-and-spoke development model, centered on its Beacon Mill, supports…

MondayJun 16, 2025 12:45 pm

Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM) Poised to Capitalize on Rising Platinum, Palladium Prices Amid Renewed Demand

Platinum prices have recently reached their highest levels in more than two years. Palladium has also seen renewed interest as industrial demand stabilizes and inflation pressures persist. Platinum Group Metals Ltd. stands out due to its advanced-stage project, strong partnerships and commitment to innovation. In recent weeks, platinum and palladium prices have gained considerable momentum, driven largely by a resurgence in demand from China’s jewelry sector and increasing concern over global supply constraints. Platinum Group Metals (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM), a development-stage mining company focused exclusively on platinum group metals (“PGMs”), is well positioned to capitalize on these favorable conditions.…

MondayJun 16, 2025 9:00 am

Escalating Geopolitical and Economic Tensions Push Gold Above $3,400

This week has seen gold futures exhibit strong momentum with bullion climbing passed the psychologically critical $3,400 an ounce price level. This comes as a blending pot of heightening economic and geopolitical uncertainties takes center stage around the world. Futures contracts slated for delivery in August this year witnessed solid buyer interest and ended the trading day on Thursday at $3,408. This reflected a 0.97% gain for gold on the day. This rally is especially notable because technical traders will not lose sight of the fact that in just three days of trading from Monday, bullion has climbed by at…

WednesdayJun 11, 2025 11:15 am

SolarBank Corp. (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: GY2) to Use Net Cash from Geddes Solar Power Project for Bitcoin Purchases

The company’s 3.79 MW Geddes facility is expected to begin generating revenue in June 2025. The initiative marks one of the first integrations of renewable energy and Bitcoin treasury management. Management will determine Bitcoin allocation based on market conditions and operational cash flow. The Geddes site, built on a closed landfill, reflects SolarBank’s dual focus on clean energy and land repurposing. This move could be extended to other solar and battery energy storage projects across the company’s 1+ GW pipeline. Disseminated on behalf of SolarBank Corporation SolarBank (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: GY2), a premier developer and owner of…

WednesdayJun 11, 2025 9:00 am

Protests Push Indonesian Government to Cancel Nickel Mining Licenses in Raja Ampat

Indonesia, the top producer of nickel in the world, has revoked the mining permits of four companies that had been cleared to conduct operations within Raja Ampat in the east of Papua. The revocation was communicated by the energy minister. Prior to the revocation, there was an outcry by members of the public regarding the potential environmental effects of the proposed mining activities. Raja Ampat was designated by UNESCO as a global geopark. It features marine biodiversity. Protests erupted on social media and members of the public uploaded graphics featuring the blue waters of the region. The accompanying hashtag attracted…

TuesdayJun 10, 2025 10:30 am

SolarBank Corp. (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: GY2) Moves to Integrate Bitcoin as Strategic Reserve Asset

The company has filed to open an account with Coinbase Prime to manage custody and transactions securely. This move follows similar strategies from MicroStrategy and SharpLink Gaming, blending clean energy with digital asset exposure. Bitcoin holdings are intended to hedge against inflation and diversify SolarBank’s treasury operations. The company maintains a core focus on solar and battery energy storage. Management has not yet purchased Bitcoin; allocations will depend on market conditions and corporate liquidity needs. Disseminated on behalf of SolarBank Corporation SolarBank (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: GY2), a premier developer and owner of renewable and clean energy projects,…

MondayJun 09, 2025 9:00 am

Peru Acknowledges the Existence of Widespread Artisanal Copper Mining

For the first time, the government in Peru has acknowledged that large-scale artisanal copper mining exists and that it could increase as the prices of the metal climb on the world market. This revelation was made by Jorge Montero, the minister in charge of mines and energy in the country. Speaking to foreign media in the country’s capital Lima, Montero said the government was particularly watching informal mining in a region where MMG, a Chinese firm, owns mineral rights through its Las Bambas operations. The area has the most widespread informal copper mining operations that the government has so far…

FridayJun 06, 2025 12:45 pm

Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) Stands Out in Booming Gold Market, Offers Strategic Investment Avenue

The gold market’s current dynamics underscore the metal’s enduring appeal Lahontan Gold boasts a portfolio of four gold and silver projects located in Nevada’s prolific Walker Lane LGCXF’s management team comprises seasoned professionals with extensive experience in mineral exploration, project development and corporate finance LGCXF recently named as “one of the best gold developers in Nevada” In an era marked by economic volatility and geopolitical tensions, gold has reasserted itself as a premier safe-haven asset. Gold prices have soared to unprecedented levels, surpassing $3,400 per ounce, driven by factors such as trade disputes, inflationary pressures and global uncertainty (https://ibn.fm/1Z7sV). This bullish…

FridayJun 06, 2025 11:15 am

ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) Tests Potential for Streamlining Tailings Process, Offering Important Cost and Environment Benefits

ESGold is a gold and silver company preparing for production later this year at a tailings reclamation site in Quebec abandoned by the previous operator The gold and silver resource developer expects to concentrate on reprocessing the tailings for the near-term to extract mica and any remaining gold and silver, anticipating that the resulting mica concentrate will be useful in a wide variety of building and roadwork materials ESGold plans to build revenue through the reuse project, which can then help fund planned exploration at its Quebec property covering 13,116 hectares (about 32,410 acres) The company is currently conducting testing…

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