July 2025 - Page 2 of 4 - Rocks & Stocks

WednesdayJul 23, 2025 9:00 am

US Scrap Copper Exports to China Plummet, Thailand Claims Bigger Share

According to recently released data from China’s General Administration for Customs, the country imported 183,200 metric tons of shredded and copper scrap in June this year. This marked a modest 1.06% month-on-month drop in total imports of this scrap metal, but year-on-year, the figure depicted an 8.06% increase in total volumes. These import volumes were within expected ranges, and the Shanghai Metals Market explains that three key factors account for these import patterns. First, the demand for copper scrap within the domestic smelting market increased due to supply shortages of raw copper ore. Smelters turned to the scrap metal market…

MondayJul 21, 2025 9:45 am

Silvercorp Metals Inc. (NYSE-A/TSX: SVM) Targets Copper Market Entry with El Domo Project in Ecuador

Copper prices jumped 17% last week after U.S. President Donald Trump announced potential 50% tariffs on the industrial metal. Global copper market is forecast to reach $253.82 billion by 2029, driven by the rapid rise of EVs, renewable energy, and infrastructure investment. Supply risks in key producing regions like Chile and Peru support new project development in other jurisdictions. Silvercorp’s El Domo copper-gold project in Ecuador is slated for production by late 2026. Backed by strong cash flow from its existing silver operations in China, Silvercorp is growing and diversifying its portfolio at a critical time for the copper market.…

MondayJul 21, 2025 9:00 am

Gold’s Price Ranges as Mixed Signals Keep Investors Cautious

Gold’s price has been varying within a tight range after U.S. economic data didn’t leave a clear direction for investors to make firm decisions regarding the prospects of the economy. This data comes at a time when the country, and the world, is concerned about the erratic policies on trade coming from President Trump. Investors are increasingly coming to terms with the possibility that despite pressure from the U.S. president, the Fed rate cuts are likely to take longer to be made due to the uncertainty of economic prospects created by the tariff policies of the U.S. government. This has…

MondayJul 21, 2025 9:00 am

Why This Undervalued Gold Junior Could Shine as Markets Shift

Lahontan Gold is advancing toward near-term with over 2 million ounces of open-pit gold potential and no debt CEO Kimberly Ann’s track record, capital discipline, and commitment to responsible development stood out in a recent investor discussion Broader gold market dynamics, including inflation hedging and executive optimism, point to major upside for well-positioned juniors With inflation concerns lingering and gold prices hovering near record levels, long-term investors are increasingly eyeing undervalued junior miners positioned for near-term development. The big story is simple: the world still runs on hard assets, and gold remains a core hedge against monetary instability, geopolitical shocks,…

ThursdayJul 17, 2025 9:45 am

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) Key Part of Five-Step Blueprint for a Balanced Rare-Earth Supply Chain

China’s move exposed how important it is that the United States focus on finding strong domestic sources for essential materials. A possible roadmap comes down to five mutually reinforcing steps, with Ucore Rare Metals’ RapidSX(TM) technology playing a key role in the process. The company’s goal is to play a vital role in building a robust and independent rare earth supply chain in North America, says CEO. The tariff war between the United States and other countries, particularly China, has created a greater awareness of the tenuous U.S. position in terms of its reliance on China for essential materials for…

WednesdayJul 16, 2025 10:30 am

SolarBank Corp. (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: GY2) Aligns Strategy as North American Energy Policy Shifts

U.S. clean energy tax credits under the new Big Beautiful Bill require projects to commence construction by July 4, 2026, and complete within four years. SolarBank has enough advanced-stage U.S. projects to meet this timeline, backed by a $100 million financing deal with CIM Group. The company is prioritizing construction on a 97 MW portfolio in key states with interconnection and permitting progress. In Canada, SolarBank is deploying battery systems in Ontario under decade-long IESO contracts and expanding in Nova Scotia’s Community Solar program. Canada’s “Build, baby, build” policy push under Prime Minister Mark Carney favors developers with shovel-ready assets.…

WednesdayJul 16, 2025 9:45 am

Survey Results Highlight New Potential Discovery for ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) at Quebec Site

Survey Penetrated 3x Deeper Than Planned: Originally designed to image down to 400m, the ANT survey successfully mapped to over 1,200m, unlocking previously unseen subsurface structures. District-Scale Geology Uncovered: Results point to a vertically continuous mineral system, resembling known VMS and Broken Hill-type camps—suggesting Montauban may be far more than a single-deposit story. Exploration Roadmap Expanded: The contrast in high- and low-velocity zones has provided a clearer structural model to target deeper, stacked, and potentially repeating mineralized lenses. Modern Data, Historic Opportunity: This marks the first time modern deep geophysics has been applied to Montauban since its early 20th-century production—signaling…

WednesdayJul 16, 2025 9:00 am

Gold Stalls After Climbing to 3-Week High

The price of gold edged lower after reaching a three-week peak on Monday. Investors have their attention focused on economic data expected from the U.S., and trade talks between the U.S. and its partners. Meanwhile, silver soared to a level that was last reached back in 2011. Gold futures in the U.S. slid 0.1% to close at $3,359 while spot gold also eased by 0.1% to reach $3,350. Earlier, bullion had scaled to its highest level in three weeks. One reason for the price of gold taking its foot off the pedal is the rally of the U.S. dollar, which…

WednesdayJul 16, 2025 9:00 am

Nicola Mining Inc. (TSX.V: NIM) (OTCQB: HUSIF) Extends $2 Million Credit Line to Support Gold Production, Key Partners

The credit facility provides Blue Lagoon access to C$2 million over a 12-month term and underlies Nicola’s confidence in the project’s near-term production trajectory. Nicola CEO praised Blue Lagoon’s disciplined execution, noting the company’s thorough permitting navigation and strong community engagement. This move exemplifies Nicola’s strategic model, which links its Merritt milling infrastructure and tailings facility to nearby projects. Nicola Mining (TSX.V: NIM) (OTCQB: HUSIF) has taken a significant step in fostering industry collaboration and bolstering regional gold development with its announcement of a $2 million line of credit to strategic partner Blue Lagoon Resources Inc. The move reflects Nicola’s…

TuesdayJul 15, 2025 9:00 am

Nicola Mining Inc. (TSX.V: NIM) (OTCQB: HUSIF) Takes Key Step and Leads as Critical Minerals Demand Continues to Climb

Gold prices continue to break record highs with silver also enjoying a renaissance. Nicola Mining has begun processing high-grade gold-silver ore from Talisker Resources Inc. Nicola is determined to process 60,000 tonnes (tn) of ore and produce 21,000 ounces (oz) of gold-equivalent per year at full-production rate. Global demand for gold and silver continues to surge as investors and central banks race for protection in unstable economic terrain. As the value of precious metals surges amid rising demand, junior miner Nicola Mining (TSX.V: NIM) (OTCQB: HUSIF) began processing high-grade gold and silver ore at its Merritt Mill facility, highlighting a…

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