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MondayJul 14, 2025 9:00 am

Gold Rises as Trump Makes Tariff Announcements

On Friday, gold registered solid gains after Trump made new tariff announcements targeting Canada, and the president also broadened his tariff threats on other countries the U.S. trades with. Gold futures made gains of 0.7 percent to reach $3,349 early on Friday while spot gold saw gains of 0.4 percent to reach $3,336 an ounce. These gains came after President Trump announced on Thursday that America was levying a 35 percent tariff rate on all imports originating from Canada. Trump added that he intended to levy duties of between 15 percent and 20 percent on imports sourced from other countries…

FridayJul 11, 2025 9:00 am

SolarBank Corp. (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: GY2) Clears Regulatory Hurdle for 7.2 MW Hoadley Hill Solar Project in New York

The Hoadley Hill project has passed the CESIR process, a key step toward interconnection with the local grid. The 7.2 MW ground-mount solar array is expected to power the equivalent of 850 homes. The project is structured as a community solar initiative, enabling local residents to subscribe and receive utility bill credits. It will benefit from New York’s VDER compensation system, offering US$0.0971/kWh in projected year-one compensation. 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, specializing in distributed and community solar initiatives throughout…

ThursdayJul 10, 2025 9:45 am

Why Nevada’s Walker Lane Could Be the Next Big Thing in Gold Mining

Lahontan Gold’s flagship Santa Fe Mine project sits in Nevada’s prolific Walker Lane, a geological corridor that has produced some of North America’s most significant gold discoveries The company’s 1.95-million-ounce Au Eq resource base, combined with previous production of 359,202 ounces gold and 702,067 ounces silver, demonstrates proven mineralization in a mining-friendly jurisdiction With Basel III regulations now recognizing gold as a Tier 1 asset and institutional demand surging, well-positioned junior miners like Lahontan are attracting renewed investor attention The gold mining sector finds itself at a fascinating inflection point. While spot gold prices continue reaching new all-time highs, recently…

ThursdayJul 10, 2025 9:00 am

New ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) CEO Discusses Background, Outlines Direct Revenue Building Strategy, Offers Forecast for Gold Market

Vancouver-based ESGold recently announced a leadership transition, as new CEO Gordon Robb comes aboard and former CEO Paul Mastantuono moves into COO position The new CEO talked about how the company’s near-term cash flow strategy, moving right to production from processing historic tailings, funding future exploration, is a more attractive opportunity to a risk-off investor market ESGold expects to begin mill circuit production on a tailings cleanup project later this year at an abandoned mine in Quebec The company holds 265 mining claims on the historic Montauban mine site and expects the tailings cleanup to both improve the environment and…

WednesdayJul 09, 2025 9:00 am

Gold’s Price Trajectory Hinges on Ongoing Trade Talks

As the week started, gold registered modest gains as the dollar weakened, Fed rate cut chances increased and uncertainties persisted in the trade relations between the U.S. and its major trading partners. The dollar index stumbled to its lowest level in years; it was last seen at this level back in the initial months of 2022. When the USD weakens, international buyers of gold are boosted because they pay less to acquire bullion. This increases the safe haven appeal of owning gold since the opportunity cost of such an investment is reduced. Markets have also intensified their expectations about an…

MondayJul 07, 2025 12:30 pm

New Pacific Metals Corp. (NYSE American: NEWP) (TSX: NUAG) Positioned to Supply Critical Global Silver Demand from Bolivia Assets

New Pacific Metals owns two of the largest undeveloped open-pit silver projects globally, both located in Bolivia. Its flagship Silver Sand project is projected to produce 12 million ounces of silver annually at low all-in sustaining costs. The Carangas project could add 6.6 million ounces of silver annually, with over 1 million ounces of gold potential at depth. New Pacific is working through Bolivia’s permitting process to unlock the upside potential of its high-quality, large-scale projects. Global silver demand, particularly for industrial and renewable energy applications, adds urgency to project development. New Pacific Metals (NYSE American: NEWP) (TSX: NUAG), a…

MondayJul 07, 2025 11:05 am

Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) Drives Metallurgical Testing to Unlock Santa Fe Value

Lahontan has commenced column leach testing at Santa Fe, targeting more efficient cyanide leach gold recovery in the mixed oxide-sulfide transition zone The Santa Fe project serves as the backbone of Lahontan’s development strategy Beyond metallurgical testing, Lahontan is preparing for an expanded 2025 drilling campaign to resource growth and project optimization Lahontan (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) is accelerating its mission to develop top-tier gold and silver assets in Nevada’s renowned Walker Lane, with a renewed focus on advancing the Santa Fe project toward production. In its latest strategic move to accomplish that mission, the company has initiated in-depth metallurgical testing…

ThursdayJul 03, 2025 10:30 am

ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) Builds Funding in Ramp-up to Production on Strategic Mine Tailings Cleanup, and Reuse Project

ESGold is celebrating the successful close of a private placement funding effort that will generate important financing for the company’s planned launch of a mine tailings cleanup and reclamation project later this year The financing drive was oversubscribed by more than 11%, which ESGold executives hail as evidence that investors like the company’s strategy for generating revenue The company holds 265 mining claims on the historic Montauban mine site in Quebec, covering 13,116 hectares (about 32,410 acres) of gold and silver exploration ESGold expects to begin mill circuit production on the tailings cleanup later this year Mica recovered in the…

ThursdayJul 03, 2025 9:45 am

SolarBank Corp. (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: GY2) Continues to Target Data Center Boom with Renewable Energy Focus Amid Soaring AI Power Demands

The company announced its expansion into the $395 billion global data center market as a developer, owner, and strategic partner. The move underscores SolarBank’s commitment to integrating renewable energy in diverse, emerging sectors. AI data centers are projected to need 30 times more power by 2035, creating a critical opportunity for clean energy solutions. The company joins tech giants and specialized data center providers focused on sustainability and resilience in digital infrastructure. 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, specializing in distributed…

WednesdayJul 02, 2025 11:15 am

Podcast Interview Shines Light on ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) Strategy for Financing Gold Discovery Through ESG Revenues

ESGold CEO and Director Paul Mastantuono recently appeared on the Exploring Mining Podcast to discuss the company’s reuse and discovery plans for the historic Montauban gold and silver mine site in Canada, west of Quebec City ESGold is sidestepping the traditional junior miner model of obtaining investor financing for mine development, focusing instead on building revenues through tailings cleanup and repurposing that can then be reinvested in mining operations The gold and silver resource developer is focused on an environmental and social governance mission that would minimize pollutants while repurposing waste minerals for useful construction products The company’s operation in…

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