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MondayAug 25, 2025 9:00 am

EIA Says At Least 50% of Additional Power Capacity in 2025 Will Be Solar

According to the United States Energy Information Administration, developers indicate that half of new electricity generation capacity that will be brought online this year will come from solar energy. This conclusion was made from the findings of a recent survey that was conducted by the EIA. The data collected shows that in the first six months of this year, 12GW of solar capacity generation by utility-scale operators were brought online. Over the final six months of the year, 21GW of solar generation capacity will be added. If things go according to plan and all that capacity is brought online before…

FridayAug 22, 2025 1:30 pm

AI and the Copper Conundrum: How Trilogy Metals Inc. (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) Fits into the Supply Equation

AI data centers are projected to consume more than 4 million tonnes of copper by 2035, intensifying a looming global shortfall Trilogy Metals owns a 50% stake in Alaska’s Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects (“UKMP”), among North America’s richest undeveloped copper districts The company is advancing the Arctic and Bornite deposits, which together could underpin decades of future production AI and the Next Phase of Copper Demand Copper’s importance has been well established in renewable energy, EVs, and grid modernization. Now artificial intelligence is emerging as a powerful new driver. Data centers powering AI workloads require immense amounts of copper for…

FridayAug 22, 2025 12:45 pm

Silvercorp Metals Inc. (NYSE-A/TSX: SVM) El Domo Environmental License Upheld as Ecuador’s Constitutional Court Dismisses Final Challenge

Ecuador’s Constitutional Court unanimously upheld the environmental license for the El Domo mining project. The Court confirmed the consultation process met international standards and the project has strong community backing (98% support). The El Domo Project is expected to deliver significant socio-economic benefits to the Las Naves community. The ruling clears the path for continued project advancement Silvercorp Metals (NYSE American/TSX: SVM), a Canadian mining company producing silver, gold, lead, and zinc, has seen the legal challenge over its El Domo mining project in Ecuador come to an end. The country’s Constitutional Court unanimously dismissed a final challenge to the…

ThursdayAug 21, 2025 1:30 pm

Silvercorp Metals, Inc. (NYSE-A/TSX: SVM) Reports Solid Production and Revenue in Q1 FY2026

Silvercorp generated $81.3 million in revenue, a 13% increase year-over-year. The company produced 2.0 million ounces of silver equivalent, including 1.8 million ounces of silver and 2,050 ounces of gold. Adjusted net income rose to $21.0 million, or $0.10 per share. Operating cash flow of $48.3 million is a quarterly record, up 21% from the prior year. The balance sheet remains strong with $377.1 million in cash and short-term investments. Capital expenditures focused on underground mine optimization at Ying and construction at the El Domo and Kuanping projects. Silvercorp Metals (NYSE American/TSX: SVM), a Canadian mining company producing silver, gold,…

WednesdayAug 20, 2025 9:00 am

Gold Holds Steady as Attention Shifts to Talks on Ukraine Peace

On Monday, gold rose and held steady as the attention of investors shifted to the Washington meeting between Trump, EU leaders and Zelenskiy on how to move the peace talks forward between Russia and Ukraine. Traders are also waiting for the outcome of the upcoming meeting of central bank leaders at Jackson Hole. Chairman Powell is expected to make his final address to this meeting on Friday. EU leaders and President Zelenskiy arrived in Washington yesterday and they are scheduled to have a meeting with Trump, with a private meeting between Zelenskiy and his host taking place before the general…

TuesdayAug 19, 2025 11:15 am

New Pacific Metals Corp. (NYSE American: NEWP) (TSX: NUAG) Opens Rare Frontier in Bolivia’s Underexplored Silver Belt

Bolivia is the world’s fourth-largest silver producer, yet much of its mineral-rich territory remains unmapped. Less than 10% of Bolivia’s silver-rich mineral belt has undergone modern exploration. New Pacific Metals owns two of the world’s largest undeveloped silver projects: Silver Sand and Carangas. The company’s projects could potentially produce more silver annually than many of the current global producers. Bolivia’s silver story is centuries old, but for much of the modern era, its richest regions have seen limited modern exploration. New Pacific Metals (NYSE American: NEWP) (TSX: NUAG), a Canadian mineral exploration and development company, is positioning itself to change that.…

MondayAug 18, 2025 11:20 am

Trilogy Metals Inc. (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ): Advancing a Premier North American Copper District

50% joint venture interest in Ambler Metals, which controls Alaska’s high-grade Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects in one of the richest copper-dominant districts globally $24.6 million in cash as of May 31, 2025, with Base Shelf Prospectus and $25 million ATM Program in place for future funding flexibility Ongoing development of Arctic and Bornite deposits, backed by agreements with local Alaska Native Corporation for collaborative exploration Copper’s Strategic Role in Energy Transition Global demand for copper is set to rise sharply over the next decade as electrification, grid modernization, and renewable energy accelerate. The International Energy Agency estimates that copper demand…

MondayAug 18, 2025 9:00 am

Norway Plans to Inject Almost $23 Billion in Oil, Gas Operations in 2026

Statistics Norway, the statistics body of the country, has revealed that there is an increase in its estimates for the country’s expenditure in the oil and gas industry next year. The revised estimates indicate that the expenditure will increase to about $22.5 billion due to anticipated increase in production drilling operations. Total investments in the sector are expected to increase by 11% from what had initially been projected and the new figure is now going to be $2.26 billion. Statistics Norway also revealed that investment estimates for next year by oil companies are projected to be lower than those of…

FridayAug 15, 2025 1:15 pm

PowerBank Corporation (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: 103) Marks Bold Entry Into the Growing Battery Storage Market with 4.99 MW BESS in Ontario

PowerBank Corporation, a leading North American energy infrastructure developer and asset owner, has just begun installation of a 4.99 MW battery energy storage system (“BESS”) at its SFF-06 project in Cramahe, Ontario Once completed, this project is designed to deliver 4.75 MW of daily contract capacity for 251 business days annually, thereby powering Ontario’s grid with reliable, clean energy This ambitious project marks PowerBank’s bold entry into the battery storage market, a market that is projected to hit $31.2 billion by 2029, representing a 16.3% CAGR For the power supplied, PowerBank will receive a fixed capacity payment of $1,221/MW per…

FridayAug 15, 2025 12:00 pm

New Pacific Metals Corp. (NYSE American: NEWP) (TSX: NUAG) Eyes Bolivia’s Untapped Silver Potential Amid Global Supply Gaps

Bolivia, despite its rich mining history, remains one of the most underexplored silver jurisdictions due to a slow permitting process, but investors may benefit from dramatic upside if reforms advance. New Pacific Metals holds two of the most promising undeveloped silver projects globally in the country: Silver Sand and Carangas. Together, the two projects could position New Pacific among the top global primary silver producers, with potential combined output of nearly 19 million ounces annually when production begins. Backing from mining companies Silvercorp and Pan American Silver signals confidence in long-term development. As global demand for silver intensifies, largely fueled…

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