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WednesdayAug 06, 2025 9:00 am

Why Trump is Obsessed with Tariffs on Aluminum, Steel and Copper

Many have been wondering why President Trump levied 50% tariffs on aluminum, steel and copper despite these three metals being critical to many manufacturing processes. Looking deeper, it emerges that there are deeper reasons than just economics. Trump’s political base is dominated by blue-collar workers, especially men. These are individuals that don’t have a college education and largely work or worked in factories. As manufacturing was offshored, these blue-collar workers took the brunt of the resultant job losses, and many are struggling to find employment. The Make America Great Again movement is premised on restoring manufacturing so that this section…

TuesdayAug 05, 2025 10:30 am

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) Set to Leverage Proprietary Tech, New Trade Deals as Magnetic Materials Gatekeeper

Recent White House announcements with EU and Japan outline tariff guidelines, investment commitments. The confluence of trade policy and industrial investment creates a strategic trade windfall for U.S. critical minerals. Ucore’s proprietary RapidSX technology offers a compelling supply chain solution. Recent trade agreements with the European Union and Japan are unlocking massive investment that could reshape U.S. manufacturing, particularly for critical components such as permanent magnet materials. Ucore Rare Metals (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) and its RapidSX(TM) separation technology are strategically positioned to become the North American gatekeeper for magnet-grade rare earth oxides under this new industrial paradigm. Under President Donald Trump’s…

MondayAug 04, 2025 10:10 am

Trilogy Metals Inc. (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) Is ‘One to Watch’

Trilogy Metals holds a 50% interest in the UKMP, a 471,796-acre (190,929-hectare) land package hosting two high-grade undeveloped copper deposits. The Arctic Project delivers robust feasibility-stage economics with an after-tax NPV of $1.1 billion and grades exceeding 4% copper equivalent. The adjacent Bornite Project contains 6.5 billion pounds of inferred copper and can extend the district’s mine life to over 30 years. Trilogy benefits from strategic partnerships with South32, NANA Regional Corporation, and the State of Alaska, bolstering its financial strength and permitting outlook. The company operates in a top-tier jurisdiction for mining investment and is led by a seasoned…

MondayAug 04, 2025 9:00 am

Groups Sue Challenging the EPA’s Decision to Postpone Methane Pollution Protections

On July 31, several groups including community groups, environmental and health groups filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. federal government’s decision to postpone the implementation of standards controlling methane pollution within the oil and gas industry. These standards have been in force for about a year, but the current administration, through the EPA, passed a new rule putting on hold the enforcement of these standards for another 18 months. Lee Zeldin, the administrator of the EPA, made the decision to delay the requirements for firms to adhere to the 2024 standards on methane control. The delay could last up to…

FridayAug 01, 2025 11:15 am

PowerBank Corp. (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: 103): Name Change Signals Broader Energy Strategy and Investor Growth Potential

SolarBank Corporation has changed its name to PowerBank Corporation to better align with its expanding clean energy portfolio. PowerBank develops solar and battery storage projects in the U.S. and Canada. The firm holds a project pipeline exceeding one gigawatt and a built project base of 100 MW. A recently announced $100 million financing with CIM Group is set to accelerate U.S. project construction. U.S. tax incentives and Canadian contract programs position the company for stable growth and investor appeal. Disseminated on behalf of PowerBank Corporation SolarBank Corporation, a premier developer and owner of renewable and clean energy projects, specializing in…

FridayAug 01, 2025 10:30 am

Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF): Why Past Producers Offer the Clearest Path to Near-Term Gold Production

Lahontan’s Santa Fe Mine produced 359,202 ounces of gold and 702,067 ounces of silver between 1988-1995 using low-cost heap leach operations, establishing proven mineralization and processing methods The current 2-million-ounce resource at cash costs of $1,230 per ounce positions the company for profitable production as gold reaches critical mineral status under the new administration Fast-track permitting strategy targeting early 2027 production leverages existing infrastructure and pro-mining regulatory environment in Nevada’s Walker Lane district The gold mining sector faces a fundamental challenge that extends beyond typical commodity cycles: the increasing difficulty and cost of bringing new mines into production. While gold…

FridayAug 01, 2025 9:45 am

Historic Mine Site’s Similarities to Renowned Broken Hill Deposit Generates Excitement for ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF)

Canadian-based ESGold is preparing to begin a tailings cleanup and reuse operation at its Montauban historic mine site holdings, with plans to generate revenues that can eventually be invested in new exploration at the site without dependence on market funding ESGold recently announced the results of a non-invasive Ambient Noise Tomography (ANT) survey at the site, which identified several significant genetic and structural similarities with the globally renowned Broken Hill deposit in New South Wales, Australia The analogues between Montauban and Broken Hill strengthen ESGold’s theory that exploration potential remains open at depth both vertically and laterally for a polymetallic…

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Month: August 2025