September 2025 - Rocks & Stocks

TuesdaySep 30, 2025 9:45 am

West Vault Mining Inc. (TSX.V: WVM) (OTCQX: WVMDF) Poised to Unlock Value Through Strong Gold Market Fundamentals

Maximizing Gold Leverage While Minimizing Risk Gold has surged to new record highs - recently surpassing $3,780 per ounce - as investors worldwide turn to the metal’s proven role as a hedge against inflation, currency weakness, and financial-market volatility (ibn.fm/29CUk). With expectations of rate cuts, central bank demand, and softer global growth, analysts see further upside. In this environment, quality gold mining companies offer powerful leverage, where even modest price increases can generate outsized equity returns. West Vault Mining (TSX.V: WVM) (OTCQX: WVMDF), a Nevada-focused gold company, has positioned itself to capture this opportunity while carefully controlling downside risk. The…

TuesdaySep 30, 2025 9:00 am

Trilogy Metals Inc. (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ): Positioned at the Center of U.S. Copper Security and Policy

The White House’s recent proclamation targets copper imports with tariffs to bolster domestic production and national security Interior Department proposes adding copper to the U.S. critical minerals list, potentially unlocking federal funding and streamlined permitting for domestic projects Trilogy Metals’ Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects in Alaska contain high-grade copper, cobalt, zinc, and other defense-critical metals The convergence of market demand, national security priorities, and federal policy is reshaping the U.S. copper landscape. Copper, essential for defense systems, infrastructure, and emerging technologies, has become a focal point of strategic concern. The combination of executive action and critical minerals policy highlights the…

MondaySep 29, 2025 9:00 am

Solid GDP Data Causes Gold to Lose Some Gains

Gold retreated slightly on Thursday after revised data on the GDP of the U.S. for Q2 revealed the economy was more solid than had initially been reported. The report published shows that U.S. GDP exhibited 3.8% growth year-on-year for Q2 of this year, which was higher than the 3.5% that analysts had expected. This GDP data supports those members of the Fed who are hawkish and would prefer to see interest rates maintained at an elevated level for longer. When interest rates are high, demand for gold dips since it is non-yielding and investors opt for other asset classes that…

FridaySep 26, 2025 11:15 am

Silvercorp Metals Inc. (NYSE-A/TSX: SVM) Still Looking to Grow, Files US$400M Base Shelf Prospectus

Silvercorp has a stated mandate to grow through acquisitions. The company’s profitable operations in China are complemented by construction and development stage projects in Ecuador. Recent financial results show rising revenue and cash flow, giving management a strong foundation for future strategic moves. Silvercorp renewed its base shelf prospectus in Canada and the U.S., after the previous one expired, qualifying up to US$400 million in securities over 25 months, positioning the company with flexibility to issue shares, debt, warrants, or units, based upon market conditions. Silvercorp Metals (NYSE American/TSX: SVM), a Canadian mining company producing silver, gold, lead, and zinc,…

FridaySep 26, 2025 10:30 am

PowerBank Corporation (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: 103) Moves Forward with Three Nova Scotia Community Solar Projects, Construction Targeted for Spring 2026

The company is advancing three Nova Scotia community solar projects, in Sydney, Brooklyn, and West Petpeswick, expected to power the equivalent of 1,140 homes annually. Combined project output will total approximately 14,369 MWh of clean energy per year, and could reduce roughly 10,058 tonnes of CO2 annually, equivalent to removing 3,081 passenger vehicles from the road. Lifetime savings for local communities are estimated at $6.95 million. Construction is set to begin in spring 2026, pending interconnection results and financing. Disseminated on behalf of PowerBank Corporation PowerBank (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: 103), a premier developer and owner of renewable…

FridaySep 26, 2025 9:00 am

Strategic Mill Is Set To Be Near-term Revenue Driver for LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) in Canada’s Leading Gold Producing Greenstone Belt

LaFleur Minerals is a Canadian gold explorer and near-term producer with a fully owned mill onsite at its Quebec Abitibi Belt Project The company recognizes that the uniquely located Beacon Gold Mill represents a much-needed resource for neighboring mining projects who have already expressed an interest in custom milling agreements LaFleur expects to have the mill restarted in early 2026 following completion of a few basic upgrades LaFleur also anticipates using the mill operation for its own production as anticipated mining for mineralized material gets under way at the company’s Swanson Gold Project The assets held by gold exploration and…

ThursdaySep 25, 2025 12:00 pm

Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF): Drilling Success and Warrant Acceleration Strengthen Development Trajectory

Phase One drilling at Santa Fe delivers shallow oxide intercepts including 89.9 meters grading 0.23 g/t Au at York and 39.6 meters grading 0.30 g/t Au at Slab Second high-grade York zone discovered 18.3 meters grading 0.73 g/t Au, including 12.2 meters at 1.0 g/t Au, confirming new structural controls Warrant acceleration could provide $1.7 million in proceeds, reinforcing Lahontan’s ability to fund ongoing exploration and development The gold development sector continues to walk a fine line between exploration success and financial strength. Investors look for companies that can expand resources while maintaining the capital to move projects toward production.…

ThursdaySep 25, 2025 9:00 am

Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM) Eyes Strategic Opportunity Amid Growing Defense Demand

The defense sector is emerging as a driver of platinum and palladium demand. Platinum Group Metals Ltd. is focused on the development of the world-class platinum group metal Waterberg deposit in South Africa. Platinum and palladium are quietly becoming important to modern defense technology. From hydrogen fuel cells in armored vehicles to high-performance electronics in advanced aircraft, militaries worldwide are turning to these critical metals to power the next generation of strategic systems. Platinum Group Metals (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM) is well positioned to benefit from this trend, advancing the high-quality Waterberg Project that promises a reliable supply of platinum, palladium…

WednesdaySep 24, 2025 10:30 am

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) Positions Western REE Supply Chain with RapidSX Edge

Russia President Vladimir Putin has instructed his government to deliver a comprehensive rare earth development program this year. U.S. policy is moving in similar but differently aligned ways. Ucore’s RapidSX advanced separation technology designed to reduce many of the bottlenecks in rare earth element processing. When superpowers move, supply chains shift. Earlier this month, Russia’s issued a directive ordering a government plan by November 2025 to ramp up its rare earth metals development (https://ibn.fm/j6HDZ); the announcement signals both urgency and a geopolitical push to control critical mineral resources. Ucore Rare Metals (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF), meanwhile, has been quietly advancing…

WednesdaySep 24, 2025 9:00 am

Nicola Mining Inc. (TSX.V: NIM) (OTCQB: HUSIF) Gains Visibility Among Global Investors at Elite Beaver Creek Event

The Beaver Creek Summit is widely considered one of the world’s premier independent investment forums for precious metals. Nicola Mining’s participation at Beaver Creek comes at a pivotal moment for the company. Presenting at Beaver Creek was an opportunity for Nicola to engage directly with potential partners, financiers and industry peers. For junior mining companies, few stages are more prestigious than the Precious Metals Summit in Beaver Creek, Colorado. Earlier this month, Nicola Mining (TSX.V: NIM) (OTCQB: HUSIF) joined a hand-picked group of explorers, developers and producers invited to the 2025 event, a recognition of the company’s growing profile as an emerging…

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