September 2025 - Page 2 of 4

WednesdaySep 24, 2025 9:00 am

Copper Starts the Week Flat as Inventories Rise

Copper’s price started the week flat as two key factors weighed on the market; rising inventories and weak prospects of global economic growth. Given that copper is often regarded as the metal which clearly reflects the global economic outlook, “Dr. Copper” is trading sideways as a mirror of the weak prospects for growth in the global economy. However, restocking in China is helping to prevent the metal from sliding a lot more as Chinese demand for the metal keeps traders busy. Additional help for copper is also coming from a weaker dollar. When the dollar is weak, copper buyers who…

TuesdaySep 23, 2025 9:00 am

Nicola Mining Inc. (TSX.V: NIM) (OTCQB: HUSIF) CEO Highlights ‘Path Forward’ as Company Sees Cash Flow, Builds Growth Momentum

Nicola Mining is transitioning from an exploration-heavy company into a true operator with real cash flow. The company’s Merritt Mill and tailings facility is a fully permitted and strategically located processing plant in British Columbia. Beyond milling, Nicola’s exploration portfolio adds depth to its growth trajectory. Amid rising demand for gold, silver and copper, one company in British Columbia is carving out a unique position by combining cash-generating operations with long-term growth potential. During a recent Ellis Martin Report and Money Talk Radio episode (https://ibn.fm/hyMd7), Nicola Mining CEO Peter Espig explained how the company’s fully permitted Merritt Mill and unique…

MondaySep 22, 2025 9:00 am

Gold Loses Steam After Fed Uncertainty on Rate Cut Trajectory Breeds Caution

Gold remained in losing territory as investors remained concerned about the future trajectory of Fed rate cuts. The precious metal was also dampened by the current gains in the value of the USD because a strong dollar makes it more costly for buyers holding other currencies to purchase gold. On Wednesday, gold had climbed to its highest price ever in the wake of the Fed’s announcement of a 25bps rate cut. However, as the days rolled by, bullion pulled back and is now selling for about $60 less than the price it had peaked at on Wednesday. The pullback started…

FridaySep 19, 2025 11:15 am

Trilogy Metals Inc. (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) Poised to Gain from Alaska Land, Road Policy Shifts

H.J. Res. 106 is designed to overturn the Central Yukon Resource Management Plan (“RMP”), a plan that has locked up 13 million acres of public land in Alaska The Ambler Access Project is a proposed 211-mile, industrial-use-only road that would connect Trilogy Metals’ Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects to the Dalton Highway These key policy moves to reverse land restrictions and advance the Ambler Road permit mark major inflection points for Trilogy Metals A wave of policy changes at the federal level has delivered two major developments that could unlock value for Trilogy Metals (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ). First, the U.S.…

ThursdaySep 18, 2025 10:30 am

PowerBank Corporation (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: GY2) Advances Community Solar Projects in Skaneateles, New York

PowerBank Corporation has secured all required municipal approvals for two 14.4 MW solar projects in the community of Skaneateles in upstate New York. The projects will be built on industrial brownfield sites in Onondaga County, repurposing unused land, with the projects supporting New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act goal of 6 GW of solar capacity by 2025. The company is now awaiting approval from the New York Department of Environmental Conservation and intends to begin construction if approval and financing are received. Once operational, the projects will provide clean energy to the grid, with subscribers earning credits on…

ThursdaySep 18, 2025 8:45 am

Confidence in LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) Builds with Completion of Private Placement Funding

Canadian gold explorer and near-term producer LaFleur Minerals recently completed a fully subscribed non-brokered private placement funding for gross proceeds of C$2.88 million, with additional offerings expected to be completed soon The company’s capital raises are designed to help it restart its fully permitted Beacon Gold Mill as well as advance exploration and drilling efforts in the heart of the renowned Abitibi Greenstone Belt at its district-scale Swanson Gold Project LaFleur anticipates its fully owned Beacon Gold Mill will deliver near-term revenues from processing mineralized material from neighboring gold deposits and potentially producing material sourced from its Swanson Gold Deposit…

MondaySep 15, 2025 11:15 am

Trilogy Metals Inc. (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) at the Crossroads of National Security and Critical Mineral Supply

Historic Alaska visit by the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources underscores bipartisan recognition of the state’s strategic mineral potential amid China’s export restrictions Alaska Senator Murkowski’s push for domestic critical mineral production aligns with Trilogy’s Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects containing copper, zinc, cobalt, and other national security materials Pentagon interest in Alaska antimony projects highlights how geopolitical tensions are reshaping federal support for mineral development The intersection of national security and mineral supply chains has reached a turning point. China’s export restrictions to the U.S. on critical minerals like gallium, germanium, antimony, and graphite, combined with its dominance in…

MondaySep 15, 2025 9:45 am

Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) Increases Santa Fe Holdings with Regulatory Approval, Impressive Phase One Drill Results

Lahontan Gold Corp finalizes exploration plan for Santa Fe Operations, a significant milestone that qualifies the company for the National Environmental Policy Act (“NEPA”) assessment, a crucial step in ensuring environmentally responsible mining practices. LGC's first phase 2025 drilling sets the tone for operational expansion with gold intercepts at York and a stacked zone of oxide gold mineralization at Slab Zone. These updates highlight the company’s broader mission: To explore and exploit its mineral reserve in Nevada, maximizing the production potential of the Santa Fe Mine while optimizing shareholder investments. This mission is underpinned by our commitment to sustainable and…

MondaySep 15, 2025 9:45 am

West Vault Mining Inc. (TSX.V: WVM) (OTCQX: WVMDF) Is ‘One to Watch’

West Vault owns 100% of the fully permitted Hasbrouck Gold Project in Nevada, offering immediate construction readiness in a world-class jurisdiction. The project demonstrates compelling “base case” economics, including a 51% after-tax IRR and US$206 million NPV at $1,790 gold, based on a 2023 Pre-feasibility Study. Proven and Probable Mineral Reserve of 753,000 oz in 44.02 million tons at a grade of 0.017 oz Au/ton. Large land package with multiple exploration targets. With an efficient corporate structure and a burn rate of approximately US$1 million per year, the company can maintain low-cost optionality. Management and insiders hold significant equity, aligning…

MondaySep 15, 2025 9:00 am

As US Pressure Mounts, the EU Considers a Faster Exit to Russian Oil

A couple of days ago, we reported that the EU was standing ground on its plans to quit importing Russian energy products at the start of 2028. However, as U.S. pressure mounts to de-finance Russia’s war machine, the EU is considering expediting its timelines in order to avoid indirectly funding Russia’s war efforts in Ukraine. On Wednesday, Ursula von der Leyen, the EU Commission chief, revealed that the bloc was looking into how to expedite the cessation of energy imports from Russia. According to available data, the EU is forecast to procure approximately 13% of the natural gas it needs…

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