WednesdayJun 25, 2025 9:00 am

Ford Warns of Possible Battery Job Losses if US EV Tax Credits are Scrapped

Ford Motor has warned that jobs could be lost at its EV battery in Michigan if Congress pegs back the existing subsidies to firms manufacturing clean energy products. The manufacturing plant is slated to start operating next year and anticipates hiring 1,700 employees when production commences. Ford has invested $3 billion to establish the battery facility which is intended to manufacture about 20GWh (gigawatt-hours) of LFP batteries (lithium-ion phosphate) every year. The production facility, found approximately 100 miles to the west of Detroit, was the subject of federal scrutiny due to Ford Motor’s agreement with CATL, a Chinese firm that…

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TuesdayJun 24, 2025 10:30 am

Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) Positioning Itself as a Premier Nevada Mine Developer and Explorer in Today’s Gold Market

Walker Lane is one of the hottest exploration area plays in the United States and is known for its high-grade gold and silver discoveries Lahontan’s centerpiece in the region is the Santa Fe Mine project, a former open-pit producer Beyond Santa Fe, Lahontan holds three additional properties — West Santa Fe, Moho and Redlich — that enhance the company’s upside A Canadian-based mineral exploration company with four high-potential gold and silver projects in Nevada’s Walker Lane, Lahontan (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) is operated via U.S. subsidiaries. With a flagship brownfield mine, robust resource, and active drilling programs, Lahontan offers investors…

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MondayJun 23, 2025 11:15 am

LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) is Uniquely Positioned to Fill a Major Processing Gap in Quebec’s Abitibi Gold Belt with Its Beacon Mill

LaFleur Minerals acquired the fully permitted and refurbished Beacon Gold Mill at a steep discount after Monarch Mining’s bankruptcy, offering a critical near-term processing solution in Quebec’s Tier-1 Abitibi Gold Belt, where demand for milling services is rising with the high price of gold. LaFleur also owns the Swanson Gold Project, located just 50 km from the Beacon Mill, to be developed for the company’s own mining prospects. The company is already attracting interest from potential development funders for advanced milling and gold project plans, with LaFleur targeting near-term revenue through custom milling and its own gold project production. LaFleur…

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MondayJun 23, 2025 9:00 am

Gold Firms as the US Fed Maintains its Interest Rate

Gold prices registered minimal gains after the U.S. Fed announced its decision to retain the existing interest rate on Wednesday. The Fed also revealed that two reductions in the interest rate are on the cards during the remaining months of the year. Gold fell sharply after President Trump had earlier commented that he was open to hosting Iran at the White House if the Middle East country decided to conduct negotiations. These comments caused gold prices to slide because they indicated that there was a possibility of deescalating the conflict between Iran and Israel in the foreseeable future. Gold had…

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FridayJun 20, 2025 10:30 am

ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) Reports Construction Progress at Montauban Project, With New Technical Milestones

ESGold has completed installation of Humphrey Spirals at its silver and gold Montauban Project in Quebec. The company has finalized its Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”), based solely on tailings material, and additional corporate updates and data releases are anticipated in the coming weeks. Spiral circuit concentrate testing is now underway, with results expected in the coming weeks, and a comprehensive 3D geological model is being built from seismic and historical data. With the high price of gold, the company sees itself as offering the potential of a lower-cost entry into gold exposure with a higher return. ESGold (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB:…

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WednesdayJun 18, 2025 11:15 am

SolarBank Corp. (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: GY2) Among Early Adopters of Bitcoin Treasury Strategies Amid Growing Trend

SolarBank Corporation joins a group of 61 public companies adopting bitcoin treasury strategies. The company expects to bridge growing investor interest in crypto with the stability of renewable energy. SolarBank has applied to open an account with Coinbase Prime for custody and related services. CEO Richard Lu says the strategy helps attract a new class of tech-savvy investors. 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 Canada and the U.S., announced this month it will…

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WednesdayJun 18, 2025 9:45 am

Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM) Advances Waterberg Project Amid Third Straight Year of Platinum Deficits

The platinum market recorded a deficit of approximately 992,000 ounces in 2024 and is forecast to remain in substantial undersupply through 2025. This tightening supply-demand balance has prompted a sharp rally in platinum prices. Platinum Group Metals Ltd. is working to address a portion of the world’s platinum need. The platinum market is entering its third straight year of major structural supply deficits—a situation that is adding both pressure and opportunity for players such as Platinum Group Metals (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM), a development-stage mining company focused on its flagship Waterberg project in South Africa to help unlock new platinum…

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WednesdayJun 18, 2025 9:00 am

The Oil, Gas Sector is Already Feeling the Effects of the Israel-Iran Conflict

The first few days of the escalated military conflict between Israel and Iran have already impacted vital energy infrastructure within the two warring countries. With energy production as well as exports from those two countries already being impacted, some analysts are beginning to work out what the worst-case scenario could be if the conflict got a lot worse than it already is. Brent crude prices, the benchmark for oil trade, rose by 7% on Friday to reach more than $74 per barrel after Israel started its unprecedented airstrikes against Iran, prompting Tehran to also launch ballistic missiles at targets in…

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TuesdayJun 17, 2025 9:00 am

LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) Is ‘One to Watch’

LaFleur Minerals’ fully permitted Beacon Gold Mill, acquired in 2024 and refurbished by its previous owner, offers a low-cost path to production with an estimated restart budget of C$5-6 million. The Swanson Gold Project’s 2024 mineral resource estimate of 123,400 oz indicated and 64,500 oz inferred, alongside a 5,000-meter drilling program, supports the company’s goal of growing the resource toward 1 million ounces. Consolidation of 15,290 hectares, including acquisitions from Monarch Mining, Abcourt Mines, and Globex Mining, has positioned LaFleur as a formidable exploration company in the Abitibi Gold Belt. LaFleur’s hub-and-spoke development model, centered on its Beacon Mill, supports…

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MondayJun 16, 2025 12:45 pm

Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM) Poised to Capitalize on Rising Platinum, Palladium Prices Amid Renewed Demand

Platinum prices have recently reached their highest levels in more than two years. Palladium has also seen renewed interest as industrial demand stabilizes and inflation pressures persist. Platinum Group Metals Ltd. stands out due to its advanced-stage project, strong partnerships and commitment to innovation. In recent weeks, platinum and palladium prices have gained considerable momentum, driven largely by a resurgence in demand from China’s jewelry sector and increasing concern over global supply constraints. Platinum Group Metals (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM), a development-stage mining company focused exclusively on platinum group metals (“PGMs”), is well positioned to capitalize on these favorable conditions.…

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