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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…

ThursdayAug 14, 2025 12:50 pm

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) Positioned to Benefit from Trump Administration Price Support for US Rare Earth Projects

The Trump administration’s price support strategy represents a significant shift in U.S. critical minerals policy. Ucore Rare Metals’ flagship RapidSX technology represents a breakthrough in rare earth element separation. The strategic importance of Ucore’s capabilities has attracted substantial government investment. The Trump administration is developing a comprehensive strategy to strengthen the nation’s critical minerals production and reduce Chinese market control through guaranteed minimum pricing for domestic rare earth producers, senior White House officials revealed (https://ibn.fm/SdbJj). Ucore Rare Metals (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) stands uniquely positioned to capitalize on this initiative through its revolutionary RapidSX(TM) technology, which addresses critical bottlenecks in rare earth…

ThursdayAug 14, 2025 11:20 am

Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF): The Case for a Rich District

Four-property Nevada portfolio anchored by the 2-million-ounce Santa Fe Mine positions Lahontan in North America's most mining-friendly jurisdiction during gold's institutional transformation Walker Lane geological corridor continues attracting major acquisitions, with AngloGold Ashanti's recent C$152 million Augusta Gold purchase highlighting regional consolidation trends As Gold Surges, Junior Miners Offer Unmatched Leverage Gold recently soared past $3,000 per ounce and briefly touched a record high of $3,500, driven by persistent inflation, geopolitical instability, and rising central bank demand. As traditional safe-haven assets regain favor, institutional capital is once again eyeing gold. But while bullion prices hit all-time highs, many mining equities,…

ThursdayAug 14, 2025 10:50 am

Nicola Mining Inc. (TSX.V: NIM) (OTCQB: HUSIF) Advances New Craigmont Copper Project as AI Boom, Data-Center Surge Drives Copper Demand

The rise of AI has triggered an exponential growth in data-center construction and expansion, driving copper demand to unprecedented levels. Bell Canada has announced the construction of six new AI data centers in British Columbia, including one in Merritt, British Columbia, strategically located near Nicola Mining. The company recently provided updates on Craigmont exploration results, including drilling 14 holes with early findings revealing copper sulphide mineralization. Copper's superior conductivity makes it a critical metal in the artificial intelligence (“AI”) era, serving as the backbone of data-center infrastructure. Nicola Mining (TSX.V: NIM) (OTCQB: HUSIF) is positioning itself to meet escalating industrial…

WednesdayAug 13, 2025 10:55 am

Scalability of ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) Tailings Model Represents Profitable Mining Approach Throughout The Americas

Sustainable mining company ESGold is stretching beyond its nascent Quebec mine tailings cleanup operation to evaluate its scalability for potential revenue generation at any of the thousands of similar sites throughout the Americas The company is nearing the finish line in facilities construction for tailings recovery at an abandoned legacy operation west of Quebec’s capital city, where it expects to generate up to $350 million during the coming decade from the tailings cleanup and near-surface hard rock ESGold expects to recover residual gold and silver from the tailings, while processing other mineralization for a concentrate The near-term tailings reprocessing strategy…

WednesdayAug 13, 2025 9:00 am

Copper Prices Stabilize as Concerns About Supply Ease

Copper prices stabilized on Monday after Chile allowed Codelco to resume copper mining at its El Teniente mine. Operations at this mine had been halted following the collapse of a section of the mine that resulted in six fatalities. Codelco revealed that the authorities had only allowed them to restart operations in areas unaffected by the mine collapse. Concerns about copper supply on the world market had arisen after the mining accident on July 31 resulted in El Teniente mine being closed by the authorities in Chile. Following Codelco’s announcement on Saturday that they had obtained a go-ahead to restart…

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