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FridayMay 30, 2025 9:45 am

Gravity Separation Tech Arrives at ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) Tailings Recovery Site, Advancing Resource Revenue Plans

Vancouver-based gold and silver resource developer ESGold Corp. is building a revenue-generating clean tailings rehabilitation operation at its flagship site in Quebec, while preparing for further gold and silver exploration at the historic mine property The tailings cleanup operation relies on a gravity separation circuit that separates out heavy metals without reliance on polluting cyanide extraction methods ESGold recently received delivery of Humphrey spiral concentrators that will form a key part of the gravity separation circuit when the cleanup operation begins later this year The company expects the tailings recovery to generate about $35 million per year, which it will…

TuesdayMay 27, 2025 9:45 am

SolarBank Corp. (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: GY2) Reports 395% Asset Growth in Current Fiscal Year, Focuses on Long-Term Recurring Revenue Strategy

Total assets rose to $194 million as of March 31, 2025, as compared to the end of the last fiscal year, following a key acquisition. Revenue from the company’s independent power producer segment grew from $0.3 million to $6.6 million. This reflects the company’s focus on long-term income-generating assets, versus short-term engineering, procurement, and construction/project sales. During the third quarter, SolarBank executed several operational milestones that align with this longer-term focus. 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…

TuesdayMay 27, 2025 9:00 am

IEA Says Copper Demand is Poised to Outstrip Supply in 10 Years

The demand for copper, a metal required during the transition to cleaner forms of energy, is likely to outstrip its supply within the coming ten years, according to the International Energy Agency. The supplies of this metal, which is a major component of each type of electrical system currently in existence, is set to have a shortfall of 30% of the needed supply by 2035 in case no intervention is undertaken to boost supply. This dire warning was sounded by Fatih Birol, the IEA’s executive director, based on an analysis the agency conducted. He urged developed countries to participate more…

FridayMay 23, 2025 12:00 pm

Nicola Mining Inc. (TSX.V: NIM) (OTCQB: HUSIF) Featured in Noble Research Report, Earns ‘Outperform’ Rating and C$0.70 and US$0.50 Price Target

Noble Capital Markets Research released a comprehensive analysis of Nicola Mining. Nicola distinguishes itself among junior mining companies by combining exploration potential with operational cash flow, report states. Noble report also noted the company’s “superb corporate governance,” led by CEO Peter Espig, former 20-year Goldman Sachs banker. Nicola Mining (TSX.V: NIM) (OTCQB: HUSIF), a junior mining company based in British Columbia, has recently been the focus of a comprehensive analysis by Noble Capital Markets Research (https://ibn.fm/3CDHY). The report gave the company an "Outperform" rating and a 12-month price target of C$0.70 and US$0.50 per share while highlighting Nicola Mining's diversified asset…

ThursdayMay 22, 2025 11:45 am

ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) Highlights Strength of Resource Opportunity at Metals Investor Forum

Recent interviews with ESGold Corp. officers highlight the company’s strategy to build revenue through clean technology mine tailings reclamation that will build into an exploration project at a legacy site in Quebec Officers for the Canada-based gold and silver development company have presented investor updates on ESGold’s timeline for production in a variety of forums and interviews, most recently at Canada’s Metals Investor Forum ESGold’s Montauban Gold-Silver Project covers 265 mining claims across 13,116 hectares (about 32,410 acres) in Quebec, where the project site was mined for 90 years, and company officers say there is still more potential gold and…

ThursdayMay 22, 2025 9:00 am

Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) Is ‘One to Watch’

The Santa Fe Mine hosts 1.95 million ounces of pit-constrained gold equivalent resources across Indicated and Inferred categories. A 2025 Preliminary Economic Assessment for Santa Fe outlines an after-tax NPV5% of $200 million and a 34.2% IRR based on spot pricing. All four projects are 100%-owned or under low-cost acquisition agreements, with development centered in Nevada, the world’s top mining jurisdiction. Near-term catalysts include Santa Fe permitting milestones, West Santa Fe’s maiden drill program, and an updated economic study. The company is led by a proven team with multiple M&A exits and extensive experience in advancing heap-leach gold operations. Lahontan…

WednesdayMay 21, 2025 9:00 am

Gold Gains Stability as Moody’s Downgrades US Rating

Gold ticked upwards on Monday following the weakening of the U.S. dollar after Moody’s downgraded the government of America’s credit rating. This boosted the safe haven appeal of gold and helped the precious metal to register some gains on the day. Spot gold registered a 0.9% boost to reach $3,229 per ounce while gold futures saw a 1.5% gain to hit $3,233 per ounce. Moody’s slashed the U.S. credit rating from “AAA” to “AA1” on Friday, explaining that the country’s rising debt and the interest accruing on that debt are markedly higher than the levels for other countries having the…

TuesdayMay 20, 2025 11:45 am

SolarBank Corp. (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: GY2) CEO Discusses Business Model, Competitive Advantage During GotStocks Podcast

CEO Dr. Richard Lu discussed SolarBank’s vertically integrated business model on a recent GotStocks podcast. SolarBank is an expanding developer, builder, operator, and owner of clean energy projects across North America, maintaining a $184 million portfolio of assets generating recurring revenue. The company’s flexible supply chain strategy helps mitigate any tariff risks while reducing costs. Going forward, a recently announced up to $100 million transaction with CIM Group is set to fund up to 97 MW of U.S. community solar projects. Disseminated on behalf of SolarBank Corporation Dr. Richard Lu, CEO of SolarBank (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: GY2), a premier developer…

MondayMay 19, 2025 9:00 am

Scrap Copper to Start Moving After Trump Declared Truce with China

Scrap copper exports effectively came to a sudden halt after Trump started a trade war with China and other trading partners around the world. China imports more than 50% of the scrap copper collected in the U.S., and the prohibitive tariffs between these major trading partners made it nearly impossible for this metal to change hands. US dealers and their Chinese counterparts are frantically working the phones in order to complete deals and get scrap copper moving during the temporary truce that Trump says could end with high tariffs in case an appropriate deal isn’t agreed upon during the expected…

FridayMay 16, 2025 2:00 pm

Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM) Positions Itself for Growth Amid Palladium Market Dynamics

With its essential role in automotive, industrial and emerging technology applications, palladium is poised to remain a critical asset in 2025 and beyond. Projected palladium price ranges indicate confidence that the metal will maintain significant market value due to constrained supply and ongoing industrial necessity. Platinum Group Metals Ltd. is positioning itself as a strong player in the palladium space. As the global economy continues to evolve and diversify, investors are seeking opportunities in sectors with long-term growth potential and strong fundamentals. Precious metals, long viewed as stores of value and industrial cornerstones, are receiving renewed attention, particularly palladium. With…

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