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MondayApr 14, 2025 9:00 am

Copper Rebounds After Trump Pauses Tariffs, But Concerns Remain on China Stance

Base metals, including copper, saw a sharp rebound on Thursday after President Trump announced that he was pausing the implementation of reciprocal tariffs on dozens of countries. The pause will last 90 days, he said. Despite the lull in the market fallout, a number of investors remain cautious since Trump took his trade war with China a notch higher by announcing that Chinese imports would now attract a 125% levy, up from the initial 104% previously announced. It now looks like a contest on who will cave in and blink first between these two largest economies on the globe. Copper…

FridayApr 11, 2025 11:30 am

Torr Metals Inc. (TSX.V: TMET): Strategic Exploration in Established Mining Districts

Torr Metals operates in well-endowed mining regions, surrounded by major players like Teck’s Highland Valley Copper and Copper Mountain Mining Projects are strategically located near major highways and existing infrastructure, reducing exploration costs and improving logistics Recently announced Kolos expansion with optioning of drill-permitted Bertha Property, per latest press release Nine new geophysical anomalies discovered at Filion Project Leveraging Established Mining Districts for Growth Torr Metals (TSX-V: TMET) has set itself apart in the junior mining sector by strategically positioning its projects within prolific mining districts. By surrounding itself with major industry players and existing infrastructure, the company maximizes its…

ThursdayApr 10, 2025 10:30 am

SolarBank Corp. (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: GY2) Developing New 7.2 MW Solar Power Project in Upstate New York

The Hoadley Hill Rd project will operate as a community solar installation, feeding clean energy into the local grid, and is expected to power approximately 850 homes. Solar Simplified will manage customer acquisition and billing for the community solar effort, and the project may qualify for incentives under New York’s NYSERDA NY-Sun Program. To support continued growth, SolarBank has announced up to $19 million USD in equity financing from a single institutional investor. 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…

WednesdayApr 09, 2025 10:30 am

ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) Is ‘One to Watch’

Canada’s Next Premier Gold & Silver Producer Fully Permitted and Funded for Near-Term Production: Construction underway soon at Montauban with gold-silver production expected in Q3 2025. Tailings-to-Cashflow Strategy: Near-term cash flow from processing historic tailings will fund exploration across the district-scale land package. Replicable Clean Mining Model: Scalable approach to legacy mine redevelopment in Canada and globally. Broken Hill Analogue: Geological and structural parallels suggest Montauban may host a larger, mineralized system at depth. Modern 3D Imaging Tech: Cutting-edge ANT survey is producing subsurface imaging beyond 800m, uncovering the potential size of the deposit. ESGold (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) is a fully…

WednesdayApr 09, 2025 9:45 am

Aston Bay Holdings Ltd. (TSX.V: BAY) (OTCQB: ATBHF) Solidifies Presence in Copper, Silver Markets with Significant Resource Estimate at Storm Copper Project

With the world’s increasing reliance on copper and silver, demand is expected to grow significantly in the coming years. The Initial MRE for Aston Bay’s Storm Copper Project reflects the company’s commitment to advancing exploration and identifying high-quality mineral deposits. The importance of copper cannot be overstated, particularly as the world faces growing concerns over securing critical mineral supply chains. Copper and silver are essential resources driving technological innovation and the global transition to clean energy. Copper is critical for renewable energy infrastructure, electric vehicles and telecommunications, while silver is indispensable in electronics, solar panels and medical devices. Aston Bay…

WednesdayApr 09, 2025 9:00 am

How Trump’s Tariffs are Impacting Offshore Oil and Gas Operators

The recently announced tariffs by the Trump administration are likely to have an adverse effect on most industries. We look at how the oil and gas industry is likely to be impacted, with the offshore activities at the Gulf of Mexico serving as a vivid example. The specific tariffs that are impacting oil and gas firms in the Gulf of Mexico include the 25% levy imposed on nearly every import from Mexico and Canada. Energy products from Canada were slapped with a 10% levy and imports from China also had a 10% levy imposed on them. Additionally, tariffs on aluminum…

WednesdayApr 09, 2025 9:00 am

Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM) Expands Presence in the Growing Platinum Group Metals Sector

As global efforts to reduce carbon emissions increase, PGMs are expected to play an even more crucial role in advancing sustainable technologies. Platinum Group Metals is focused on advancing large-scale projects that have the potential to contribute significantly to the global PGM supply. One of the company’s most promising ventures is the Waterberg Project, located in South Africa’s renowned Bushveld Complex. Platinum group metals (“PGMs”) play an essential role in modern technology and industrial applications. This group of six precious metals — platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and osmium — offers unique physical and chemical properties that make them indispensable across…

MondayApr 07, 2025 10:00 am

Copper Prices Tumble as Markets Dampen After Trump Announces Tariffs

In the wake of the “Liberation Day” tariff announcement by President Trump, the prices of copper have plummeted as concerns grow that the newly announced reciprocal tariffs would have a significant adverse effect on the industrial commodity demand around the world. Metals were generally spared in the import tariffs announced by the U.S. president. However, the concern in the metals industry is that the wider economic ramifications from the tariffs could hurt overall consumption levels and weigh on prospects of global economic growth. Copper prices slipped to $10,645 per ton, marking a 10% correction from the record high registered the…

TuesdayApr 01, 2025 10:30 am

SolarBank Corp. (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: GY2) Secures $7.3M Deal for Camillus Solar Project

SolarBank announced the sale of a 3.26 MW Camillus Solar Project to Solar Advocate Development LLC. The project will be built on a closed landfill and provide renewable energy to local subscribers. The project was awarded $1.06M in state incentives awarded under the NY-Sun Program. This marks the eighth project SolarBank has developed for Solar Advocate since 2018, and is the latest in a series of recent solar projects and battery storage systems the company has been developing. Disseminated on behalf of SolarBank Corporation SolarBank (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: GY2), a premier developer and owner of renewable and…

MondayMar 31, 2025 9:00 am

Copper Prices Surge to Record Highs as Tariff Anxiety Spooks Markets

While many investors may be mesmerized by the surging price of gold, another metal, copper, is having its own bull run. Copper prices in New York reached a record-setting $5.24 for a pound of the metal after news reports suggested that President Trump was poised to slap import tariffs on copper within a few weeks. Markets had expected this action to occur much later in the year. The price of copper has seen a 30% increase so far this year. This spike was largely a result of traders taking preemptive action by growing their stockpiles of the metal before tariffs…

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