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WednesdayJan 14, 2026 9:00 am

Platinum and Palladium Face an Inflection Point in 2026

Gold and silver dominated news in 2025 with their strong rallies, but in the background, other precious metals like platinum and palladium climbed. 2026 presents an inflection point at which these PGMs can either claim their slot in the spotlight or continue to suffer the relative obscurity that they have faced over recent years. Last year saw the price of platinum climb by approximately 126%. Palladium also rallied by about 80%. While these numbers may look tame in comparison to silver’s gains of roughly 150%, they can’t be discounted and investors are beginning to show renewed interest in these PGMs.…

TuesdayJan 13, 2026 9:45 am

Powermax Minerals Inc. (CSE: PMAX) (OTCQB: PWMXF) Finds Critical Market Opportunity Addressing Rare Earth Mining Supply Chain Challenges

Disseminated on behalf of  Powermax Minerals Inc. (CSE: PMAX) (OTCQB: PWMXF) and may include paid advertising. Canada-based Powermax is exploring North American sites with important rare earth element (“REE”) mining potential as part of the company’s pursuit of Western solutions to REE supply chain dependence on China Rare earths are famously integral to making parts for numerous computerized technologies, including many that support national security interests The U.S. Department of Defense’s assistance in funding REE refinery projects in California and Saskatchewan underscores the market’s importance to governments and its potential as a long-term industry Powermax’s properties include exploration sites in…

TuesdayJan 13, 2026 9:00 am

CMX Gold & Silver Corp. (CSE: CXC) (OTC: CXXMF) Is ‘One to Watch’

Disseminated on behalf of CMX Gold & Silver Corp. (CSE: CXC) (OTC: CXXMF) and may include paid advertising. CMX controls a 100%-owned, past-producing silver asset with extensive underground development and documented high-grade historical production. The Clayton Silver Project has seen limited modern geophysical work or systematic exploration, leaving large portions of the mineralized system only partially mined or untested. A surface stockpile estimated to exceed 1.0 million tonnes has demonstrated significant grade enhancement through TOMRA X-Ray Transmission ore-sorting technology. The project is located in Idaho, a mining-friendly jurisdiction, and benefits from patented claims with surface ownership rights, no government royalties,…

MondayJan 12, 2026 10:30 am

Search Minerals Inc. (TSX.V: SMY) (OTC: SHCMF) Expertise, Leadership Guides Company’s Long-Term Growth

Disseminated on behalf of Search Minerals Inc. (TSX.V: SMY) (OTC: SHCMF) and may include paid advertising. The depth of Search Minerals’ management and board experience plays a central role in shaping its technical direction and strategy At the executive level, the company is led by professionals with decades of experience in mining, finance and corporate leadership Board members have extensive experience in mining operations, capital markets, geology and environmental management Successful critical minerals development depends not only on geology and technology but also on leadership capable of navigating technical, regulatory, financial and community-related complexities. As demand for rare earth elements accelerates globally,…

MondayJan 12, 2026 9:45 am

Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) Moves West Santa Fe Forward as Nevada Program Begins

Disseminated on behalf of Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) and may include paid advertising. A Foremost MPD-1500 track-mounted reverse-circulation drill rig and support equipment have begun Lahontan’s maiden drill campaign at West Santa Fe Validating historical drilling can be a cost-effective way to de-risk a target and accelerate the timeline to more formal technical deliverables Management has framed West Santa Fe as both a standalone opportunity and a strategic extension of the Santa Fe development story Consistent operational progress is critical for junior mining companies working to establish credibility, advance projects and build long-term value in a competitive…

MondayJan 12, 2026 9:00 am

Why Gold and Silver Prices Could Retreat Next Week

Every year in January, the BCOM (Bloomberg Commodity Index) conducts commodity rebalancing to ensure that no single commodity within the index accounts for more than 15% of the total value of the index. This rebalancing could result in the prices of gold and silver declining as BCOM sells part of their silver and gold holdings in order to lower their share of the index. This rebalancing exercise is scheduled to take place between Jan. 9-15. Given that the prices of these commodities have surged so much over the past 12 months, their percentage share of the index has risen to…

MondayJan 12, 2026 9:00 am

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) CEO Outlines Key Milestone in Shareholder Update

Disseminated on behalf of Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) and may include paid advertising. In the shareholder update, Ryan detailed how 2025 served as a foundational year for advancing the company’s REE separation and processing agenda. Ucore’s RapidSX technology is central to the company’s strategy. Ucore’s update also emphasized government support and alignment with critical minerals policy frameworks. Ucore Rare Metals (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) delivered an upbeat holiday message to shareholders, reflecting on a year of advancing its rare earth element (“REE”) separation technology and strategic growth while reinforcing its mission to establish a resilient, Western-aligned…

FridayJan 09, 2026 12:00 pm

LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0) Marks a Strategic Inflection Point with $7,800,421 in Total Financing Following Closing of LIFE, Flow Through, and Final Hard Dollar Offering

Disseminated on behalf of LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0) and may include paid advertising. LaFleur Minerals Inc., a Canadian near-term gold producer, just announced the closure of a non-brokered hard dollar private placement yielding gross proceeds of $900,000 This follows the recently closed LIFE offering that yielded $4,695,000 and a Flow-Through offering that brought in $2,205,421, bringing total proceeds to $7,800,421 With these funds, LaFleur is set to commission and restart gold production operations at its wholly owned Beacon Gold Mine and Mill, which it acquired in Fall 2024 LaFleur Minerals (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) (FSE:…

FridayJan 09, 2026 10:30 am

Permitting Advances at Trilogy Metals Inc.’s (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) Arctic Project in Alaska’s Ambler Mining District as 2026 Budget Targets Critical Milestone Year

Disseminated on behalf of Trilogy Metals Inc. (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) and may include paid advertising. Trilogy Metals’ JV company Ambler Metals has recently approved the $35 million 2026 program focused on initiating mine permitting for the Arctic Project while advancing technical de-risking work The joint venture plans to target mine permit submissions in 2026, potentially leveraging FAST-41 federal expedited permitting for critical infrastructure projects Trilogy maintains a strong cash position exceeding $50 million, with additional funding expected from a $35.6 million US Department of War investment anticipated to close in early 2026 In an industry with a historically…

FridayJan 09, 2026 9:45 am

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) Advances Louisiana REE Processing Plans, Showcases Momentum for RapidSX Commercialization

Disseminated on behalf of Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) and may include paid advertising. Ucore reports preparations for heavy rare earth element (“REE”) processing at its Strategic Metals Complex in Alexandria, Louisiana, with a goal of commissioning the first commercial RapidSX(TM) separation unit in mid-2026. RapidSX is Ucore’s proprietary REE separation platform designed to improve on conventional solvent extraction processes. Ucore’s broader mission is to establish a resilient, vertically integrated REE supply chain in North America. Ucore Rare Metals (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) is signaling a major leap forward in the race to establish a secure Western…

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