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MondayJul 28, 2025 9:00 am

Platinum Group Metals Look Set for a Bullish Trend, Experts Say

Platinum group metals like rhodium, palladium and platinum have for long not been as news-catching as investment vehicles when compared to other metals like gold and copper. However, experts working with Goehring and Rozencwajg, a South African investment firm specializing in natural resources, say PGMs are on the cusp of a bullish trend. It is noteworthy that South Africa is the leading producer of PGMs globally and the country hosts approximately 90% of the global reserves of these metals. The country supplies approximately 81% of the new rhodium used globally, 73% of platinum and 38% of palladium. The experts say…

FridayJul 25, 2025 11:15 am

Fueling Nevada’s Mining Renaissance Alongside Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF)

Walker Lane holds global significance in the mining industry, known for producing more than 40 million ounces of gold, representing nearly 20% of Nevada’s total output Augusta Gold announced that AngloGold Ashanti has agreed to acquire the company for C$1.70 per share, valuing Augusta Gold at about C$152 million Lahontan Gold Corp. stands out in the Walker Lane region, not only for its robust land position, but also for the company’s focus on projects that blend historical production with scalable exploration and metallurgy Walker Lane, a geologically rich corridor running along the California–Nevada border, has become a focal point for gold and…

FridayJul 25, 2025 9:00 am

D. Boral Capital Initiates Coverage of SolarBank Corp. (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: GY2)

The company’s shift from engineering/construction to asset ownership is central to the company’s long-term revenue growth plan. The acquisition of Solar Flow adds 70 contracted solar assets to SolarBank’s portfolio. The change in U.S. and Canadian energy policy provides a favorable regulatory environment, and $100 million financing from CIM Group supports 97 MW of U.S.-based solar development. 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., announces that research firm D. Boral Capital has…

ThursdayJul 24, 2025 11:15 am

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) Revolutionary Tech Pushes Pentagon Supply Chain Security Forward

DoD Ucore award underscores Pentagon’s push to strengthen domestic supply chains for essential components. Ucore execs emphasize collaboration with government on strategic rare earth ramp-up. Company’s RapidSX platform offers a modular, column-based solvent extraction system that is 3 to 7 times faster than conventional vat-based methods. As the U.S. military faces mounting global tensions and technological threats, a quiet revolution is unfolding in North America’s critical materials landscape, one powered by rare earth elements and a bold new refining technology. Ucore Rare Metals (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) has emerged as a central player in this effort with its cutting-edge RapidSX(TM) platform, a next-generation separation technology…

WednesdayJul 23, 2025 10:30 am

Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM) Taps into AI-Fueled Data Center Surge

The rise of AI-generated services is placing extreme pressure on the global power grid. With data center electrification and sustainability both climbing corporate and regulatory agendas, platinum is emerging as a strategically essential asset. PLG’s Waterberg Project is among the largest and lowest-cost undeveloped platinum group metal resources in the world. The rapid expansion of AI applications is igniting an unprecedented demand for data center capacity, and Platinum Group Metals (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM), a prominent platinum explorer and developer, is working to develop a supply of platinum crucial for powering the future of clean, resilient electrical infrastructure. Amid…

WednesdayJul 23, 2025 9:45 am

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) Advances Critical Minerals Defense Strategy

The Department of Defense announced an additional $18.4 million funding to Ucore Rare Metals. The decision to support Ucore represents a critical step in reclaiming the United States’ control over materials essential to national safety. The money will help install the first commercial RapidSX separation line at Ucore’s Strategic Metals Complex. “Every day of delay is a day an aircraft can’t fly.” This statement makes sense and is obviously a widely recognized truth among the U.S. military. Those charged with providing security and protection for the United States place a high priority on ensuring that no key components of essential…

WednesdayJul 23, 2025 9:00 am

US Scrap Copper Exports to China Plummet, Thailand Claims Bigger Share

According to recently released data from China’s General Administration for Customs, the country imported 183,200 metric tons of shredded and copper scrap in June this year. This marked a modest 1.06% month-on-month drop in total imports of this scrap metal, but year-on-year, the figure depicted an 8.06% increase in total volumes. These import volumes were within expected ranges, and the Shanghai Metals Market explains that three key factors account for these import patterns. First, the demand for copper scrap within the domestic smelting market increased due to supply shortages of raw copper ore. Smelters turned to the scrap metal market…

MondayJul 21, 2025 9:45 am

Silvercorp Metals Inc. (NYSE-A/TSX: SVM) Targets Copper Market Entry with El Domo Project in Ecuador

Copper prices jumped 17% last week after U.S. President Donald Trump announced potential 50% tariffs on the industrial metal. Global copper market is forecast to reach $253.82 billion by 2029, driven by the rapid rise of EVs, renewable energy, and infrastructure investment. Supply risks in key producing regions like Chile and Peru support new project development in other jurisdictions. Silvercorp’s El Domo copper-gold project in Ecuador is slated for production by late 2026. Backed by strong cash flow from its existing silver operations in China, Silvercorp is growing and diversifying its portfolio at a critical time for the copper market.…

MondayJul 21, 2025 9:00 am

Gold’s Price Ranges as Mixed Signals Keep Investors Cautious

Gold’s price has been varying within a tight range after U.S. economic data didn’t leave a clear direction for investors to make firm decisions regarding the prospects of the economy. This data comes at a time when the country, and the world, is concerned about the erratic policies on trade coming from President Trump. Investors are increasingly coming to terms with the possibility that despite pressure from the U.S. president, the Fed rate cuts are likely to take longer to be made due to the uncertainty of economic prospects created by the tariff policies of the U.S. government. This has…

MondayJul 21, 2025 9:00 am

Why This Undervalued Gold Junior Could Shine as Markets Shift

Lahontan Gold is advancing toward near-term with over 2 million ounces of open-pit gold potential and no debt CEO Kimberly Ann’s track record, capital discipline, and commitment to responsible development stood out in a recent investor discussion Broader gold market dynamics, including inflation hedging and executive optimism, point to major upside for well-positioned juniors With inflation concerns lingering and gold prices hovering near record levels, long-term investors are increasingly eyeing undervalued junior miners positioned for near-term development. The big story is simple: the world still runs on hard assets, and gold remains a core hedge against monetary instability, geopolitical shocks,…

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