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WednesdayJul 30, 2025 9:00 am

Chile Hopes Any Trade Deal Agreed With the US Will Include Copper

As representatives of the Chilean government proceed with their trade deal discussions with U.S. officials this week, they expect that the discussions will include talks about the newly imposed 50% tariffs on copper imports into the U.S. Chile is the biggest exporter of this metal to America, though a larger quantity of copper is exported to China from Chile. Trade deal talks between Chile and America started on Monday, and today (Tuesday) marks the second round of those discussions. While speaking to local journalists in Chile, Mario Marcel, the Finance Minister of the country, stated that Chile would request that…

TuesdayJul 29, 2025 10:00 am

Nicola Mining Inc. (TSX.V: NIM) (OTCQB: HUSIF) Unlocks Value at Dominion Creek Gold-Silver Project

The Dominion Creek property lies within a highly prospective ground underlain by the Isaac Lake Fault system. Nicola marked a major milestone at Dominion by obtaining the final bulk sample permit from BC authorities, allowing extraction of up to 10,000 tonnes of ore. Resource potential at Dominion Creek is supported by historic high-grade production. Nicola Mining (TSX.V: NIM) (OTCQB: HUSIF) is steadily advancing its Dominion Creek project in British Columbia’s gold-rich region, integrating gold and silver exploration with nearby milling infrastructure to deliver both resource growth and early-stage production outcomes. The company’s focus on strategic permits, strong assay results and…

MondayJul 28, 2025 9:45 am

Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM) Highlights Rising Importance of Platinum in Electrical, Clean-Energy Applications

Platinum’s unique properties — exceptional conductivity, heat resistance and catalytic efficiency — make it indispensable across a range of electrical applications. Hydrogen fuel cells, particularly the proton exchange membrane variety, are one of the most promising sources of green energy production. PLG is a player in this emerging landscape, with a focus on the development of large-scale platinum group metal resources in the Bushveld Complex. As global industries search for scalable and sustainable energy solutions, platinum has emerged as a critical component in the future of electrical applications. Platinum Group Metals (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM), is well positioned to…

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…

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