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WednesdayFeb 25, 2026 9:00 am

Platinum Starts the Week Steady as Dollar Direction Has Traders’ Attention

The week has started with platinum prices exhibiting signs of steadiness as the metal is currently trading within a tight range. This is a marked departure from previous weeks when the metal would rally strongly and then pull back shortly after. Spot prices of the metal hovered around $2,150 as the dollar stabilized and traders assessed the macro picture in the U.S. after the Supreme Court ruled that Trump’s “liberation day” tariffs were illegal but Trump responded by issuing threats of 15% tariffs. The platinum market remained choppy, a sign that neither bulls nor bears had a firm hand on…

TuesdayFeb 24, 2026 9:45 am

Powermax Minerals Inc. (CSE: PMAX) (OTCQB: PWMXF) Expands Atikokan Rare Earth Project with Additional Claims in Northwestern Ontario

Disseminated on behalf of  Powermax Minerals Inc. (CSE: PMAX) (OTCQB: PWMXF) and may include paid advertising. The two additional claims extend high-priority exploration targets identified in a 2025 airborne geophysical survey. Integrated magnetic, radiometric and geochemical data suggest a phosphate-rich NYF-type REE mineral system. The acquisition cost was $3,000, subject to a back-in right if option conditions are not met by August 31, 2028. The Atikokan Project lies within the Wabigoon Subprovince of the Superior Province, a geologically prospective region. The move comes amid rising global demand for rare earth elements and Western efforts to diversify supply chains away from…

TuesdayFeb 24, 2026 9:00 am

Trilogy Metals Inc.’s (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) VMS Advantage: Why Geology Still Drives Modern Metal Supply

Disseminated on behalf of Trilogy Metals Inc. (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ)  and may include paid advertising. Trilogy Metals’ Arctic Project in Alaska’s Ambler Mining District hosts probable mineral reserves of 46.7 million tonnes grading 2.11% copper, 2.9% zinc, 0.56% lead, plus gold and silver, supporting a feasibility-stage development plan The Arctic Project is part of the Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects spanning roughly 190,929 hectares, a district-scale land package prospective for additional polymetallic discoveries Alongside Arctic, the nearby Bornite Project contains an inferred copper resource of 6.527 billion pounds, providing a second major mineralized system within the same Upper Kobuk…

MondayFeb 23, 2026 9:45 am

MAX Power Mining Corp. (CSE: MAXX) (OTC: MAXXF) Natural Hydrogen Vision Gains Momentum with Major $5M Investment

Disseminated on behalf of MAX Power Mining Corp. (CSE: MAXX) (OTC: MAXXF) and may include paid advertising. The investment marks the first major investment by a Vietnam-based company into Saskatchewan’s emerging Natural Hydrogen sector. MAX Power Mining is among the first publicly traded companies in North America focused on commercial-scale Natural Hydrogen development. This funding round follows a series of other strategic moves by MAX Power aimed at positioning the company for success. MAX Power Mining (CSE: MAXX) (OTC: MAXXF) has announced a significant financial milestone this week, revealing the successful closing of a $5 million non-brokered private placement with a leading Vietnamese energy conglomerate.…

MondayFeb 23, 2026 9:00 am

AuAg Funds Forecasts Gold Reaching $6,000, Silver $133 This Year

While gold and silver prices are currently experiencing significant volatility after rallying to record highs, AuAg Funds, a Swedish portfolio manager, has predicted that gold is set to reach $6,000 while silver will rise to $133 per ounce in the course of this year. This bold prediction was contained in the portfolio fund’s outlook for 2026 published last week. Their forecast indicates that the ratio of gold to silver will again climb to 45, which is a multi-year low that was reached last month when gold reached its highest ever price when it briefly climbed to almost $5,600 before retreating…

FridayFeb 20, 2026 11:15 am

ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) Bolsters Its Leadership with Galen Carson’s Appointment; On Track for First Gold and Silver Production in 2026

Disseminated on behalf of ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) and may include paid advertising. ESGold Corp., a development-stage company committed to the acquisition, exploration, and development of high-quality mineral properties worldwide, just announced the appointment of Galen Carson to its Advisory Board Mr. Carson will support ESGold across strategic planning, long-term value positioning, and capital markets engagement It follows the recent addition of 144 mining claims to its Montauban project, which brought the total claims to 417 The acquisition of these additional claims marked a critical inflection point for ESGold, with Mr. Carson’s appointment serving as a testament to…

FridayFeb 20, 2026 9:45 am

LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) Moving Toward Gold Pour in Abitibi Belt

Disseminated on behalf of LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) and may include paid advertising. LaFleur Minerals is finalizing upgrades and refurbishments at its flagship gold production property, Beacon Gold Mill, in the renowned Abitibi Greenstone Belt of Eastern Canada LaFleur’s mine-to-mill model includes its district-scale Swanson Gold Project that intends to provide feed for production operations at the company’s nearby 750 tpd Beacon Gold Mill which is being readied to process material LaFleur is completing a Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) anticipated by March, drawing on a current indicated mineral resource estimate of 2.11 million metric tons with an…

FridayFeb 20, 2026 9:00 am

Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) Highlights Santa Fe Upside as Drilling, PEA Update Begins

Disseminated on behalf of Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) and may include paid advertising. Lahontan recently reported initial assays from Lahontan’s maiden reverse-circulation drilling at the company’s satellite West Santa Fe project Management’s commentary explicitly tied the drilling to an investor-relevant milestone: Validating the historical database for future resource estimation work The company has also retained RESPEC Company LLC and Kappes, Cassiday & Associates to update the Santa Fe Mine Project technical report Repeatable, shallow oxide drill success and a clear path to updated economics can be the combination that moves a gold developer from story to strategy…

ThursdayFeb 19, 2026 10:30 am

MAX Power Mining Corp. (CSE: MAXX) (OTC: MAXXF) Reports Success in Canada’s First-Ever Drilling of a Natural Hydrogen Target

Disseminated on behalf of MAX Power Mining Corp. (CSE: MAXX) (OTC: MAXXF) and may include paid advertising. MAX Power recently announced that it has completed Canada’s first well deliberately drilled to target naturally occurring hydrogen. The company’s Lawson Project success has meaningful implications for natural hydrogen exploration and development in Saskatchewan. The broader context for MAX Power’s work is the growing interest in natural hydrogen as a potentially transformative energy resource. MAX Power Mining (CSE: MAXX) (OTC: MAXXF) has hit a major milestone in the quest to unlock naturally occurring hydrogen as a new energy source. The company is reporting…

WednesdayFeb 18, 2026 9:00 am

Platinum Producers Continue to Favor Payouts Over Capex

Despite the recent surge in the price of platinum on commodity markets, major miners are still wary of investing in new projects until the current price increases display signs of staying power. At the moment, platinum is going for just over $2,000 an ounce, having recorded tremendous gains over recent months. Last year, the metal surged 127% to reach new peaks. During a mining conference that was recently held in South Africa, executives expressed a desire to remain cautious at this time as platinum continues to surge. They were of the view that rising costs and previous missteps have taught…

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