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FridayJul 18, 2025 11:08 am

RockBreaks – LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0) Launches Drilling Program, Confirms Strategic Mill Value

LaFleur Minerals (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0) a gold development company in Québec, has begun a fully funded 5,000-metre diamond drilling program at its Swanson Gold Project after receiving key permits. The company also completed an independent valuation of its Beacon Gold Mill, confirming the facility is in excellent condition with restart costs estimated at C$4.1 million versus a replacement value of over C$71.5 million. Additionally, LaFleur has expanded its Swanson land package to more than 18,300 hectares, positioning itself as a uniquely equipped junior miner with both a gold project and a fully permitted mill in a major…

ThursdayJul 17, 2025 3:44 pm

RockBreaks – Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) Featured in Article Highlighting Louisiana Strategic Metals Complex as Rare Earth Supply Chain Game-Changer

The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded Ucore Rare Metals (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) an $18.4 million grant to accelerate its RapidSX(TM) rare-earth separation technology at the Louisiana Strategic Metals Complex (“SMC”), underscoring a decisive shift toward reshoring critical minerals production. With China currently controlling roughly 80% of global rare-earth refining, the SMC project (aided by Louisiana’s $15 million incentive package) aims to produce 2,000 tonnes of rare-earth oxides annually by late 2024 and expand to 7,500 tonnes by 2027. The facility's efficient RapidSX(TM) process delivers heavy rare-earth elements in days from a smaller footprint, directly challenging Chinese dominance and bolstering U.S. supply chain…

WednesdayJul 16, 2025 3:16 pm

RockBreaks – Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) Poised to Play Pivotal Role in REE Supply Chain

Ucore Rare Metals (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) is positioning as the U.S. takes aggressive steps to secure domestic sources of rare earth elements (“REEs”)—materials essential for defense systems, electronics and clean energy. A recent article discusses Ucore’s significant milestone in this effort, indicating the company secured an $18.4 million funding agreement from the U.S. Department of Defense (‘DoD’) to support the development of its domestic rare earth processing facility. “The project represents a major step toward American independence in the global REE supply chain, which is currently dominated by China… Ucore’s Strategic Metals Complex (‘SMC’) in Alexandria, Louisiana, aims to become…

WednesdayJul 16, 2025 12:41 pm

RockBreaks – ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) Featured in NetworkNewsWire Editorial on Emerging Mining Models

ESGold (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) today announced its inclusion in an editorial by NetworkNewsWire (“NNW”) titled “A New Mining Model Is Emerging — And Wall Street Is Paying Attention.” The feature highlights ESGold’s strategy of redeveloping past-producing and legacy mine sites with known volumes and existing infrastructure, positioning the Company as a lower-risk alternative to traditional high-capex exploration models. With gold prices at record highs and demand for minerals surging, ESGold’s focus on overlooked assets offers a compelling value proposition amid renewed investor interest. To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/aLEaS About ESGold Corp. ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF)…

WednesdayJul 16, 2025 11:37 am

RockBreaks – Silvercorp Metals Inc. (TSX: SVM) (NYSE American: SVM) Reports Higher Q1 Output and Revenue Ahead of August Earnings Release

Silvercorp Metals (TSX: SVM) (NYSE American: SVM) reported preliminary results for Q1 Fiscal 2026 ended June 30, with revenue rising 13% year over year to approximately $81.3 million. Silver production rose 6% to 1.8 million ounces, with silver equivalent output up to 2.0 million ounces. Lead output climbed 1% to 15.7 million pounds, while zinc production fell 19% to 5.2 million pounds. The Ying Mining District drove performance with a 28% increase in ore processed, boosting gold output 79% to 2,050 oz. Exploration and development advanced across multiple sites, including continued drilling at Ying and GC and ramp development at…

TuesdayJul 15, 2025 10:36 am

RockBreaks – ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) Reinvents Mining Model With Low-Capex Tailings Strategy and Near-Term Production

ESGold (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) a forward-looking mineral resource company, is challenging the traditional high-risk, high-capex mining model by redeveloping legacy mine sites with known volumes, historical grades and existing infrastructure. With its Montauban Project in Quebec now fully permitted and under construction, ESGold is poised for near-term gold, silver and mica production through clean, gravity-based tailings processing. The company has developed a scalable, repeatable cash-flow model that minimizes environmental impact and funds systematic exploration of legacy sites. Led by newly appointed CEO Gordon Robb, ESGold aims to transform forgotten assets into clean, cash-generating producers. As gold prices hit record…

TuesdayJul 15, 2025 9:10 am

RockBreaks – Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSXV: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) Featured on MiningNewsWire Podcast to Discuss Revival of Past-Producing Nevada Mine

Lahontan Gold (TSXV: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF), a Canadian exploration and mine development company, is spotlighted in the latest episode of The MiningNewsWire Podcast, hosted by IBN. Founder and CEO Kimberly Ann shares insights into the company’s strategy to fast-track the past-producing Santa Fe Mine in Nevada’s Walker Lane, one of the world’s most prolific mining regions. Ann highlights the project’s 2 million reported ounces of gold, its low-cost open-pit heap leach history, and the favorable economic and regulatory environment. With a business-first mindset and focus on shareholder value, she outlines Lahontan’s plan to revive the mine and capitalize on gold’s…

MondayJul 14, 2025 10:55 am

RockBreaks – Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSXV: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) Advances $18.4M Phase 2 DoD-Funded Rare Earth Facility in Louisiana

Ucore Rare Metals (TSXV: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) announced the formal launch of its USD$18.4 million Phase 2 Award from the U.S. Department of Defense, supporting construction of the company’s first commercial-scale RapidSX(TM) rare earth processing unit at its Louisiana facility. The project focuses on heavy rare earth elements (HREEs), vital to defense and advanced technologies. In parallel with a USD$4 million Phase 1 Award, Ucore recently achieved key separation milestones and has received over $3.35 million to date. With near-term milestones underway, including facility and column design, Ucore aims to achieve early production of salable rare earth products, further strengthening a…

MondayJul 14, 2025 10:23 am

RockBreaks – Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM) Updates Waterberg Project Progress, Reports $3.4 Million Nine-Month Loss

Platinum Group Metals (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM) focused on advancing its Waterberg Project in South Africa, reported a net loss of $3.4 million for the nine months ended May 31, 2025, down from $4.02 million year over year. The company aims to move the fully mechanized PGM mine to a development decision, backed by construction financing and offtake agreements. PTM also highlighted ongoing collaboration with Valterra and FIU via Lion Battery Technologies to explore battery applications using platinum and palladium. Recent financing activities included a $1 million private placement with HCI and $12.3 million raised through its 2025 at-the-market…

MondayJul 14, 2025 10:13 am

RockBreaks – ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) Unveils District-Scale Potential at Montauban Gold-Silver Project

ESGold (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) announced results from its Ambient Noise Tomography (ANT) survey at the Montauban Gold-Silver Project in Quebec, revealing a vertically extensive and structurally complex system extending to depths of 1,200 meters—far beyond historically mined zones. The data suggest Montauban may be a district-scale Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide (VMS) system, with multiple stacked mineralized lenses akin to globally significant deposits. The ANT survey, combined with historic drill results and VTEM data, is informing a new 3D geological model. With permits in place and tailings reprocessing underway, ESGold is pursuing both near-term production and long-term exploration upside, positioning Montauban…

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