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TuesdayFeb 10, 2026 10:00 am

Michigan Announces New Geologic Hydrogen Exploration Initiative

As an abundant element in the universe, hydrogen has an extensive range of applications, among them its use as a carrier of clean energy in fuel cells in cars and in oil refining. With the automotive industry continuously expanding, the demand for alternative fuels like hydrogen has grown exponentially. Having recognized the opportunity this presents, the state of Michigan launched an initiative focused on exploring clean energy sources like nuclear power and natural gas at the start of this year. In her announcement, Governor Gretchen Whitmer emphasized that the state possessed unique geological features that were uncommon in other parts of the country, giving it a distinct advantage in developing this energy source. These features include the Michigan bedrock within the Midcontinental Rift, a widely recognized formation…

TuesdayFeb 10, 2026 9:00 am

ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) Marks Pivotal Milestone with Completed and Delivered Comprehensive ANT-Based 3D Geological Model for Montauban

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 mineral properties worldwide, just completed and delivered a comprehensive ANT-based 3D geological model for its Montauban Project The model illustrated mineralized architecture extending to depths of approximately 900 meters and 2 kilometres in length, with mineralized trends only bounded by the limits of existing ANT coverage It marks a pivotal milestone in the company’s evolution from a legacy mining site into a project with district-scale exploration potential Going forward, ESGold looks to…

MondayFeb 09, 2026 9:00 am

Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. (CSE: NOP) (OTCQB: NOPFF) Highlights Scalable Organic Fertilizer Supply, Organic Farming Role, at Metals Investor Forum

Disseminated on behalf of Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. (CSE: NOP) (OTCQB: NOPFF) and may include paid advertising. Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. presented at the Metals Investor Forum in January 2026, outlining its plan to explore for and develop a significant organic P205 resource, in northeast Nevada, to supply raw, organic phosphate directly to farmers. The company’s Murdock Mountain project in Nevada has confirmed trace to no heavy-metal content, supporting its potential use in certified organic agriculture, with drill results pointing to phosphate grades of roughly 10%–12% P₂O₅ with strong lateral continuity. The company believes its Nevada deposits could support a…

FridayFeb 06, 2026 9:45 am

Drilling Assay Results Boost Deposit Potential, Demonstrates High-Grade Gold Intervals and Continuity for LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF), Setting Stage for Forthcoming PEA

Disseminated on behalf of LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0) and may include paid advertising. LaFleur Minerals has published the results of recent diamond core drilling assays, providing infill to eliminate gaps in the previously existing resource model and demonstrate strong gold continuity across the company’s Swanson Gold Deposit and broader, district-scale Swanson Gold Project The Swanson Gold Project is located at the eastern edge of the renowned Abitibi Greenstone Belt in Canada, containing 445 mineral claims and one mining lease and spanning more than 18,000 hectares (about 44,500 acres) LaFleur is preparing to release a Preliminary…

FridayFeb 06, 2026 9:00 am

Trilogy Metals Inc. (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) Strengthens Position amid US Push to Secure Domestic Critical Mineral Supply

Disseminated on behalf of Trilogy Metals Inc. (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ)  and may include paid advertising. US involvement in critical-minerals production driven by geopolitical and economic motivations In late 2025, Trilogy Metals announced $35.6 million in US federal investment to advance the Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects in northwest Alaska through its Ambler Metals JV with South32 Policymakers and investors are increasingly focused on securing domestic sources of minerals critical to supply chains for electrification, digitalization, and national security. Two recent developments outline the US government’s plans to deepen its stake in critical mineral producers and how that push has boosted companies…

ThursdayFeb 05, 2026 10:30 am

Permitting Meets the Drill Bit: Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX-V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) Advances Santa Fe on Two Fronts in Nevada’s Walker Lane

Disseminated on behalf of  Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) and may include paid advertising. A newly mobilized core rig at Santa Fe is collecting geochemical and groundwater data central to Nevada mine permitting and pit design. New Slab-area results include a thick oxide intercept (68.6m at 0.45 g/t Au Eq, including 16.8m at 0.81 g/t Au Eq) extending mineralization beyond the current conceptual pit shell. The Santa Fe Mine project combines past production (359,202 oz Au; 702,067 oz Ag) with a 43-101 mineral resource base and an active pathway targeting a return to production in 2027. In gold mining,…

ThursdayFeb 05, 2026 10:00 am

Could 2026 Usher in Increased Trading of Tokenized Copper?

With gold and silver repeatedly setting new all-time highs, investor interest is also spilling over into smaller-scale industrial metals such as copper. Blockchain infrastructure may act as the conduit for this shift, allowing capital to flow into the digital asset space via commodity tokenization. A number of signals point to copper potentially following a price trajectory similar to silver’s recent surge, raising the prospect that tokenized copper markets could expand rapidly in 2026. Projections from Toto Finance show that global copper consumption could climb to approximately 42 million metric tons by 2040. At the same time, the red metal’s supply is expected to reach its high point around the end of this decade before entering a…

TuesdayFeb 03, 2026 10:00 am

Silver Plunges as Markets Approve Nominee Selected to Head the Fed

Last week saw the price of silver drop after President Trump revealed plans to nominate Kevin Warsh as the next Head of the Federal Reserve. Warsh is a bank executive and financier who’s previously served as a member of the Fed’s Board of Governors and has now been named as the president’s choice to head that institution after Jerome Powell retires from the role. The reaction highlights how swiftly sentiment toward silver can reverse when markets reassess the outlook for American interest rates and central bank leadership. The sharp selloff also underscores how sensitive precious metals markets remain to shifts in expectations around U.S. monetary policy. Investors appeared to interpret the nomination as a signal of greater stability and predictability at the Federal Reserve, reducing the immediate…

MondayFeb 02, 2026 9:45 am

Ucore Rare Metals (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) Poised for Growth as Rare Earth Demand, Prices Rise in Coming Year

Disseminated on behalf of Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) and may include paid advertising. Market forecasts and recent activity in the sector point to solid demand gains through 2026 and beyond. The individual rare earth oxides segment accounted for 50.1% in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.7% through 2034, reports Research and Market. Global demand for rare earth elements (“REEs”) is entering a new phase of sustained growth and tightening supply, driving both long-term demand forecasts and price momentum for critical magnetic materials. Companies that can build processing capacity are increasingly in…

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