TuesdayJul 29, 2025 10:00 am

Volatility Spooks Investors, Dealmaking Slows in Upstream American Oil and Gas

Mergers and acquisitions in the American upstream oil and gas sector slowed in Q2 as volatility across the equity and energy markets continues to rattle investors. The downturn in M&A activity follows a string of high-profile buyouts by major oil and gas companies in recent years, wrapping up with $192 billion in deals completed in 2023.  Enverus Intelligence Research reports that the quarter ending June 30 recorded transactions totaling $13.5 billion, signifying a 21% decline quarter-on-quarter. Altogether, the first six months of this year saw $30.5 billion change ownership, marking a steep 60% plunge from the same period in 2024. …

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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…

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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…

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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…

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FridayJul 25, 2025 10:00 am

Traders Rush to Ship Copper to the US Before Tariffs Kick In

Earlier this year, President Donald Trump directed the Commerce Secretary to examine imposing tariffs in a review of foreign copper’s impact on the U.S. As copper prices continued to rise in the United States, traders like IXM SA, Hartree Partners LP, Trafigura Group, Mercuria Energy Group, and Glencore significantly increased their import volumes.  At the start of this month, Trump announced that a 50% tariff on copper would be imposed on all imports as from August 1st.  Now, latest reports reveal that roughly 4 ships transporting copper are making their way towards American ports, attempting to avoid import tariffs that…

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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…

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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…

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ThursdayJul 24, 2025 10:00 am

Why Copper Prices Could Rise Even Higher Than Their Current Levels

Copper is critical for electronic and electrical products, ranging from car engines and chips in mobile phones. In the last few decades, the United States has produced less of the red metal domestically as it was bringing in low-cost copper from foreign suppliers. This explains why President Donald Trump’s announcement that a 50% tariff would be imposed on all imports of copper as from August 1st was surprising.  In his statement, he argued that the tariff would stimulate domestic production, adding that it was necessary to reduce reliance on foreign sources as this posed a risk to national security. Prices…

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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…

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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…

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