TuesdayJun 17, 2025 10:00 am

Copper Supply Disparities Grow as More Shipments Head to the US

The surge in demand for physical copper in America ahead of potential import duties is creating supply shortages in other parts of the world. Latest figures show that stocks on the London Metal Exchange have dropped to new lows as inventory continues to shrink.  This trend is expected to persist until the Trump administration makes a decision on whether to include the red metal on its list of metals subject to import duties under the Section 232 investigation. At present, U.S. copper futures contracts on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) continue to trade at significantly higher prices than copper in…

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TuesdayJun 17, 2025 9:00 am

LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) Is ‘One to Watch’

LaFleur Minerals’ fully permitted Beacon Gold Mill, acquired in 2024 and refurbished by its previous owner, offers a low-cost path to production with an estimated restart budget of C$5-6 million. The Swanson Gold Project’s 2024 mineral resource estimate of 123,400 oz indicated and 64,500 oz inferred, alongside a 5,000-meter drilling program, supports the company’s goal of growing the resource toward 1 million ounces. Consolidation of 15,290 hectares, including acquisitions from Monarch Mining, Abcourt Mines, and Globex Mining, has positioned LaFleur as a formidable exploration company in the Abitibi Gold Belt. LaFleur’s hub-and-spoke development model, centered on its Beacon Mill, supports…

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MondayJun 16, 2025 12:45 pm

Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM) Poised to Capitalize on Rising Platinum, Palladium Prices Amid Renewed Demand

Platinum prices have recently reached their highest levels in more than two years. Palladium has also seen renewed interest as industrial demand stabilizes and inflation pressures persist. Platinum Group Metals Ltd. stands out due to its advanced-stage project, strong partnerships and commitment to innovation. In recent weeks, platinum and palladium prices have gained considerable momentum, driven largely by a resurgence in demand from China’s jewelry sector and increasing concern over global supply constraints. Platinum Group Metals (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM), a development-stage mining company focused exclusively on platinum group metals (“PGMs”), is well positioned to capitalize on these favorable conditions.…

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FridayJun 13, 2025 10:00 am

Dwindling LME Copper Supplies Trigger Uptick in Contract Prices

Falling stocks in warehouses registered to the London Metal Exchange have raised concerns about the dwindling supply of copper. This has in turn caused the premium for nearby contracts against longer-dated contracts to increase. While copper for immediate delivery was cheaper than contracts with longer maturities about a month ago, the situation shifted, with short-term contracts becoming more expensive. This change may be attributed to the COMEX offering better prices, which prompts more traders to send their copper to the U.S. instead of London. At the moment, copper for immediate delivery on the London Metals Exchange (LME) costs $75 more…

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ThursdayJun 12, 2025 10:00 am

Gold Holds Steady as Dedollarization Picks Pace

The price of gold remained unchanged as the week began, after it experienced a brief drop below $3300 an ounce in the last few days. Similarly, the precious metal’s price in euros and pounds dropped slightly to €2902 and £2443 per ounce, respectively. With immigration raids progressing across the country and concerns about America’s budget deficit growing, traders and investors are awaiting results from this week’s scheduled auction of Treasury bonds to get a feel of the market’s demand for America’s debt. UBS Head of G10 FX strategy, Shahab Jalinoos, explains that the dollar may weaken even as bond yields…

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WednesdayJun 11, 2025 11:15 am

SolarBank Corp. (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: GY2) to Use Net Cash from Geddes Solar Power Project for Bitcoin Purchases

The company’s 3.79 MW Geddes facility is expected to begin generating revenue in June 2025. The initiative marks one of the first integrations of renewable energy and Bitcoin treasury management. Management will determine Bitcoin allocation based on market conditions and operational cash flow. The Geddes site, built on a closed landfill, reflects SolarBank’s dual focus on clean energy and land repurposing. This move could be extended to other solar and battery energy storage projects across the company’s 1+ GW pipeline. Disseminated on behalf of SolarBank Corporation SolarBank (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: GY2), a premier developer and owner of…

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TuesdayJun 10, 2025 10:30 am

SolarBank Corp. (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: GY2) Moves to Integrate Bitcoin as Strategic Reserve Asset

The company has filed to open an account with Coinbase Prime to manage custody and transactions securely. This move follows similar strategies from MicroStrategy and SharpLink Gaming, blending clean energy with digital asset exposure. Bitcoin holdings are intended to hedge against inflation and diversify SolarBank’s treasury operations. The company maintains a core focus on solar and battery energy storage. Management has not yet purchased Bitcoin; allocations will depend on market conditions and corporate liquidity needs. 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,…

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TuesdayJun 10, 2025 10:00 am

Texas Governor Signs Bills Promoting Oil and Gas, Bolstering Economic Growth

This past week saw Governor Greg Abbott of Texas enact measures that would promote economic growth and support the natural gas and oil industry in the state. Giving a statement at his office, Abbott asserted that this was a critical moment for the future of the state as well as the Permian Basin. The Permian Basin is a sedimentary basin known to hold vast oil and natural gas reserves. It is located in west Texas and the southeastern region of New Mexico. This basin has over 7,000 fields and spans over 86,000 square miles. It makes up almost 15% of…

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FridayJun 06, 2025 12:45 pm

Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) Stands Out in Booming Gold Market, Offers Strategic Investment Avenue

The gold market’s current dynamics underscore the metal’s enduring appeal Lahontan Gold boasts a portfolio of four gold and silver projects located in Nevada’s prolific Walker Lane LGCXF’s management team comprises seasoned professionals with extensive experience in mineral exploration, project development and corporate finance LGCXF recently named as “one of the best gold developers in Nevada” In an era marked by economic volatility and geopolitical tensions, gold has reasserted itself as a premier safe-haven asset. Gold prices have soared to unprecedented levels, surpassing $3,400 per ounce, driven by factors such as trade disputes, inflationary pressures and global uncertainty (https://ibn.fm/1Z7sV). This bullish…

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FridayJun 06, 2025 11:15 am

ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) Tests Potential for Streamlining Tailings Process, Offering Important Cost and Environment Benefits

ESGold is a gold and silver company preparing for production later this year at a tailings reclamation site in Quebec abandoned by the previous operator The gold and silver resource developer expects to concentrate on reprocessing the tailings for the near-term to extract mica and any remaining gold and silver, anticipating that the resulting mica concentrate will be useful in a wide variety of building and roadwork materials ESGold plans to build revenue through the reuse project, which can then help fund planned exploration at its Quebec property covering 13,116 hectares (about 32,410 acres) The company is currently conducting testing…

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