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WednesdayMar 11, 2026 9:00 am

Record Gold Prices Reshape Opportunities for Emerging Producers

This article has been disseminated on behalf of LaFleur Minerals Inc. and may include a paid advertisement. MiningNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Gold prices have surged to record and near-record levels in recent months as persistent inflation concerns, geopolitical uncertainty and strong central-bank demand continue to drive investor interest in the precious metal. Major financial institutions have raised their outlook for bullion, with some analysts forecasting significantly higher prices over the next few years as global debt levels rise and economic volatility persists. In this environment, gold developers and emerging producers are working to strengthen their asset bases and accelerate projects that can respond…

TuesdayMar 10, 2026 11:15 am

MAX Power Mining Corp. (CSE: MAXX) (OTC: MAXXF) Initiates Commercial Evaluation of Canada’s First Confirmed Subsurface Natural Hydrogen System

Disseminated on behalf of MAX Power Mining Corp. (CSE: MAXX) (OTC: MAXXF) and may include paid advertising. MAX Power outlined the next phase of its development plan, following its confirmation of Canada’s first-ever natural hydrogen subsurface system at its Lawson site near Central Butte. A cornerstone of the next phase is the commencement of a 3D seismic survey across a 47-square-kilometer area at Lawson, with all required permits and approvals in place. MAX Power has also identified more than 80 additional subsurface structures along the Genesis Trend that display geological features analogous to those at Lawson. MAX Power Mining (CSE:…

TuesdayMar 10, 2026 10:30 am

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) Marks Key Federal Milestone for RapidSX Platform

Disseminated on behalf of Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) and may include paid advertising. Submission of report completes phase 1 of Ucore’s contract with the U.S. Department of Defense to demonstrate the technical capabilities of its RapidSX rare earth separation platform. The DoD has identified rare earth processing as a strategic priority under its industrial base strengthening initiatives. RapidSX combines aspects of conventional solvent extraction with modern column-based design to enable faster throughput, reduced footprint and potentially lower capital and operating costs. Submitting a final technical report to a federal partner is more than a procedural step;…

TuesdayMar 10, 2026 10:00 am

DR Congo Resumes Exports of Cobalt After Lengthy Ban

As 2025 came to a close, the Finance Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo announced that the country had recommenced its exports of cobalt. This comes after a 10-month hiatus that was introduced early last year. While the initial plan had been to ban exports for only 4 months in an effort to control declining prices caused by oversupply and stabilize the market, the suspension was extended. At the time, the Strategic Mineral Substances Market Regulation and Control Authority explained that the decision to prolong the temporary suspension was made, because stock levels in the market remained high. Cobalt…

TuesdayMar 10, 2026 9:45 am

Unlocking Alaska’s Critical Corridor: How Trilogy Metals Inc. (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) Is Well Positioned in America’s Future Mineral Supply Chain

Disseminated on behalf of Trilogy Metals Inc. (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) and may include paid advertising. The Department of the Interior’s decision to open 2.1 million acres in Alaska’s Dalton Corridor clears a path for expanded mining access tied to the Ambler Road. Trilogy Metals holds a 50% interest in Ambler Metals, which owns 100% of the Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects spanning 190,929 hectares in the Ambler Mining District. The Arctic deposit hosts 46.7 million tonnes of probable mineral reserves grading 2.11% copper, alongside zinc, lead, gold and silver credits, positioning it among the highest-grade copper projects globally. The United States’…

FridayMar 06, 2026 12:00 pm

ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) Files Amended Document for Brokered LIFE Offering; Engages AXINO Capital for European Marketing Services

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, announced the filing of an amended offering document for its brokered LIFE offering The amendment includes Quebec, site of the company’s rapidly developing Montauban Project, as an offering jurisdiction, with terms remaining the same as previously announced The offering looks to raise gross proceeds of up to C$7,000,600 from the sale of up to 10,295,000 units of the company at C$0.68 a unit ESGold has also engaged AXINO Capital…

FridayMar 06, 2026 10:00 am

Copper Climbs Above $13,000

The start of this year saw the price of copper surge significantly, reaching an all-time high of $14,527.50 per metric ton on the London Metal Exchange. While the price has eased slightly since then, it still remains at about $13,000. This reflects a combination of constrained global supply, accelerating demand, and mounting geopolitical uncertainties. Copper now underpins both the electrification push and the digital economy. Electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, AI data centers, and grid infrastructure depend heavily on the red metal. As a result, many market participants are beginning to describe the current setup not as a temporary upswing, but as the early phase of a long-term structural deficit. Projections from the International…

ThursdayMar 05, 2026 11:15 am

MAX Power Mining Corp. (CSE: MAXX) (OTC: MAXXF) Begins Strategic Drilling at Bracken to Expand Basin-Scale Natural Hydrogen Potential

Disseminated on behalf of MAX Power Mining Corp. (CSE: MAXX) (OTC: MAXXF) and may include paid advertising. “We’re excited about the potential of this second play concept to deliver meaningful results and demonstrate basin-scale continuity for natural hydrogen in Saskatchewan,” said CEO. The Bracken well will test what MAX Power describes as a “stratigraphic play concept.” The strategic importance of the Bracken drilling program goes beyond geological exploration. MAX Power Mining (CSE: MAXX) (OTC: MAXXF) has launched an exciting new phase in its natural hydrogen exploration campaign with the commencement of drilling at its Bracken target. This significant milestone could…

ThursdayMar 05, 2026 10:30 am

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) Advances Processing Strategy amid Rising Rare Earth Prices

Disseminated on behalf of Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) and may include paid advertising. The prices for the rare earths most critical to automotive and high-tech manufacturing have climbed 37 to 105% since the start of the year. “These price differentials . . . underscore the importance of the developing North American supply chain,” said Ucore CEO. Demonstration data supports deployment at Ucore’s planned Strategic Metals Complex, where the first commercial RapidSX unit is targeted for commissioning in 2026. Rare earth element prices have moved sharply higher in recent months, reflecting tightening global supply and sustained demand from…

ThursdayMar 05, 2026 10:00 am

Iran Conflict Drives Up the Price of Gold

The start of this week saw the price of gold surge sharply, climbing to roughly $5,400 per troy ounce and marking its highest level in weeks. The move reinforced the metal’s role as a preferred safe-haven asset amid intensifying geopolitical strain, with futures prices advancing by over 2% during the session. This highlights strong investor demand for defensive positioning. The rally coincided with the escalation of hostilities involving Israel, the United States, and Iran, which began with airstrikes that were launched on the last day of last month, targeting Iranian-linked sites in and around the Persian Gulf. In just a few days, the precious metal’s price rose above $5,400, which represents an increase of over 6%. Escalating rhetoric from Tehran and…

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