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TuesdayApr 14, 2026 11:15 am

Powermax Minerals Inc. (CSE: PMAX) (OTCQB: PWMXF) Key to Helping Address China’s Stranglehold on Rare Earth Elements

Disseminated on behalf of Powermax Minerals Inc. (CSE: PMAX) (OTCQB: PWMXF) and may include paid advertising. Powermax Minerals is building a portfolio of rare earth element (“REE”) exploration assets across Canada and the United States. Global REE demand is projected to triple by 2035, driven by a variety of growing defense and commercial needs, including electric vehicles, wind power, and AI semiconductor growth. China controls roughly 60% of global REE mining and 90% of processing, creating serious supply chain vulnerabilities for Western economies. North American governments are deploying over $1 billion in funding and incentives to develop domestic REE supply chains. Powermax’s projects…

TuesdayApr 14, 2026 10:30 am

ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) Doubles Down on Montauban Project Development as 2026 Gold Prices Remain in Record High Territory

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 worldwide, continues with the development of its Montauban property. Despite expected volatility, gold prices remain stellar, approximately twice as high as two years ago. Initial findings at the company’s Montauban project revealed deep and expanding mineralized corridor, over 2 kilometers of strike length. ESGold (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF), a development-stage company committed to acquiring, exploring, and developing high-quality mineral properties worldwide, continues moving forward with operations, even with expected volatility from…

TuesdayApr 14, 2026 10:00 am

Stagflation Fears Grow as CPI Spikes to 3.3% in March

Fresh economic data is intensifying concerns that the global economy, particularly the U.S., may be drifting into a stagflationary environment. March inflation surged more than expected, while growth indicators continue to soften, creating a difficult backdrop for policymakers. Consumer prices climbed 3.3% year-over-year in March, a sharp increase from 2.4% in February and the highest reading in nearly a year. On a monthly basis, inflation rose 0.9%, marking the fastest pace in almost two years. Core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, also ticked higher to 2.7%. A major driver behind this spike has been energy costs as geopolitical tensions, especially involving Iran, have pushed fuel prices…

TuesdayApr 14, 2026 9:45 am

Canamera Energy Metals Corp. (CSE: EMET) (OTCQB: EMETF) Builds Brazilian Rare Earth Platform Through Strategic Expansion

Disseminated on behalf of Canamera Energy Metals Corp. (CSE: EMET) (OTCQB: EMETF)and may include paid advertising. The importance of magnet rare earths such as neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium and terbium continues to grow as global electrification trends accelerate. Canamera Energy Metals is executing a strategy that goes beyond single-asset exploration. Canamera has initiated a 10-hole due diligence drilling program at Patos as it evaluates the acquisition of what would become its third ionic clay rare earth project in Brazil. The race to secure reliable supplies of magnet rare earth elements is accelerating as global demand rises across electric vehicles, renewable energy systems…

TuesdayApr 14, 2026 9:00 am

Trilogy Metals Inc. (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) Enters High-Growth Phase in Critical Minerals with 2026 Catalysts in Sight

Disseminated on behalf of Trilogy Metals Inc. (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) and may include paid advertising. Trilogy Metals’ joint venture, Ambler Metals, is taking steps to advance permitting, drilling, and feasibility milestones at its Arctic and Bornite projects in Alaska. Growing U.S. support for domestic critical mineral development is strengthening Trilogy’s position as a high-grade, multi-metal asset with increasing strategic value. Trilogy Metals (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) is entering a critical phase in its evolution, with President and CEO Tony Giardini listing out a couple of near-term catalysts that could significantly progress the company’s flagship assets in Alaska’s Ambler Mining District.…

MondayApr 13, 2026 10:30 am

LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) Nears Restart of Gold Production this Quarter with First Gold Pour on the Horizon

Disseminated on behalf of LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF)and may include paid advertising. Junior Canadian near-term gold producer LaFleur Minerals is positioned to restart operations at its Beacon Gold Mill in Canada’s prolific Abitibi Greenstone Belt LaFleur will use a bulk sample remaining from the previous company’s operations at its nearby Swanson Gold Project to produce its first gold pour, with the aim to increase the daily processing capacity of the mill over the next year Gold’s spot price has roughly doubled since January of last year and, although the price has fluctuated in response to geopolitical pressures…

FridayApr 10, 2026 10:00 am

Gold Stumbles as Iran War Escalation Looms

The prices of gold and silver edged lower at the start of the week, though both metals retained most of the strong gains recorded over Easter Week. The pullback comes amid rising geopolitical tension, as President Donald Trump signaled a potential military escalation against Iran unless Tehran complies with demands to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by a newly set deadline. A ceasefire was agreed just before the deadline passed, but sporadic strikes are threatening to trigger renewed fighting and an escalation of the conflict. In a recent post on social media, the American president issued a threat that the U.S. military would attack various infrastructure, not limited to power plants and bridges,…

ThursdayApr 09, 2026 10:00 am

Debate Rages on Viability of Proposed Copper Smelter in B.C.

A proposed copper smelter and refinery on British Columbia’s West Coast is sparking divided opinions among industry experts, with some questioning its financial viability while others argue it could strengthen Canada’s position in the global copper market. The initiative, introduced late last year by federal and provincial governments, aims to move Canada further up the copper value chain and reduce dependence on overseas processing. This push comes amid rising global demand for copper, driven by electrification and clean energy technologies, and its designation as a critical mineral tied to national security. Despite the province producing roughly half of the country’s copper, it currently lacks any processing facilities. Critics argue that building one…

TuesdayApr 07, 2026 10:00 am

Japanese Engineers Tap Wastewater to Produce Clean Energy

A water treatment facility in Japan is exploring a novel form of renewable energy by tapping into the natural process of osmosis. This process, where water moves from a less concentrated solution to a more concentrated one, has long been understood. However, turning it into a reliable energy source has been challenging, mainly due to difficulties in developing effective membranes for the process. Over in the Fukuoka prefecture, engineers in collaboration with private partners believe they have made significant progress. They recently launched the second osmotic power plant in the world. The system generates electricity by using the interaction between treated wastewater and highly concentrated seawater, which is a byproduct of desalination. Osmosis is a familiar concept in everyday…

TuesdayApr 07, 2026 9:45 am

LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) Bolsters Report on Positive PEA, Nears Gold Production

Disseminated on behalf of LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF)and may include paid advertising. LaFleur Minerals is a junior Canadian near-term gold producer preparing to restart its 100%-owned gold mill to process material from its nearby gold project in the prolific Abitibi gold mining region of eastern Canada LaFleur released a report last month on the results of a positive Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) that supports the company’s financial strategy and provides guidance as it anticipates near-term operational profits The company has filed an independent technical report prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101, following on the PEA’s findings and…

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