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TuesdayAug 04, 2026 10:00 am

Deadly Storms in Chile Intensify Copper Supply Concerns

Severe storms across Chile have caused disruptions to copper mining in the world's largest copper-producing nation, raising fresh concerns about global supply as demand continues to grow from AI, energy transition and electrification. Heavy snowfall, flash floods and intense rainfall have affected northern Chile, home to several of the country's biggest copper mines. The extreme weather has claimed over 10 lives and impacted thousands of residents, government officials say. Several major miners have reported operational disruptions. Lundin Mining suspended production at its copper-molybdenum site in Caserones after heavy snow damaged power infrastructure, while its Candelaria operation experienced only temporary interruptions.…

TuesdayAug 04, 2026 9:45 am

Powermax Minerals Inc. (CSE: PMAX) (OTCQB: PWMXF) Commences 2026 Exploration Program at Cameron REE Project to Guide Next Phase of Exploration

Disseminated on behalf of Powermax Minerals Inc. (CSE: PMAX) (OTCQB: PWMXF) and may include paid advertising. Powermax recently commenced its 2026 exploration program at its Cameron REE Project, building on encouraging results from previous exploration and intended to guide the company’s next phase of exploration The program is designed to integrate geological mapping, geochemical sampling, and targeted geophysical surveys, to better define and prioritize exploration targets The company’s earlier exploration at the property revealed consistent enrichment of both light and heavy rare earth elements across multiple lithological units The three-week field program has been designed to follow up encouraging results…

FridayJul 31, 2026 10:00 am

Court Filings Suggest Politics Triggered Renewable-Energy Project Cancellations in Blue States

The Trump administration is facing criticism after court filings suggested that billions of dollars in federal funding for clean energy projects were canceled because the projects were located in states that supported Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. According to documents submitted in court, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) acknowledged that the grants canceled in October were not selected based on project performance, legal requirements, cost savings, or program effectiveness. Instead, the filing stated that the grants were terminated because they were associated with so-called ‘blue states,’ states that voted Democratic and are represented by Democratic senators. The administration, however, has rejected claims that politics influenced the decisions. A DOE spokesperson said reports describing the cancellations as politically…

ThursdayJul 30, 2026 10:00 am

Lower Prices Boost Gold Imports into China

China significantly increased its gold imports in June as lower international bullion prices encouraged investors and financial institutions to expand their purchases. According to the latest customs figures, the East Asian nation imported approximately 173 tons of gold last month, marking the highest monthly total since early 2024 and extending a three-month streak of rising imports. The increase was largely driven by bargain buying after gold prices retreated from their record highs earlier in the year. A stronger Chinese yuan also made overseas purchases more affordable, encouraging both retail investors and commercial banks to increase their holdings of the precious metal. Banks took advantage of the favorable pricing environment to replenish inventories and utilize their remaining import quotas…

TuesdayJul 28, 2026 10:00 am

Silver Rises as Investor Sentiment Shifts

Silver prices strengthened as investor confidence increasingly favored precious metals amid growing geopolitical uncertainty. On Wednesday, the metal’s September futures opened at $59.09 an ounce, almost unchanged from the previous day's close. During the morning session, prices rose slightly, reflecting renewed buying interest. The recent upward movement suggests that investors are placing greater emphasis on the safe-haven appeal of silver despite persistent concerns about inflation. The recovery from the price declines recorded late last week and earlier this week indicates an improvement in market sentiment. Although silver typically faces pressure when interest rate expectations rise because it does not generate interest income, current geopolitical tensions, and particularly the escalating conflict in the Middle East, appear…

TuesdayJul 28, 2026 9:45 am

Numa Numa Resources Inc. Supports Resource Development as Bougainville Charts Future

Disseminated on behalf of Numa Numa Resources Inc. and may include paid advertisements. Geographically part of the Solomon Islands archipelago, Bougainville has been politically linked to Papua New Guinea since the colonial era. One of the central questions surrounding Bougainville’s independence is economic viability. Numa Numa is working with landowner groups and local stakeholders to advance mining opportunities while respecting Bougainville’s legal framework and customary ownership systems. For Bougainville, the path to independence is about more than politics. It is also about economics. As the autonomous Pacific region continues discussions regarding its future political status, the development of its vast mineral resources…

MondayJul 27, 2026 9:45 am

Canamera Energy Metals Corp. (CSE: EMET) (OTCQB: EMETF) Reports Two Key Announcements, Advancing REE Portfolio Across Brazil and Canada

Disseminated on behalf of Canamera Energy Metals Corp. (CSE: EMET) (OTCQB: EMETF) and may include paid advertising. China accounts for around 60% of global mined production of magnet rare earths, while demand for the REEs that go into electric motors, wind turbines and defense systems has doubled since 2015. Canamera Energy Metals reported assay results from its Turvolândia Ionic Clay Rare Earth Project in Minas Gerais, Brazil, expanding the project from four to seven drill-confirmed rare earth target areas. The company also announced an option agreement with Nemo Resources Inc. to acquire 100% interest in the Rare Earth Ridge rare earth and…

FridayJul 24, 2026 11:15 am

Greenland Mines Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRML) Advances World-Class Palladium Deposit with Major Resource Upgrade

The combination of a structurally concentrated supply base, rising geopolitical risk from the dominant Russian supplier, and persistent demand from the automotive sector creates a clear rationale for Western nations to secure alternative sources of palladium. The latest news from Greenland Mines confirms that its Skaergaard project just became more valuable. The 2026 field season is already underway at Skaergaard, with drilling, bulk sampling for metallurgical test work, geotechnical measurements, engineering studies and environmental baseline all in progress. Palladium is one of the most strategically important metals on earth, and the supply chain that delivers it to Western manufacturers has never been…

FridayJul 24, 2026 10:00 am

Copper Prices Rally as China Demand Ticks Upwards

Copper prices advanced at the start of this week as improving demand from China, coupled with tightening global inventories, fueled renewed buying interest in the industrial metal. The benchmark copper contract on the London Metal Exchange climbed to $13,633 per metric ton. Market sentiment was lifted after data showed China's refined copper imports reached a nine-month high last month, highlighting stronger consumption in the world's largest copper market. Higher imports were also supported by reduced domestic output as several smelters underwent maintenance. The East Asian country's appetite for imported copper has strengthened significantly, with the Yangshan copper premium rising to $100 per ton last week, its highest level in 14 months, according to…

ThursdayJul 23, 2026 10:00 am

China’s Coal Output Drops Dramatically After Mine Collapse

Coal production in China suffered its biggest monthly decline in a decade after a deadly explosion occurred in a mine in Shanxi province. Shanxi province accounts for one-quarter of the country’s coal production, in addition to being the biggest supplier of coking coal, which is utilized in the manufacture of steel. The explosion triggered widespread safety inspections and temporary closures of mines across the country’s coal-producing region. In June, the East Asian nation produced 381 million tons of coal, representing a more than 9% decline as compared to last year’s figures for the month of June. The Liushenyu mine explosion occurred towards the end of May and led to 82 fatalities. Investigations uncovered safety violations at the site,…

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