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TuesdayAug 19, 2025 10:00 am

Smuggled Mercury Highlights the Magnitude of Illicit Amazon Gold Mining

Recent reports show that mercury is increasingly being used in illegal gold mining zones across the Amazon. SUNAT, a customs agency, announced that they had seized 4 metric tons of the toxic metal at the Callao Port Terminal in Peru. In a statement, the agency highlighted that the seizure prevented mercury from severely impacting the health of individuals as well as the environment, as can be observed in parts of the country where the chemical is being used for illegal mining. Mercury, a potent neurotoxin, is listed by the WHO among the top ten chemicals posing the greatest threat to…

MondayAug 18, 2025 11:20 am

Trilogy Metals Inc. (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ): Advancing a Premier North American Copper District

50% joint venture interest in Ambler Metals, which controls Alaska’s high-grade Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects in one of the richest copper-dominant districts globally $24.6 million in cash as of May 31, 2025, with Base Shelf Prospectus and $25 million ATM Program in place for future funding flexibility Ongoing development of Arctic and Bornite deposits, backed by agreements with local Alaska Native Corporation for collaborative exploration Copper’s Strategic Role in Energy Transition Global demand for copper is set to rise sharply over the next decade as electrification, grid modernization, and renewable energy accelerate. The International Energy Agency estimates that copper demand…

FridayAug 15, 2025 1:15 pm

PowerBank Corporation (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: 103) Marks Bold Entry Into the Growing Battery Storage Market with 4.99 MW BESS in Ontario

PowerBank Corporation, a leading North American energy infrastructure developer and asset owner, has just begun installation of a 4.99 MW battery energy storage system (“BESS”) at its SFF-06 project in Cramahe, Ontario Once completed, this project is designed to deliver 4.75 MW of daily contract capacity for 251 business days annually, thereby powering Ontario’s grid with reliable, clean energy This ambitious project marks PowerBank’s bold entry into the battery storage market, a market that is projected to hit $31.2 billion by 2029, representing a 16.3% CAGR For the power supplied, PowerBank will receive a fixed capacity payment of $1,221/MW per…

FridayAug 15, 2025 12:00 pm

New Pacific Metals Corp. (NYSE American: NEWP) (TSX: NUAG) Eyes Bolivia’s Untapped Silver Potential Amid Global Supply Gaps

Bolivia, despite its rich mining history, remains one of the most underexplored silver jurisdictions due to a slow permitting process, but investors may benefit from dramatic upside if reforms advance. New Pacific Metals holds two of the most promising undeveloped silver projects globally in the country: Silver Sand and Carangas. Together, the two projects could position New Pacific among the top global primary silver producers, with potential combined output of nearly 19 million ounces annually when production begins. Backing from mining companies Silvercorp and Pan American Silver signals confidence in long-term development. As global demand for silver intensifies, largely fueled…

FridayAug 15, 2025 10:00 am

Gold Edges Up as US Inflation Data Boosts Rate Cut Expectations

The price of gold increased earlier this week after the latest inflation data reinforced expectations of the Fed reducing rates of interest. Spot gold saw its price hit $3,347.34 per ounce, representing a .1% increase. The U.S. dollar index slipped 0.3% while Treasury yields edged lower as investors positioned for potential policy easing. The greenback saw its value decrease, which made bullion cheaper for holders of other currencies. U.S. gold futures for December delivery saw the price drop to $3,399 per ounce, which equates to a 0.2% decline. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.2% in July after recording…

ThursdayAug 14, 2025 12:50 pm

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) Positioned to Benefit from Trump Administration Price Support for US Rare Earth Projects

The Trump administration’s price support strategy represents a significant shift in U.S. critical minerals policy. Ucore Rare Metals’ flagship RapidSX technology represents a breakthrough in rare earth element separation. The strategic importance of Ucore’s capabilities has attracted substantial government investment. The Trump administration is developing a comprehensive strategy to strengthen the nation’s critical minerals production and reduce Chinese market control through guaranteed minimum pricing for domestic rare earth producers, senior White House officials revealed (https://ibn.fm/SdbJj). Ucore Rare Metals (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) stands uniquely positioned to capitalize on this initiative through its revolutionary RapidSX(TM) technology, which addresses critical bottlenecks in rare earth…

ThursdayAug 14, 2025 11:20 am

Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF): The Case for a Rich District

Four-property Nevada portfolio anchored by the 2-million-ounce Santa Fe Mine positions Lahontan in North America's most mining-friendly jurisdiction during gold's institutional transformation Walker Lane geological corridor continues attracting major acquisitions, with AngloGold Ashanti's recent C$152 million Augusta Gold purchase highlighting regional consolidation trends As Gold Surges, Junior Miners Offer Unmatched Leverage Gold recently soared past $3,000 per ounce and briefly touched a record high of $3,500, driven by persistent inflation, geopolitical instability, and rising central bank demand. As traditional safe-haven assets regain favor, institutional capital is once again eyeing gold. But while bullion prices hit all-time highs, many mining equities,…

ThursdayAug 14, 2025 10:50 am

Nicola Mining Inc. (TSX.V: NIM) (OTCQB: HUSIF) Advances New Craigmont Copper Project as AI Boom, Data-Center Surge Drives Copper Demand

The rise of AI has triggered an exponential growth in data-center construction and expansion, driving copper demand to unprecedented levels. Bell Canada has announced the construction of six new AI data centers in British Columbia, including one in Merritt, British Columbia, strategically located near Nicola Mining. The company recently provided updates on Craigmont exploration results, including drilling 14 holes with early findings revealing copper sulphide mineralization. Copper's superior conductivity makes it a critical metal in the artificial intelligence (“AI”) era, serving as the backbone of data-center infrastructure. Nicola Mining (TSX.V: NIM) (OTCQB: HUSIF) is positioning itself to meet escalating industrial…

ThursdayAug 14, 2025 10:00 am

Bullion Markets Relieved Trump Won’t Levy Tariffs on Gold

Earlier this week, President Donald Trump posted that he wouldn’t impose tariffs on gold. This announcement was welcomed by the international bullion markets, as it resolved uncertainty that the precious metal would be entangled in the ongoing international trade tensions. It came after U.S. Customs and Border Protection posted on its site that the American government might impose import duties on popular gold bullion bars, based on their country of origin, a move that could shake up global gold trade flows. Shortly after this, a White House spokesperson told Reuters that the Trump administration was drafting an executive order to…

WednesdayAug 13, 2025 10:55 am

Scalability of ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) Tailings Model Represents Profitable Mining Approach Throughout The Americas

Sustainable mining company ESGold is stretching beyond its nascent Quebec mine tailings cleanup operation to evaluate its scalability for potential revenue generation at any of the thousands of similar sites throughout the Americas The company is nearing the finish line in facilities construction for tailings recovery at an abandoned legacy operation west of Quebec’s capital city, where it expects to generate up to $350 million during the coming decade from the tailings cleanup and near-surface hard rock ESGold expects to recover residual gold and silver from the tailings, while processing other mineralization for a concentrate The near-term tailings reprocessing strategy…

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