NewsRoom Articles - Page 14 of 185

FridaySep 05, 2025 10:00 am

Texas Beats California in Electricity Generation

The energy sector in the state of Texas outperforms California when it comes to generating electricity, with higher reliability and lower prices. While this is commendable, the government interfering with the sector may see so many of these benefits come undone. By both economic output and population, California and Texas are the biggest states in the country. Despite this, their energy policies are vastly different. While renewable energy produced by California is higher as compared to that produced by Texas, the former’s grid is more prone to black outs. On the other hand, residents of Texas benefit from steady power…

FridaySep 05, 2025 9:45 am

LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) Advances Exploration at Québec Site While Boosting Capitalization

Canadian near-term producer LaFleur Minerals is developing an exploration property with 18,304 hectares (45,230 acres) of gold-potential at its Swanson Gold Project, which is located in the heart of the Abitibi Greenstone Belt close to Val-d'Or, Québec, a globally renowned gold district The company has undertaken funding initiatives recently to raise capital for its operations As part of an ongoing 5,000 metre program at Swanson, LaFleur has already completed seven diamond drill holes on the project, three of which had been sampled, sawn, and sent to the assay laboratory as of early last month The company has also filed an…

ThursdaySep 04, 2025 11:15 am

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) Advances RapidSX Technology to Revolutionize Rare Earth Processing

RapidSX is a patent-pending, column-based solvent extraction technology that offers a transformative leap over traditional methods. The Strategic Metals Complex in Alexandria, Louisiana, serves as the proving ground for RapidSX technology. Ucore’s RapidSX technology has undergone rigorous testing and independent evaluations, consistently demonstrating superior performance. In the race to secure a sustainable and independent supply of rare earth elements (“REEs”), Ucore Rare Metals (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) stands at the forefront with its groundbreaking RapidSX(TM) technology. This innovative approach to REE separation promises to significantly enhance processing efficiency, reduce environmental impact and bolster the United States’ position in the global rare earth supply…

ThursdaySep 04, 2025 10:00 am

UK Tories Vow to Extract All North Sea Oil and Gas

Conservative party leader Kemi Badenoch stated recently that the party would eliminate net zero requirements on gas and oil firms operating in the North Sea if her party wins the next election. The party plans to focus entirely on maximizing extraction of the remaining oil and gas reserves. Badenoch is expected to announce the plan officially during a speech in Aberdeen, where she will argue that current net zero policies push up household energy bills and harm the economy by placing extra costs on energy producers. In contrast, the Labour government has pledged to stop issuing new oil and gas…

TuesdaySep 02, 2025 10:30 am

Trilogy Metals Inc. (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) Advances Sustainable Development in Alaska’s Ambler Mining District

Trilogy Metals is boldly advancing one of North America’s most promising mineral districts: the Ambler Mining District in Alaska TMQ is a significant player in one of the richest and most prospective copper-dominant areas globally The company continues to advance its projects with a focus on sustainable development, community engagement and environmental responsibility With a focus on high-grade copper, zinc, lead, gold and silver, Trilogy Metals (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) is not only exploring and developing critical metal resources but also championing responsible, sustainable mining practices that balance economic growth with environmental stewardship. The company is boldly advancing one…

FridayAug 29, 2025 11:15 am

Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF): Strategic Land Consolidation Unlocks Resource Expansion Potential

York Claims acquisition adds 2.1 km² of strategic mineral rights directly adjacent to existing gold resources, enabling significant pit expansion beyond current property boundaries Resource modeling from recent PEA demonstrates gold-silver mineralization extends into newly acquired territory, positioning Lahontan for substantial resource growth Transaction structure combining cash, equity, and royalty terms reflects disciplined capital allocation while securing immediate operational advantages Mining companies pursuing growth face a fundamental choice: expand through exploration risk or consolidating proven ground adjacent to existing resources. While exploration offers discovery potential, strategic land acquisition near established mineralization provides more predictable pathways to resource expansion with lower…

FridayAug 29, 2025 10:30 am

ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) Proves Scalable Potential with New JV in South America

ESGold continues to build toward the commencement of tailings cleanup at a legacy Quebec mining site during the next few months, aiming to provide environmental recovery at the site while recovering precious metals still in the piles ESGold also announced this month that it has signed a joint venture development agreement for similar recovery with a company operating at historic mine site in Colombia The company has developed its tailings-to-cash-flow model as an innovative and scalable way to generate returns for shareholders without continual dilution through capital raises The region in Colombia is regarded as one of South America’s most…

FridayAug 29, 2025 10:00 am

BHP Becomes Top Copper Producer Globally

Currently, BHP is the largest producer of copper globally. Over the last three years, the company has shifted its focus to the production of the red metal, helping establish a solid foundation for future growth in this critical mineral. Latest figures show that BHP’s copper production has increased by 28% in the period, exceeding 2 million tons of copper during this financial year. The red metal is the primary contributor of the company’s earnings, making up 45% of its total core earnings. BHP’s copper assets are located in different parts of the world, including Australia and Chile. The company holds…

ThursdayAug 28, 2025 12:00 pm

Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) CEO Outlines Path to Production with Strong Financial Position and Expanding Resource Base

Lahontan CEO outlined a timeline to return the Santa Fe mine to production, highlighting the company’s progress in drilling, permitting and resource expansion Nevada’s Walker Lane mining jurisdiction provides regulatory certainty and mining-friendly policies that benefit companies such as Lahontan The permitting process represents a critical milestone for Lahontan, with the company approaching the NEPA phase With gold prices soaring and a clear path to production just three years away, Lahontan Gold (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) CEO Kimberly Ann is reporting that current economic models may be capturing less than half of the company’s true mineralization potential at its flagship Santa Fe…

ThursdayAug 28, 2025 10:00 am

Gold Steadies as Traders Await Fed Rate Decision

The price of gold is holding steady this week while the price of silver dropped slightly as traders turned their focus to the Fed’s next move. September silver futures saw their price drop to $38.83 while December gold futures rose to $3420 an ounce. This comes after Chairman of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell delivered a speech last week where he hinted that the Fed would probably reduce interest rates next month. Powell gave his speech at the recent Federal Reserve Central Bank symposium where he highlighted that economic growth was stagnating and inflation risks were increasing. His remarks fueled…

MiningNewsWire provides insights and opportunities in the mineral and mining sectors.

Contact us: (512) 354-7000