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ThursdayJul 03, 2025 10:00 am

Copper’s Climb Due to Tariffs is Unable to Lift Other Metals’ Prices

Latest figures from the London Metal Exchange show that copper is closing out the first half of this year with 12% gains. U.S. copper contracts on the CME are trading at $1,200 per metric ton, recording price increases as LME stocks continue to fall while more physical copper is redirected to America. This comes as the tariff trade continues to be volatile, months after President Trump introduced his Liberation Day tariffs. Changes are expected once the Trump administration makes the decision on whether to impose import tariffs. The tin market in London has also experienced some volatility thus far this…

ThursdayJul 03, 2025 9:45 am

SolarBank Corp. (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: GY2) Continues to Target Data Center Boom with Renewable Energy Focus Amid Soaring AI Power Demands

The company announced its expansion into the $395 billion global data center market as a developer, owner, and strategic partner. The move underscores SolarBank’s commitment to integrating renewable energy in diverse, emerging sectors. AI data centers are projected to need 30 times more power by 2035, creating a critical opportunity for clean energy solutions. The company joins tech giants and specialized data center providers focused on sustainability and resilience in digital infrastructure. Disseminated on behalf of SolarBank Corporation SolarBank (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: GY2), a premier developer and owner of renewable and clean energy projects, specializing in distributed…

WednesdayJul 02, 2025 11:15 am

Podcast Interview Shines Light on ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) Strategy for Financing Gold Discovery Through ESG Revenues

ESGold CEO and Director Paul Mastantuono recently appeared on the Exploring Mining Podcast to discuss the company’s reuse and discovery plans for the historic Montauban gold and silver mine site in Canada, west of Quebec City ESGold is sidestepping the traditional junior miner model of obtaining investor financing for mine development, focusing instead on building revenues through tailings cleanup and repurposing that can then be reinvested in mining operations The gold and silver resource developer is focused on an environmental and social governance mission that would minimize pollutants while repurposing waste minerals for useful construction products The company’s operation in…

TuesdayJul 01, 2025 10:00 am

Global Trade in Oil, Gas Could Be Rattled by Iran

About a week ago, the United States authorized airstrikes targeting nuclear facilities in Iran, in collaboration with Israel. Their objective, similar to that of Israel, was to slow down the development of the Middle Eastern country’s nuclear program. The airstrikes were a result of growing conflict between Iran and Israel, which has caused concerns globally over the last couple of decades. Now, Iran is working to close the Strait of Hormuz, which plays a crucial role in global trade. It is the main export route for gas and oil-rich nations like Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait,…

TuesdayJul 01, 2025 9:45 am

Silvercorp Metals Inc. (NYSE-A: SVM) (TSX: SVM) Updated Resource Estimate for Condor Project Highlights High-Grade Underground Potential

Total indicated underground mineral resources of 3.17 million tonnes at Camp and Los Cuyes deposits, containing 0.37 million gold equivalent ounces at a cutoff grade of 2.2 g/t AuEq. Total inferred underground mineral resources of 12.1 Mt at Camp and Los Cuyes deposits, containing 1.50 million gold equivalent ounces at a cutoff grade of 2.2 g/t AuEq. Ongoing 3,500-metre drill program set to expand known mineralization zones. Preliminary Economic Assessment for underground operation expected by year-end 2025. El Domo Project development on track with detailed cost breakdown and construction timeline targeting 2026 production. Silvercorp Metals (NYSE-A: SVM) (TSX: SVM), a…

MondayJun 30, 2025 10:30 am

Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) Set to Capitalize on Potential of Nevada’s Walker Lane

Nevada’s Walker Lane area is becoming a prime target for mineral exploration Lahontan Gold is focused on becoming a strategic player in the Walker Lane region Lahontan’s strategic execution, focused on resource growth and economic evaluation, mirrors the broader resurgence of Walker Lane as a target-rich environment LGCXF recently launched new metallurgical testing at its Santa Fe deposit, aiming at improving gold and silver mineralization Nevada’s Walker Lane region has emerged as one of North America’s most compelling gold and silver frontiers — and Lahontan Gold (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) is strategically placed to capitalize on that fact, owning and developing four high-potential…

MondayJun 30, 2025 9:45 am

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) Secures Multimillion-Dollar Funding from U.S. Department of Defense to Strengthen Rare Earth Independence

Despite the critical importance of rare earth element metals, the United States has long been dependent on imports to provide an adequate supply. Ucore has secured a $18.4 million funding agreement from the U.S. DoD to support the development of its rare earth processing facility in Louisiana. Ucore CEO notes that the funding validates the company’s technological leadership, underscores the strategic value of domestic REE processing. As global competition intensifies over the control and supply of critical minerals, the United States is taking aggressive steps to secure domestic sources of rare earth elements (“REEs”)—materials essential for defense systems, electronics and clean energy.…

FridayJun 27, 2025 10:30 am

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) Breaks Ground on REE Processing Facility, Pioneers Domestic Supply Chain

The company announced the groundbreaking of its Louisiana Strategic Metals Complex (“SMC”) in Alexandria. The Louisiana SMC is designed to utilize Ucore's proprietary RapidSX(TM) technology. Ucore also announced the execution of $18.4 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Defense (“DoD”). Ucore Rare Metals (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF), a critical metals technology company developing scalable rare earth element (“REE”) refining infrastructure in North America, has marked a significant milestone in the development of a domestic REE supply chain. The company announced the groundbreaking of its Louisiana Strategic Metals Complex (“SMC”) in Alexandria (https://ibn.fm/zPMiw). This facility represents the company's first…

FridayJun 27, 2025 10:00 am

Copper Recovers After Trump Announces Truce Between Israel and Iran

The price of copper hit a new high this week as the yuan strengthened and the dollar’s value declined after Washington announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. The announcement came just days after the U.S. authorized airstrikes on 3 nuclear facilities in Iran, dropping a total of fourteen bombs on the targets. The London Metal Exchange saw three-month copper rise to $9760.50 per metric ton before slowly dipping to $9743.50. Reducing copper stocks in warehouses registered under the London Metal Exchange (LME) hint at increases in demand for physical copper, with key players holding onto the metal and ownership…

ThursdayJun 26, 2025 10:00 am

Copper Smelters Face Double Whammy of Low Fees, Limited Supply

Smelters have begun paying miners to convert copper concentrate into refined metal as supply for the red metal dwindles. This is despite the fact that mines have seen production increases, with global output rising by 2.8% in 2024 after recording a 2.1% rise in 2023. Q1 of this year also saw output of copper increase by 1.2%. While treatment and refining charges normally generate revenues for smelters, competition among smelters has many fighting to get their hands on limited supplies of concentrate. China has, for instance, recorded significant increases in its imports of copper concentrates, having risen by 7.5% in…

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