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FridayJul 25, 2025 10:00 am

Traders Rush to Ship Copper to the US Before Tariffs Kick In

Earlier this year, President Donald Trump directed the Commerce Secretary to examine imposing tariffs in a review of foreign copper’s impact on the U.S. As copper prices continued to rise in the United States, traders like IXM SA, Hartree Partners LP, Trafigura Group, Mercuria Energy Group, and Glencore significantly increased their import volumes. At the start of this month, Trump announced that a 50% tariff on copper would be imposed on all imports as from August 1st. Now, latest reports reveal that roughly 4 ships transporting copper are making their way towards American ports, attempting to avoid import tariffs that…

FridayJul 25, 2025 9:00 am

D. Boral Capital Initiates Coverage of SolarBank Corp. (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: GY2)

The company’s shift from engineering/construction to asset ownership is central to the company’s long-term revenue growth plan. The acquisition of Solar Flow adds 70 contracted solar assets to SolarBank’s portfolio. The change in U.S. and Canadian energy policy provides a favorable regulatory environment, and $100 million financing from CIM Group supports 97 MW of U.S.-based solar development. 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 and community solar initiatives throughout Canada and the U.S., announces that research firm D. Boral Capital has…

ThursdayJul 24, 2025 11:15 am

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) Revolutionary Tech Pushes Pentagon Supply Chain Security Forward

DoD Ucore award underscores Pentagon’s push to strengthen domestic supply chains for essential components. Ucore execs emphasize collaboration with government on strategic rare earth ramp-up. Company’s RapidSX platform offers a modular, column-based solvent extraction system that is 3 to 7 times faster than conventional vat-based methods. As the U.S. military faces mounting global tensions and technological threats, a quiet revolution is unfolding in North America’s critical materials landscape, one powered by rare earth elements and a bold new refining technology. Ucore Rare Metals (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) has emerged as a central player in this effort with its cutting-edge RapidSX(TM) platform, a next-generation separation technology…

ThursdayJul 24, 2025 10:00 am

Why Copper Prices Could Rise Even Higher Than Their Current Levels

Copper is critical for electronic and electrical products, ranging from car engines and chips in mobile phones. In the last few decades, the United States has produced less of the red metal domestically as it was bringing in low-cost copper from foreign suppliers. This explains why President Donald Trump’s announcement that a 50% tariff would be imposed on all imports of copper as from August 1st was surprising. In his statement, he argued that the tariff would stimulate domestic production, adding that it was necessary to reduce reliance on foreign sources as this posed a risk to national security. Prices…

WednesdayJul 23, 2025 10:30 am

Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM) Taps into AI-Fueled Data Center Surge

The rise of AI-generated services is placing extreme pressure on the global power grid. With data center electrification and sustainability both climbing corporate and regulatory agendas, platinum is emerging as a strategically essential asset. PLG’s Waterberg Project is among the largest and lowest-cost undeveloped platinum group metal resources in the world. The rapid expansion of AI applications is igniting an unprecedented demand for data center capacity, and Platinum Group Metals (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM), a prominent platinum explorer and developer, is working to develop a supply of platinum crucial for powering the future of clean, resilient electrical infrastructure. Amid…

WednesdayJul 23, 2025 9:45 am

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) Advances Critical Minerals Defense Strategy

The Department of Defense announced an additional $18.4 million funding to Ucore Rare Metals. The decision to support Ucore represents a critical step in reclaiming the United States’ control over materials essential to national safety. The money will help install the first commercial RapidSX separation line at Ucore’s Strategic Metals Complex. “Every day of delay is a day an aircraft can’t fly.” This statement makes sense and is obviously a widely recognized truth among the U.S. military. Those charged with providing security and protection for the United States place a high priority on ensuring that no key components of essential…

TuesdayJul 22, 2025 10:00 am

China Slashes Electricity Generation Emissions to Record Levels

The first half of the year has seen utilities in China decrease their emissions from electricity production to new lows as clean power generation continues to increase. Figures from electricitymaps.com show that for every kilowatt hour of electricity generated, CO2 emissions averaged 492g. This is quite a decrease from the 514g in emissions per kilowatt hour of electricity produced in the same period last year and the first ever figure recorded below 500 grams. The 23% increase in clean power generation between January and June of last year is said to be the primary driver behind the decrease in emissions…

MondayJul 21, 2025 9:45 am

Silvercorp Metals Inc. (NYSE-A/TSX: SVM) Targets Copper Market Entry with El Domo Project in Ecuador

Copper prices jumped 17% last week after U.S. President Donald Trump announced potential 50% tariffs on the industrial metal. Global copper market is forecast to reach $253.82 billion by 2029, driven by the rapid rise of EVs, renewable energy, and infrastructure investment. Supply risks in key producing regions like Chile and Peru support new project development in other jurisdictions. Silvercorp’s El Domo copper-gold project in Ecuador is slated for production by late 2026. Backed by strong cash flow from its existing silver operations in China, Silvercorp is growing and diversifying its portfolio at a critical time for the copper market.…

MondayJul 21, 2025 9:00 am

Why This Undervalued Gold Junior Could Shine as Markets Shift

Lahontan Gold is advancing toward near-term with over 2 million ounces of open-pit gold potential and no debt CEO Kimberly Ann’s track record, capital discipline, and commitment to responsible development stood out in a recent investor discussion Broader gold market dynamics, including inflation hedging and executive optimism, point to major upside for well-positioned juniors With inflation concerns lingering and gold prices hovering near record levels, long-term investors are increasingly eyeing undervalued junior miners positioned for near-term development. The big story is simple: the world still runs on hard assets, and gold remains a core hedge against monetary instability, geopolitical shocks,…

FridayJul 18, 2025 10:00 am

BP Expects to Report Increases in its Q2 Production of Oil and Gas

British Petroleum (BP), a multinational oil and gas company, announced recently that it expects gas and oil production for Q2 of 2025 to increase. This marks a continued shift in the company’s strategy as it renews its focus on fossil fuels in an effort to boost profitability amid investor pressure. BP had previously invested heavily in green energy as part of its longer-term net-zero emissions pledge. However, after mixed financial results and growing demand from shareholders for more immediate returns, the firm pivoted back toward its core oil and gas operations. This change has helped restore investor confidence, with its…

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