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TuesdayMay 19, 2026 10:00 am

Copper Prices Near Record Levels as Sulfur Shortage Bites

Copper prices have surged above $14,000 per ton, approaching historic highs as a global sulfur shortage disrupts supply chains and intensifies pressure on an already tight market. The rally reflects a combination of geopolitical tensions, production setbacks, and rapidly growing demand from artificial intelligence and defense industries. A major trigger has been the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which disrupted exports of sulfur and sulfuric acid, both critical materials used in copper refining processes such as heap leaching and SX-EW. Gulf countries account for roughly a quarter of global sulfur supply and a significant share of sulfuric acid trade,…

MondayMay 18, 2026 9:45 am

Numa Numa Resources Inc. Positioned in Bougainville’s Push for Economic Self-Sufficiency

Disseminated on behalf of Numa Numa Resources Inc. and may include paid advertisements. Across the world, natural resource wealth has played a significant role in shaping political outcomes, particularly in smaller or emerging regions seeking greater autonomy. Bougainville has long been associated with significant mineral wealth, particularly copper and gold deposits at the Panguna Mine. Numa Numa Resources is working to advance mining development in Bougainville in a way that aligns with local priorities and long-term economic goals. Small islands with large mineral reserves often face a defining question: Can the wealth beneath the ground help fund political and economic independence above…

FridayMay 15, 2026 10:00 am

Study Reveals More Efficient Method for Producing Hydrogen from Water

Scientists have introduced a newly engineered catalyst that may significantly reduce the cost of hydrogen production, improving the practicality of renewable energy storage systems. Hydrogen is widely regarded as a clean energy source because it can store renewable electricity and generates no carbon emissions when used. However, large-scale hydrogen production has been difficult to achieve economically since most current electrolyzers depend on rare and costly platinum-group metals. Developing affordable alternatives with comparable performance is essential for expanding clean energy technologies. A team of researchers led by Washington University’s Prof. Gang Wu has now designed a promising new catalyst that could…

WednesdayMay 13, 2026 9:45 am

Numa Numa Resources Inc. Reimagines Panguna as Mining Shifts from Conflict to Cooperation

Mining projects have often been catalysts for both economic growth and social tension, particularly in regions where governance structures were still evolving. The Panguna Mine in Bougainville stands as one of the most prominent examples of this dynamic. Numa Numa Resources is positioning itself as part of a new chapter in Bougainville’s mining story. Disseminated on behalf of Numa Numa Resources Inc. and may include paid advertisements. Across the world, some of the most valuable mineral deposits sit idle not because they are depleted, but because political change—and ultimately history—left them behind. In Bougainville, Numa Numa Resources is part of…

WednesdayMay 13, 2026 9:00 am

Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. (CSE: NOP) (OTCQB: NOPFF) Details Key Milestones and Future Drilling Plans at Emerging Growth Conference

Disseminated on behalf of Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. (CSE: NOP) (OTCQB: NOPFF) and may include paid advertising. The company is advancing an uncommon sedimentary phosphate project in northeast Nevada aimed at supplying direct-application organic fertilizer to U.S. agriculture markets. NOP’s unprocessed direct-application phosphate does not have to compete with the conventional chemical agricultural input industry, and has no large scale competition in North America. The project’s phosphate is intended for direct field application without chemical processing, potentially reducing capital requirements compared with conventional phosphate operations. Phosphate has now been added to the U.S. critical minerals list, increasing strategic attention on domestic fertilizer…

TuesdayMay 12, 2026 10:30 am

CMX Gold & Silver Corp. (CSE: CXC) (OTC: CXXMF) Announces Exercised Warrants and Debentures; Positioned to Capitalize on the Current Precious Metals Market

Disseminated on behalf of CMX Gold & Silver Corp. (CSE: CXC) (OTC: CXXMF) and may include paid advertising. CMX Gold & Silver Corp., an exploration-stage company advancing the historic Clayton Silver Mine in Idaho, just announced that a total of 3,320,000 warrants were exercised for the purchase of 3,320,000 common shares at $0.10 a share. Debentures aggregating $190,000 of principal were also converted into 1,520,000 shares at a conversion price of $0.125 a share. 1,520,000 shares were exercised by the settlement of $152,000 of debt, with cash proceeds of $180,000 from the exercise of warrants for 1,800,000 shares applied to working…

TuesdayMay 12, 2026 10:00 am

Why Peace Prospects Are Fueling Gold Rallies in 2026

Gold’s behavior in 2026 has surprised many investors. Traditionally, geopolitical conflict in the Middle East sends investors rushing into safe-haven assets, pushing gold prices higher. But during the current Iran conflict, the opposite has happened. Each major escalation has triggered gold selloffs, while reports of ceasefires or peace negotiations have sparked rallies. Since the conflict began in early February, this pattern has repeated several times. The shift reflects a deeper macroeconomic reality shaping today’s market: fiscal dominance. The United States is now carrying federal debt above 125% of GDP, placing enormous pressure on policymakers to keep borrowing costs under control. In this environment, markets are focused less on…

TuesdayMay 12, 2026 9:45 am

Powermax Minerals Inc. (CSE: PMAX) (OTCQB: PWMXF) Looks to Expand Rare Earth Portfolio with Northern Ontario Hopkins Project

Disseminated on behalf of Powermax Minerals Inc. (CSE: PMAX) (OTCQB: PWMXF) and may include paid advertising. The company has signed an option agreement to acquire a 100% interest in the Hopkins Rare Earths Project in northern Ontario. The property covers approximately 5,900 hectares within the Clay-Howells Alkalic Rock Complex, and a geological setting associated with rare earth element (“REE”) exploration, with planned exploration includes airborne geophysics, radiometric surveys, mapping, and geochemical sampling. Management says the acquisition strengthens Powermax’s growing North American REE portfolio alongside projects in British Columbia, Ontario, and Wyoming. Growing Western interest in domestic REE supply chains continues to…

FridayMay 08, 2026 11:15 am

LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) Expands Gold Asset Portfolio in Abitibi Supporting Mine-to-Mill Platform

Disseminated on behalf of LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) and may include paid advertising. Canadian near-term gold producer LaFleur Minerals is increasing its holdings within the prolific Abitibi Greenstone Belt in Quebec through the value-accretive acquisition of the 78.5-square-kilometer McKenzie East Gold Project LaFleur has already been conducting an exploratory drilling operation at its nearby Swanson Gold Project, which has been shown to have broad, continuous zones of gold mineralization Swanson, and now McKenzie East, have the potential to serve as sources of feedstock for LaFleur’s Beacon Gold Mill, which the company expects to restart later this quarter by building…

FridayMay 08, 2026 10:00 am

Study Group Offers Insights on the Conflicting Signals within Copper Markets

Following January’s surge to record highs, copper prices have entered a more cautious phase, reacting closely to developments surrounding the Iran crisis. The ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz presents a paradox for the market, creating both upward and downward pressure on prices. On one hand, the Gulf region is a key supplier of sulfur, a critical input for producing sulfuric acid used in copper extraction processes such as solvent extraction and electrowinning, which account for roughly a quarter of global refined output. Any disruption in supply supports higher prices. On the other hand, rising energy costs linked to the crisis threaten to slow global manufacturing, weakening…

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