Electric vehicles (EVs) are an essential part of the transition to a cleaner, greener economy. EVs are also a key driver of demand for battery metals, such as lithium, cobalt, graphite, nickel and copper. Investors interested in these metals are keeping a close eye on the growth outlook for the…
Renowned for its rich mining heritage, the state of Arizona is experiencing a resurgence in gold exploration that’s capturing the attention of savvy investors worldwide. With a storied past deeply rooted in the precious metal industry, Arizona is now poised to become a focal point for those seeking to capitalize…
Silver Elephant Mining (TSX:ELEF,OTCQB:SILEF) has announced plans to appeal the termination of its Pulacayo mining production contract (MPC) by Bolivia’s state-owned mining authority. The company received a notice of cancelation on Tuesday (December 31) from Corporacion Minera de Bolivia (Comibol), which says the MPC was revoked due to alleged illegal…
EB Tucker of the Tucker Letter shares his thoughts on where he will (and won’t) be focusing in 2025. While he thinks gold will do well, he’s not optimistic that mining stocks will outperform the underlying commodities. Instead, he believes energy is the trend to follow as artificial intelligence continues…
The escalating energy demands of today’s increasingly digital world are pushing the limits of the power grid in the US and elsewhere, and necessitating a faster shift toward sustainable energy solutions. What does the future hold for the cleantech industry as it leads the charge in addressing these issues in…
The cryptocurrency world experienced a transformative year in 2024, marked by key events and trends that redefined the digital asset landscape. From Bitcoin’s much-anticipated halving to the intersection of politics and blockchain, these stories have captured the attention of investors, institutions and regulators alike. As the sector matured further, it…
Lithium prices remained low in 2024 on the back of oversupply and weak demand. Lithium carbonate spent the majority of the year contracting, shedding 22 percent between January and December. Prices started the 12 month period at US$13,160.20 per metric ton (MT) and ended it at US$10,254.16. The weak price…
Lode Gold Resources Inc. (TSXV: LOD) (OTCQB: SBMIF) (‘Lode Gold ‘ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce it has closed $350,000 financing, previously announced on December 12, 2024. A total of 1,944,444 units at $0.18 per unit (each, a ‘Unit’) been issued. Each $0.18 unit shall consist of one…
Three women have died after eating a Christmas cake in a suspected poisoning case in Brazil. A police handout photo sourced to Polícia Civil do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul of what authorities say is the actual cake involved in the incident. Polícia Civil do Estado do Rio Grande…
Finnish investigators probing the damage to a Baltic Sea power cable and several data cables said they found an anchor drag mark on the seabed, apparently from a Russia-linked vessel that has already been seized. The discovery heightened concerns about suspected sabotage by Russia’s “shadow fleet” of fuel tankers –…