Nickel

Skyharbour’s Partner Company North Shore Uranium Completes Maiden Drill Program and Identifies Elevated Radioactivity, Fault Zones and Alteration at Falcon Project

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

The combination of the spatial relationship between the graphitic horizon, the structure, alteration and the radioactivity upgrade this target.

Key Points: 
  • The combination of the spatial relationship between the graphitic horizon, the structure, alteration and the radioactivity upgrade this target.
  • This lower fault zone displayed strong bleaching (illite+/-sericite) clay alteration, strong hematite and chlorite along fractures and patchy silica alteration.
  • Nine of the claims are from Skyharbour’s original South Falcon Uranium Project and the remaining two claims are from Skyharbour’s Foster River Project.
  • North Shore will be the operator of the exploration programs during the earn-in stage and for the joint venture if formed.

Canadian North Resources Reports Substantial Increase of Copper, Nickel, Cobalt, Palladium and Platinum NI 43-101 Compliant Mineral Resources for its 100% owned Ferguson Lake Project in Canada

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

TORONTO, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian North Resources Inc. (“Canadian North” or the “Company”) (TSXV: CNRI; OTCQX: CNRSF; FSE: EO0 (E-O-zero)) is pleased to announce an updated Mineral Resource estimate (Table 1) for its 100% owned Ferguson Lake base metal (copper, nickel, cobalt) and platinum group metal (“PGM”, mainly palladium and platinum) project in Nunavut, Canada.

Key Points: 
  • This new Mineral Resource Estimate has demonstrated the project is one of the largest and highest-grade undeveloped critical mineral projects in North America.
  • The Mineral Resources for the Ferguson Lake Project were estimated using Leapfrog Edge™ software.
  • Open pit Mineral Resources are reported at a NSR cut-off value of US$33.00 and underground mineral resources are reported at a NSR cut-off value of US$96.00.
  • The 2022 Mineral Resource Estimate considered recoveries derived from hydrometallurgical testworks to produce the metal products of copper, nickel, cobalt, palladium and platinum.

ArcelorMittal S.A.: ArcelorMittal announces Kleber Silva to be new CEO of ArcelorMittal Mining

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

ArcelorMittal, the world’s leading steel and mining company, today announces that Kleber Silva is nominated Executive Vice President of ArcelorMittal and appointed as Chief Executive Officer of ArcelorMittal Mining, effective 08 April 2024.

Key Points: 
  • ArcelorMittal, the world’s leading steel and mining company, today announces that Kleber Silva is nominated Executive Vice President of ArcelorMittal and appointed as Chief Executive Officer of ArcelorMittal Mining, effective 08 April 2024.
  • Kleber will report to Aditya Mittal, Chief Executive Officer of ArcelorMittal and he will be a member of the Group Management Committee.
  • ArcelorMittal would like to take this opportunity to thank Stefan for his significant contribution to ArcelorMittal.
  • I am also delighted Kleber is returning to ArcelorMittal – he is a capable and accomplished leader who knows the mining industry and ArcelorMittal very well.

TMC Applauds ~350 Former U.S. Political and Military Leaders Urging Senate to Ratify Law of the Sea for Deep-Sea Mine Sites "Each Containing a Trillion Dollars in Value"

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

UNCLOS ratification remains a legislative uncertainty for the U.S., but the country can still potentially process and refine nodules through allied countries and contractors, and TMC’s offshore exploration and onshore processing campaigns have involved a wide array of American companies and universities.

Key Points: 
  • UNCLOS ratification remains a legislative uncertainty for the U.S., but the country can still potentially process and refine nodules through allied countries and contractors, and TMC’s offshore exploration and onshore processing campaigns have involved a wide array of American companies and universities.
  • The letter , which follows this week’s introduction of the Responsible Use of Seafloor Resources Act (RUSRA) in Congress, was signed by around 189 American ambassadors, 73 generals, 50 admirals, four directors of national intelligence and scores of other distinguished supporters.
  • Although the U.S. has yet to ratify UNCLOS — a legislative step that would enable it to access the vast, untapped critical minerals found in seafloor nodules in international waters — it can still process and refine critical minerals extracted from polymetallic nodules collected in international waters.
  • In December 2023, President Biden signed the National Defense Authorization Act, through which the House Armed Services Committee directed the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy to submit a report to the Committee to assess “the processing of seabed resources of polymetallic nodules domestically.”

TMC Commends U.S. Congress on Bill to “Provide Financial, Diplomatic, or Other Forms of Support for Seafloor Nodule Collection, Processing and Refining” and Advancing International Regulations for Seafloor Resources

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

The bill is endorsed by a coalition of leaders across the offshore energy industry, marine mineral exploration, and global research centers.

Key Points: 
  • The bill is endorsed by a coalition of leaders across the offshore energy industry, marine mineral exploration, and global research centers.
  • Additionally, we eagerly await the forthcoming Pentagon report on nodules as directed by the House Armed Services Committee.
  • The Pentagon’s ability and willingness to support a feasibility study for a domestic refinery could help establish mineral independence for the U.S. in nickel, cobalt and manganese.
  • The newly introduced Responsible Use of Seafloor Resources Act aims to ready the United States for the commercial availability of seafloor nodules, an abundant source of critical minerals.

North Bay Resources Announces Exploration at Murex Copper; Targets Historic Drill Holes up to 16m @ 6.1g/t Gold and Surface Samples up to >100g/t Gold

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

The Company aims to further delineate the mineralized zones and begin the process of bringing the project compliant with modern exploration standards.

Key Points: 
  • The Company aims to further delineate the mineralized zones and begin the process of bringing the project compliant with modern exploration standards.
  • Extensive historical exploration by Standard Oil in the 1970’s and Noranda (Glencore), in the 1980’s, has provided a wealth of detailed data and information.
  • Large intersections of gold in drill core up to 16m @ 6.1g/t gold have also been identified.
  • In addition, historical surface samples from these zones are provided below showing significant gold and copper assays over large areas.

NewHydrogen CEO Steve Hill Discusses the Need for Efficient Hydrogen Production Methods with Chair of Environmental Studies at Rhodes College

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

SANTA CLARITA, Calif., March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NewHydrogen, Inc. (OTCMKTS:NEWH), the developer of a breakthrough technology that uses clean energy and water to produce the world’s cheapest green hydrogen, today announced that in a recent podcast the Company’s CEO Steve Hill spoke with Will Eckenhoff, Associate Professor of Chemistry and Chair of Environmental Studies at Rhodes College.

Key Points: 
  • Regarding obstacles in hydrogen adoption, Dr. Eckenhoff said, “There are challenges of transitioning to a hydrogen-based economy, especially in the context of vehicle electrification.
  • There is the issue of recharge times and the need for efficient hydrogen production methods that don't rely on fossil fuels.” The conversation also touched on the potential of light-driven hydrogen production and electro catalytic hydrogen production and developing a distribution network for hydrogen.
  • The first project investigates the design, synthesis, and testing of nickel and cobalt complexes as catalysts for hydrogen production in artificial photosynthesis.
  • A clean and inexpensive method of producing hydrogen gas is vital for the creation of a future hydrogen economy.

Electra and Eurasian Resources Group Sign Cobalt Supply Agreement

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Electra Battery Materials Corporation (NASDAQ: ELBM; TSX-V: ELBM) (“Electra”, “Company”) and Eurasian Resources Group S.A.R.L.

Key Points: 
  • Electra Battery Materials Corporation (NASDAQ: ELBM; TSX-V: ELBM) (“Electra”, “Company”) and Eurasian Resources Group S.A.R.L.
  • (“ERG”), a leading diversified natural resources group headquartered in Luxembourg, announced today that they have signed a binding letter of intent for long-term supply of ERG’s cobalt hydroxide to North America’s first battery grade cobalt sulfate refinery.
  • The agreement, effective April 1, 2024, supports efforts to onshore the battery supply chain and reduce reliance on foreign refiners.
  • Electra and ERG are exploring further collaboration to de-risk the construction of another cobalt refinery in the Bécancour, Quebec district.

Latin America Construction Equipment Market Strategic Assessment & Forecast 2024-2029, Featuring Key Vendors Caterpillar, Komatsu, Hitachi, XCMG, Liebherr and Volvo Construction Equipment - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, April 1, 2024

Caterpillar, Komatsu, Hitachi, XCMG, Liebherr & Volvo Construction Equipment have a substantial market share in the Latin America construction equipment market.

Key Points: 
  • Caterpillar, Komatsu, Hitachi, XCMG, Liebherr & Volvo Construction Equipment have a substantial market share in the Latin America construction equipment market.
  • Earthmoving equipment accounted for the largest market share in the Latin America construction equipment market in 2023.
  • Brazil is the largest market in Latin America construction equipment market.
  • The demand for this equipment will grow sharply in the Latin America construction equipment market in 2024.

Cboe Canada Extends Support of Mining Industry with Uplisting of Denarius Metals

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Cboe Canada Inc. (“Cboe Canada”) is excited to welcome polymetallic mining company Denarius Metals Corp. (“Denarius Metals” or the “Company”) as they uplist to Cboe Canada, a Tier 1 stock exchange.

Key Points: 
  • Cboe Canada Inc. (“Cboe Canada”) is excited to welcome polymetallic mining company Denarius Metals Corp. (“Denarius Metals” or the “Company”) as they uplist to Cboe Canada, a Tier 1 stock exchange.
  • Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Denarius Metals is a mining company focused on the acquisition, exploration, development, and eventual operation of four mining properties in Spain and Colombia.
  • “Congratulations to the team at Denarius Metals as they take the next step in the company’s evolution,” commented Erik Sloane, Global Head of Company Listings at Cboe Canada.
  • “By uplisting to Cboe Canada, Denarius is positioning for growth as they commence mining operations, with access to Cboe’s global investor reach and connectivity.