Geology

NASA Artemis Science, First Intuitive Machines Flight Heads to Moon

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

Through this flight to the Moon, they will provide insights into the lunar surface environment and test technologies for future landers and Artemis astronauts.

Key Points: 
  • Through this flight to the Moon, they will provide insights into the lunar surface environment and test technologies for future landers and Artemis astronauts.
  • At 1:05 a.m. EST on Thursday, Intuitive Machines' Nova-C lander launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39A at the agency's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
  • Once on the Moon, NASA instruments will focus on investigating space weather/lunar surface interactions and radio astronomy.
  • The NASA science aboard will spend approximately seven days gathering valuable scientific data about Earth's nearest neighbor, helping pave the way for the first woman and first person of color to explore the Moon under Artemis.

T. Boone Pickens Foundation Grants Horatio Alger Association $1 Million Endowed Scholarship in Honor of Late Member

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

"Boone Pickens' legacy is one of a generous philanthropist dedicated to helping expand access to higher education.

Key Points: 
  • "Boone Pickens' legacy is one of a generous philanthropist dedicated to helping expand access to higher education.
  • This scholarship is yet another of many ways his legacy will carry on," said Jay Rosser, a director of the T. Boone Pickens Foundation, and Pickens' long-time chief of staff.
  • "Boone was incredibly proud to be a member of the Horatio Alger Association, and he valued the opportunity support future generations of leaders through this scholarship."
  • For more information about Horatio Alger Association, follow the organization on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .

How Supply & Demand is Likely Driving the Uranium Market to Reach a 16-Year Peak This Year

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FN Media Group News Commentary - Experts predict that the global uranium market is likely to reach a 16 year peak in 2024.

Key Points: 
  • PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FN Media Group News Commentary - Experts predict that the global uranium market is likely to reach a 16 year peak in 2024.
  • Toronto-listed Cameco is expected to be the world's second largest uranium producer this year after Kazatomprom.
  • The objective of the 2024 program is the discovery of uranium mineralization associated with conductive electromagnetic (EM) anomalies.
  • “We are incredibly excited to be starting the preparations for our maiden drill program, a key milestone for the company.

Canada Rich in Uranium Resources Projected to Fuel Strong Growth for Mining Industry Over Next Five Years

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Overall industry revenue has climbed at a CAGR of 5.4% to an estimated $4.0 billion, while leading to growth in industry profit.

Key Points: 
  • Overall industry revenue has climbed at a CAGR of 5.4% to an estimated $4.0 billion, while leading to growth in industry profit.
  • The industry in Canada will continue to be primarily driven by fluctuations in the prices of its underlying commodities.
  • Declining prices for molybdenum and platinum will inhibit industry growth, but be partly offset by inclines/rises in the price of uranium.
  • The prices of three of the most prominent industry products, molybdenum, platinum and uranium have all grown since 2018.

Globex Exploration Update on Virgin Mountain Rare Earth & Beryllium Project, Arizona, USA

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

The Virgin Mountain rare earth & beryllium property is located in the Arizona portion of the Virgin Mountain range, about 120 km northeast of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Key Points: 
  • The Virgin Mountain rare earth & beryllium property is located in the Arizona portion of the Virgin Mountain range, about 120 km northeast of Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • Past exploration activities for uranium and later for rare earth elements (REE) initiated in the 1940’s and ended in 1991.
  • In the 1950’s and 1960’s the Virgin Mountains Be-bearing pegmatites had been explored intensely for beryllium, but never came into production.
  • Rare Earth (REE) ± U & Th mineralization is hosted in migmate-gneiss and interlayered thin schist layers, locally also in pegmatite dikes.

Collective Metals finds High Priority Targets at the Lamont Ridge-Findlay Target on its Princeton Property

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- COLLECTIVE METALS INC. (CSE: COMT | OTC: CLLMF | FSE: TO1) (the “Company” or “Collective”) is pleased to provide a review of the Lamont Ridge target area in its flagship Princeton Project (the “Project” or the “Property”), in south-central B.C. The Property hosts several alkalic Cu-Au porphyry targets associated with Triassic diorite intrusions analogous to those associated with the currently producing Copper Mountain Mine, located approximately 10 km east of the Project. While the Trojan-Condor Corridor remains the highest priority target area, results from Phase II of the Company’s two-phase soil geochemical survey (the “Program”), completed in 2023, confirmed four (4) promising prospects (see News Release dated January 8, 2024) with favourable geology, geophysical signatures, and/or historic geochemistry.

Key Points: 
  • We have demonstrated that the Princeton Property has multiple viable target areas in addition to the drill-ready Trojan-Condor Corridor.
  • Lamont Ridge to Findlay Target Corridor with Aeromagnetic anomalies, propylitic and inferred potassic alteration, diorite intrusions, and 2023 soil geochemical results for copper.
  • The Company notes Kodiak Copper has successfully used 3D IP to generate drill targets at their MPD Property 20 km northeast of the Property.
  • Ballantyne, T., Geophysical Modelling & Interpretation of Airborne and Ground Geophysics West Princeton Project, BC on behalf of Collective Metals Inc. by in3D Geoscience Inc.

PDAC 2024: Seequent Transforming Subsurface Understanding, Reshaping the Future of Mining

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Monday, February 12, 2024

It is a free tool developed to support the academic space, especially as the mining industry faces a predicted shortfall in geoscientists.

Key Points: 
  • It is a free tool developed to support the academic space, especially as the mining industry faces a predicted shortfall in geoscientists.
  • Seequent is committed to helping bridge this talent gap and promoting education in the field.
  • We are thrilled to host an exclusive keynote event featuring world-renowned futurist speaker Nikolas Badminton, author and executive advisor.
  • For more information on Seequent's presence at PDAC 2024, visit Seequent at PDAC2024 .

ATHA Energy Announces Appointment of Cliff Revering as Vice President Exploration and Karina Tyne as Director of Corporate Affairs

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Monday, February 12, 2024

Troy Boisjoli, CEO of ATHA commented, “ATHA is very privileged to welcome Mr. Revering and Ms. Tyne to the ATHA team at what we believe is an exciting inflection point for the Company during a time of unprecedented macroeconomic strength in the uranium market.

Key Points: 
  • Troy Boisjoli, CEO of ATHA commented, “ATHA is very privileged to welcome Mr. Revering and Ms. Tyne to the ATHA team at what we believe is an exciting inflection point for the Company during a time of unprecedented macroeconomic strength in the uranium market.
  • Mr. Revering has extensive uranium expertise spanning North America, Australia, and Africa, and has worked on nearly every major uranium deposit within Canada.
  • Dedicated to responsible resource development, Ms. Tyne led community and Indigenous engagement at NexGen Energy, where she played an integral role in the successful negotiation and execution of collaboration agreements with several Indigenous nations.
  • ATHA also announces that Doug Adams will transition from VP, Exploration to Director of Basin Exploration and continue to spearhead critical ongoing exploration work within the Company.

Preparing for Artemis: Lunar and Planetary Institute Unveils Extensive Astronaut Training Guide

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Friday, February 9, 2024

WASHINGTON and HOUSTON , Feb. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In anticipation of NASA's Artemis lunar exploration missions, the Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) proudly unveils a timely electronic resource, Astronaut Training for Operations in Impact-Cratered Terrains.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON and HOUSTON , Feb. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In anticipation of NASA's Artemis lunar exploration missions, the Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) proudly unveils a timely electronic resource, Astronaut Training for Operations in Impact-Cratered Terrains.
  • The newly released volume details the contributions the LPI has made to astronaut training and, specifically, training related to impact-cratered terrains.
  • David Kring emphasized the significance, stating "The best and most advanced capability that we can deploy on the lunar surface is a well-trained astronaut."
  • The LPI's extensive portfolio encompasses numerous atlases, computer simulations, illustrations, and other resources to support astronaut training.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, David A. Kisselman acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

FRUITA, Colo., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, David A. Kisselman is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions as a Renowned Geologist and Entrepreneur.

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  • FRUITA, Colo., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, David A. Kisselman is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions as a Renowned Geologist and Entrepreneur.
  • In 2019, he ventured into the world of art, creating exquisite jewelry and sculptures using rock specimens collected from diverse locations around the globe.
  • This pioneering endeavor has given rise to a unique art genre that celebrates the intrinsic beauty of these rocks.
  • Mr. Kisselman is affiliated with the American Association of Professional Geologists, a testament to his commitment to the field of geology.