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Aclara Joins Safe To Bolster Supply Chains of Critical Minerals in the United States
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 21, 2025 / Aclara Resources Inc. ("Aclara" or "Company") (TSX:ARA) is pleased to announce that it has become a partner of Securing American's Future Energy ("SAFE"), a nonpartisan organization dedicated to shaping policies that foster the growth and security of critical mineral and metal supply chains essential for United States economic and national security.
Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Summer Exploration Program Set to Commence at the Storm Project, Nunavut, Canada
Drilling of large-scale regional copper prospects and resource expansion targetsHighlights:High-grade copper discoveries ready for resource definition drilling. Potential to rapidly increase the Initial Mineral Resource Estimate ("MRE" - see March 3, 2025, Aston Bay news release) through resource definition drilling of recent discoveries, including:Cyclone Deeps - potential continuation of the large Cyclone Deposit at depth with drill intercepts such as 10 metres ("m") @ 1.2% copper ("Cu") from 311m (including 0.5m @ 3.7% Cu from 315.5m)Cirrus Deeps - high-priority electromagnetic ("EM") target with stratigraphic setting similar to Cyclone DeepsThe Gap - a strong EM anomaly confirmed as a priority copper target with drilling that returned 20m @ 2.3% Cu from 28m (including 8m @ 5.3% Cu from 39.6m)Advancing regional exploration opportunities. Exploration of large-scale targets is prioritized for drilling, including:Tornado/Blizzard - located 5km east of the Storm copper deposits, the area hosts a 3.2km x 1.5km geochemical copper anomaly and two large EM plates yet to be drilledMidway - discovered by a single historical drill hole that intersected a total of 58m of visual copper sulfide, located approximately 5km to the west of the Storm MRE areaTornado South - A large structural hotspot representing a textbook setting for copper mineralization has been identified south of the Tornado/Blizzard areaGeophysics planned to generate new targets. A large airborne Mobile Magneto-Telluric (MMT) survey is scheduled for early in the season in the Storm MRE area and other areas of interest along the 110 km prospective copper horizon in 2025, with results expected to inform drill targeting and prioritization this season.Preparations for the 2025 field season are well advanced. The sealift operation, completed in Q4 2024, delivered bulk supplies to Storm in preparation for the 2025 field season, significantly streamlining logistics to enable a short lead time for the start of drilling in 2025 and reducing 2025 costs by approximately $4.0m
Empress Royalty Announces Appointment Business Development Advisor, North America
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 21, 2025 / Empress Royalty Corp. (TSXV:EMPR)(OTCQX:EMPYF) ("Empress Royalty" or the "Company") announces the appointment of Mark N.J. Ashcroft, P.Eng. as Business Development Advisor, North America. This appointment marks a key step in Empress' strategy to accelerate portfolio growth through the targeted activation of seasoned regional experts with deep industry networks.
Alta Copper Announces Closing of Non-Brokered Financing
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 21, 2025 / Alta Copper Corp. (TSX:ATCU)(OTCQX:ATCUF)(BVL:ATCU) ("Alta Copper" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the closing of the previously announced non-brokered private placement with Nascent Exploration Pty. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Fortescue Ltd. (the "Private Placement").
CoTec Holdings Corp. Announces Life Offering and Concurrent Private Placement
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 20, 2025 / CoTec Holdings Corp. (TSXV:CTH)(OTCQB:CTHCF) ("CoTec" or the "Company") is pleased to announce a financing under the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption (as defined below), whereby the Company intends to raise up to $5 million through an offering of up to 6,410,256 units (each, a "Unit") at a price of $0.78 per Unit (the "LIFE Offering"). Each Unit will consist of one common share in the capital of the Company (each, a "Common Share") and one Common Share purchase warrant (each, a "Warrant").
Cerrado Gold and Ascendant Resources Announce Completion of Business Combination Transaction
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Snowline Gold Commences Fully Funded 30,000 M Exploration and Project Advancement Program
Fully funded 2025 field campaign focuses on rapid advancement of the Valley gold deposit to inform potential future technical and economic studies and efficient permittingFive drill, 30,000 m drill program launched, with 20,000 m dedicated to advancement and near-deposit exploration at ValleyUpwards of 10,000 m allocated for first pass and follow up drilling on at least five additional targets across the Rogue, Cynthia and Einarson projects, with a primary focus on RIRGS systems
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Prospect Ridge Forges Strategic Long-Term Partnership With Equity Exploration Consultants to Drive British Columbia Exploration Strategy
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 20, 2025 / Prospect Ridge Resources Corp.(the "Company" or "Prospect Ridge") (CSE:PRR)(OTC:PRRSF)(FRA:OED) is pleased to announce a new long-term strategic partnership with Vancouver-based Equity Exploration Consultants Ltd. ("Equity Exploration"), a respected leader in mineral exploration. Under this exclusive two-year agreement, Equity Exploration will manage all exploration work on the Company's large Holy Grail (59,608 Ha) and Knauss Creek (2,944 Ha) critical metals and gold exploration projects located near Terrace, British Columbia (B.C.) as well as any new B.C. projects the Company acquires.
United States Antimony Corporation Announces Participation at Canaccord Genuity 4th Annual Global Metals & Mining Conference
"The Critical Minerals and ZEO Company"
Electric Metals (USA) Limited Closes $1.1 Million Non-Brokered Private Placement
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Tectonic Metals Closes $12.7 Million Financing - More Than 80% Oversubscribed - To Launch Multi-Rig Drill Program at Flat Gold Project
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 20, 2025 / Tectonic Metals Inc. ("Tectonic" or the "Company") (TSXV: TECT; OTCQB: TETOF) today announced the successful closing of the Company's oversubscribed, non-brokered private placement for gross proceeds of C$12,736,300 (the "Offering"). Initially targeted at C$7 million (see April 24, 2025 Tectonic news release), the Offering was oversubscribed by more than 80% - a clear signal of strong investor confidence in Tectonic's leadership, exploration thesis and the tier-one potential of the Flat Gold Project in Alaska. The Offering was anchored by Crescat Capital, alongside a significant personal commitment by its principal, totalling C$3.5 million. Several other strategic, resource-focused funds and long-term shareholders also participated, further strengthening Tectonic's aligned and value-driven shareholder base.
Formation Metals Announces 20,000 Metre Multi-Phase Drill Program for the Advanced N2 Gold Project
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 20, 2025 / Formation Metals Inc. ("Formation" or the "Company") (CSE:FOMO)(FSE:VF1)(OTCPK:FOMTF), a North American mineral acquisition and exploration company, is pleased to announce plans for executing a 20,000 metre multi-phase drill program at its flagship N2 Gold Project ("N2") in Quebec, an advanced gold project with a global historic resource of ~870,000 ounces: 18 Mt grading 1.4 g/t Au (~809,000 oz Au) across four zones (A, East, RJ-East, and Central)2,3 and 243 Kt grading 7.82 g/t Au (~61,000 oz Au) across the RJ zone2,4.
SLAM Reports New Gold Discovery - Grab Samples Assay 18.50 To 75.90 g/t Gold
New Gold Discovery By Slam On Wholly-Owned Jake Lee Claims
Grid Battery Awards Contract for 2025 Exploration Program on its Copper-Gold Property to Hardline Exploration
COQUITLAM, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 20, 2025 / Grid Battery Metals Inc. (the "Company" or "Grid") (TSXV:CELL)(OTCQB:EVKRF)(FRA:NMK2) is pleased to announce that an exploration program has been awarded to Hardline Exploration www.hardlineexploration.com. Founded in 2014, Hardline, an experienced mining contractor based out of Smithers, BC, is a leading geological consulting firm operating in western Canada. Hardline works directly with local contractors and First Nations to ensure their projects receives the most efficient & dedicated exploration services available. They specialize in executing programs on complex exploration projects to generate new discoveries and have a proven track record of successful projects incorporating highly skilled geologists and team members with vast experience across Canada on a variety of deposit types.
Monkeys kidnap babies of another species in weird 'fad'
A new trend is catching on among bored young male capuchins: kidnapping baby howler monkeys, in what scientists say is the first time animals have been recorded stealing another species' infants for no apparent reason.
United States Antimony Corporation Affirms Commitment to U.S. Critical Minerals Supply Chain Amid Market Shifts and Trade Policy Developments
"The Critical Minerals and ZEO Company"
Dateline Resources Fully Funded for Colosseum Gold Project Bankable Feasibility Study
SAN BERNARDINO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / May 19, 2025 / Dateline Resources Limited (OTC:DTREF)(ASX:DTR) is pleased to update its shareholders on the strong financial position and ongoing progress of its flagship Colosseum Gold and Rare Earth Element (REE) Project in California. With a robust cash balance and recent capital inflows, the Company is fully funded to complete the Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS) for the Colosseum Gold Project, a significant milestone in unlocking the project's value.
Solitario Resources Announces Favorable Golden Crest Metallurgical Results
Drilling Expected to Start May 27, 2025
Wes Anderson and his A-list cast dazzle at Cannes
US director Wes Anderson brought his latest A-list cast led by Benicio del Toro to the Cannes film festival on Sunday, ramping up the star power as the competition reaches the halfway mark.
Nicole Kidman laments 'incredibly low' number of women-directed films
Australian megastar Nicole Kidman lamented Sunday the "incredibly low" number of hit films made by women directors, and revealed that she often wakes up at 3:00 am to do her own personal writing.
French town breaks smurf number world record
A small town in western France has set a world record for the greatest number of smurf-costumed people gathered in the same place, according to organisers, who counted over 3,000 this weekend.
'Gentle giants': World's strongest men defy stereotypes
Eddie Williams is a schoolteacher from Monday to Friday and a wedding singer on weekends. In his spare time, he lifts enormously heavy weights as he competes to be the world's strongest man.
Austria's JJ wins Eurovision 2025 with opera-techno fusion
Austria's JJ won the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest on Sunday, with his operatic song "Wasted Love" triumphing at the world's biggest live music television event.
Showtime as Eurovision Song Contest final begins
The Eurovision Song Contest final kicked off Saturday in a blaze of pyrotechnics as 26 countries did battle at the world's biggest live music television event.
Worry for orcas in French marine park spikes after video
A video posted online of two orcas circling in an algae-infested pool in southern France has brought a fresh wave of worldwide concern for cetaceans Wikie, 24, and her 11-year-old calf Keijo.
Joaquin Phoenix stars in Covid-era thriller set in 'sick' America
Joaquin Phoenix stars in the darkly satirical "Eddington" which premiered at the Cannes film festival on Friday, a biting take on America's culture wars set in a small New Mexico town.
Combs's ex Cassie wraps grim week of testimony
Casandra Ventura, the ex-girlfriend of music mogul Sean Combs, on Friday finished four grueling days on the witness stand in his sex trafficking trial, testifying in graphic, deeply personal terms about years of abuse including rape.
US singer Brown ordered held until June in UK assault case
American R&B singer Chris Brown, former boyfriend of superstar Rihanna, was Friday remanded in custody until June 13 by a UK court, charged with assault over a 2023 incident.
Eurovision comes full circle, showing changing times
Switzerland is hosting Eurovision for the third time, with the extravaganza a world away from when it staged the inaugural competition in 1956 -- and also from 1989 when Celine Dion starred.
Influencer's murder shows dark side of Mexican social media fame
With her followers watching on TikTok, Mexican beauty influencer Valeria Marquez revealed her fears of being kidnapped or killed. Soon afterwards, a gunman arrived and shot her dead.
British Export Credit Agency Issues Expression of Interest to NioCorp for Potential Debt Guarantee of up to $200 Million for the Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project
Any Debt Guarantee Issued by UK Export Finance ("UKEF") Would be Coordinated with Prospective Debt Financing Now Under Consideration by the Export-Import Bank of the United States ("EXIM") and Any Prospective Export Credit Agency Loan Guarantee from the German Government