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Fish don't know they’re swimming in water
I was at the Big Data conference at the Sheraton Hotel near the airport in Toronto. It was fairly well attended, with roughly 300 attendees. Big Data has become synonymous with artificial intelligence, so every booth was marketing a different approach to AI. From startups to large companies like Rocket Companies, Inc. (NYSE: RKT), each booth had a different revenue plan. AI is not new. I remember dealing with neural nets during the great internet boom of the late 1990s.
Nationalize like Canadians.
“Canada must assert control over its strategic resources without abandoning its principles—it’s time to redefine what it means to ‘nationalize like Canadians.’ Protecting our energy sovereignty doesn’t require extreme measures seen abroad; it demands smart, assertive legislation that ensures Canadian assets primarily benefit Canadians, today and into the future.” Note: this article is an edited version of a speech given by the author at the Critical Minerals Summit IV on May 14, 2025 in...
The Great Chinese Headfake
No, this isn’t another article bemoaning China’s strategic maneuvers in the critical mineral sector or the West’s failure to plan more than one election cycle out. But it does seem China always is at least one step, and usually several steps, ahead. It’s as if China is playing the long game. This article asks a different question, namely, what if China is playing an even longer end game than currently thought.
Matt Damon the Space Pirate, and Who Owns Space: The Legal Frontier of Critical Minerals and Cosmic Ownership
“Space law is anything but clear. Right now, we’re in murky legal waters where international treaties and private claims collide. The question isn’t just who gets to explore space, but who’s responsible when things go wrong, from satellite collisions to environmental impacts.
The Irritating Fallacy of the Gold-Silver Ratio
The gold-silver ratio has long been a hallmark of market analysis, particularly among those who cling to the notion that the interplay between gold and silver prices provides insight into broader economic trends. Historically, the ratio has been considered a guidepost for investment decisions, with some analysts claiming that it provides clues about inflation, deflation, or even impending market crashes.
Does Nationalization Loom for Critical Minerals
The world is finally starting to pay attention to the importance of ‘critical minerals’. Different countries have different lists of what those minerals are, but every list includes lithium, rare earths (“REE”), cobalt, copper, nickel, and zinc. (One region mystifyingly includes rubber on its list, but I digress.) The problem is, most people are missing the point of why these minerals are critical and what that means for private ownership. So let’s go back to basics.
The Great Wall of China and the Critical Minerals Shortage
Pretend I’m building a house. We all know there is a shortage of lumber, right? So how will I build the house without lumber? If I need 800 2×4’s, and there is a shortage at the local DIY shop, what do I do? I search other shops. I drive around. I put in orders at various stores for delivery to the job site. If I have to I’ll make my own 2x4s. There is no shortage of lumber – I just have to work harder to get what I need. The bottleneck is in the supply chain, not in the lack of lumber.
Troilus Announces Completion of Non-Brokered Private Placement
EDITOR: | October 3rd, 2022 | October 03, 2022 | October 3, 2022 (Source) – Troilus Gold Corp. (“Troilus” or the “Company”, TSX: TLG; OTCQX: CHXMF) is pleased to announce that the Company has completed a non-brokered private placement with an investor for 10,525,000 Common Shares of Troilus at a price of C$0.49 per share for aggregate gross proceeds to Troilus of $5,157,250. The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the placement for working capital and general corporate purposes.
InvestorIntel Week-in-Review for the Week of September 19-30, 2022 - Regulators Remind Social Media Stars to Post Disclaimers
Confirming strain in the market from all said financial media sources – we are all watching the markets, along with you – seeking wisdom and refuge where there is indeed, none… and reveling in the wisdom from contrarians suggesting that this is when the real excitement begins. Critical minerals interest led by nickel and tin, followed by copper and gold, dominate my last week’s flood of emails.
TRU Reinforces Team with New Vice President of Exploration
October 3, 2022 (Source) – TRU Precious Metals Corp. (TSXV: TRU) (OTCQB: TRUIF) (“TRU” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that after a period of succession planning, Mr. Paul Ténière, P.Geo. has been appointed as Vice President of Exploration effective October 1, 2022, subject to regulatory approval by TSX Venture Exchange (“TSXV”).
Ciscom Corp. Completes the Acquisition of Prospect Media Group
EDITOR: | September 30th, 2022 | September 30, 2022 | September 30, 2022 (Source) — Ciscom Corp. (“Ciscom” or “the Company“) is pleased to announce it has completed the acquisition of Prospect Media Group Ltd. (“PMG”). This is Ciscom’s second acquisition. “We are very pleased to have completed the acquisition of PMG, a significant addition to Ciscom portfolio. We are focused on delivering shareholder value,” said Drew A. Reid, Ciscom’s Executive Chair & CEO.
Silver Bullet Mines Corp. Operational Update
EDITOR: | August 11th, 2022 | August 11, 2022 | August 11, 2022 (Source) – Silver Bullet Mines Corp. (TSXV: SBMI) (OTCQB: SBMCF) (‘SBMI’ or ‘the Company’) provides an operational update on the ramp-up of its 125 metric ton per day pilot plant in Arizona, on progress at its Buckeye Silver Mine in Arizona, and on progress at the Washington Mine in Idaho. While processing the lower-grade material from the Buckeye, all components of the Arizona mill continue to perform within parameters.
Ucore Grants Incentive Stock Options
EDITOR: | August 10th, 2022 | August 10, 2022 | August 10, 2022 (Source) – Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSXV: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) (“Ucore” or the “Company”) advises that an aggregate of 2,325,000 options have been granted to directors, officers, employees and consultants of the Company, subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. The options are exercisable into common shares at a price of $0.85 per share and the options expire five years from August 9, 2022, the date of grant.
Charlie Angus and the story of Cobalt's ESG failure
The history books we read seem to think God (whatever that is) created northern Ontario in about 1900, just for Europeans to ‘discover’ and exploit. Actual data contradicts that historical claptrap. As Charlie points out (with extensive footnotes), silver from this region has been found in jewelry, pottery and religious ornamentation across eastern North America, proving up an extensive trading network predating Europeans.
Lynas Bets Big on Rare Earths Market Expansion
EDITOR: | August 10th, 2022 | August 10, 2022 | Lynas Rare Earths Ltd.‘s (ASX: LYC) August 3 announcement that it will invest an additional $500 million to rewrite its own already aggressive growth plan is risky, sure, but then, when it comes to rare earths, what isn’t?
Imperial Mining Announces Grant of Options
EDITOR: | August 10th, 2022 | August 10, 2022 | August 10, 2022 (Source) – Imperial Mining Group Ltd. (“Imperialˮ or the “Corporation”) (TSX VENTURE: IPG) announces that it has granted an aggregate of 2,200,000 incentive stock options to certain directors, officers, and consultants of the Corporation in accordance with the Corporation’s stock option plan. The options are exercisable at a price of $0.12 per share for a period of five years from the date of grant without vesting period.
Molten Metals Corp. Purchases Processing Plant for Its Tienesgrund Antimony Project
In July 2022, Slovak Antimony Corp acquired an Antimony/Tin processing circuit in Eastern Slovakia. The components of the production line have varying daily/ hourly throughputs, but the key ball mill has a rate of 7-15 tpd which essentially dictates the rate at which the whole flowsheet will operate.
Charlie Angus and the story of Cobalt's ESG failure
The history books we read seem to think God (whatever that is) created northern Ontario in about 1900, just for Europeans to ‘discover’ and exploit. Actual data contradicts that historical claptrap. As Charlie points out (with extensive footnotes), silver from this region has been found in jewelry, pottery and religious ornamentation across eastern North America, proving up an extensive trading network predating Europeans.
dynaCERT Announces Auditor Resignation
EDITOR: | August 5th, 2022 | August 05, 2022 | August 5, 2022 (Source) – dynaCERT Inc. (TSX: DYA) (OTCQX: DYFSF) (FRA: DMJ) (“dynaCERT” or the “Company”) announces the resignation of its auditors, BDO Canada LLP (“BDO”). BDO resigned on their own initiative, which resignation has been reviewed by dynaCERT’s audit committee.
Thomas Smeenk of Hemostemix talks about market reaction to successful litigation settlement
EDITOR: | May 13th, 2022 | In this InvestorIntel interview with host Stephen Lautens, Hemostemix Inc.’s (TSXV: HEM | OTCQB: HMTXF) Co-Founder, President and CEO Thomas Smeenk talks about Hemostemix achieving a major milestone this week by announcing it had successfully settled all litigation regarding its ownership of its intellectual property and the market’s immediate positive reaction.
Ur-Energy to Attend and Present at The Investor Summit Group's Q2 Conference in NYC May 3
EDITOR: | April 26th, 2022 | April 26, 2022 | April 26, 2022 (Source) — Ur-Energy Inc. (NYSE American:URG)(TSX:URE) (the “Company” or “Ur-Energy”) is pleased to announce that its CEO, John Cash, will attend and present at the Q2 Investor Summit being held in New York City on May 3 – 4, 2022. Mr. Cash will present an update on the advance preparations at Lost Creek which will accelerate our ability to quickly ramp-up production when conditions warrant.
Klocked Announces Indoor Running Feature Compatible with Garmin Watches
Klocked new 3rd party watch, treadmill, and sneaker compatibility supports existing Klocked audio and video cues, adaptive music to optimize cadence, pre-race and in-race coaching, and the P4 AI performance-enhancing audio cues that improve training and race-day performance. Real-time evaluation is powered by Klocked P4 AI and Weav Music‘s performance-enhancing adaptive music & AR coaching technology. Klocked’s Garmin features will be released in the next version of the free Klocked App.
Panther Metals PLC: Obonga Exploration Permit Application
April 26, 2022 (Source) — Panther Metals plc (LSE:PALM) the company focused on mineral exploration in Canada, is pleased to announce it has submitted an Exploration Permit application for an additional three drill prospects at the Company’s Obonga Project (“Obonga”) located on the Obonga Greenstone Belt in northern Ontario.
Goodbye, Sedar. Hello, Sedar+
EDITOR: | April 26th, 2022 | April 26, 2022 | In theory, Sedar (System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval) was intended to be a filing system developed for the Canadian Securities Administrators to: facilitate the electronic filing of securities information as required by Canadian Securities Administrators; allow for equal access to and the public dissemination of Canadian securities information collected in the securities filing process; and provide electronic communication...
NuGen Medical Devices advances its needle-free, pain-free, drug delivery system worldwide
EDITOR: Matthew Bohlsen | March 10th, 2022 No more needles needed for vaccines, diabetes and everyday medicine delivery Do you know anyone who likes injections? Well today there is a new innovative and better way to administer medicines. Injections are a common healthcare procedure, administered to billions every day, but now the technique is increasingly going needle-free.
Under the Hood: Methanex might be priced for perfection right now.
EDITOR: Dean Bristow | March 10th, 2022 Today we’re going to try something a little different. If successful it could become a recurring feature here at InvestorIntel, and if it falls flat on its face then it will never be heard from again.
Looking Beyond USD for Gold
EDITOR: Peter Clausi | March 10th, 2022 | Note from Peter Clausi: On June 24, 2019 I originally published this piece. Today, it is arguably even more relevant; and as such are re-publishing for your review. Gold is glittering again, having its strongest week since April, 2016. Many reasons are offered for this long-expected global run, including natural economic cycles, industry consolidation, the new-normal of rape talk in The White House, conflicts in the Middle East and trade uncertainties.
Silver Bullet Mines Corp. Is First Mining Company in the Metaverse
March 10, 2022 (Source) — Silver Bullet Mines Corp. (TSXV: SBMI) (‘SBMI’ or ‘the Company’) announces its presence in the Metaverse, allowing users to learn about SBMI while enjoying a rich fun immersive experience. To the best of its research, SBMI is the first mining company to be there. “We are always looking for ways to enrich our communications with the shareholders,” said A. John Carter, SBMI’s CEO.
Interim Financial Results for the Six Months to 31 December 2021
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Romios Gold Reports High-Grade Assays up to 36 g/t Au, 1,725 g/t Ag and 4.3% Cu from Multiple Prospects on the Kinkaid Project in Nevada
March 10, 2022 (Source) — Romios Gold Resources Inc. (TSXV: RG) (OTCQB: RMIOF) (FSE: D4R) (“Romios Gold” or the “Company”) is pleased to report on high-grade gold-copper-silver assay results from chip and grab samples collected in the fall of 2021 at the numerous historic gold-silver-copper prospects on the Company’s Kinkaid project in Nevada. The Kinkaid claims cover 911.2 Hectares (2,252 acres) in Mineral County, 18 km east of the town of Hawthorne, and are largely accessible by road.
Sixth Wave Highlights its IXOS(R) Gold Adsorption and Recovery Efficiencies as Gold Bullion Hits All-Time Price
EDITOR: InvestorIntel | March 10th, 2022 March 10, 2022 (Source) — Sixth Wave Innovations Inc. (CSE: SIXW) (OTCQB: SIXWF) (FSE: AHUH) (the “Company” or “Sixth Wave”) is pleased to detail certain attributes and benefits of IXOS® for modern gold mining operations. The USDX is advancing steadily upward creating headwinds for the price of gold as bullion continues its march toward all-time highs this week.
Datable Signs Master Services Agreement With Bedding Company
EDITOR: InvestorIntel | March 10th, 2022 March 10, 2022 (Source) — Datable Technology Corp. (TSXV: DAC) (OTCQB: TTMZF) (the “Company” or “Datable”), the developer of a proprietary, SaaS-based Consumer Lifecycle and Data Management Platform called PLATFORM3 provided to global consumer brands, announces that it has signed a Master Services Agreement (the “MSA”) with a leading bedding company (the “Customer”).
Zentek Engages Vimta Labs for Clinical Research
EDITOR: InvestorIntel | March 10th, 2022 March 10, 2022 (Source) — Zentek Ltd. (“ZEN” or the “Company“) (TSX-V:ZEN and OTC PINK:ZENYF), a Canadian IP (Intellectual Property) development and commercialization company focused on next-gen healthcare solutions, today announces that it has retained Vimta Labs Limited (“Vimta”), a leading clinical research organization in India, to begin studies of ZEN’s ZenGUARD™ active ingredient as a potential treatment of infectious skin disease.
Neo Performance Materials Reports Strong Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2021 Results
Q4 2021 and Full-Year Highlights (unless otherwise noted, all financial amounts in this news release are expressed in U.S. dollars) Q4 2021 revenue of $153.4 million higher by 39.0% YoY; full-year 2021 revenue of $539.3 million was higher by 55.5% YoY. Volumes in the fourth quarter of 3,311 tonnes; full-year volumes expanded by 20.2%. Operating income of $12.7 million in the quarter; $59.9 million for the year.
Ur-Energy Files S-K 1300 Initial Assessments for the Lost Creek ISR Uranium Property and the Shirley Basin ISR Uranium Project
March 9, 2022 (Source) — Ur-Energy Inc. (NYSE American:URG) (TSX:URE) (the “Company” or “Ur-Energy”) is pleased to announce that it has filed S-K 1300 Initial Assessment Technical Report Summaries for its Lost Creek Property and Shirley Basin Project. The reports are filed as exhibits to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed March 9, 2022, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml.
Signature Resources Announces Closing of Oversubscribed Private Placement and Engagement of Wood Canada to Complete the Initial Mineral Resource Estimate for Q2/22
March 9, 2022 (Source) — Signature Resources Ltd. (TSXV: SGU) (OTCQB: SGGTF) (FSE 3S3) (“Signature” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that due to strong demand, it has closed an over-subscribed non-brokered private placement (the “Offering”).
Mark Chalmers says that Energy Fuels will be soon ready to resume processing of yellowcake, the ore concentrate of uranium
EDITOR: Tracy Weslosky | March 8th, 2022 In a recent InvestorIntel interview, Tracy Weslosky spoke with Mark Chalmers, President and CEO of Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSE American: UUUU | TSX: EFR) about how Energy Fuels is positioned for filling the uranium supply gap arising from the interruption of the supply from Russia and Kazakhstan.
Ecclestone Dusts Off the Crystal Ball for Metal Prices in 2022
EDITOR: Tracy Weslosky | March 4th, 2022 In a recent InvestorIntel interview, Tracy Weslosky spoke with Christopher Ecclestone, Principal and Mining Strategist at Hallgarten & Company about his latest research report on the outlook for metal prices in 2022.
Lomiko Announces Corporate Update and Deepens its Connection to Quebec Organizations and Research Centres
EDITOR: InvestorIntel | March 3rd, 2022 March 3, 2022 (Source) — Lomiko Metals Inc. (TSX.V: LMR) (“Lomiko Metals” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the following corporate update as it builds on the significant momentum of its 2021 activities and strengthens its stakeholder engagement in Quebec.
MAS Gold Announces Appointment of New Chief Financial Officer
EDITOR: InvestorIntel | March 3rd, 2022 March 3, 2022 (Source) — MAS Gold Corp. (“MAS Gold”) (TSXV: MAS) is pleased to announce, effective March 1st, 2022, the appointment of Ms. Karen Frisky, as the Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary of MAS Gold. Ms. Frisky is a Chartered Professional Accountant and brings with her a vast array of accounting skills, earned during her 28 years of experience, including 12 years’ practice in senior management roles with professional public companies.
Global expert Dev Randhawa on the uranium market and Fission 3.0's expanding portfolio in the Athabasca Basin
EDITOR: Peter Clausi | March 3rd, 2022 Peter Clausi starts this InvestorIntel interview with ‘global expert’ Dev Randhawa, Chairman and CEO of Fission 3.0 Corp. (TSXV: FUU | OTCQB: FISOF), and starts this interview with: “…there is no metal more directly linked to international events than uranium.” Dev hits the ground running in this interview by touching on market indicators such as the uranium spot price, the role of Kazakhstan in this process, and the Sprott Physical Uranium Trust.
A Reflection on the Democratization of Russia Awards as the World Plugs Putin's Spigots
EDITOR: Tracy Weslosky | March 1st, 2022 In 2001 I joined a firm in downtown Toronto that was responsible for taking the first pure Russian oil and gas play public on the American Stock Exchange (AMEX). Immediately, I joined the U.S.-Russian Investment club and started attending many of their NYC-based events.
Byron King, Mark Chalmers and Jack Lifton on Energy Fuels becoming 'a domestic Gigafactory for critical minerals' in the USA
EDITOR: Byron King | February 28th, 2022 In this episode of Critical Materials Corner, Byron King and InvestorIntel Editor-in-Chief and Member of Advisory Board at Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSE: UUUU | TSX: EFR) Jack Lifton are joined by Mark Chalmers, President and CEO of Energy Fuels Inc.
Jack Lifton, Byron King and Search Minerals' Greg Andrews on the theory that endless cash will somehow make more battery materials appear
EDITOR: Tracy Weslosky | February 23rd, 2022 In this episode of Critical Materials Corner, Tracy Weslosky and InvestorIntel Editor-in-Chief Jack Lifton are joined by Geologist and Newsletter Writer Byron King and Greg Andrews, President, CEO, and Director of Search Minerals Inc. (TSXV: SMY | OTCQB: SHCMF) to discuss Modern Mineral Resource Theory (MMRT).
Greg Andrews on Search Minerals “Sprint to Production” with its rare earths deposits in Labrador
EDITOR: Tracy Weslosky | February 22nd, 2022 In a recent InvestorIntel interview, Tracy Weslosky spoke with Greg Andrews, President, CEO, and Director of Search Minerals Inc. (TSXV: SMY | OTCQB: SHCMF) about the commencement magnetic separation of bulk samples of Deep Fox and Foxtrot deposits at SGS Canada as Search Minerals “Sprint to Production” with its rare earths deposits in Labrador.
Awakn Life Sciences Drug Discovery Program Files Patent Application for a New Class of Entactogen-Like Molecules
Entactogen NCE Series Enhances the Potential to Treat a Broad Range of Addictions February 17, 2022 (Source) — Awakn Life Sciences Corp. (NEO: AWKN) (OTCQB: AWKNF) (FSE: 954) (‘Awakn’), a biotechnology company developing and delivering psychedelic therapeutics to treat addiction, strengthened its intellectual property portfolio and pipeline for the treatment of addictions with the filing of a patent application for a new chemical series of entactogen-like molecules.
Moovly Expands Languages Offering to Support Partner Growth
EDITOR: InvestorIntel | February 17th, 2022 February 17, 2022 (Source) — Moovly Media Inc. (TSXV: MVY) (OTCQB: MVVYF) (FSE: 0PV2) (“Moovly” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce it has expanded the number of languages in which its video creation platform is available, adding German, Italian and Portuguese. Moovly partner Contenthouse (see Nov 12, 2020 press release) has expanded their sales operations beyond Switzerland.
Geoff Atkins discusses exceeding expectations in Vital Metals' output of rare earths with Peter Clausi
EDITOR: Peter Clausi | February 17th, 2022 In a recent InvestorIntel interview, Peter Clausi spoke with Geoff Atkins, Managing Director of Vital Metals Limited (ASX: VML) about Vital Metals’ recent news release on redesigning the North T Pit at Vital’s Nechalacho Rare Earths Mine after the ore sorter exceeded expectations.
Dependence on Russian Uranium has Investors Eyeing Ur-Energy for Domestic Production
EDITOR: Dean Bristow | February 17th, 2022 As I noted earlier in the week, in light of certain global political issues the United States may want to be looking for some better places to source commodities. As the largest consumer of uranium in the world, it behooves American consumers to secure supplies of this commodity from slightly more friendly allies. Especially given, according to the EIA, in 2020, the U.S. purchased 22% of its uranium from Kazakhstan and 16% from Russia.
ePlay Digital is your Gateway into the Metaverse
One of the biggest trends today is mobile gaming, and one of the largest trends of tomorrow is augmented reality (AR) and the metaverse. AR is a real-world environment where the objects that reside in the real world are enhanced. The metaverse is a network of 3D virtual worlds (virtual reality) focused on social connection. Today’s company is at the leading edge of mobile gaming incorporating AR, VR, and the metaverse. ePlay Digital Inc.
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