Mining & Resources
Wicheeda Rare Earth Project Moves Into Pilot‑Scale Testing Phase
Defense Metals Corp. (TSXV:DEFN, OTCQB:DFMTF, FSE:35D) has appointed SGS Canada Inc. to conduct a 30‑tonne pilot‑scale flotation testing program on newly prepared drill core composite samples from its Wicheeda Rare Earth Project near Prince George, British Columbia. The program is designed to advance process flowsheet development and support future engineering studies. Advancing feasibility The pilot…
Ryerson and Olympic Steel Complete Merger, Launch New Ticker RYZ
Ryerson Holding Corporation (NYSE:RYI) and Olympic Steel, Inc. (formerly NASDAQ:ZEUS) have officially merged, with Ryerson issuing 1.7105 shares of its common stock for each Olympic Steel share. Former Olympic shareholders now hold about 37 percent of Ryerson. Beginning February 24, the combined company will trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker “RYZ,”…
Todal Mining Fails to Deliver on 20‑Year Platinum Plan
Todal Mining, once billed as one of Zimbabwe’s biggest platinum ventures, has gone quiet. Investors are said to have walked away, leaving Mines Minister Winston Chitando under pressure to cancel its licence. The claims, originally taken from Anglo American Platinum and later passed through several owners, sit right next to AngloPlat’s Unki Mine in Shurugwi.…
Pan Global Files NI 43‑101 Report for Escacena Project in Spain
Pan Global Resources | | has filed its independent NI 43‑101 Technical Report for the Escacena Project in southern Spain. The report covers the La Romana copper‑tin‑silver deposit and the Cañada Honda gold‑copper‑silver deposit, both located in the Iberian Pyrite Belt. Results were first released at the end of 2025 and now come with the…
Q1 FY2026 Results Highlight Multi‑Jurisdictional Growth Across Bolivia, Spain, Argentina
Quarterly Results Overview Orvana Minerals Corp. reported financial and operational results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The company also provided updates on its Don Mario Oxides Stockpile Project in Bolivia and issued FY2026 guidance for its Bolivian subsidiary, EMIPA. Bolivia Operations Update EMIPA has commenced trial processing of legacy sulfide ore through the…
High‑Grade Copper Confirmed in Channel Sampling at Butembo, DRC
Strategic Exploration Update Copper Intelligence announced highly encouraging assay results from its recent channel sampling program at the Butembo Copper/Gold project in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo. The program, conducted across several pits, identified multiple zones of significant copper mineralization, with several samples returning exceptional high-grade values. Sampling Program and Results The channel sampling…
Tuzo Phase 3 Project Paused at Gahcho Kué Amid Market Weakness
MPVD performance by TradingView Mountain Province Diamonds (TSX: MPVD) has issued a corporate update covering leadership changes, operational decisions at the Gahcho Kué Mine, and recent financial matters related to its joint venture with De Beers Canada. The company holds a 49 percent interest in the Gahcho Kué Mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories, with De…
Vizsla Copper Expands Exploration With Two‑Rig Program at Thira
VCU performance by TradingView Winter Drilling Underway With Up to 8,000 Meters Planned Vizsla Copper has begun a significant winter drill program at its Poplar Project in central British Columbia, marking the next phase of exploration at the recently discovered Thira copper-molybdenum system. The company plans to complete up to 8,000 meters of drilling across…
U.S. and Allies Launch New Frameworks to Counter Tungsten Dependence
Executive Summary The global critical minerals landscape is undergoing a structural shift. Recent export restrictions on tungsten have highlighted the vulnerabilities embedded in concentrated supply chains and accelerated efforts by Western governments to secure alternative sources. What began as a regional trade action has evolved into a coordinated international response involving more than 50 nations…
Resolution Copper Supports Arizona Families with Landmark $285,000 Food Security Commitment
Resolution Copper is deepening its community investment across Arizona with a $285,000 multi-year donation to United Food Bank, reinforcing its long-standing presence in the Copper Corridor and surrounding regions. The funding comes at a time when food insecurity is rising sharply across working families, seniors, and Tribal communities. The contribution will be distributed through December…
