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Au Gold Corp Enters Agreement to Acquire Havelock Gold-Antimony Project in the Heart of the Victorian Gold Fields, Australia
Thenewswire· 2026-01-15 12:30
Core Viewpoint - Au Gold Corp has entered into an agreement to acquire a 100% interest in the Havelock Gold-Antimony Project, which is located in the Victorian gold fields of Australia, highlighting the potential for high-grade gold deposits in the region [1][4]. Acquisition Details - The company will pay C$75,000 and issue 5 million shares for the acquisition, along with future per ounce payments for resource definition [4][17]. - The acquisition is subject to acceptance by the TSX Venture Exchange [4]. Project Highlights - The Havelock Project spans 11,663 hectares and is situated between Bendigo and Ballarat, with good access for year-round exploration [4][5]. - Historical mining in the area has shown high-grade gold-bearing quartz reefs, with significant antimony presence, indicating potential for modern exploration [2][3]. Historical Context - The first discovery in the Maryborough goldfield occurred in 1853, leading to small-scale hard rock mining, with historical workings showing gold grades between 1 to 10 ounces per ton [5][7]. - The Shaw-McFarlane Trend has approximately 9 km of historic workings with minimal modern exploration [5][12]. Exploration Potential - Recent discoveries in nearby projects have underscored the potential of Victoria's epizonal gold-antimony deposits, with plans for exploration at Havelock focusing on high-priority targets [2][3]. - The company aims to commence exploration quickly post-acquisition, with a National Instrument 43-101 Technical Report being prepared [20][21]. Technical Information - Previous drilling by Leviathan in 2021 returned significant gold results, justifying further exploration efforts [11]. - The project area has a history of coarse alluvial gold and excellent access for exploration activities [7][12].
Emergent Metals Corp. Announces Closing of Oversubscribed Private Placement
Thenewswire· 2026-01-15 12:00
Core Viewpoint - Emergent Metals Corp. has successfully completed a non-brokered private placement, raising gross proceeds of CDN$551,021 through the issuance of 11,020,420 units at CDN$0.05 per unit, each consisting of one common share and one warrant [1][2]. Group 1: Offering Details - The Offering involved the issuance of 11,020,420 units at a price of CDN$0.05 per unit, resulting in gross proceeds of CDN$551,021 [1]. - Each unit includes one common share and one whole transferable common share purchase warrant, exercisable at CDN$0.10 per share until January 15, 2028 [1]. - Insiders acquired 1,600,000 units, qualifying as a related party transaction but exempt from formal valuation and minority shareholder approval due to the transaction's size relative to the company's market capitalization [2]. Group 2: Use of Proceeds and Regulatory Compliance - The net proceeds from the Offering will be used for general working capital purposes [3]. - The Offering is subject to final approval from the TSX Venture Exchange, and the securities issued will be subject to a statutory hold period of four months and one day from the issuance date [3]. Group 3: Company Overview - Emergent Metals Corp. is focused on gold and base metal exploration in Nevada and Quebec, employing an acquisition and divestiture business model to create shareholder value [4]. - Key properties include the Golden Arrow Property in Nevada, which has a well-defined resource and plans for a major drilling program, and the Casa South Property in Quebec, located near significant mining operations [5][6].
Silver Crown Royalties Closes Strategic Investment with Michael Gentile
Thenewswire· 2026-01-15 08:00
Core Viewpoint - Silver Crown Royalties Inc. has successfully closed a non-brokered private placement with strategic investor Michael Gentile, raising approximately C$3,000,000 through the sale of 424,500 units at C$7 per unit, which will be used for specific silver royalties and general working capital [1] Group 1: Offering Details - The offering consists of 424,500 units, each comprising one common share and one warrant, with warrants allowing the purchase of additional shares at C$8.25 for three years [1] - The total proceeds from the offering are approximately C$3,000,000, aimed at advancing identified silver royalties and enhancing working capital [1] - No finder's fees or commissions were paid in connection with the offering, and the securities will be subject to a four-month hold period [1] Group 2: Strategic Investor Information - The strategic investor, Michael Gentile, did not own any common shares prior to the offering but now indirectly owns 424,500 common shares and 424,500 warrants, representing about 18.52% of the issued and outstanding common shares on a partially diluted basis [3] - The common shares acquired by the strategic investor are for investment purposes [3] Group 3: Company Overview - Silver Crown Royalties Inc. is a publicly traded silver royalty company focused on generating free cash flow and currently holds five silver royalties [6] - The company's business model provides investors with exposure to precious metals, serving as a hedge against currency devaluation while minimizing the economic burden on mining projects [6]
Canadian GoldCamps Closes Second Tranche of Private Placement
Thenewswire· 2026-01-14 22:00
Core Viewpoint - Canadian GoldCamps Corp. has successfully closed the second tranche of its non-brokered private placement financing, raising a total of $1,000,000 through two tranches [1][3]. Financing Details - The second tranche involved the issuance of 4,450,000 common shares at a price of $0.10 per share, resulting in gross proceeds of $445,000 [2]. - Combined with the first tranche, which closed on December 31, 2025, the total gross proceeds raised amount to $1,000,000 [3]. Use of Proceeds - A portion of the proceeds, specifically $100,000, has been allocated for an initial cash payment to Stelmine Canada Ltd. related to a proposed option agreement, while the remaining funds will be used for general working capital [3]. Regulatory Compliance - The offering is subject to the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals, including acceptance from the Canadian Securities Exchange [4]. Related Party Transactions - An officer of the company participated in the second tranche, acquiring 50,000 shares, which is classified as a related party transaction under Multilateral Instrument 61-101 [5]. Finder's Fees - In connection with the second tranche, the company paid finder's fees totaling $17,400 and issued 174,000 finder's warrants, each allowing the holder to acquire one share at an exercise price of $0.12 for 24 months [6]. Company Overview - Canadian GoldCamps Corp. is focused on gold exploration and development in Canada, aiming to acquire and advance high-quality assets through disciplined exploration [8].
Carrier Connect Data Solutions Inc. Announces Participation in AlphaNorth Capital Event
Thenewswire· 2026-01-14 17:05
Core Insights - Carrier Connect Data Solutions Inc. is participating in the AlphaNorth Capital Event from January 16-18, 2026, aimed at connecting growth-stage companies with capital finance professionals [1][2] - The company focuses on rolling up Tier II/III data centers internationally, specializing in co-location services for AI companies, service providers, enterprises, and small businesses [3] Company Overview - Carrier Connect Data Solutions operates as a carrier-neutral organization, owning its systems outright within leased spaces [3] - The primary markets for the company include Vancouver and Ottawa in Canada, and Perth in Australia, serving clients who utilize its facilities as either primary or ancillary data centers [3]
Ecolomondo Recaps a Transformational 2025
Thenewswire· 2026-01-14 14:30
Core Insights - Ecolomondo Corporation experienced a transformational year in 2025, marked by increased production, higher revenues, and improved operational performance [11] Operational Performance - The Hawkesbury TDP facility achieved significant milestones in 2025, including the successful commissioning of new milling equipment in June and the commencement of commercial production in July [2] - The facility demonstrated consistent production ramp-up, completing 17 full-capacity batches in Q1, 33 in Q2, 29 in Q3, and 69 in Q4 [4] - In October, the facility completed 4 double TDP batches over 4 consecutive days in automatic mode, followed by 4 full-capacity batches in a single day in November, achieving an optimal output of 60 metric tons [3] Revenue Generation - Increased output at the Hawkesbury facility led to higher revenues in Q3 and Q4 of 2025, with the shipment of 22 truckloads of recovered carbon black (rCB) generating approximately $800,000 in revenue by year-end [5] - The TDP process also produced tire-derived oil (TDO), with 15 tanker loads shipped during 2025, valued at approximately $310,000, indicating strong market acceptance of Ecolomondo's products [6] Strategic Developments - Ecolomondo entered a joint venture agreement with ARESOL in August 2025 to develop 4 turnkey TDP facilities in Europe, reflecting the company's commitment to expanding its technology [7] - The company completed two private placements in 2025, raising a total of C$1.5 million, and secured a C$2.0 million credit facility with Export Development Canada to finance new equipment [8] Corporate Changes - Ecolomondo appointed ForvisMazars S.E.N.C.R.L. as its new auditor and welcomed new board members Frank Kelly and Véronique Laberge [9] - Mario Mantaci joined as Chief Technology Officer to support the advancement of TDP technology and oversee production ramp-up at the Hawkesbury facility [10] Environmental Impact - The TDP process is noted for its environmental benefits, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 90% compared to virgin carbon black production, with expected reductions of 22,400 tons and 67,200 tons of CO2 emissions per year from the Hawkesbury and Shamrock facilities, respectively [19]
Windfall Geotek Congratulates Magna Terra Minerals on Significant Copper Discoveries at the Rocky Brook Project's Restigouche Trend, New Brunswick
Thenewswire· 2026-01-14 14:30
Core Insights - Windfall Geotek Inc. confirms that recent copper discoveries by Magna Terra Minerals align with high-priority targets generated by Windfall's AI system, showcasing the system's predictive capabilities in mineralization [2][5] Group 1: AI System and Discoveries - Windfall's AI system has successfully identified eleven copper targets on Magna Terra Minerals's property, achieving a similarity level of 85% [5] - The AI-driven exploration tools utilized by Windfall leverage geophysical data, topography, and geological insights to enhance exploration decisions [8] Group 2: Data and Methodology - The Bathurst Mining Camp project utilized public data covering an area of 3,417.4 km², incorporating 694 variables from various surveys, resulting in 1,363,428 data points [3] - A total of 26,887 copper assays were used as training data, sourced from multiple databases and studies [4] Group 3: Company Overview and Future Plans - Windfall Geotek is recognized as a leader in AI-driven mineral exploration, with a multidisciplinary team focused on turning complex geoscience data into high-potential discoveries [9][10] - The company plans to validate selected AI-generated targets to demonstrate the reliability of its AI system [9]
Quantum Provides Exceptional High-Grade Silver at Babine South
Thenewswire· 2026-01-14 14:00
Core Viewpoint - Quantum Critical Metals Corp. has reported high-grade silver results from its Babine South property, confirming silver values up to 308 oz/t (9,580 gpt) through independent re-assays, highlighting the project's exceptional silver potential and strategic importance in the current market [1][2][9]. Summary by Sections Silver Results - Surface sampling at Babine South returned silver values ranging from 10.9 ppm to 1,150 ppm (0.35 to 36.97 oz/t Ag), with significant base metal anomalies [3]. - Independent re-assays confirmed previous high-grade silver results, with values ranging from 212.84 to 308.00 oz/t [9][10]. Exploration Potential - The Babine South project is positioned in a top-tier Canadian mining jurisdiction, with plans for expanded geological mapping, targeted surface sampling, and an induced polarization (IP) survey to refine geophysical and geochemical anomalies [4][12]. - The project is characterized as a polymetallic system with credits in zinc and lead, and it has been added to the critical metal list in the USA in 2025 [4][12]. Market Context - The demand for silver is increasing due to its applications in AI, quantum computing, and modern power infrastructure, alongside record-high silver prices, emphasizing its strategic value [2]. - The company aims to leverage the global supply deficit of silver to enhance its exploration and development efforts [4]. Company Overview - Quantum Critical Metals Corp. focuses on advancing critical metals projects that support next-generation technologies, with a diverse portfolio including various promising assets [14].
Global Energy Metals Enters Into Option Agreement with Zimtu Capital to Advance the Monument Peak Project, Idaho
Thenewswire· 2026-01-14 13:30
Core Viewpoint - Global Energy Metals Corporation has entered into a non-binding letter agreement with Zimtu Capital Corp to propose an option agreement aimed at advancing exploration and development at the Monument Peak silver-copper-gold project in Idaho, USA [1][2]. Group 1: Option Agreement Details - Zimtu will be granted a multi-stage option over a four-year term to acquire Global Energy Metals' entire 50% interest in Monument Peak, subject to a 1.0% net smelter returns royalty [2][4]. - The transaction allows Global Energy Metals to maintain non-dilutive exposure to exploration success through cash payments, equity consideration, exploration expenditures, and retained royalty interest [2][3]. - The Option Agreement includes several milestone payments, with the first milestone requiring a payment of $50,000 in cash and the issuance of 100,000 common shares of Zimtu or its assignee [6][7]. Group 2: Financial Terms and Conditions - Zimtu must incur a minimum of $1,000,000 in direct exploration expenditures on the Project within 12 months of Closing [9]. - The second milestone payment includes $150,000 in cash and shares valued at $150,000, while the third milestone payment consists of $200,000 in cash and shares valued at $250,000 [11]. - Upon exercise of the Option, Global Energy Metals will retain a 1.0% NSR royalty on the Project, with a provision for the Optionee to repurchase 0.5% of the NSR for $1,000,000 within the first five years [11]. Group 3: Project Overview - The Monument Peak Project consists of 84 contiguous, unpatented lode mining claims totaling approximately 689.77 hectares, which includes two historical copper mines [15]. - Historical and modern exploration has confirmed the presence of high-grade copper-silver ± gold mineralization along a 3+ kilometer structural trend [16]. - Notable prior sampling results include copper grades ranging from 1% to 20.9% and silver grades from 3.4 to 305 g/t [17][19].
IDEX Drilling Confirms Scale of Copper Mineralization at Kismet Breccia Complex, Intersects 130.93 m of 0.40% Cu within 344 m of 0.30% Cu at the Freeze Project, Idaho, USA
Thenewswire· 2026-01-14 13:00
Core Insights - IDEX Metals Corp. announced positive drill results from its Freeze Copper-Gold-Molybdenum Project, confirming the scale and growth potential of the copper system [1][2][9] Drilling Highlights - Drill hole KSMT25004 intersected 130.93 meters of 0.50% CuEq (0.40% Cu, 1.87 g/t Ag, 89 ppm Mo) within 344.34 meters of 0.45% CuEq (0.30% Cu, 1.88 g/t Ag, 147 ppm Mo) [4][11] - Drill hole KSMT25003 intersected 57.10 meters of 0.65% CuEq (0.50% Cu, 3.14 g/t Ag, 140 ppm Mo) within 134.22 meters of 0.42% CuEq (0.34% Cu, 1.92 g/t Ag, 71 ppm Mo) [4][11] - The Kismet Breccia Complex remains open in all directions and at depth, indicating strong continuity of mineralization [4][8] Geological Context - The Freeze Project is located in the emerging Idaho Copper Belt, exhibiting geological characteristics similar to major porphyry-related systems globally [9][36] - The consistency and thickness of mineralization support the potential for Kismet to evolve into a district-scale copper system through systematic drilling [9] Upcoming Catalysts - Future activities include assay results from additional drill holes, geophysical results, and the completion of a property-wide model with defined porphyry copper drill targets for the 2026 exploration season [34]