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Ecolomondo Reaches Agreement in Principle for Financing of $2.7 million
Thenewswire· 2026-01-12 14:00
Core Viewpoint - Ecolomondo Corporation has secured an agreement in principle for financing of $2.7 million with Export Development Canada to support the ramp-up of its Hawkesbury TDP facility [1][2]. Financing Details - The financing agreement includes an increase of $2.7 million to the existing $2 million loan for Ecolomondo Environmental (Hawkesbury) Inc, originally signed in January 2025 [3]. - EDC has also agreed to a temporary principal and interest holiday during the 2026 ramp-up period for loans signed in January 2025 and July 2024 [3]. Operational Progress - The company has been actively hiring, training, and increasing production and sales at the Hawkesbury facility, aiming to improve efficiency [4]. - The additional financing is expected to help the facility achieve its full operational potential [4]. Company Overview - Ecolomondo Corporation is a Canadian cleantech company specializing in sustainable scrap tire recycling technology, particularly its proprietary Thermal Decomposition Process (TDP) [5]. - The TDP technology recovers valuable commodities from scrap tire waste, including recovered carbon black (rCB), oil, syngas, fiber, and steel [5]. Revenue Streams - Revenue from the Hawkesbury TDP facility is generated through the sale of end-products such as rCB, oil, steel, and syngas, as well as tipping fees for scrap tire disposal [5]. Mission and Vision - The company's mission is to contribute to a dynamic Circular Economy and enhance shareholder value by supplying large quantities of recovered resources for new product manufacturing [6]. - Ecolomondo aims to be a leading producer and reseller of recovered resources by strategically building and operating TDP facilities in industrialized countries [7]. Strategic Goals - The strategy focuses on becoming a major global builder and operator of TDP turnkey facilities, with plans for aggressive expansion in North America and Europe [8]. - Ongoing research and development will be prioritized to maintain technological advancement [8]. Environmental Impact - The TDP process significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions, with a 90% reduction in GHG emissions compared to virgin carbon black production [10]. - The production of rCB at the Hawkesbury facility is projected to reduce CO2 emissions by 22,400 tons per year [10].
Tribeca Resources Announces Results of AGM
Thenewswire· 2026-01-12 13:00
Core Viewpoint - Tribeca Resources Corporation held its Annual General Meeting on January 9, 2026, where significant shareholder participation was noted, and key corporate governance decisions were made [1]. Group 1: Shareholder Meeting Outcomes - Shareholders represented 47,059,641 shares, accounting for 48.30% of the outstanding shares [1]. - Directors Paul Gow, Thomas Schmidt, Nick DeMare, Luis Tondo, and Derrick Weyrauch were re-elected [2]. - All matters presented at the Meeting were approved, including the re-appointment of D&H Group LLP as auditor and the continuation of the rolling 10% equity incentive plan [3]. Group 2: Management Appointments - Following the Meeting, Paul Gow was appointed as Chief Executive Officer, Thomas Schmidt as President, and Nick DeMare as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary [4]. - Luis Tondo, Derrick Weyrauch, and Thomas Schmidt were appointed to the audit committee [4]. Group 3: Company Overview - Tribeca Resources is focused on copper exploration in the coastal IOCG belt of northern Chile, with a management team experienced in iron oxide copper-gold deposits [5]. - The company's objective is to provide mineral resources for future copper mines in Chile, emphasizing mid to advanced-stage exploration and resource development [6]. - The portfolio includes three exploration projects, with the flagship La Higuera IOCG Project having undergone approximately 10,000 meters of drilling [7].
Silver North Intersects 9.10 Metres Averaging 428.3 g/t Silver and 0.73 g/t Gold from 182.40 Metres at the Haldane Silver Property, Yukon
Thenewswire· 2026-01-12 12:30
Core Viewpoint - Silver North Resources Ltd. has reported significant drilling results from its 2025 exploration program at the Haldane Silver Property, indicating strong mineralization of silver, gold, lead, and zinc, particularly in the Main Fault structure [2][3]. Drilling Results - The 2025 exploration program included eight holes totaling 1,759.5 meters, with seven holes successfully intersecting the Main Fault, revealing silver-bearing mineralization [2][3]. - Notable results from hole HLD25-36 include 2.80 meters averaging 1,069 g/t silver and 1.41 g/t gold, within a larger intersection of 9.10 meters averaging 428 g/t silver and 0.73 g/t gold [2][4][6]. - Hole HLD25-38 showed multiple mineralized intervals, including a 1.50-meter section with 406 g/t silver and a 22-meter zone averaging 71 g/t silver, with a high-grade section of 1.90 meters averaging 437 g/t silver [7][4]. Mineralization Characteristics - The Main Fault is characterized as a strong and complex fault structure capable of hosting high-grade mineralization of silver, gold, lead, and zinc [3]. - The mineralization consists of siderite, quartz, galena, and sphalerite veins, along with breccia material, indicating a robust geological environment for resource potential [3][5]. Future Plans - The company has secured funding to initiate the 2026 exploration program, which will include an airborne geophysical survey to further define the potential of the Main Fault and other targets at Haldane [3][8]. - Management aims to start the next drilling program as soon as site conditions permit, following the interpretation of airborne data [8]. Property Overview - The Haldane Silver Property spans 8,579 hectares and is located 25 km west of Keno City, Yukon, adjacent to Hecla Mining's Keno Hill Silver Mine, which enhances its strategic value [2][16]. - The property hosts numerous occurrences of silver-lead-zinc-bearing quartz siderite veins similar to those being mined at Keno Hill [2].
Silver Grail Announces Assay Results that Confirm Porphyry-Style Copper Mineralization at Eastern Magnetic Anomaly, Ram Property, Golden Triangle, BC
Thenewswire· 2026-01-12 12:30
Core Insights - Silver Grail Resources Ltd. has reported assay results from its 2025 diamond drill program on the Ram Property, confirming the presence of a significant mineralized system associated with two magnetic anomalies [1][2] Drill Program Overview - The drill program consisted of 1,978 meters of NQ-diameter core drilling across seven drill holes, targeting two unexplained magnetic anomalies located approximately 625 meters apart [1] - The Ram Property is situated about 7 kilometers southwest of the Red Mountain gold-silver deposit in British Columbia's Golden Triangle [1] Assay Results - Assay results revealed elevated values of gold, copper, and molybdenum, with gold grades ranging from nil to 3.64 grams per tonne, copper from nil to 3,294 parts per million, and molybdenum from nil to 489 parts per million [2][3] - The Eastern Magnetic Anomaly is confirmed to be associated with a copper-molybdenum-gold porphyry system, characterized by broad zones of continuous copper mineralization [2][3] Notable Drill Highlights - Significant intersections include: - 91.00 meters grading 303 ppm Cu from RAM25-002 [3] - 152.00 meters grading 292 ppm Cu from RAM25-002 [3] - 34.00 meters grading 424 ppm Cu from RAM25-001 [9] - 1.00 meter grading 3.64 g/t Au from RAM25-004 [10] - The Western Magnetic Anomaly showed localized higher-grade vein intersections, indicating a potentially related broader mineralizing system [2][3] Geological Interpretation - The Eastern Magnetic Anomaly is characterized by long, continuous intervals of copper mineralization within an altered magnetite-bearing multiphase intrusive complex [3][5] - Elevated molybdenum values, locally exceeding 100 ppm, support the interpretation of a fertile porphyry environment [6][7] Future Exploration Plans - The company will continue to evaluate the results from the 2025 program to guide future exploration and drill targeting at the Ram Property [11]
Voyageur Pharmaceuticals Strengthens Scientific Team by Adding Dr. Brian Mueller as Director of Chemistry and Secures Exclusive Ownership of Iodine Extraction Technology
Thenewswire· 2026-01-12 12:30
Core Insights - Voyageur Pharmaceuticals Ltd. has secured 100% ownership of an innovative iodine extraction technology, the "Mueller Process," developed by Dr. Brian Mueller, who has been appointed as the Company's Director of Chemistry [1][2][4] Company Developments - The acquisition of the Mueller Process is expected to enhance cost efficiency, operational flexibility, and long-term supply-chain security for Voyageur's iodine extraction projects [2] - The Company has made an initial cash payment for the acquisition and will pay Dr. Mueller a running royalty on net sales of iodine products [2] - Voyageur plans to submit full utility patent applications for the acquired intellectual property in 2026, following provisional patent applications filed in 2025 [4] Technology and Process - Initial testing of the Mueller Process has shown a 90% yield from incoming brine to technical grade iodine (85% pure), with conversion to 99.5% pure iodine [6] - The process is environmentally friendly, producing a "clean brine" that can be used for various industrial applications [6] - The Streamlined API process aims to simplify the production of iodine contrast drugs by extracting directly from brine water, potentially allowing Voyageur to become the first U.S. company to produce iodine drugs domestically [4][9] Market Context - The global contrast media market is projected to grow from USD 6.77 billion in 2024 to USD 13.86 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 8.3% from 2025 to 2033 [5] - North America accounts for approximately 39.07% of the global iodine contrast media market, valued at around USD 2.65 billion annually [5] Strategic Vision - Voyageur aims to become a vertically integrated leader in the radiology contrast media drug market by controlling all primary input costs and enhancing quality and cost efficiency [16][17] - The Company is focused on producing high-quality, cost-effective imaging contrast agents and plans to transition into a high-margin domestic manufacturer of radiology drugs [14][13]
Teuton Announces Assay Results that Confirm Porphyry-Style Copper Mineralization at Eastern Magnetic Anomaly, Ram Property, Golden Triangle, BC
Thenewswire· 2026-01-12 12:30
Core Insights - Teuton Resources Corp. has reported assay results from its 2025 diamond drill program on the Ram Property, confirming the presence of a significant mineralized system associated with two magnetic anomalies [1][2]. Drill Program Overview - The 2025 drill program involved 1,978 meters of NQ-diameter core drilling across seven drill holes, targeting two unexplained magnetic anomalies located approximately 625 meters apart [1]. - The Ram Property is jointly owned with Silver Grail Resources Ltd. [1]. Assay Results - Assay results indicated elevated values of gold, copper, and molybdenum, with gold grades ranging from nil to 3.64 grams per tonne, copper from nil to 3,294 parts per million, and molybdenum from nil to 489 parts per million [2][3]. - The Eastern Magnetic Anomaly is confirmed to be associated with a porphyry-style copper-gold-molybdenum system, characterized by broad zones of continuous copper mineralization [2][3]. Notable Drill Highlights - Significant intersections include: - 91.00 meters grading 303 ppm Cu from RAM25-002 [3]. - 152.00 meters grading 292 ppm Cu from RAM25-002 [3]. - 34.00 meters grading 424 ppm Cu from RAM25-001 [4]. - 1.00 meter grading 3.64 g/t Au from RAM25-004 [4][10]. - The Western Magnetic Anomaly revealed localized higher-grade vein intersections, indicating a potentially related broader mineralizing system [2][3]. Technical Interpretation - The Eastern Magnetic Anomaly is linked to a large, altered, magnetite-bearing multiphase intrusive complex hosting porphyry-style mineralization [5][6]. - The Western Magnetic Anomaly is associated with magnetic pyrrhotite-rich mineralization and localized Au ± Cu ± Mo veins [7][8]. Future Exploration Plans - The company will continue to evaluate the results from the 2025 program to guide future exploration and drill targeting at the Ram Property [11]. Company Background - Teuton Resources Corp. holds interests in over twenty properties in the Golden Triangle area of northwest British Columbia and has adopted the "prospect generator" model [16].
Andina Copper Strengthens Technical Team with Key Appointments
Thenewswire· 2026-01-12 12:00
Core Viewpoint - Andina Copper Corporation has appointed Joseph Salas as Vice President - Exploration and Gustavo Zulliger as Principal Consulting Geologist, enhancing the company's technical expertise and regional experience in mineral exploration [1][3][7]. Group 1: Appointments and Expertise - Joseph Salas brings over 30 years of experience in Latin America, specializing in copper-gold porphyry systems, epithermal systems, and VMS deposits [1][2]. - Salas previously served as Vice President - Exploration at Atico Mining, contributing to the growth of the El Roble VMS mine and La Plata VMS deposit [2]. - Gustavo Zulliger has more than 30 years of international mineral exploration experience and is recognized as a leading South American porphyry copper specialist [3][4]. - Zulliger's recent role was Exploration Director at McEwen Copper, and he has held senior positions at various Ivanhoe Group companies and major mining firms [4][5]. Group 2: Roles and Responsibilities - Salas will lead the technical team and exploration activities, supporting the company's disciplined business development [3][6]. - Zulliger will assist in designing and executing high-impact exploration programs and advising on the company's technical positioning for potential strategic partners [6][7]. Group 3: Company Outlook - The company is entering a catalyst-rich period with strong exploration-driven news flow across its projects, including ongoing drilling at Piuquenes and Cobrasco, with follow-up exploration at Mantau [7]. - The appointment of Salas and Zulliger is expected to be invaluable as the company aims to enhance its project portfolio and shareholder value [7]. Group 4: Stock Options - Andina Copper has granted a total of 2,000,000 stock options with varying exercise prices of $0.735, $0.92, and $1.10 [8]. Group 5: Company Overview - Andina Copper Corporation is focused on copper exploration in South America, holding significant discoveries in Argentina and Colombia, as well as an undrilled copper-gold target in Chile [9].
First Canadian Graphite Inc. Announces Commencement of Airborne Electromagnetic (EM) and Magnetic Surveys and Expands Land Holdings
Thenewswire· 2026-01-12 11:00
Core Insights - First Canadian Graphite Inc. has initiated airborne electromagnetic and magnetic surveys over its Berkwood Graphite Project to assess graphite occurrences [1][2] - The company has staked an additional 125 claims, increasing its total land holdings by 72%, making it the largest landholder in the area [3] - The Berkwood Graphite Project has a resource estimate of 3.2 million tonnes of indicated and inferred graphite with an average grade of 17% [6] Survey and Exploration Plans - The airborne EM and magnetic surveys are designed to identify conductive graphite orebodies and trace geological structures, with drilling planned for Spring/Summer 2026 [2][5] - The surveys will cover five high-priority targets to evaluate the potential for graphite occurrences [1][2] - The company plans to evaluate results from the surveys to target its upcoming drill program [5] Project Details - The Berkwood Graphite Project consists of several claim blocks, with only two blocks drilled so far, representing about 10% of the conductive anomalies [5] - The current mineral resource includes 1,755,300 tonnes of indicated resources at 17.00% Cgr and 1,526,400 tonnes of inferred resources at 16.39% Cgr [11] - The project is located in northern Quebec, easily accessible via major and secondary roads [9] Community Engagement - First Canadian Graphite acknowledges that the Berkwood Project is situated within the traditional territory of the Pessamit Innu First Nation and is committed to fostering respectful relationships with local Indigenous communities [8]
Germanium Mining Corp. Begins Remote Sensing Work on its Lac Du Km 35 Property In Chibougamau Area, Quebec
Thenewswire· 2026-01-12 08:05
Core Viewpoint - Germanium Mining Corp. has initiated remote sensing work on its Lac Du Km 35 Property in Quebec, aiming to explore potential germanium mineralization [1][5]. Group 1: Property Overview - The Lac Du Km 35 Property features the Faribault Shear Zone (FSZ), a significant structural element that may connect with other permeable zones at depth, serving as a conduit for hydrothermal fluids [2]. - The Laganière germanium showing, discovered in 1998, returned a historical value of 0.02% (186 ppm) germanium, but these results are not currently verified as mineral resources [3][10]. - The Laganière showing is strategically located near electromagnetic anomalies and the FSZ, which will be the primary focus of exploration efforts [4]. Group 2: Remote Sensing Work - The remote sensing study is expected to be completed by the end of February 2026, focusing on identifying potential faults and shear zones related to germanium mineralization [5]. - The study will utilize satellite imagery from the European Space Agency (ESA) with a resolution of 30 cm, acquired in September 2023, to identify relevant structural features [6]. - The interpreted structural features will be integrated into a GIS system, generating maps at a scale of 1:5,000 for targeted field follow-up in the summer of 2026 [7]. Group 3: Industry Context - Germanium is recognized for its growing applications in electronics, solar technology, fiber optics, and military uses, and is classified as a critical metal in Canada, the U.S., and the EU [8]. - Following a ban on germanium exports to the U.S. by China, the largest producer, recent spot prices for germanium have exceeded US$5,000 per kilogram [9].
Wedgemount Director Resignation
Thenewswire· 2026-01-10 01:50
Group 1 - Wedgemount Resources Corp. announces the resignation of Mr. Simon Clarke as an independent director, effective immediately, and expresses gratitude for his contributions [1] - The company is focused on maximizing shareholder value through the acquisition, development, and exploitation of oil and gas projects in Texas, USA [2] - Mark Vanry serves as the President and CEO of Wedgemount Resources Corp. [3]