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Core Viewpoint - Lion Copper and Gold Corp. has secured a US$30.5 million investment from Nuton LLC, a subsidiary of Rio Tinto, to advance the Yerington Copper Project in Nevada, marking a significant milestone for the company [1][3]. Funding and Project Advancement - The funding is part of Stage 3 of the earn-in agreement and will be allocated towards the Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) and related permitting activities, including technical optimization and environmental studies [2][5]. - This investment allows the company to progress the DFS and permitting work without significant dilution and execution risk for shareholders [3]. Strategic Importance of the Project - The Yerington Copper Project is located in a Tier-1 U.S. jurisdiction and is seen as crucial for increasing domestic copper cathode production, which is essential due to rising demand from sectors like electrification and electric vehicles [3][4]. - The project aims to qualify under the U.S. federal FAST-41 permitting framework, enhancing transparency and predictability in the permitting process for critical mineral projects [4]. Technological Advancements - The Nuton® Technology will be further refined during the DFS work program, aiming to improve copper recoveries and reduce capital intensity and environmental impact compared to conventional methods [5][7]. - Nuton focuses on producing low-footprint copper while ensuring positive impacts across various environmental and societal pillars [8]. Company Overview - Lion Copper and Gold Corp. is a junior mining company advancing its projects in Nevada through an earn-in agreement with Nuton, emphasizing modern processing technologies to accelerate production [6].

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 23, 2026) - Lion Rock Resources Inc. (TSXV: ROAR) (FSE: KGB) (OTCQB: LRRIF) (the "Company" or "Lion Rock") is pleased to announce that it will be attending the 2026 Vancouver Resource Investment Conference ("VRIC"), to be held January 25 to 26, 2026, at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia.VRIC Event and Booth DetailsEvent: Vancouver Resource Investment Conference 2026Dates: January 25 to 26, 2026Location: Vancouver Convention ...

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 22, 2026) - Lion Rock Resources Inc. (TSXV: ROAR) (FSE: KGB) (OTCQB: LRRIF) (the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on its exploration activities at the Volney Project, located in the historic Black Hills mining district of South Dakota, USA. Phase 1 of the Company's multi-phase exploration drill program at the Volney Project is now complete, following the completion of 15 drill holes.News HighlightsPhase 1 Drilling Completed - 3,600 m across 1 ...

North Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 21, 2026) - Lion One Metals Limited (TSXV: LIO) (OTCQX: LOMLF) ("Lion One" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. David Anderson to the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Anderson is an accomplished and successful investment banking professional with over 30 years of capital markets experience. During his executive career Mr. Anderson has managed numerous high-profile mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring initiatives, a ...

About this content About Emily Jarvie Emily began her career as a political journalist for Australian Community Media in Hobart, Tasmania. After she relocated to Toronto, Canada, she reported on business, legal, and scientific developments in the emerging psychedelics sector before joining Proactive in 2022. She brings a strong journalism background with her work featured in newspapers, magazines, and digital publications across Australia, Europe, and North America, including The Examiner, The Advocate, ...

Core Insights - Power Metallic Mines Inc. has announced preliminary metallurgical results from SGS Canada Ltd, indicating high metal recoveries from the Lion zone mineralization, with copper recovery at 98.9% and a concentrate grading 25.8% copper, surpassing previous estimates [1][5][9] Metallurgical Testing Results - The initial Lock Cycle Test (LCT) showed exceptional recoveries for various metals: Copper (98.9%), Palladium (93.9%), Platinum (96.8%), Gold (85.0%), and Silver (88.9%) [1][6][9] - The mineralization at the Lion deposit is primarily composed of coarse-grained chalcopyrite and cubanite, which are expected to respond well to conventional sulphide concentration methods [2][3] Composite Samples and Testing - Three composite samples were prepared for testing: High-Grade (HG) with 103 samples, Low-Grade (LG) with 99 samples, and a Blended composite representing a 50/50 ratio [3][4] - The LCT was conducted on the Blended Composite, which is considered representative of the run-of-mine feed for conventional sulphide flotation [4][5] Recovery Performance - The LCT results indicated a high-grade concentrate containing 25.8% Cu, 1.2% Ni, 4.83 g/t Au, 41.4 g/t Pd, 23.4 g/t Pt, and 159 g/t Ag, with robust recoveries across all tested metals [6][9] - The results suggest that the previous recovery estimates of 80% for all metals were significantly underestimated, indicating a potential for higher returns from the Lion zone mineralization [9][13] Future Prospects - Power Metallic is considering a Phase 2 study to explore the creation of value-added products based on the promising metallurgical results [14] - The company aims to leverage the high recovery rates for future copper equivalent calculations, which will enhance the economic viability of the Lion project [13]

Core Viewpoint - Lion One Metals Limited announces the resignation of Tayfun Eldem from its Board of Directors effective January 6, 2026, and expresses gratitude for his contributions to the company [1][2]. Company Overview - Lion One Metals is an emerging Canadian gold producer based in North Vancouver, British Columbia, with operations initiated in late 2023 at its 100% owned Tuvatu Alkaline Gold Project in Fiji [2]. - The Tuvatu project includes the high-grade Tuvatu Alkaline Gold Deposit, an Underground Gold Mine, a Pilot Plant, and an Assay Lab [2]. - The company holds an extensive exploration license for the Navilawa Caldera, which contains multiple mineralized zones and promising exploration targets [2].

Company Overview - Lion One Metals Limited is an emerging Canadian gold producer headquartered in North Vancouver, British Columbia [2] - The company has established new operations at its 100% owned Tuvatu Alkaline Gold Project in Fiji, which includes a high-grade gold deposit, an underground gold mine, a pilot plant, and an assay lab [2] - Lion One also holds an extensive exploration license covering the Navilawa Caldera, which contains multiple mineralized zones and prospective exploration targets [2] Leadership Change - The company announced the immediate departure of Chief Executive Officer Ian Berzins [1]

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 31, 2025) - Lion Copper and Gold Corp. (CSE: LEO) (OTCQB: LCGMF) ("Lion CG", or the "Company") announces that it has amended an existing advisory services agreement to permit payment of advisory fees through the issuance of common shares of the Company in lieu of cash. The advisory agreement was originally entered into in April 2025 and provided for a monthly cash retainer of US$10,000 in exchange for advisory services, including strategic planning, c ...