Core Viewpoint - GMV Minerals Inc. has engaged Machai Capital Inc. to enhance its digital marketing efforts through a comprehensive marketing agreement [1] Group 1: Marketing Agreement - The agreement with Machai was signed on January 15, 2026, and outlines Machai's role in leading the Company's marketing, advertising, and public awareness initiatives [1] - Machai will implement a multi-platform digital media marketing program that includes digital campaigns, social media amplification, and targeted communications aimed at investors [1]

Core Viewpoint - Ucore Rare Metals Inc. supports President Trump's initiatives under Section 232 aimed at enhancing domestic supply chains for processed critical minerals, particularly rare earth elements [1][5]. Group 1: Policy and Strategic Importance - Ucore emphasizes that processing capacity, rather than just mining, is the critical chokepoint in the supply chain for rare earth and critical minerals [2]. - The company believes that long-term resilience in the supply chain requires domestic and allied processing capabilities [2]. - President Trump's proclamation highlights the U.S.'s reliance on foreign processing despite being the second-largest producer of mined rare earth oxides [3]. Group 2: Ucore's Strategic Initiatives - Ucore's strategy focuses on establishing U.S.-based rare earth processing infrastructure, sourcing feedstock from allied jurisdictions [3]. - The Louisiana Strategic Metals Complex is being developed to provide scalable processing capacity, particularly for heavy rare earth elements essential for various technologies [3][8]. - Ucore's proprietary RapidSX™ technology is designed to support policy-driven supply chain objectives and improve processing efficiency [4][5]. Group 3: Market Position and Future Plans - Ucore aims to disrupt China's control over the North American rare earth supply chain through the development of processing facilities in the U.S. and Canada [8]. - The company plans to develop its Bokan-Dotson Ridge Rare Heavy REE Project in Alaska, which is fully controlled by Ucore [8]. - Ucore's vision includes becoming a leading advanced technology company in metal separation products and services for the mining industry [7].

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 14, 2026) - Casa Minerals Inc. (TSXV: CASA) (OTCQB: CASXF) (FSE: 0CM) (the "Company" or "Casa") is pleased to announce a non-brokered private placement financing (the "Offering") for aggregate gross proceeds of $800,000.Under the terms of the Offering, the Company may issue up to 6,400,000 units (each, a "Unit") at a price of $0.125 per Unit. Each Unit consists of one common share of the Company (a "Share") and one common share purchase warrant (a "War ...

Core Insights - Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTI) is expanding its paper and packaging business in Asia, with the startup of three new satellite plants in 2025 and the doubling of capacity at an existing plant in India, along with an additional satellite expected to launch in early 2026 [2][3][4] Expansion Details - MTI launched two new satellite plants in China and one in India in 2025, and doubled the capacity of a plant in India [3] - An additional satellite in China is expected to be commissioned in early 2026 [3] Market Focus - 50% of MTI's expansions in Asia for 2025 and 2026 are dedicated to packaging applications, reflecting a strategic focus on this segment [4] - The company has experienced a 30% growth in volumes in Asia since 2022, with sales for packaging applications more than doubling [4] Technology and Innovation - MTI utilizes crystal engineering technology and deep minerals expertise to enhance paper quality while reducing costs, setting a global standard for innovation in paper and packaging [4] - The company's fillers replace expensive wood fiber in uncoated paper, resulting in a brighter and more opaque product, while engineered pigments for coating applications provide exceptional coverage and gloss [4]

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Core Insights - Fitzroy Minerals Inc. is making significant progress in its exploration of the Buen Retiro and Caballos copper projects in northern Chile, coinciding with record-high copper prices, indicating a transformative year ahead for the company [1][2]. Caballos Project - The Caballos project has revealed a robust copper-molybdenum-gold system with multiple mineralization phases, extending over 600 meters, with ongoing exploration [2][4]. - Phase 1 drilling at Caballos has completed 3,154 meters across nine holes, with an airborne geophysical survey scheduled for Q1 2026 to enhance geological modeling [4][12]. - Drill hole CAB-DDH004A intersected 176 meters at 0.31% Cu, 249 ppm Mo, and 0.04 g/t Au, indicating promising mineralization [6][8]. Buen Retiro Project - At Buen Retiro, drilling continues to intersect significant sulphide mineralization, with a focus on the Upper Pucobre Formation, which is similar to the Candelaria deposit [3][20]. - Approximately 8,000 meters of diamond drilling across 29 holes has been completed, with assays pending for several drill holes due to laboratory delays [14][18]. - The geological interpretation indicates a copper-mineralized trend extending about 1 kilometer, with mineralization preferentially developed in permeable volcanic breccias and tuffs [17][18]. Technical Developments - The company plans to upgrade the Technical Report on the Heap Leach Joint Venture with Pucobre to a Pre-Feasibility Study, reflecting confidence in the project [4][23]. - New drilling contracts for 2026 are being negotiated, focusing on both exploration and larger diameter infill drilling [22]. Geophysical Surveys - Fitzroy has contracted Expert Geophysics for an airborne MobileMT survey to map subsurface geology to depths of 1 to 2 kilometers, with a total of approximately 716 line-km planned [10][12].

Core Insights - Tsodilo Resources Limited has confirmed significant critical minerals and rare earth element (REE) mineralization at its Gcwihaba Metals Project in Botswana, particularly at the C26 and C27 targets, which were identified through geophysical surveys and confirmed by diamond core drilling [1][3][5] Exploration Results - The conceptual exploration target for the Gcwihaba project ranges from 81 to 97 million tonnes with grades between 0.05% and 1.49% Total Rare Earth Oxides (TREO), with the REE exploration target extending four kilometers in length [3][17] - The highest grade recorded so far is 1.49% TREO at the C27 skarn, validating the company's exploration approach [5][16] - The C26 and C27 skarn features contain all fifteen REE elements listed on the U.S. Department of Interior's 2025 Critical Minerals List, along with five additional critical minerals [6][7] Drilling Program - A 15,000-meter diamond drill program is set to commence in 2026 to obtain a compliant NI43-101 resource statement, focusing on defining high-grade REE zones and evaluating the polymetallic potential of the system [6][18] - The 2026 drilling campaign will include approximately 50 NQ-size drill holes [18] Mineralization Details - The skarn deposits are located within carbonate-rich lithologies and are characterized by a polymetallic assemblage, including copper, cobalt, nickel, vanadium, and silver [15][16] - Notable drill results include high-grade REE intercepts, with specific results from the C27 skarn showing 1.49% TREO over 2 meters and 1.23% TREO over 1 meter [9][12] Industry Context - The demand for rare earth elements is projected to grow at 9.2% annually through 2030, with global supply currently concentrated in China [7][8] - Rare earth elements are critical for applications in electric vehicles, wind turbines, and defense technologies, highlighting the strategic importance of the Gcwihaba project [7][21]

Core Viewpoint - Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTI) will release its fourth quarter and full year results for 2025 on January 29, 2026, after market close, followed by a conference call on January 30, 2026, at 11 a.m. ET to discuss these results [1]. Group 1 - The conference call will be accessible via a dial-in number for U.S. participants (+1 877-270-2148) and for international participants (+1 412-902-6510), with the conference ID being "Minerals Technologies" [2]. - A replay of the conference call will be available starting from 2 p.m. ET on January 30, 2026, for one year [3]. Group 2 - Minerals Technologies Inc. is a global, technology-driven specialty minerals company that develops, produces, and markets a wide range of minerals and mineral-based products and services [4]. - The company reported global sales of $2.1 billion in 2024 and operates with 4,000 employees across 34 countries [4].

Core Viewpoint - Fitzroy Minerals Inc. has appointed Mr. Victor Flores as a Non-Executive Director, effective January 6, 2026, enhancing the company's governance and expertise in the resource capital markets [1][4]. Group 1: Appointment Details - Mr. Victor Flores is a recognized expert in resource capital markets with decades of experience, having worked as a resources analyst, Portfolio Manager, and Chief Investment Officer [2]. - His previous roles include eleven years as a Managing Director and Senior Mining Analyst at HSBC and nine years as a portfolio manager for Paulson & Co [2]. - Flores holds a Bachelor's degree in Geological Sciences and a Master's degree in Energy and Mineral Resources from the University of Texas at Austin, and he has been a CFA charter holder since 1992 [3]. Group 2: Company Overview - Fitzroy Minerals focuses on exploring and developing mineral assets with substantial upside potential in the Americas [5]. - The company's current property portfolio includes the Buen Retiro Copper Project in Chile, the Caballos Copper and Polimet Gold-Copper-Silver projects in Valparaiso, Chile, the Taquetren Gold Project in Argentina, and the Cariboo Project in British Columbia, Canada [5]. - Fitzroy Minerals' shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol FTZ and on the OTCQB under the symbol FTZFF [5].

Core Insights - North America Niobium and Critical Minerals Corp. has reported positive preliminary results from its Phase 1 soil-gas radon survey on the Blanchette and Bardy properties in Québec, indicating multiple radon anomalies associated with rare earth element (REE) prospects [1][3][5] Survey Details - The Phase 1 soil-gas radon survey was conducted by RadonEx from December 16 to 18, 2025, covering a grid of 250 m x 250 m at Bardy with 68 sampling points and two grids of 200 m x 200 m at Blanchette with 72 sampling points [3][4] - Anomalous responses were defined as greater than 0.19 pCi/m²/s at Bardy and greater than 0.15 pCi/m²/s at Blanchette, with several radon anomalies located near known REE prospects [3][4] Interpretation and Trends - The preliminary interpretation suggests that the radon anomalies may indicate extensions of pegmatitic granitic dykes, which are known to host REE and niobium mineralization [3][5] - A WNW–ESE trend in the anomalous pattern at Bardy aligns with regional dyke orientations reported by Québec government geologists [5] Follow-Up Plans - The company plans to expand the radon soil gas survey in Q1 2026 to cover additional areas of the Blanchette, Bardy, and Seigneurie properties, with grid design and spacing currently under review [5][17] - A rapid follow-up backpack drilling program will be initiated to target the identified anomalous zones, allowing for quick geological logging and sampling [12][14] Methodology - The backpack drilling method is designed to drill through overburden of 20 m or more, recovering approximately 2–3 m of bedrock core for analysis [14][19] - The company aims to prioritize the most prospective areas for diamond drilling programs by combining near-real-time radon targeting with rapid follow-up sampling [15][19] Company Overview - North American Niobium and Critical Minerals Corp. focuses on the acquisition and development of precious, base, and critical mineral assets, including properties in British Columbia and Québec that are rich in REE, niobium, and nickel-copper occurrences [23]