Core Viewpoint - The signing of an agreement between Taseko Mines Limited, the Tŝilhqot'in Nation, and the Province of British Columbia resolves a long-standing conflict regarding the New Prosperity mineral tenures, facilitating future development of one of Canada's largest copper-gold deposits while advancing reconciliation efforts [1][2][3]. Company Summary - Taseko Mines Limited retains a majority interest of 77.5% in the New Prosperity mineral tenures and will receive a payment of $75 million from the Province of BC upon closing [6]. - The company has committed to not being the proponent of mineral exploration and development activities at New Prosperity, ensuring that any future development will require the free, prior, and informed consent of the Tŝilhqot'in Nation [6][12]. - Taseko will contribute a 22.5% equity interest in the New Prosperity mineral tenures to a trust for the benefit of the Tŝilhqot'in Nation, which will transfer property interest to the Nation if they consent to mineral development [6][12]. Industry Summary - The agreement signifies a shift towards a consent-based model for mine development in British Columbia, allowing for collaborative processes between resource developers and First Nations [2][12]. - The resolution of this conflict is seen as a significant step in aligning the interests of First Nations and mining companies, promoting a stable investment climate in the region [5][7]. - The New Prosperity mineral resource includes a measured and indicated resource of 5.3 billion pounds of copper and 13.3 million ounces of gold, highlighting its potential economic significance [1][14].

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Core Insights - IREN Limited reported record monthly revenue and hardware profit for May 2025, driven by increased Bitcoin prices and a rise in average operating hashrate [5][6][11] - The company is on track to achieve a hashrate of 50 EH/s by June 30, 2025, with ongoing customer engagement and financing workstreams [5][11] - AI Cloud Services revenue is continuing to scale, with the Horizon 1 AI Data Center project on schedule for delivery in Q4 2025 [5][7] Bitcoin Mining Performance - Average operating hashrate increased to 38.4 EH/s in May from 36.6 EH/s in April and 30.3 EH/s in March [4] - Bitcoin mined reached 627 BTC in May, up from 579 BTC in April and 533 BTC in March [4] - Revenue per Bitcoin increased to $103,345 in May from $86,522 in April [4] - Total revenue from Bitcoin mining was $64.7 million in May, compared to $50.1 million in April [4] - Electricity costs per Bitcoin rose to $27,033 in May from $24,381 in April [4] - Hardware profit for Bitcoin mining was $47.8 million in May, with a profit margin of 74% [4][11] AI Cloud Services - Revenue from AI Cloud Services was $2.2 million in May, up from $2.0 million in April [4] - Hardware profit margin for AI Cloud Services remained high at 98% in May [4] - The GPU fleet is nearing full utilization, supporting training and inference workloads, generating an annualized run-rate revenue of $28 million [11] Project Updates - The Childress project is progressing, with Phase 5 (150MW) energization expected in the coming weeks [10][14] - The Horizon 1 AI Data Center is on track for Q4 2025 delivery, with equipment arriving as planned [7][14] - The company is transitioning to US domestic issuer status starting July 1, 2025 [5]

Core Insights - ATIF Holdings Limited is expanding into the Bitcoin sector with a five-year plan to accumulate 1,000 BTC through direct purchases and mining operations [1][3] - The company has chosen West Texas for its mining operations due to favorable regulatory conditions, affordable land, and competitive electricity costs [1][2] - The CEO emphasized Bitcoin as a long-term store of value and a strategic asset for growth, highlighting the importance of energy efficiency and sustainable operations in their mining facilities [2] Company Strategy - The company plans to implement a hybrid approach that includes both direct acquisition of BTC in the open market and the establishment of proprietary mining facilities [1][6] - ATIF Holdings aims to optimize cost control and scalability by focusing on energy-efficient mining operations [2] Industry Context - The move into Bitcoin mining represents a significant evolution in ATIF Holdings' business model, showcasing its commitment to innovation and long-term value creation in emerging technologies [3] - The broader industry trend is towards responsible and forward-looking crypto infrastructure development, which aligns with the company's planned operations [2]

SINGAPORE, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BitFuFu Inc. (“BitFuFu” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FUFU), a world-leading Bitcoin miner and mining services innovator, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. First Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights Total revenue was $78.0 million, a decrease of 46.0% from $144.4 million in the same period of 2024. This decrease was primarily attributable to the Bitcoin (“BTC”) mining “halving event” occurred in April 2024, increase i ...

Group 1 - BitMine Immersion Technologies, Inc. announced a public offering of 2,250,000 shares at $8.00 per share, aiming for gross proceeds of $18 million before expenses [1] - The company has received approval for listing on the NYSE American, with trading expected to start on June 5, 2025, under the symbol "BMNR" [2] - The net proceeds from the offering will be used to purchase bitcoin [3] Group 2 - A registration statement for the offering was filed with the SEC and became effective on June 4, 2025 [4] - The offering is managed by ThinkEquity, which is acting as the sole book-running manager [3] - BitMine operates in low-cost energy regions, focusing on bitcoin mining and advisory services [6]

NEW YORK, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cipher Mining Inc. (NASDAQ:CIFR) (“Cipher” or the “Company”) today released its unaudited production and operations update for May 2025. Key Highlights Key MetricsMay 2025BTC Mined1179BTC Sold64BTC Held2966Deployed Mining Rigs75,000Month End Operating Hashrate (EH/s)13.5Month End Fleet Efficiency (J/TH)18.9 1 Includes May power sales estimates (based on current meter dat ...

Group 1 - MTM Critical Metals Ltd has successfully recovered high-grade antimony from U.S.-sourced electronic waste using its proprietary Flash Joule Heating technology, achieving a 98% conversion rate and yielding 3.13% antimony concentration, which exceeds typical global mine grades of 0.1% to 1.0% [1][2][3] - The recovery of antimony is aligned with the U.S. critical minerals strategy, as antimony is vital for industries such as munitions, semiconductors, and battery manufacturing, while the U.S. currently relies heavily on imports from China [2][3] - The results validate the strategic importance of recovering critical metals from e-waste and support ongoing discussions with U.S. government stakeholders for potential funding [3] Group 2 - MTM Critical Metals specializes in advanced metal recovery technologies and holds exclusive licensing rights to the Flash Joule Heating technology developed by Rice University [4] - The company has secured a pre-permitted demonstration site in Texas and is engaging with U.S. agencies to scale operations [3][4] - MTM also holds exploration assets for niobium, rare earth elements, and gold, located in Western Australia and Quebec [4]

The VanEck Gold Miners ETF ( GDX ) notched a fresh multi-year high to jump-start June. Shares of the gold mining equity fund have been hot so far in 2025, up by more than 50%. Its largest component, Agnico Eagle Mines (Freelance Financial Writer | Investments | Markets | Personal Finance | RetirementI create written content used in various formats including articles, blogs, emails, and social media for financial advisors and investment firms in a cost-efficient way. My passion is putting a narrative to fina ...

Approaches 50 EH/s milestone with fully self-operated infrastructureDoubles BTC treasury year-over-year to 12,502 and expands contracted power capacity to 987 MWLAS VEGAS, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CleanSpark, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLSK), America's Bitcoin Miner® (the "Company"), today released its unaudited Bitcoin mining and operations update for the month ended May 31, 2025. "May was a strong execution month for CleanSpark as we continued to advance toward key growth targets," said Zach Bradford, CEO and Pres ...