TORONTO, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Golconda Gold Ltd. (“Golconda Gold” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: GG; OTCQB: GGGOF) is pleased to announce production of 3,030 ounces of gold for the second quarter of 2025 (“Q2”) at its Galaxy Gold Mine (“Galaxy”), a 3% increase in gold production compared to Q1 2025 and a 90% increase on Q2 2024. The Q2 production numbers are as follow: Mining Q22025Q1 2025Q22024PrincetonOre Mined(t)12,3468,4725,128Ore Grade(g/t)<td style="border-right: so ...

SandRidge Energy Inc. (SD) has received an upgrade to "Neutral," reflecting a more constructive albeit cautious view of the company’s prospects. This recalibrated stance is grounded in three pillars — strengthening natural gas pricing, maintaining a resilient balance sheet and projecting meaningful production upside for the second half of 2025.Though headwinds such as volatile oil prices and capital allocation sensitivity remain, SandRidge Energy’s fundamentals suggest a stable outlook that merits the revis ...

Core Insights - Chevron Corporation (CVX) and ConocoPhillips (COP) are major players in the U.S. energy sector, each with distinct strategies in dividend policies, capital discipline, and project exposure [1][2] Chevron Corporation (CVX) - **Dividend Yield and Defensive Appeal**: Chevron offers a 4.6% dividend yield, supported by 38 consecutive years of dividend growth. In Q1 2025, Chevron returned $6.9 billion to shareholders, balancing $3 billion in dividends with $3.9 billion in buybacks [4] - **Production Growth**: Chevron aims for 6-8% production growth in 2025, driven by projects in Kazakhstan, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Permian Basin. The Tengiz project has recently achieved a significant production milestone [5] - **Cost Discipline and Efficiency Focus**: Chevron anticipates $2 billion in structural cost savings in 2025, with an additional $2-3 billion in efficiencies expected in 2026, enhancing capital efficiency and free cash flow [6] - **Global Asset Upside**: The acquisition of Hess will provide Chevron access to the Stabroek Block in Guyana, which contains over 11 billion barrels of recoverable reserves, potentially boosting cash flow by $10 billion by 2026 [7] ConocoPhillips (COP) - **Marathon Deal Unlocks Scale and Efficiency**: ConocoPhillips' $22.5 billion acquisition of Marathon Oil has increased its scale and diversification, with Q1 2025 production reaching 2.389 million BOE/D and earnings rising despite lower commodity prices [8] - **Global LNG and Alaska Investments**: Strategic investments in LNG and Alaska are expected to generate multi-billion-dollar free cash flows post-2027, providing stable earnings streams [10] - **Cash Flow Strength and Shareholder Returns**: In Q1 2025, ConocoPhillips reported $5.5 billion in cash from operations, a 23% year-over-year increase, returning $2.5 billion to shareholders through dividends and buybacks [11] - **Diversified Asset Base**: ConocoPhillips has a diversified portfolio across short-cycle and long-cycle assets, reducing dependence on any single basin or commodity trend [12] Price Performance and Valuation - **Price Performance**: Over the past year, Chevron's stock declined approximately 3%, while ConocoPhillips fell around 13%, with Chevron's defensive income profile helping it withstand sector volatility [13] - **Valuation Comparison**: Chevron trades at a forward P/E of over 19X, while ConocoPhillips trades at 16X, suggesting potential upside for COP if operational momentum continues [15] - **EPS Estimates**: Chevron's earnings are expected to fall 32% this year but rebound by 27% in 2026, while ConocoPhillips is projected to see a smaller 20% decline this year [16][19] Conclusion - Both Chevron and ConocoPhillips are rated a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), with Chevron excelling in income generation and operational efficiency, while ConocoPhillips offers stronger valuation upside and long-term growth potential through LNG and Alaska [20]

BGX Officially Graduates from an Exploration to a Production Company VANCOUVER, B.C., June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BGX - Black Gold Exploration Corp. (the "Company" or "BGX") (CSE: BGX) (OTCQB: BGXCF) (FRA: BLGX) is proud to announce that production has officially commenced at its flagship Fritz 2-30 well in Clay County, Indiana. This significant milestone marks BGX's evolution from an ambitious exploration company to a full-fledged oil and gas producer — a pivot the Company achieved on schedule and on ...

May 21, 2025 12:51 AM GMT LatAm Energy Tracker | Latin America M Foundation Brazil Oil Production Gaining Momentum Daily production data through early May shows strong growth in Brazil, up 8.5% vs Dec/24 and, year-to-date, 5.7% above the same period of last year. We are confident that our oil production growth forecast for Brazil will be met, and do not rule out upside risks, as new pre-salt platforms ramp-up. Key Takeaways Morgan Stanley does and seeks to do business with companies covered in Morgan Stanle ...

Granite Ridge Resources (GRNT) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 09, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants James Masters - PrincipalLuke Brandenberg - President & CEOTyler Farquharson - Chief Financial OfficerJohn Annis - Vice PresidentNoah Hungness - Equity Research AssociateMichael Scialla - Managing Director Conference Call Participants Phillips Johnston - Senior E&P Analyst Operator Good morning, and welcome to the Granite Ridge Resources First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. Currently, all ...

VAALCO Energy (EGY) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 09, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Chris Delange - Investor RelationsGeorge Maxwell - Chief Executive Officer and DirectorJeffrey Robertson - Managing DirectorStephane Foucaud - Founding PartnerChris Wheaton - Managing DirectorRonald Bain - Chief Financial Officer Operator Good morning, and welcome to VAALCO Energy's First Quarter twenty twenty five Conference Call. All participants will be in listen only mode. After today's presentation, there will be an ...

Coeur Mining (CDE) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Mitchell Krebs - President, CEO & ChairmanMichael Routledge - SVP & COOAoife McGrath - Senior Vice President of ExplorationThomas Whelan - SVP & CFOWayne Lam - Director - Mining ResearchJoseph Reagor - Managing DirectorMichael Siperco - DirectorBrian Macarthur - Managing Director Operator Good day, and welcome to the Core Mining First Quarter twenty twenty five Financial Results Conference Call. All participants will be i ...

GeoPark Limited (GPRK) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Andrés Ocampo - CEO & DirectorAlejandro Demichelis - Managing Director - Equity ResearchJaime Caballero Uribe - Chief Financial OfficerDaniel Guardiola - Executive Director - Equity ResearchCristian Fera - LatAm Corporate SpecialistMartín Terrado - Chief Operating Officer Conference Call Participants Joaquin Robet - Corporate Research AnalystIsabella von Maltzan Pacheco - Credit Research Analyst Operator Good morning ...

2025 FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL AND WEBCAST MAY 8, 2025 ERIC M. HAMBLY PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 1 www.murphyoilcorp.com NYSE: MUR Cautionary Statement Cautionary Note to US Investors – The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires oil and natural gas companies, in their filings with the SEC, to disclose proved reserves that a company has demonstrated by actual production or conclusive formation tests to be economically and legally producible under existing econ ...