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Core Insights - Manganese X Energy Corp. commends the Government of New Brunswick for advancing a comprehensive framework to strengthen the mining and critical minerals sector in the province [1][2] Industry Developments - The Comprehensive Minerals Strategy Framework was unveiled at the 50th Annual Exploration, Mining and Petroleum Conference, focusing on transparency, environmental responsibility, and collaboration with First Nations and stakeholders [2] - The framework outlines five key priorities: streamlining regulatory and permitting processes, raising public and industry awareness, ensuring meaningful Indigenous participation, enhancing the investment climate, and maximizing local economic benefits [8] Company Updates - Manganese X Energy supports the provincial framework, emphasizing its alignment with the company's vision for responsible mineral development [3][4] - The company has completed a pilot program with Kemetco and is advancing optimization test work for its Battery Hill High-Purity Manganese Project, which is crucial for the upcoming Pre-Feasibility Study [4][5] - Manganese X aims to become the first publicly traded manganese mining company in Canada and the US to commercialize EV-compliant high-purity manganese, contributing to the North American supply chain [6]

Core Insights - Apollo Silver Corp. participated in an industry luncheon with San Bernardino County officials, emphasizing the importance of mining for economic growth and innovation in the region [1][2][3] Industry Overview - San Bernardino County is California's largest mining jurisdiction with over 90 active mine sites, contributing significantly to the state and national supply of silver and critical minerals [2] - The County has permitted US$60 billion in mineral reserves over the past 15 years, showcasing strong support for responsible mineral development [2] Company Developments - Apollo Silver is advancing the Calico Project, which is one of the largest undeveloped primary silver projects in the U.S., located near Barstow, California [3][4] - The Calico Project has historical significance, having generated over US$2 billion in today's dollars from silver and borax, and is strategically positioned due to its critical minerals, including silver, barite, and zinc [3] - The project is primarily situated on private land with vested mining rights, which may facilitate its development [3] Strategic Positioning - The presence of critical minerals at the Calico Project enhances its strategic position in the permitting process, aligning with the U.S. draft 2025 Critical Minerals List [3] - Apollo Silver also holds an option on the Cinco de Mayo Project in Mexico, which features a high-grade carbonate replacement deposit [4]