Vancouver, British Columbia, Jan. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Surge Copper Corp. (TSXV: SURG) (OTCQB: SRGXF) (Frankfurt: G6D2) (“Surge” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Anthony as Vice President, Environment & Regulatory Affairs, effective January 12, 2026. Ms. Anthony will join Surge’s executive team and will lead the Company’s environmental assessment and permitting strategy, regulatory compliance, environmental baseline programs, and community and Indigenous engagemen ...

TORONTO, Jan. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Emerita Resources Corp. (TSX-V: EMO; OTCQB: EMOTF; FSE: LLJA) (the “Company” or “Emerita”) provides a corporate update highlighting progress on strategic priorities for its exploration and development plans in Spain. Management expects 2026 will be a pivotal year in the evolution and growth of Emerita. The Company maintains a strong balance sheet and is well-capitalized to advance its planned programs and achieve key milestones, having completed a $26 million equit ...

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES TORONTO, Jan. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Osisko Metals Incorporated (the "Company" or "Osisko Metals") (TSX: OM; OTCQX: OMZNF; FRANKFURT: OB51) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Canaccord Genuity Corp., as sole bookrunner and co-lead underwriter, on behalf of a syndicate of underwriters, which includes BMO Capital Markets as co-lead underwriter (collectively, the "Underwriters ...

Core Viewpoint - Lundin Mining has successfully completed the sale of its subsidiary Lundin Mining US, which owned the Eagle mine and Humboldt mill, to Talon Metals for $127 million (C$176.21 million) [1] Group 1: Transaction Details - The definitive share purchase agreement for the sale was signed in December 2025, marking the transfer of assets to Talon Metals [1] - Lundin Mining received approximately 275.1 million common shares in Talon Metals as compensation, which represents about 18.61% of Talon Metals' issued and outstanding shares on a non-diluted basis [3][4] - Following the transaction, Lundin Mining's stake in Talon Metals increased to approximately 19.86%, totaling 293.7 million shares [2][4] Group 2: Company Statements - Talon Metals CEO Darby Stacey expressed gratitude to Lundin Mining for their support over the past 13 years and expressed excitement for future collaboration [3] - Lundin Mining's president and CEO Jack Lundin stated confidence in the transaction's potential to generate sustained value for stakeholders and expressed eagerness to support Talon Metals [6] Group 3: Strategic Positioning - With the completion of this transaction, Lundin Mining is positioned as a pure-play copper company, focusing on growth to become a top-ten global copper producer through the development of the Vicuña District [7] - Prior to this transaction, Lundin Mining held 18.5 million shares in Talon Metals, accounting for approximately 1.57% of the issued shares [4] Group 4: Additional Agreements - An investor rights agreement was signed, granting Lundin Mining certain director nomination and anti-dilution rights [4] - A lock-up agreement restricts Lundin Mining from acquiring or selling Talon Metals' shares for up to 24 months [5]

The sharemarket opened up on a positive note this week, tracking an upbeat Wall ‍Street session and buoyed by higher oil prices, with gains led by ⁠financials, consumer discretionary and energy stocks.The S&P/ASX 200 index rose 0.8% to 8,785.90 points by 2355 GMT. The benchmark ended unchanged on Friday and fell 0.1% ‌last week. Financials advanced 1.2% in Australia, according to news agency Reuters. The sector fell 2.5% last week on mounting worries that potential rate hikes could deter new mortgage buyer ...

FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF EXPANSION CONCEPT STUDIES HYPROMAG USA ADVANCES EXPANSION TO THREE STATES SUPPORTING A PATH TO TRIPLE U.S. RARE EARTH MAGNET CAPACITY BY 2029 Completed concept studies for expansion of South Carolina and Nevada hubs, increasing total HyProMag USA magnet and alloy production from 1,552 metric tons NdFeB to 4,656 metric tons NdFeB per annum, supporting scalable U.S. manufacturing strategy and reinforcing momentum towards a planned U.S. public listing Greater than $2 billion post-tax NP ...

就业市场整体疲软背景下，医疗保健和社会服务行业稳定招聘成为少数避风港。75%年轻求职者更倾向选择医院等稳定场所，而非曾象征高薪机遇的科技巨 头。 7 e l y H 美国劳工部最新就业报告显示劳动力市场疲软：2025年12月新增就业5万个，全年新增58.4万个，较2024年200万个大幅下滑，创下2000年代初以来非经济衰 退时期最低纪录。 这让依赖稳定工作的普通美国人陷入焦虑，就业停滞不再是抽象指标，而是制造业车间、农场田间、运输线路上的真实困境，政策选择的连锁反应持续发 酵。 经济学家马克·赞迪指出，关税政策是核心影响因素。2025年4月关税政策推出后，美国就业市场持续疲软，后续数据修正后或出现净就业下降。 普通劳动者面临切实生存压力：制造业已流失7万个岗位，采矿、伐木和仓储业就业机会缩减数万，从业者或面临失业，或失去晋升加薪可能。关税推高成 本，企业重新评估盈利空间，暂停扩产招聘计划，部分企业裁员维持运营，经营不确定性转化为劳动者职业焦虑。 关税之外，多重政策叠加加剧就业压力。限制性移民政策导致农业、食品加工等依赖移民劳动力的行业用工短缺，也剥夺部分移民稳定就业收入；政府效率 部补贴削减让中小企业失去政 ...

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Investment Opportunities in Venezuela's Oil Industry - President Trump's initiative aims to attract billions of dollars from US energy companies to revitalize Venezuela's oil sector, which is believed to have the world's largest oil reserves [1][4] - The plan includes US companies potentially rebuilding Venezuela's oil infrastructure and reviving production, with an initial offer of up to 50 million barrels of oil valued at approximately $3 billion [5][6] Challenges and Risks - Significant questions remain regarding the timeline and costs associated with increasing energy production, with concerns that the political will in both the US and Venezuela may wane over time [2] - The current global oil market is characterized by oversupply, with declining capital spending in oil due to abundant supply and lower-than-expected demand [3] - Experts estimate that restoring Venezuela's oil production could require investments of up to $100 billion over the next decade, raising doubts about the feasibility of such a turnaround [9] Major Players and Market Dynamics - Chevron is currently the only major US oil producer operating in Venezuela, with the potential to increase its cash flow by up to $700 million annually if production levels are restored [7] - Previous operators like Exxon Mobil and ConocoPhillips face challenges in recovering assets worth over $9 billion due to past seizures, complicating their return to the market [8] Refining and Related Opportunities - US refiners are already seeing increased interest, with about 140 million barrels of Venezuelan crude processed in 2025, representing 0.8% of total US throughput [11] - Companies like Valero Energy and PBF Energy could benefit from increased Venezuelan crude flows, while Phillips 66 may see upside from the need for imported diluent [12] Broader Investment Themes - The potential for increased tanker operations could benefit companies like DHT Holdings and Frontline, especially if Chevron charters compliant vessels to replace those circumventing US sanctions [13] - Beyond oil, Venezuela's rich mineral deposits present opportunities for mining companies, although the current state of the industry poses significant challenges [16][17] Infrastructure and Long-Term Investments - Rebuilding Venezuela's infrastructure is viewed as a long-term opportunity, with historical precedents suggesting that recovery in post-crisis markets can take years [18] - Investors are advised to consider high-quality regional companies with indirect exposure to Venezuela, treating direct investments as long-dated options [19] Defense and Food Sector Implications - Increased geopolitical uncertainty may benefit defense companies, with potential gains for firms like Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman [20] - Opportunities in food exports may arise if Venezuela's economy recovers, with companies like Bunge Global and Archer-Daniels-Midland positioned to benefit [21] Debt and Macro Considerations - The removal of Maduro has sparked interest in Venezuela's defaulted debt, with potential for higher recovery values as part of a debt restructuring [22][23] - The geopolitical shakeup could influence macro-oriented investments, with implications for oil prices and consumer confidence [24][25]

2026年1月11日 博弈。 镍铁抬升震荡重心。 盘面博弈印度 投资咨询从业资格号:Z0021479 张再宇 zhangzaiyu@gtht.com 本轮资金面对線与不锈钢的关注度提高,本质在于消息面的变化,主要包括:印尼镍矿配额的 2.5 亿 吨目标，以及考虑将伴生矿物，如钻，纳入计价和征税体系，以及违规开采银矿罚款，具体来看: 1 公安期货研 行情观点: 沪镍:产业与二级市场资金对垒,银价宽幅震荡运行、'银的现实基本面确实偏弱,过剩压力与低成本 的湿法投产预期共振,盘面多次增仓试探性地找寻供需再平衡的估值位置,但是二级市场对商品的关注度 明显提高,商品资金流动性充足,印尼消息面的犹动给予了资金轮动的补涨情绪。在产业角度,认为印尼 政策在往年多次的灵活调整,以及一季度配额过渡期的现实,对配额政策仍保有观望情绪,同时,基本面 角度,利润修复增加供应端复产、进口利润回到正区间,以及盘面较镍铁溢价丰厚,套保和套利资金对線 价的弹性形成了约束。在二级市场角度,以长线逢低多的路径思考,更加关注低价矿吸引冶炼投资的"红 利"周期结束,政策在未来或出现周期性转变,同时,印尼多项政策的组合拳共振,进一步明确了印尼希 望挺价 ...