Company Insights - Intel shares surged following a report that the chipmaker is seeking an investment from Apple [3][4] - IBM shares gained after HSBC indicated that quantum computing could enhance predictability in bond trading outcomes [3] - Lithium Americas shares continued to rise on indications that the Trump administration is considering taking a stake in the lithium miner [3] Market Performance - Major U.S. equities indexes, including the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq, experienced losses for the third consecutive day as investors reacted to various economic indicators [2][4] - CarMax was the worst-performing stock in the S&P 500 after reporting weaker-than-expected results, with CEO Bill Nash describing the quarter as "challenging" [2][4] - Oracle shares declined after Rothschild Redburn analysts initiated coverage with a "sell" rating, suggesting that the market is overestimating the company's revenue outlook [2]

Lithium Americas (LAC) shares are up more than 12% in morning trading Thursday following reports that President Donald Trump is seeking an equity stake in the Vancouver-headquartered mining firm. LAC stock closed up 95.8% higher on Wednesday. The news arrives at a time when LAC is renegotiating a $2.2 billion loan for its Thacker Pass mine. More News from Barchart A small equity stake in exchange for pushing out part of the repayment to later years will “eliminate some risk on behalf of taxpayers,” a U. ...

智通财经APP获悉，周四，Lithium Americas(LAC.US)逆势续涨超17%，2天暴涨130%，报7.06美元。消 息面上，9月24日媒体报道，特朗普政府寻求获得Lithium Americas高达10%股权，作为重新谈判22.6亿 美元美国能源部贷款的一部分。此外，Lithium Americas正开发Thacker Pass锂矿项目，项目总成本30亿 美元，截至2025年6月30日已投入5.74亿美元，施工现场有300名建筑工人。Thacker Pass项目预计2028 年开始生产，年产能40,000吨碳酸锂当量，可满足80万辆电动汽车需求，是美国关键矿产战略项目。 ...

Let's bring in Kevin Green, senior markets correspondent right away to help set up the action today. All right, we saw some more weakness yesterday, but it does line up with at least the uh pattern that you've talked about for the last week and others have talked about this as well for the last week of September most of September though has been good and it looks like we'll even if we finish with weakness that it's will be a better month than expected. What's your take on some of the action as we finish out ...

Core Insights - Sienna Resources Inc. has renewed all its lithium claims in Nevada, including the Cave Creek Lithium Project, which consists of 61 contiguous claims totaling approximately 1,230 acres [2][3] - The company has also renewed multiple claim blocks in Clayton Valley, including the Clayton Valley Deep Brine Project, which is enclosed by Schlumberger within the only producing lithium brine formation in the U.S. [3] - The renewed focus on domestic lithium sources is driven by President Trump's interest in Lithium Americas' Thacker Pass Lithium Deposit, which is expected to increase investor interest in U.S.-based lithium projects [4] - Sienna Resources has over 25 million shares outstanding and plans to be active on its lithium projects in the near term, emphasizing its commitment to advancing its lithium exploration portfolio in Nevada [4]

Core Viewpoint - Wealth Minerals Ltd. has entered into a binding letter agreement to acquire a 100% royalty-free interest in the Andacollo Oro Gold Project located in Chile, which is seen as a strategic opportunity for the company amidst growing investor interest in gold due to global economic concerns [1][3]. Acquisition Details - The acquisition will be executed through a share purchase and sale transaction, with a purchase price of 12.5 million common shares of Wealth, subject to adjustments for dilution prior to closing [10]. - Wealth has made a cash payment of US$350,000 to the target company for a 30-day exclusivity period to conduct due diligence [10]. - The total deferred purchase payments to be assumed by Wealth amount to US$30 million, with specific payment milestones over 48 months [11]. Project Overview - The Andacollo Oro Gold Project has historically produced 1.12 million ounces of gold from 1995 to 2018, with a peak annual production of 135,000 ounces in 1999 [4][5]. - The project has a historical estimate of 2.02 million ounces of gold in the Measured and Indicated categories and 5.06 million ounces in the Inferred category [4][7]. - The project is located in Region IV, Coquimbo, Chile, and is adjacent to Teck Resource's Carmen de Andacollo mine [4][9]. Private Placement - Wealth is initiating a non-brokered private placement of at least 41,666,666 units at a price of $0.12 per unit, aiming for minimum gross proceeds of $5 million [14]. - Each unit consists of one common share and one-half of a common share purchase warrant, with an exercise price of $0.18 per warrant share for a period of 24 months [14]. - Proceeds from the offering will be allocated to finance the acquisition and development costs of the AOG Project, as well as general working capital [15]. Share Consolidation - Wealth plans to undergo a consolidation of its common shares on a basis of one post-consolidation share for up to seven pre-consolidation shares, aiming to attract capital for project advancement [18][19]. - Following the consolidation, approximately 51,766,170 common shares are expected to be outstanding [18]. Management and Strategic Direction - Chad Williams has been appointed as a strategic advisor to the company, bringing extensive experience in mining and investment banking [20]. - The company aims to diversify its asset base to include precious metal projects while continuing to advance its lithium project portfolio [21][22].

USCM Announces Extension of Option Agreement for McDermitt East Lithium Project Amid Government Interest in Thacker PassSeptember 25, 2025 7:00 AM EDT | Source: US Critical Metals Corp.Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 25, 2025) - US Critical Metals Corp. (CSE: USCM) (OTCQB: USCMF) (FSE: 0IU) ("USCM" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has received a six-month extension (the "Extension") to satisfy its obligations that were due on the second year anniversary ...

Core Viewpoint - Lithium Chile Inc. has announced an oversubscribed private placement offering due to strong market demand, increasing the offering size to up to 14,000,000 units at a price of $0.50 per unit, aiming for gross proceeds of up to $7,000,000 [1][6] Group 1: Offering Details - The offering will consist of units, each comprising one common share and one common share purchase warrant, with warrants allowing the purchase of additional shares at $0.70 for five years [2] - The offering is conducted under the listed issuer financing exemption, applicable in all Canadian provinces except Québec, and the securities will not be subject to a hold period under Canadian securities laws [3] - The agents are also permitted to offer the units in the United States under available exemptions from registration requirements [4] Group 2: Use of Proceeds - Net proceeds from the offering will be allocated to advancing the company's mineral properties in Argentina and Chile, as well as for general administrative expenses and working capital [6] Group 3: Company Overview - Lithium Chile Inc. is an exploration company with a portfolio of 11 properties covering 107,936 hectares in Chile and 29,245 hectares in Argentina [8] - The company has made significant progress on its Arizaro project, completing a technical report, a Preliminary Economic Assessment, and a Prefeasibility Study [9]

  The U.S. Administration is increasingly looking to have a direct equity involvement in America’s critical minerals supply chain, in the race to close the gap with the world’s dominant holder of supply of critical metals and rare earth elements, China. As the U.S. seeks to reduce dependence on China in the supply chain of key defense, military, and battery technologies, the Trump Administration is reportedly asking to have a 10% stake in a major lithium project in Humboldt County in northern Nevada. T ...

Group 1: Gold Market Analysis - Gold has reached an all-time high, hitting record levels over 30 times this year, but a pullback may be anticipated based on historical trends [1][7] - The SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) has seen a 13.8% increase over the past 24 sessions, with a relative strength index (RSI) above 80, indicating it is overbought [3][4] - Historical data shows that when GLD gained 13% or more with an RSI above 80, the following returns were negative: -1% in 1 month, -3% in 3 months, -3.5% in 6 months, and -3.2% in 12 months [6][7] Group 2: Central Bank Activity - Global central banks have accumulated over 1,000 tonnes of gold each year for the last three years, significantly higher than the 400-500 tonnes average of the previous decade [8] - A survey indicated that 95% of central banks expect their gold reserves to increase over the next 12 months [8] Group 3: Economic Indicators - Real yields on U.S. Treasuries remain low relative to inflation expectations, which supports gold as an investment [9][11] - High stock market valuations often precede significant gold rallies, with historical data showing a 52% average gold rally following months in the highest valuation decile [12][13] Group 4: Federal Reserve Insights - Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell acknowledged that equity prices are "fairly highly valued," which may impact market conditions [16][17] - Powell's comments led to a market sell-off, highlighting the importance of the Fed's interest rate decisions over mere commentary on stock valuations [17][18] Group 5: Political and Market Developments - The Trump administration is planning new measures to address high housing costs and has engaged in significant investments in various sectors, including a proposed equity stake in Lithium Americas Corp. [20][21] - The anticipated "Trump Shock" on September 30 could lead to a substantial influx of capital into the market, potentially igniting a lucrative bull market [24][23]