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It's Kevin Hanks at the CBOE with our prebell playbook. So yesterday we snapped seven days of gains, right. We had to take a breather there.Up arrows this morning and as I mentioned, we'll have the Fed minutes later. How you feeling this Wednesday morning. >> Good morning, Nicole.Yeah, a cautiously higher market to start the day after a day yesterday that started in the green and then just lost its momentum throughout the day and ended a bit lower. Not a significant sell-off, but still but green today as we ...

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - October 8, 2025) -  Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Corp. (CSE: API) (OTCQB: APAAF) (FSE: A0I0) (MUN: A0I0) (BER: A0I0) (the "Company" or "Appia") is pleased to announce that further to its press releases of September 23, 2025, and October 2, 2025 it will be closing the final tranche of a non-brokered private placement with the issuance of 3,968,648 working capital units ("WC Units") of the Company at a price of $0.185 per WC Unit for gross proceeds of $734,200 (the "Offerin ...

Lithium Americas TodayLACLithium Americas$8.28 -0.18 (-2.07%) 52-Week Range$2.31▼$9.48Price Target$5.33Add to WatchlistA decisive shift is underway for Lithium Americas NYSE: LAC. In a market that has been challenging for lithium producers, the company’s stock recently experienced a surge, rising over 31% in a single session on trading volume that exceeded its daily average.  This market action was a direct reaction to a landmark agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy, which validates the company's s ...

Summary of District Metals Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: District Metals - **Industry**: Uranium and Polymetallic Mining - **Location**: Canada, listed in Sweden with assets in Sweden - **Flagship Project**: Viken property, the largest undeveloped uranium deposit in the world [4][10] Key Points Investment Rationale - District Metals has a strong team with expertise in exploration, discovery, development, and production [4][5] - The company is solely focused on Sweden, which is ranked 6th by the Fraser Institute for mining investment [4][6] - The Viken property contains significant resources: 4.3 billion tons of material, including 1.5 billion pounds of uranium and 24.3 billion pounds of vanadium [10] Political and Regulatory Environment - Sweden's government is expected to lift the moratorium on uranium mining by January 1, 2026, which would positively impact District Metals [7][9] - The current government has a majority to approve the bill to lift the ban, with a recommendation expected by October 31 [9] - Sweden is pro-nuclear, with plans to build 10 more nuclear reactors by 2045, which supports the uranium mining sector [8] Project Developments - Recent airborne geophysical surveys indicate potential for multiple deposits within the Viken property [11][12] - The company is also exploring other projects like SOCJARN and NYANFORCE, which show promising uranium grades [16][17] Valuation Insights - District Metals is currently valued at approximately $0.09 per pound of inferred resource, significantly lower than the peer average of $3.64 [15] - The valuation gap is attributed to the moratorium on uranium mining in Sweden since 2018 [15] Community and Environmental Considerations - The company acknowledges potential local opposition to mining projects and emphasizes the importance of social license and community benefits [22][23] - Discussions are ongoing regarding impact benefit agreements to ensure local communities share in the benefits of mining operations [22][23] - The company is committed to using modern technologies to minimize environmental impact, such as dry stack tailings and water treatment facilities [25] Additional Important Points - The historical context of mining in Sweden dates back to 400 BC, with a strong foundation in various minerals [6][7] - The company has a robust share structure with significant shareholders from Sweden, the EU, Canada, and the U.S. [6] - The political landscape in Sweden is dynamic, and the company is actively engaging with local political parties to foster support for its projects [25] This summary encapsulates the key insights from the conference call regarding District Metals, its projects, the political landscape in Sweden, and the company's strategic focus on community engagement and environmental responsibility.

Futures are higher again, reversing Tuesday's modest Oracle-led decline, and are led by small caps despite additional multi billion tech investment headlines. As of 8:00am ET, S&P 500 futures were 0.1% higher, set for their 8th gain in the past 9 days, with Nasdaq 100 contacts +0.2% with Mag7, Semis, and AI-themed plays all rallying off the investment news. In premarket trading, AMD extended gains after an explosive rally following its multibillion-dollar AI deal with OpenAI. Tesla advanced after it unveile ...

Mike Henry, BHP CEO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the growing demand for copper, impact of AI boom on copper demand, status of the Resolution Copper Project, addressing supply deficit and weaknesses in critical mineral supply chains, the need for permitting reforms, impact of tariffs, and more. ...

Let's bring in BHP CEO Mike Henry. BHP is the largest mining company in the world and a leading producer of copper uh copper, iron ore, and metallurgical coal. Copper has recently hit its highest level since late July and is an essential element in AI data centers, EVs, and more.And Mike, thanks for joining us. >> Thank you for having me. >> Uh let's start, I guess, with with copper.I mean, the price acts like, you know, this is a demand driven story and might last for a little while. obviously a lot of iss ...

First Phosphate Thanks Canada's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources for Visiting Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean, Quebec, CanadaThis ministerial visit highlights the strategic importance of high-purity phosphate for the North American energy transitionOctober 08, 2025 7:07 AM EDT | Source: First Phosphate Corp.Saguenay, Quebec--(Newsfile Corp. - October 8, 2025) - First Phosphate Corp. (CSE: PHOS) (OTCQX: FRSPF) (FSE: KD0) ("First Phosphate" or the "Company") was pleased to welcome the Honourable Ti ...

Irvine, CA, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lucent, Inc. (OTC: LUCN), a diversified natural resources and technology company focused on vertical integration across the battery materials and precious metals sectors, today announced a year-to-date asset value increase exceeding $17 million, propelled by accelerating demand and surging market prices for gold and rare earth minerals. This growth aligns with recent industry momentum, including U.S. gold futures surpassing $4,000 per ounce amid heightened safe- ...