About this content About Emily Jarvie Emily began her career as a political journalist for Australian Community Media in Hobart, Tasmania. After she relocated to Toronto, Canada, she reported on business, legal, and scientific developments in the emerging psychedelics sector before joining Proactive in 2022. She brings a strong journalism background with her work featured in newspapers, magazines, and digital publications across Australia, Europe, and North America, including The Examiner, The Advocate, ...

Core Viewpoint - The SPDR S&P Metals and Mining ETF (XME) has nearly doubled in value over the past year, driven by rising gold prices and copper demand, but future performance will depend on commodity price stability and production growth from key holdings [1]. Group 1: ETF Performance and Holdings - XME increased from approximately $62 to $118, reflecting strong investor interest in commodities linked to electrification, defense, and monetary policy uncertainty [1]. - Major holdings in XME include Newmont, Freeport-McMoRan, and Alcoa, which together account for about 16% of the ETF's portfolio [1]. Group 2: Gold and Copper Prices - Gold prices surged to between $4,900 and $5,000 per ounce, significantly enhancing Newmont's profitability, resulting in $1.6 billion in free cash flow [1]. - Freeport-McMoRan may face challenges if copper prices decline to $6.00 to $6.40 per pound, although the planned restart of the Grasberg mine in Q2 2026 could help mitigate these risks by adding 300 million pounds of copper [1]. Group 3: Production Execution Risks - The restart of Freeport's Grasberg mine is a critical operational catalyst for XME in 2026, but any delays or cost overruns could negatively impact the investment thesis [1]. - Alcoa reported lower-than-expected revenues in Q3, but managed to offset some operational challenges with a $232 million gain from selling its stake in a joint venture [1]. - Execution risks are evident across the sector, with a focus on unit costs, volume guidance, and free cash flow generation being essential for assessing future performance [1].

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - February 18, 2026) - Canuc Resources Corporation (TSXV: CDA) (OTCQB: CNUCF) (WKN: A14ZX4) ("Canuc" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that, pursuant to its news release dated February 12, 2026, the Company's common shares have been consolidated at a ratio of ten pre-consolidation shares to one post-consolidation share (the "Consolidation"). The common shares will begin trading on a post-consolidation basis on the TSX Venture Exchange at market open today, February ...

Company Overview - Proactive is a financial news publisher that provides fast, accessible, informative, and actionable business and finance news content to a global investment audience [2] - The company has a team of experienced and qualified news journalists who produce independent content [2] Market Focus - Proactive specializes in medium and small-cap markets while also covering blue-chip companies, commodities, and broader investment stories [3] - The content delivered includes insights across various sectors such as biotech and pharma, mining and natural resources, battery metals, oil and gas, crypto, and emerging digital and EV technologies [3] Technology Adoption - Proactive is recognized for its forward-looking approach and enthusiastic adoption of technology to enhance workflows [4] - The company utilizes automation and software tools, including generative AI, while ensuring that all content is edited and authored by humans [5]

Rio Tinto Group took majority control of Canada’s Nemaska Lithium as part of a push to invest more in Quebec projects tied to the battery metal, according to people familiar with the matter https://t.co/nysKExWQnh ...

Core Viewpoint - Maxus Mining Inc. has commenced trading on the OTCQB Venture Market under the symbol "MXMGF", enhancing its profile and accessibility for U.S. investors while continuing to trade on the CSE and FSE [1][2][3] Company Overview - Maxus Mining Inc. is a mineral exploration company focused on acquiring and advancing economic mineral properties in premier jurisdictions, with a portfolio of approximately 15,098 hectares in British Columbia, Canada [6] - The company is advancing multiple high-impact initiatives, including the Quarry Project and airborne geophysical programs across various critical mineral targets [3][9] Portfolio Highlights - The portfolio includes three antimony projects totaling 8,920 hectares, with the Alturas Antimony Project reporting high-grade antimony up to 69.98% [7] - The Hurley Antimony Project has reported 19.2% Sb and 2.16 g/t Au over 0.5 m in recent drilling [7] - The Quarry Antimony Project hosts historical polymetallic samples with significant grades, including 0.89 g/t Au and 20% Sb [7] - The Lotto Tungsten Project covers 3,054 hectares with a historical sample showing 10.97% WO₃ [8] - The Penny Copper Project spans 3,123 hectares, with recent sampling returning copper values of up to 2388 ppm [8] Market Context - The OTCQB Venture Market is designed for developing companies, requiring timely financial reporting and annual validation, providing up-to-date market details for investors [4]

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 18, 2026) - Goldgroup Mining Inc. (TSXV: GGA) (OTCQX: GGAZF) (FSE: 55G0) ("Goldgroup" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has been included in the 2026 TSX Venture 50TM list of top performing companies.TSX Venture 50TM is an annual ranking of the top performing companies over the last year on the TSX Venture Exchange. The companies are ranked based on three equally weighted criteria of one-year share price appreciation, market capitalizat ...

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 18, 2026) - GoldQuest Mining Corp. (TSXV: GQC) (OTCQX: GDQMF) ("GoldQuest" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as a 2026 Top 50 Company by the TSX Venture Exchange.The TSX Venture 50™ is an annual ranking of the top-performing companies on TSX Venture Exchange over the last year. Companies are ranked based on three equally-weighted criteria of one-year share price appreciation, market capitalization growth, and Canadia ...

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 18, 2026) - Sierra Madre Gold and Silver Ltd. (TSXV: SM) (OTCQX: SMDRF) ("Sierra Madre" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as a 2026 Top 50 Company by the TSX Venture Exchange. The TSX Venture 50 is an annual ranking of the top-performing companies on TSX Venture Exchange over the last year. Companies are ranked based on three equally-weighted criteria of one-year share price appreciation, market capitalization growth ...

GOOD MORNING, EVERYONE, WELCOME TO "THE PULSE," I’M FRANCINE LACQUA IN LONDON. THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK SUGGESTS CHRISTINE LAGARDE HASN’T MADE A DECISION WHEN TO STEP DOWN AS PRESIDENT AND COMES AFTER THE FINANCIAL TIMES REPORTED THE CENTRAL BANKER IS PLANNING AN EARLY EXIT BEFORE HER EIGHT-YEAR TERM EXPIRES IN OCTOBER OF NEXT YEAR. JOINING US IS AN ECONOMIST AND THE GLOBAL MARKETS HEAD OF RESEARCH.THANK YOU FOR JOINING US. DERRICK, IT’S ALL THE MARKET IS TALKING ABOUT, SPECULATION, SPECULATION, SPECULATIO ...