ZUG, Switzerland, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithium Argentina AG. (“Lithium Argentina” or the “Company”) (TSX: LAR) (NYSE: LAR) announces the release of its 2024 Sustainability Report, “Lithium With Purpose” (the “Report”). The Report highlights the Company’s overall Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) progress from January 1 to December 31, 2024. Some of the highlights included in the Report included the following ESG related achievements at Cauchari-Olaroz: Completion of an updated materia ...

TORONTO, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithium Ionic Corp. (TSXV: LTH; OTCQX: LTHCF; FSE: H3N) (“Lithium Ionic” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce an updated mineral resource estimate (“MRE”) for its 100%-owned Bandeira Lithium Project (“Bandeira” or the “Project”) located in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Bandeira is the Company’s flagship property, located in Brazil’s “Lithium Valley”, a rapidly emerging hard rock lithium district renowned for its significant concentration of lithium-bearing pegmatites. P ...

Sokoman Minerals Corp. Files for Conditional Approval, Closes First Tranche of Non-Brokered Flow-Through Private-Placement FinancingMay 01, 2025 4:36 PM EDT | Source: Sokoman Minerals Corp.St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador--(Newsfile Corp. - May 1, 2025) - Sokoman Minerals Corp. (TSXV: SIC) (OTCQB: SICNF) ("Sokoman" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that, further to its April 25, 2025, news release, the Company has filed documents with the TSX Venture Exchange (the "Exchange") seeki ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated operating profit increased over 60% year-over-year, with net income rising by 7% and EBITDA increasing by 14% [5][12][13] - Operating profit for the first quarter of 2025 was $7,700,000 compared to $4,800,000 in the first quarter of 2024, while net income rose to $4,900,000 from $4,600,000 [12][14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Coal Mining segment saw operating profit rise to $3,800,000 from an operating loss of $400,000 in the prior year, with segment adjusted EBITDA increasing to $5,800,000 from $1,800,000 [14] - North American Mining's operating profit decreased to $2,000,000 from $2,400,000, while segment adjusted EBITDA remained comparable at $4,700,000 [15][16] - Minerals Management's operating profit was stable at $7,900,000, with adjusted EBITDA increasing to $9,800,000 from $8,900,000 [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The coal mining segment is expected to see a modest increase in deliveries in 2025 due to improved customer demand and the absence of temporary price concessions [16][17] - North American Mining is projected to improve results in 2025, with anticipated performance gains in the second half of the year [17][18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is optimistic about the regulatory environment for fossil fuels, which is expected to support growth in coal, oil, and natural gas sectors [7][45] - The company is focusing on expanding its portfolio in the Minerals Management segment, with a budget of up to $20,000,000 annually for investments [11][18] - The company is exploring solar initiatives, particularly on reclaimed mine land, to leverage its existing assets [94][97] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management views 2025 as a pivotal transition year, with expectations for continued improvement across all business segments [12] - The company anticipates a moderate year-over-year increase in consolidated operating profit, despite some expected challenges in the coal mining segment [16][19] Other Important Information - The company has consolidated cash of approximately $62,000,000 and debt of $96,000,000 as of March 31, 2025 [20] - A significant noncash settlement charge is anticipated upon the termination of the defined benefit pension plan, which will impact net income [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you explain the recurring inventory charges in Mississippi Lignite? - Management explained that inventory impairment is due to high-cost coal from inefficiencies last year and a lower adjustment in price based on a long-standing contract formula [25][28] Question: What are the practical implications of a more favorable regulatory environment? - Management noted that the current administration is focused on developing U.S. resources, including coal, and has signed executive orders to support the fossil fuel industry [44][45] Question: Is there seasonality in North American Mining? - Management indicated that there is little seasonality in North American Mining, with operations primarily in Southern states [48] Question: What is the status of the asset held for sale? - Management confirmed that the asset consists of draglines and a building in North Dakota, which are actively being marketed [69][70] Question: How does the mitigation resources business operate? - Management described the mitigation resources business as lumpy, with periodic credit releases based on the lifecycle of mitigation banks [71][75]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated operating profit increased over 60% year-over-year, with net income rising by 7% and EBITDA increasing by 14% [5][12] - Operating profit for the first quarter of 2025 was $7,700,000 compared to $4,800,000 in the first quarter of 2024, while net income rose to $4,900,000 from $4,600,000 [12][14] - Adjusted EBITDA increased to $12,800,000 from $11,200,000 in the previous year [12][13] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Coal Mining segment saw operating profit rise to $3,800,000 from an operating loss of $400,000 in the prior year, with segment adjusted EBITDA increasing to $5,800,000 from $1,800,000 [14] - North American Mining's operating profit decreased to $2,000,000 from $2,400,000, while segment adjusted EBITDA remained comparable at $4,700,000 [15] - Minerals Management's operating profit was stable at $7,900,000, with adjusted EBITDA increasing to $9,800,000 from $8,900,000 [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The coal mining segment's improvement was attributed to higher pricing and increased customer demand, particularly at Falkirk and Mississippi Lignite Mining Company [6][7] - North American Mining faced reduced customer demand, impacting operating profit, but is expected to improve in the second half of 2025 [8][17] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is optimistic about the regulatory environment for fossil fuels, with recent executive orders supporting coal and fossil fuel development [7][44] - The company is focusing on expanding its portfolio in Minerals Management and anticipates continued profitability in this segment [11][18] - The company is exploring solar initiatives, particularly on reclaimed mine land, to diversify its energy offerings [90][93] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management views 2025 as a pivotal transition year, with expectations for moderate year-over-year increases in consolidated operating profit [12][19] - The company anticipates a return to normal operating levels at Mississippi Lignite Mining Company, although a reduction in sales price is expected to offset some improvements [17] - Management expressed confidence in the long-term growth potential of the mitigation resources business despite its current lumpiness [76] Other Important Information - The company has consolidated cash of approximately $62,000,000 and debt of $96,000,000 as of March 31, 2025 [20] - A significant noncash settlement charge is anticipated upon the termination of the defined benefit pension plan, which will impact net income [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you explain the recurring inventory charges at Mississippi Lignite? - Management explained that inventory impairment is due to high-cost coal from inefficiencies and a lower adjustment in price based on a formula that considers historical indices [25][28] Question: What are the practical implications of a more favorable regulatory environment? - Management noted that the administration is focused on developing U.S. fossil fuel resources, which includes executive orders aimed at supporting coal [43][44] Question: Is there a way to track expansion in the mitigation resources business? - Management acknowledged the lack of a clear metric but confirmed that the business is growing rapidly [78][81] Question: What progress has been made on the solar initiative? - Management indicated ongoing development of solar projects, particularly on reclaimed mine land, while navigating uncertainties around tax credits [90][93]

Core Viewpoint - LithiumBank Resources Corp. successfully held its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders, with all proposed resolutions being approved, indicating strong shareholder support for the company's strategic direction and governance [2]. Company Overview - LithiumBank Resources Corp. is a publicly traded lithium development company focused on lithium-enriched brine projects in Western Canada, specifically advancing its two flagship projects, Boardwalk and Park Place [3]. - The company holds 1,855,915 acres of brown-field lithium brine licenses across three districts in Alberta and Saskatchewan [3]. - LithiumBank is exploring multiple Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technologies and aims to establish commercial lithium production through a modular approach [3]. Shareholder Meeting Results - A total of 9,827,931 common shares, representing approximately 19.70% of the company's outstanding shares, were voted at the meeting [2]. - The resolutions approved included the reappointment of Davidson & Company LLP as auditors and setting the number of directors at five, with specific nominees elected [7]. - The company expressed gratitude to shareholders for their participation and ongoing support [2].

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 30, 2025) - LithiumBank Resources Corp. (TSXV: LBNK) (OTCQX: LBNKF) ("LithiumBank" or the "Company") a lithium development company focused on lithium-enriched brine projects in Western Canada, announces the voting results from its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders (the "Meeting"), held on April 30, 2025.All resolutions presented to the Shareholders were approved. Each of the resolutions are explained in detail in the Management Information Circu ...

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Group 1 - The core investment thesis highlights a combination of strong mined lithium supply growth, a slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) sales growth in key markets, and broader market turmoil as factors contributing to the decline in Albemarle's stock price [1] Group 2 - The article indicates that Albemarle's stock price has fallen to levels not previously seen, suggesting potential undervaluation in the current market context [1]

Company Overview - Solis Minerals Limited is focused on advancing its portfolio of high-priority copper-gold targets in the Southern Coastal Belt of Peru, holding 81 exploration concessions covering a total area of 69,200 hectares [3][5][52] - The company has appointed Mitch Thomas as Chief Executive Officer, who brings extensive experience in South America and project development [4][48] Financial Highlights - Solis successfully completed a placement raising A$4.5 million to support drilling activities in Peru [7][42] - The company had a cash balance of A$0.8 million as of February 28, 2025, with additional funds raised post-reporting period [40][42] Project Developments - Significant progress was made in advancing permits and refining high-priority copper targets, with drilling at Chancho al Palo and Ilo Este expected to begin in May 2025 [8][16] - The Chocolate Project has revealed multiple copper-gold targets, with notable geochemical assay results including 0.71% Cu and 0.60 g/t Au for Porphyry Target 1 [27][26] Market Conditions - The copper market is experiencing strong momentum, with prices recently surpassing US$10,000 per tonne due to supply constraints and robust demand, particularly linked to the global energy transition [13][15] - Gold prices have reached record highs above US$3,000 per ounce, driven by geopolitical uncertainty and central bank purchases [14][15] Exploration Activities - Extensive copper porphyry mineralization has been identified at the Cinto Project, with significant channel sampling results indicating 23.4m @ 0.88% Cu [21][23] - The company is planning Induced-Polarisation (IP) surveys to define drill targets at Cinto, with drilling anticipated in the second half of 2025 [25][20] Corporate Strategy - Solis is evaluating options to simplify its listing structure, potentially delisting from the TSXV and establishing the ASX as its primary listing [41] - The company is actively reviewing potential acquisitions in various jurisdictions, focusing on copper and gold projects that are drill-ready [39]