Core Insights - The article emphasizes the growing demand for critical materials driven by the persistent adoption of AI technology across various sectors, highlighting the need for metals like copper, lithium, and uranium to support energy infrastructure and storage [1] Group 1: AI and Energy Demand - Increased AI usage and research will lead to a surge in energy demand, necessitating investments in critical materials [1] - Investing in metals is not only a hedge against inflation but also a strategic move to capitalize on the momentum in the energy and AI sectors [1] Group 2: Sprott Critical Materials ETF (SETM) - SETM provides diversified access to various metals essential for clean energy, including copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt, silver, uranium, and rare earth elements [1] - The fund has shown strong performance, with a year-to-date NAV increase of 22.73% as of January 31, 2026, reflecting its effective strategy in critical materials exposure [1]

Vancouver, British Columbia – TheNewswire - February 24, 2026 – MindBio Therapeutics Corp. (CSE: MBIO | Frankfurt: WF6 | OTCQB: MBQIF) (“MindBio” or the “Company”), a biotechnology innovator commercializing AI-powered voice analytics for real-time drug and alcohol impairment detection, today announced the appointment of Felipe Leyton — one of South America’s most influential drug and alcohol policy architects and a recognized mining industry safety authority — to lead commercialization across the South Ame ...

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - February 24, 2026) - Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Corp. (CSE: API) (OTCQB: APAAF) (FSE: A0I0) (MUN: A0I0) (BER: A0I0) (the "Company" or "Appia") is pleased to announce that Ultra Rare Earth Inc. ("Ultra") has completed a 26-hole diamond drilling program totaling 7,347.1 metres at the Ultra Hard Rock carbonatite target. Information received from Ultra shows that preliminary assay results have identified significant intervals of Total Rare Earth Oxide (TREO) and Magnet Rare ...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rio Silver Inc. (“Rio Silver” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: RYO | OTC: RYOOF) is pleased to invite current and prospective investors to meet with management at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention 2026, the foremost global mining and mineral exploration conference. The PDAC Convention 2026 will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building, located at 222 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, Ontario. Rio Silver wil ...

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 24, 2026) - ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) (FSE: Z7D) ("ESGold" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has engaged AXINO Capital GmbH ("AXINO Capital") to provide marketing services in Europe.AXINO Capital will support ESGold's European market outreach by assisting in the distribution of Company news and updates, increasing investor awareness among retail and institutional audiences, and strengthening ESGold's visibility within the ...

Group 1: Market Reactions to AI Concerns - A renewed sell-off in stocks perceived to be at risk from AI disruption has occurred, particularly affecting software and data companies like Workday, Adobe, and Oracle [1] - The FTSE 100 index has seen a decline, with banks and miners contributing to the drop, as anxiety around AI threats influences market sentiment [13][26] - The AI fear trade has extended to various sectors, including delivery and payment stocks, with significant declines in companies like American Express, Mastercard, and Visa [27][28] Group 2: Company-Specific Updates - Oxford BioMedica shares fell 9% despite a robust trading update, as investors awaited news on a potential takeover from EQT [6] - Unite shares dropped over 9% after reporting earnings at the lower end of guidance for 2025, alongside a softer outlook for 2026 [7] - Croda International reported profits at the top end of guidance, with sales for 2025 rising 4.4% to £1.7 billion, and adjusted operating profit increasing 7.9% to £295.3 million [19] Group 3: Economic and Sectoral Implications - A Citrini Research memo outlined a hypothetical scenario where rapid AI disruption could lead to mass unemployment, potentially undermining consumer demand and investment incentives [28][29] - The market is entering a phase where extreme scenarios generate outsized reactions, particularly concerning capital flows within the software-financing ecosystem [29] - Concerns about liquidity mismatches in private credit markets, particularly related to software-backed loans, have emerged, indicating potential vulnerabilities in the financial system [22][24]

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - February 24, 2026) - Orecap Invest Corp‎. (TSXV: OCI) (OTCQB: ORFDF) ("Orecap" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at the Prospector's and Developers International Convention (PDAC) being held March 1st - 4th, 2026 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) in Toronto, Canada. The Company will also participate in Ore Day 2026, a private investor event hosted by Ore Group on February 28th in Toronto.Ore Day 2026Orecap will participate in ...

Key Highlights8-15 drill holes and over 3,000 metres plannedInitial drilling will focus on two high-priority targets, ACKIO and TTAdditional targets are planned and will be drilled pending resultsToronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - February 24, 2026) - Geiger Energy Corp. (TSXV: BEEP) (OTCQB: BSENF) ("Geiger") or the ("Company") is pleased to announce that drilling is underway on its 100% owned Hook Project in Saskatchewan (Figure 1).Approximately 3,000 metres of drilling is planned using two drills this w ...

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 24, 2026) - Myriad Uranium Corp. (CSE: M) (OTCQB: MYRUF) is pleased to announce that the Company will be presenting at Red Cloud's Pre-PDAC Mining Showcase. We invite our shareholders and all interested parties to join us. The conference will be held in-person at the Omni King Edward Hotel on February 26-27, 2026. Thomas Lamb, President and CEO, will be present on February 27th at 11:20 AM Eastern Standard time, providing an update on the Company’s st ...

S&P/ASX 200 closed lower on Tuesday (February 24, 2026) as Australian shares struggled for momentum, with losses in heavyweight banks offsetting gains in miners. Investors remained cautious ahead of key domestic data and sought clarity on the latest tariff salvo.The S&P/ASX 200 closed down just 3.70 points to 9,022.30. According to the ASX website, over the last five days, the index has gained 0.71% and is currently 1.05% off of its 52-week high. The bottom-performing stocks in this index were ARB CORPORAT ...