SURREY, British Columbia, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RecycLiCo Battery Materials Inc. (“RecycLiCo” or the “Company”) (TSX.V: AMY | OTCQB: AMYZF | FSE: ID4), a critical minerals refining and lithium ion battery upcycling company, today announced that it, together with Lucid (NASDAQ: LCID) and other industry leaders has become a founding member of the Minerals for National Automotive Competitiveness Collaboration (MINAC), a partnership focused on accelerating the development and procurement of American ...

Winnipeg, Manitoba--(Newsfile Corp. - July 22, 2025) - Snow Lake Resources Ltd., d/b/a Snow Lake Energy (NASDAQ: LITM) ("Snow Lake"), a uranium exploration and development company, provides an update on its equity investment strategy regarding North American, and in particular U.S. based, critical minerals projects that hold the potential to be fast-tracked into production, and which will benefit from new U.S. Administration policies designed to accelerate domestic U.S. production of critical minerals.High ...

"Launching our fiscal 2025 drilling campaign at Tanbreez is an important investment and step in our efforts to bring this game-changing rare earth asset into production as soon as possible to meet the growing demand in the United States and the West more broadly for rare earth material. To kick off this campaign, we have already installed a new drilling rig, which is expected to enable us to significantly increase the size of our resource estimate. This new drilling program is designed to significantly incr ...

Core Insights - Ramaco Resources, Inc. has released a summary of the independent Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for its Brook Mine, prepared by Fluor Corporation, indicating the mine's commercial and technological feasibility [1][2] - The company is optimistic about the future, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Brook Mine scheduled, marking a significant milestone for both Ramaco and the nation [2] Company Overview - Ramaco Resources, Inc. operates and develops high-quality, low-cost metallurgical coal in southern West Virginia and southwestern Virginia, and is also involved in coal, rare earth, and critical minerals production in Wyoming [3] - The company has four active metallurgical coal mining complexes in Central Appalachia and is in the initial stages of production for a coal mine and rare earth development in Wyoming [3] - In 2023, Ramaco discovered a major deposit of primary magnetic rare earths and critical minerals at its Wyoming mine, and operates a carbon research facility related to advanced carbon products from coal [3] Future Prospects - The results of the PEA suggest that the Brook Mine will contribute positively to the company's growth and operational capabilities, aligning with its strategic objectives in the coal and rare earth sectors [2][3]

Trade and Economic Strategy - Canada prioritizes multilateralism in trade and economic matters within the Indo-Pacific region, aiming to build resilient supply chains and diversify trade relationships [2] - Canada is actively negotiating a free trade agreement with ASEAN to benefit businesses and stakeholders in both regions [2] - Despite existing robust trade agreements, Canada emphasizes the importance of the Canada-ASEAN free trade agreement due to stress in the global economic environment [4] - Canada aims to finalize the ASEAN free trade agreement as soon as possible, focusing on resilient supply chains for the benefit of business and other stakeholders [5] - Canada is committed to opening doors to trade, free trade, and multilateralism amidst global geostrategic stress [8] - Diversification is considered the most important economic tool for Canada as a trading nation committed to multilateralism [15] Energy and Resources - Canada positions itself as a powerhouse in energy and critical minerals, with LNG shipments leaving Canadian shores [6] - Canada views energy and natural resources as its superpower, leveraging its competitive advantage [14] Trade Relations and Tariffs - Canada acknowledges the impact of tariffs, particularly from the US, on sectors like autos, steel, and aluminum [7][8] - Canada is engaged in complex negotiations with the United States to address tariffs and reach an agreement [8] - Canada has counter tariffs in place and is working to secure the best deal for Canadian industry and workers [12] - Approximately 300 billion USD of trade passes through the US-Canada border daily, emphasizing the need for an agreement that addresses the needs of Canadian workers, businesses, and the population [10]

Core Insights - The Fluor Corporation will deliver a full Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) of Ramaco Resources' Brook Mine by July 8, 2025, indicating a significant advancement in the project [1][2] - The Brook Mine is believed to contain the largest unconventional deposit of rare earth elements and critical minerals sourced from coal, which is commercially and technologically feasible [2][4] Economic Viability - The updated PEA confirms the viability of the Brook Mine project, validating Ramaco's development strategy and providing momentum for future phases [4] - The PEA outlines a net present value (NPV) of $1.197 billion at an 8% discount rate and $898 million at a 10% discount rate, with an internal rate of return (IRR) of 38% and an initial capital cost estimate of $473 million [8][15] Production and Revenue Projections - The project anticipates an adjusted EBITDA of $134 million by 2028, reaching $143 million by 2029, with annual revenue projected at $378 million [8][15] - The Brook Mine is expected to produce 1,242 short tons of rare earth oxides annually, including 456 tons of various critical minerals [11][12] Cost Structure - The total initial capital cost is estimated at $579 million, including a 22% contingency [9] - Annual steady-state costs are projected at $235 million, with mining costs at $27 million and processing costs at $195 million [12][15] Unique Geological Profile - The Brook Mine's geological profile allows for a more efficient extraction process with lower capital intensity compared to traditional hard rock mining, significantly reducing operational complexity and costs [5][6] Strategic Importance - The Brook Mine will be one of only two domestic sources of rare earth elements and the only source of heavy rare earth elements and critical minerals vital for the U.S. defense industry [18][19] - The mine is projected to support 3-5% of total U.S. permanent magnet demand and over 30% of the demand for U.S. defense applications [18] Development Timeline - Initial mining activities have commenced to procure ore for pilot-scale testing, with a pilot plant expected to be operational by mid-2026 [16]

Core Viewpoint - Critical One Energy Inc. has successfully closed a non-brokered financing, raising CDN$1,000,000 through the issuance of 2,500,000 units at CDN$0.40 per unit, which will be utilized for exploration activities and general expenses [1][4]. Financing Details - The financing involved the issuance of units, each consisting of one common share and one-half common share purchase warrant, with full warrants allowing the purchase of one common share at CDN$0.60 for 18 months [2]. - A director participated in the financing, acquiring 230,000 units for a total of CDN$92,000, qualifying as a related party transaction [2][3]. Regulatory Compliance - The company relied on exemptions from valuation and minority approval requirements under Multilateral Instrument 61-101, as the transaction did not exceed 25% of the company's market capitalization [3]. Use of Proceeds - Proceeds from the private placement are earmarked for exploration activities at the Howells Lake Antimony Gold Project and for general administrative expenses [4]. Company Overview - Critical One Energy Inc. focuses on critical minerals and upstream energy, with a strategic position to meet the rising global demand for critical minerals, particularly through its antimony-gold exploration in Canada and uranium interests in Namibia [5].

NEW YORK, June 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Critical Metals Corp. (Nasdaq: CRML) (“Critical Metals Corp” or the “Company”), a leading critical minerals mining company, is pleased to publish for the first time the assay results of eleven deep diamond drill holes from the Tanbreez Project in Greenland drilled in 2007 and 2013 at the Fjord Deposit. Commenting on the assay results, Tony Sage, CEO and Executive Chairman of the Company, said: "I am further encouraged by the deep diamond drill hole results at Tanb ...

Important milestone in the creation of a fully integrated, fully operational critical minerals and materials (CMM) supply chain that is independent of reliance on ChinaChicago, IL and St. Louis, MO , May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Welsbach Technology Metals Acquisition Corp. (OTC: WTMA), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, and Evolution Metals LLC, which is dedicated to developing a secure, reliable global supply chain for critical minerals and materials (CMM), today announced that the ...

Core Insights - Critical Metals Corp. has released historical deep diamond drill hole results from the Tanbreez Project in Greenland, indicating significant potential for high-grade rare earth elements (REE) and other critical minerals [1][9][40]. Drill Hole Results - Drill Hole DX-02 intersected high-grade rare earths averaging 4733ppm (0.47% TREO) with 28% heavy rare earth oxides (HREO) over a depth of 328m [6][14]. - Drill Hole D306-13 showed an average of 4211ppm (0.42% TREO) with 24% HREO over a depth of 195m [6][14]. - The average mineralization across the reported drill holes is approximately 0.45% TREO, containing an average of 26% HREO [24][15]. Resource Estimates - The current Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) for the Tanbreez Project is approximately 45 million tonnes (MT) at 0.38% TREO, consisting of 19.5MT inferred and 25.4MT indicated resources [12][32]. - The company is planning resource drilling to extend and grow the existing MRE, targeting the Fjord and Hill Zone deposits [29][34]. Economic Potential - The Preliminary Economic Assessment for the Tanbreez Project indicates a Net Present Value (NPV) of approximately $2.8 billion to $3.6 billion and an Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 180% before tax [9][39]. - The project is gaining significant interest from Western governments due to its strategic importance in the supply of critical minerals [9][40]. Future Plans - The company is preparing for a 2025 resource drilling program, with mobilization of crews to Greenland expected in mid-to-late June [29][36]. - The company is also re-assaying historical samples to confirm and reconcile assay results from previous drilling campaigns [36][37].