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Portofino Announces New Director and Interim CEO
TMX Newsfile· 2026-03-25 00:46
Company Overview - Portofino Resources Inc. is based in Vancouver, Canada, focusing on exploring and developing mineral resource projects in the Americas [4] - The company holds a 100% interest in the Yergo Lithium Project in Catamarca, Argentina, which is drill-ready and located in the Argentine Lithium Triangle [4] - Additionally, Portofino has a 100% interest in two gold exploration projects in northwestern Ontario, Canada, including the South of Otter project and the Gold Creek project, which has been optioned to Delta Resources Limited [5] Leadership Changes - Mr. Rodney Campbell has been appointed to the board of directors and as Interim CEO, succeeding Mr. David Tafel, who has resigned from his roles as President & CEO but will remain as a strategic advisor [1][2] - Mr. Campbell brings extensive experience in financial services and the energy sector, with 17 years in the oil and gas industry, having worked with companies such as Encana and Apache Corporation [2] Strategic Focus - Mr. Campbell expressed enthusiasm about unlocking the value of the company's project portfolio, particularly highlighting the Yergo Lithium Project and the South of Otter Project, which is near Kinross's Great Bear Project [3] - The company aims to build on the previous leadership's efforts during a challenging period in the critical and precious metals commodity cycles [3]
Grounded Lithium Spuds First Oil and Gas Well, Advancing Near-Term Cash Flow Strategy
Prnewswire· 2026-02-25 12:00
Core Insights - Grounded Lithium Corp. has initiated drilling for its first oil and gas well as part of a two-well program in Saskatchewan, aiming to enhance near-term cash flow [1] - The company has diversified its resource base by acquiring oil and gas mineral rights, with plans to quickly bring successful wells into production [1] - Grounded anticipates a payout period of six to twelve months based on current commodity prices, which will improve working capital reserves for its lithium project [1] Company Overview - Grounded Lithium Corp. controls approximately 1.0 million metric tonnes of Measured & Indicated lithium carbonate equivalent resources and about 3.2 million metric tonnes of Inferred resources in Southwest Saskatchewan [1] - The updated Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) indicates a Phase 1 NPV8 after-tax of US$1.0 billion and an after-tax IRR of 48.5% [1] - The company's business model focuses on the consolidation, delineation, exploitation, and development of lithium resources to support the global energy transition [1]
American Salars Announces Non-Brokered Private Placement Fully Committed
Thenewswire· 2026-02-10 12:00
Core Viewpoint - American Salars Lithium Inc. has successfully completed a non-brokered private placement, raising CAD $175,000 through the issuance of units priced at $0.105 each, aimed at supporting exploration and working capital needs [1][2]. Group 1: Financing Details - The private placement consists of up to 1,666,666 units, with each unit comprising one common share and one common share purchase warrant [1]. - Each warrant allows the holder to purchase an additional common share at a price of $0.14 per share for a period of twenty-four months [1]. - The proceeds from this financing will be allocated for exploration activities and general working capital [2]. Group 2: Company Overview - American Salars Lithium is focused on exploring and developing high-value battery metals projects to cater to the growing electric vehicle market [3].
Surge Announces IR Agreements
TMX Newsfile· 2026-02-06 13:00
Core Insights - Surge Battery Metals Inc. has entered into two investor relations agreements to enhance marketing and investor awareness regarding the company and its Nevada North Lithium Project [2][3]. Group 1: Investor Relations Agreements - The company has signed a marketing and investor awareness agreement with Freedom Financial Research, LLC, for a fee of US$150,000, which will last approximately 30 days starting February 2026 [2]. - An amended investor awareness agreement with New Era Publishing Inc. has been established, extending the campaign for about three months with a fee of US$75,000, focusing on online marketing and investor awareness [3]. Group 2: Equity Incentive Plan - As of February 5, 2026, the company granted 881,250 restricted share units (RSUs) and 293,750 performance share units (PSUs) under its Equity Incentive Plan [4]. - The vesting schedule for RSUs includes 50% vesting on the first anniversary and the remaining 50% on the second anniversary of the grant date, while PSUs vest upon completion of a definitive feasibility study or on the first anniversary of the grant [5][6]. Group 3: Nevada North Lithium Project - The Nevada North Lithium Project has an inferred resource of approximately 11.24 million tonnes of Lithium Carbonate Equivalent (LCE) with a grade of 3010 ppm Li, and a recent preliminary economic assessment (PEA) reported an after-tax NPV of US$9.17 billion and an IRR of 22.8% at a price of US$24,000 per tonne of LCE [9].
Medaro Mining Appoints Scott Eldridge to Advisory Board
TMX Newsfile· 2026-01-19 11:00
Group 1 - Medaro Mining Corp. has appointed Scott Eldridge to its advisory board, enhancing its expertise in the metals and mining industry [1][4] - Mr. Eldridge has 17 years of experience in capital markets within the metals and mining sector, having raised approximately $350 million for mining companies [2] - He has held significant roles, including co-founder of Euroscandic International Group and CFO of Amarillo Gold prior to its acquisition by Hochschild Mining [2][3] Group 2 - Currently, Mr. Eldridge is a director at Nevada Lithium Resources, which is developing one of North America's largest lithium deposits [3] - He is also a founder of Patriot Critical Minerals, which owns the largest tungsten deposit in the United States, and serves as Director and CEO of Military Metals, focusing on antimony [3] - Medaro Mining Corp. is a lithium exploration company based in Vancouver, owning the James Bay Pontax Project and CYR South lithium properties in Quebec [4]
Medaro Announces Closing of LIFE Private Placement Offering
TMX Newsfile· 2026-01-07 00:31
Core Viewpoint - Medaro Mining Corp. has successfully closed its LIFE private placement offering, raising approximately $523,990 through the issuance of 3,742,786 units at a price of $0.14 per unit [1]. Group 1: Offering Details - Each unit consists of one common share and one common share purchase warrant, with the warrant allowing the holder to acquire one share at an exercise price of $0.17 for 24 months [2]. - The offering was conducted under the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption, meaning the units are not subject to a hold period under Canadian securities laws [3]. Group 2: Financial Transactions - The company paid a total of $2,940 in cash finder's fees and issued 21,000 finders warrants to Research Capital Corporation, and paid $3,430 in cash finder's fees and issued 24,500 finders warrants to Ventum Financial Corp [4]. - After settling a debt of $35,000 to Treewalk Ventures Inc. and paying finder's fees, the company received net proceeds of approximately $482,620.04, which will be used for exploration activities at its lithium properties and for general corporate purposes [5]. Group 3: Related Party Transactions - Treewalk Ventures, controlled by the company's CFO, participated in the offering by acquiring 250,000 shares, and the company used part of the proceeds to settle a debt with Treewalk [7]. - The company is relying on exemptions from formal valuation and minority approval requirements as the transaction does not exceed 25% of its market capitalization [7]. Group 4: Company Overview - Medaro Mining Corp. is a lithium exploration company based in Vancouver, BC, owning the James Bay Pontax Project and the CYR South lithium properties in Quebec [8].
Medaro Announces LIFE Private Placement Offering
Newsfile· 2025-12-09 02:00
Core Viewpoint - Medaro Mining Corp. is conducting an offering to raise up to $524,000 through the sale of 3,742,857 units at a price of $0.14 per unit, which will support exploration activities and general corporate purposes [1][3]. Group 1: Offering Details - The offering consists of units, each comprising one common share and one common share purchase warrant, with the warrant allowing the purchase of an additional share at $0.17 for 24 months [2]. - The offering is structured as a private placement under the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption, allowing for immediate tradeability of the units in Canada, excluding Québec [4][5]. Group 2: Use of Proceeds - The net proceeds from the offering will be allocated to advancing exploration at the Pontax and Cyr South lithium properties, along with covering general corporate and administrative expenses [3]. Group 3: Regulatory Compliance - The offering is subject to compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, and the company may pay finder's fees to eligible finders [6]. - The securities offered have not been registered under the U.S. Securities Act and cannot be sold in the United States without proper registration or exemption [7]. Group 4: Company Overview - Medaro Mining Corp. is a lithium exploration company based in Vancouver, BC, owning the James Bay Pontax Project and the CYR South lithium properties in Quebec [8].
Foremost Clean Energy Announces Upcoming Ground-Based Gravity Survey at its Hatchet Lake Uranium Project, Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan
Globenewswire· 2025-12-04 13:30
Core Viewpoint - Foremost Clean Energy Ltd. is initiating a ground-based gravity survey at its Hatchet Lake Uranium Property to refine geological models and enhance future drilling programs [1][3]. Survey Details - The gravity survey will consist of approximately 788 gravity stations, collected at 100-meter intervals on 200-meter line spacing, focusing on priority structural corridors along the southeast extension of the Richardson Trend [4]. - The survey aims to identify gravity lows and gradients associated with hydrothermal alteration halos and fault-controlled fluid pathways, prioritizing gravity anomalies that overlap with graphitic shear zones and geochemical anomalies for drill testing [7]. Richardson Trend - The Hatchet Lake Project encompasses a significant portion of the Richardson Trend, which is known for hosting uranium mineralization and has over 6 km of under-tested conductor strike length [6]. - The structural setting of the Richardson Trend is similar to other major uranium systems in the eastern Basin margin, such as the La Rocque Corridor, which hosts notable deposits [6]. Historical Context - Previous drilling along the Richardson Trend by Denison Mines Corp. revealed multiple uranium-bearing intervals, with significant results including 1.52% U₃O₈ over 0.15 m and 0.45% U₃O₈ over 2.3 m [10][7]. - The results from the gravity survey are expected to directly influence the upcoming winter 2026 drill program, ensuring a focused and data-driven approach [3][8]. Company Overview - Foremost Clean Energy Ltd. is a growing North American uranium and lithium exploration company, holding an option to earn up to 70% interest in 10 uranium properties across over 330,000 acres in the Athabasca Basin [12]. - The company is committed to systematic exploration programs in collaboration with Denison Mines, aiming to make significant discoveries in the uranium sector [12].
Medaro Mining Announces Closing of Second and Final Tranche of Private Placement
Newsfile· 2025-11-27 02:15
Core Points - Medaro Mining Corp. announced the closing of the second and final tranche of its non-brokered private placement, issuing 900,000 common shares at a price of $0.08 per share, resulting in gross proceeds of $72,000 [1] - Combined with the first tranche completed on November 21, 2025, the total issuance amounts to 3,162,500 shares for total net proceeds of $215,000 [1] Company Overview - Medaro Mining Corp. is a lithium exploration company based in Vancouver, British Columbia, owning the James Bay Pontax Project and the CYR South lithium properties in Quebec [4]
Medaro Mining Announces Closing of First Tranche of Private Placement
Newsfile· 2025-11-24 11:00
Core Points - Medaro Mining Corp. has successfully closed the first tranche of its non-brokered private placement, issuing 2,262,500 common shares at a price of $0.08 per share, resulting in gross proceeds of $181,000 [1] - The company has allocated $38,000 of the proceeds to settle a debt with Treewalk Ventures Inc., a consulting firm controlled by the CFO, leaving net proceeds of $143,000 for potential acquisitions and working capital [2] - The securities issued are subject to a four-month hold period under Canadian securities laws, and no finder's fees were paid [3] Related Party Transaction - Treewalk Ventures, controlled by the CFO, participated in the offering by acquiring 475,000 shares, and the company applied $38,000 of the proceeds to settle a debt with Treewalk [5] - The company is relying on exemptions from formal valuation and minority approval requirements as the transaction does not exceed 25% of the company's market capitalization [5] Company Overview - Medaro Mining Corp. is a lithium exploration company based in Vancouver, BC, owning the James Bay Pontax Project and the CYR South lithium properties in Quebec [6]