Market Performance - NASDAQ 100 index is up approximately 22% year-to-date [3] - S&P 500 index has increased by about 18% [3] - Russell 2000 small cap index is up around 16% year-to-date [4] - Dow Jones index has risen by approximately 15% [4] - Technology sector has seen the best performance, increasing by about 25% year-to-date [4] - Communication services sector is up approximately 21% [4] - Gold has increased by 65% and silver by 139% [5] ETF Performance - iShares MSCI Global Silver Miners ETF is up about 206% [7] - Global X Gold Explorer ETF (GOEX) has increased by approximately 195% [7] - ProShares S&P Global Core Battery Metal ETF (ION) is up about 106% [9] - Sprott Critical Materials ETF has risen by approximately 96% [9] - Global X Disruptive Materials ETF (DMAT) is also up about 96% [9] - VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF (REMX) has increased by approximately 94% [9] - Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD) is up about 77% [13] - Stoxx Europe Aerospace and Defence ETF (EAD) has risen by approximately 73% [13] Key Drivers & Themes - Gains in gold are driven by persistent central bank buying [5] - Precious metals benefit from investors seeking alternatives to US dollar denominated assets [6] - Critical materials are driven by electrification, digitization, clean energy transition, and supply chain concentration [8] - Rising geopolitical tensions are fueling a boom in defense spending [13]

Canada-Ontario Cooperation Agreement Implements “One Project, One Review, One Decision” Framework Governments Commit to June 2026 Federal Review Completion for Ring of Fire Roads TORONTO, Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northfield Capital Corporation (TSX-V: NFD.A) (or “Northfield”) and Juno Corp. (or “Juno”) welcome the recent announcement that Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have signed a historic Cooperation Agreement to eliminate regulatory duplication and accelerate responsib ...

More than 60% of global demand for critical minerals is met through international trade, according to a recent study. While cross-border trade has helped scale supply, it has also increased exposure to geopolitical tensions, export controls, and processing bottlenecks, making mineral supply chains far more vulnerable to disruption amid surging demand.“Critical minerals underpin the technological innovations that drive economic growth, energy security, supply-chain resilience, and the competitiveness of emer ...

(Bloomberg) — Copper (HG=F) edged towards $12,000 a ton, nearing a new all-time high as supply setbacks and tariff-related trade dislocations fuel a powerful, months-long rally. The metal seen as a bellwether for the global industrial economy traded 0.4% higher on the London Metal Exchange, nearing an all-time high of $11,996 a ton struck on Monday. Prices are up by about 37% this year, on course for the biggest annual gain since 2009. Most Read from Bloomberg Sentiment on copper has benefited from a ...

Group 1: Overall Market Conditions - Overseas, Fed official Milan said there's no short - term recession, but rising unemployment may prompt the Fed to turn dovish and cut rates. The market risk appetite is good, with tech stocks driving the US stocks up, the US Treasury yield rising to 4.16%, and the US dollar index dropping to 98.2. Japanese officials signaled possible foreign exchange intervention, strengthening the yen. Geopolitical issues pushed up oil prices. Risk assets are supported by sentiment and liquidity in the short - term, but caution is needed due to approaching holidays [2] - In China, the LPR has remained unchanged for seven consecutive months. The 5 - year LPR in December is 3.5%, and the 1 - year is 3%. The probability of a rate cut or reserve requirement ratio cut this year is low, with the next possible rate cut expected early next year. A - shares rose on Monday, with the ChiNext and STAR Market rebounding over 2%. Over 2900 stocks closed up, and the trading volume expanded to 1.88 trillion. The market may maintain a wide - range weak - oscillating pattern in the short - term. The bond market readjusted, lacking a clear direction [3] Group 2: Precious Metals - International precious metal futures continued to rise strongly on Monday. COMEX gold futures rose 2.13% to $4480.60 per ounce, and COMEX silver futures rose 2.37% to $69.09 per ounce. Domestic platinum and palladium futures hit the daily limit, and the overseas platinum price reached a new high. The rise is due to the resonance of macro, fundamental, and capital factors. The weakening of the US dollar credit supports gold in the long - term. Silver's strategic position in green energy and high - end manufacturing attracts funds, and platinum and palladium face supply shortages and strong industrial demand [4][5] Group 3: Copper - The Shanghai copper main contract continued to rise on Monday, and LME copper approached $12000. The spot market trading was poor, with domestic trade copper at a discount of 195 yuan/ton. The LME inventory decreased to 15.7 million tons, and the COMEX inventory increased to 46.7 million tons. Fed official Milan maintained a dovish stance, and Trump will announce a new Fed chair in early January, likely to be more dovish. The global mine supply is tight, and the long - term TC benchmark price is 0 dollars/ton. The copper price is expected to remain strong in the short - term [6][7] Group 4: Aluminum - The Shanghai aluminum main contract closed at 2220 yuan/ton on Monday, up 0.82%. The LME closed at $2941 per ton, down 0.49%. The electrolytic aluminum ingot inventory increased by 2.2 million tons to 60 million tons on December 22. The Fed's expected rate cut next year is fermenting, and the LME aluminum reached a new high this year. The domestic aluminum price is expected to oscillate at a high level in the short - term due to the fluctuating inventory [8] Group 5: Alumina - The alumina futures main contract closed at 2508 yuan/ton on Monday, down 1.18%. The spot alumina national average price was 2751 yuan/ton, down 7 yuan/ton. The supply is expected to remain sufficient in the short - term, and the alumina price will continue to be under pressure [9] Group 6: Cast Aluminum - The cast aluminum alloy futures main contract closed at 21290 yuan/ton on Monday, up 0.66%. The raw material scrap aluminum supply is tight, and the cost support is strong. The supply decreased slightly due to environmental protection and cost - profit factors. The consumption is stable, and the cast aluminum price is expected to oscillate at a high level [10] Group 7: Zinc - The Shanghai zinc main contract oscillated narrowly on Monday. The social inventory increased to 12.45 million tons. The 11 - month zinc concentrate imports increased by 13.84% year - on - year and 52.27% month - on - month. The overall zinc price is expected to oscillate due to mixed Fed officials' views, changes in imports and exports, and consumption and supply factors [11][12] Group 8: Lead - The Shanghai lead main contract oscillated weakly on Monday. The social inventory decreased to 2.02 million tons. Near the end of the year, the supply and demand of the lead industry are both weak. The lead price is expected to maintain a weak and stable oscillation [13][14] Group 9: Tin - The Shanghai tin main contract oscillated narrowly on Monday. The 11 - month tin concentrate imports increased significantly, especially from Myanmar. The supply is expected to improve, and the tin price has a high - level adjustment risk [15][16] Group 10: Industrial Silicon - The industrial silicon oscillated on Monday. The supply in Xinjiang is at a relatively high level, while that in the southwest is weak. The demand is mainly for historical orders. The industrial silicon price is expected to oscillate narrowly [17][18] Group 11: Steel Products - Steel futures oscillated and rebounded on Monday. The five major steel products' production and apparent demand adjusted slightly, and the inventory continued to decline. The steel price is expected to oscillate mainly, and attention should be paid to the acceptance of the price rebound [19] Group 12: Iron Ore - Iron ore futures oscillated and adjusted on Monday. The overseas shipment and arrival volume decreased this week, and the port inventory continued to accumulate. The demand is weak due to steel mills' production cuts and the off - season. The iron ore price is expected to oscillate under pressure [20] Group 13: Coking Coal and Coke - Coking coal and coke futures oscillated on Monday. The third round of coke price cuts was implemented, reducing coking profits and weakening the procurement of raw coal. The coking coal supply is generally stable. The prices are expected to oscillate in the short - term [21] Group 14: Soybean and Rapeseed Meal - On Monday, the soybean meal 05 contract rose 0.18%, and the rapeseed meal 05 contract rose 0.56%. The US soybean export sales are still slow, and the domestic soybean and soybean meal inventories are high. The domestic rapeseed meal is expected to oscillate weakly in the short - term [22][23] Group 15: Palm Oil - The palm oil 05 contract rose 0.94% on Monday. The Malaysian palm oil production decreased, and the export demand improved. The domestic palm oil inventory increased slightly. The palm oil price is expected to stop falling and enter an oscillating state in the short - term [24][25]

Core Viewpoint - Greenridge Exploration Inc. has successfully closed a non-brokered private placement of flow-through units, raising gross proceeds of $2,035,977.65 to fund eligible Canadian exploration expenses related to its projects in Canada [1][2]. Group 1: Offering Details - The company issued 5,817,079 flow-through units at a price of $0.35 per unit, each consisting of one common share and one common share purchase warrant [1]. - Each warrant allows the holder to purchase one common share at a price of $0.40 for a period of 24 months from issuance [1]. - The offering is classified as a "related party transaction," with significant subscriptions from company directors and the CEO totaling $756,349.95 [3]. Group 2: Use of Proceeds - The gross proceeds from the offering will be allocated to incur eligible "Canadian exploration expenses" that qualify as "flow-through mining expenditures" under the Income Tax Act (Canada) [2]. - All qualifying expenditures will be renounced in favor of the subscribers effective December 31, 2025 [2]. Group 3: Company Overview - Greenridge Exploration Inc. is a mineral exploration company focused on acquiring, exploring, and developing critical mineral projects in Canada, with interests in 21 projects covering approximately 281,100 hectares [6]. - The company has a significant portfolio in uranium, lithium, nickel, copper, and gold, with 13 uranium projects covering about 194,350 hectares [7]. - The management team possesses extensive expertise in capital raising and advancing mining projects, positioning the company to attract new investors [8].

Core Viewpoint - Greenridge Exploration Inc. has successfully closed a non-brokered private placement of flow-through units, raising gross proceeds of $2,035,977.65 to fund eligible Canadian exploration expenses related to its projects in Canada [1][2]. Group 1: Offering Details - The company issued 5,817,079 flow-through units at a price of $0.35 per unit, each unit consisting of one common share and one purchase warrant [1]. - Each warrant allows the holder to purchase one common share at a price of $0.40 for a period of 24 months from issuance [1]. - The offering is classified as a related party transaction, with significant subscriptions from company directors and the CEO totaling $756,349.95 [3]. Group 2: Use of Proceeds - The gross proceeds from the offering will be allocated to incur eligible "Canadian exploration expenses" that qualify as "flow-through mining expenditures" under the Income Tax Act (Canada) [2]. - All qualifying expenditures will be renounced in favor of the subscribers effective December 31, 2025 [2]. Group 3: Company Overview - Greenridge Exploration Inc. is a mineral exploration company focused on acquiring, exploring, and developing critical mineral projects in Canada, owning or having interests in 21 projects covering approximately 281,100 hectares [6]. - The company has a significant portfolio in uranium, lithium, nickel, copper, and gold, with 13 uranium projects covering about 194,350 hectares [7]. - The management team possesses extensive expertise in capital raising and advancing mining projects, positioning the company to attract new investors [8].

Core Viewpoint - Tartisan Nickel Corp. has successfully closed a Flow-Through private placement, raising $1,325,000 through the issuance of 6,625,000 flow-through shares at a price of $0.20 per share [1][2]. Group 1: Financial Details - The gross proceeds from the private placement will be allocated to advance exploration and development work at the Kenbridge Nickel-Copper-Cobalt Project, which is fully owned by the company [2]. - A 6% commission was paid in cash, along with 6% broker warrants, which are exercisable at $0.20 and expire twelve months from the date of issue [2]. Group 2: Company Overview - Tartisan Nickel Corp. is a Canadian-based company focused on the exploration and development of critical minerals, owning several projects including the Kenbridge Nickel Project, the Sill Lake Silver Property, and the Night Danger Turtle Pond project [4]. - The company’s common shares are listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the ticker CSE: TN, with a total of 147,299,041 shares outstanding and 151,325,756 fully diluted shares [5]. Group 3: Regulatory Information - The securities issued in this private placement are subject to regulatory approval and applicable statutory holding periods [3].

Core Insights - American Lithium Minerals (AMLM) has secured exclusive option rights to three mineral projects in Quebec, enhancing its portfolio of critical and precious metal assets [1][5] - The acquisitions position AMLM to capitalize on the growing demand for lithium, copper, nickel, gold, silver, and rare earth elements (REE) in North America [1][5] Project Highlights - The newly acquired projects include the Piscau-North polymetallic project, the QC rare earth elements project, and the Couture project [1] - Historical highlights from these projects show significant mineral grades, including copper grades reaching 65%, silver up to 420 grams per tonne (g/t), and gold at 0.95 g/t [2] - The QC rare earth elements project is noted for having some of the highest REE grades in North America, with assays of up to 59% REE [3] Strategic Positioning - Piscau-North is recognized as one of Quebec's largest polymetallic opportunities, providing diversified commodity exposure [3] - The Couture project contains a substantial copper resource, with mineralization consisting of massive sulphides along a shear zone [4] - The acquisitions are expected to enhance AMLM's competitive edge and align with the rising global demand for critical minerals [2][5] Growth Opportunities - The new assets present opportunities for growth and modern exploration, potentially leading to joint ventures and partnerships [6] - Quebec is identified as a mining-supportive jurisdiction with robust infrastructure and favorable regulations, which supports the company's expansion plans [6]

  December 19, 2025 – TheNewswire - Nord Precious Metals Mining Inc. (TSX.V: NTH) (OTCQB: CCWOF) (FRANKFURT: QN3) (the "Company" or "Nord") announces that further its news release dated December 1, 2025, the Company has closed the first tranche of a non brokered flow-through unit private placement financing by issuing 8,826,000 units (“FT Units”) at a price of $0.25 per FT Unit raising gross proceeds of $2,206,500. The Company also plans to issue up to an additional 7,174,000 FT Units at a price of $0.25 p ...