Reykjavík, Sept. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ("Amaroq" or the "Company") Equity Award Grants and Payment Updates TORONTO, ONTARIO – 26 September 2025 – Amaroq Ltd. (AIM, TSX-V, NASDAQ Iceland: AMRQ, OTCQX: AMRQF), an independent mine development corporation focused on unlocking Greenland’s mineral potential, announces that it has granted Restricted Share Units (“RSU”) and incentive stock option awards (“Options”) to certain employees under the Company’s equity incentive plans. The RSU award comprises 75,49 ...

                                                                             Initial Mineral Resource calculated using ~10,000m of drilling over 2.5km strike length within a ~20km long structure, Mineral Resource open on strike Deepest drill hole pierce point is 320m below surface, the Deposit is open at depth Mineralization is hosted in interlayered ultramafic (nickel, cobalt, platinum and palladium) and black shale (zinc, copper, silver and gold) bands, with up to three stacked horizons, intersected on ...

Core Insights - NexMetals Mining (NEXM) has released assay results from two additional drill holes in its metallurgical drilling program at the Selkirk Mine in Botswana, indicating significant mineralization and potential for resource expansion [1][3][8] Company Overview - NexMetals Mining acquired the Selkirk Mine in August 2022 and has been focused on de-risking the project to support future development decisions [3] - The Selkirk Mine is a past-producing copper-nickel-cobalt-platinum group elements mine located in Botswana, 28 kilometers southeast of Francistown [2] Drilling Program Results - The 12-hole drill program aimed to collect samples for metallurgical testing and validate legacy data, with the latest results showing wide intervals of continuous mineralization [3][8] - Notable results include drill hole SMET-25-004, which returned 210.00 meters of 1.06% CuEq, and drill hole SMET-25-001, which showed 45.00 meters of 0.69% CuEq [3][4][8] Mineral Resource Estimate - The current cut-off for the mineral resource estimate (MRE) is set at US$25.00 per tonne net smelter return, translating to 0.46% CuEq, indicating that any material above this cut-off could be mined [7][10] - The technical report revealed inferred mineral resources of 44.2 million tonnes at 0.30% copper, 0.24% nickel, 0.55 g/t palladium, and 0.12 g/t platinum, containing significant quantities of copper and nickel [10] Market Context - The demand for critical metals, particularly copper, has surged due to the green energy transformation, with copper prices increasing by 92% over the last five years [21] - Botswana is looking to diversify its economy beyond diamonds, with copper production being a key focus for economic diversification [18][19] Future Catalysts - Upcoming catalysts for NexMetals Mining include resource expansion, metallurgical results, and optimization efforts, which are expected to unlock the full value and long-term potential of the Selkirk mine [8][16]

Core Viewpoint - District Metals Corp. reported positive results from mineral exploration activities and financial updates for the year ended June 30, 2025, highlighting its focus on the Viken and Tomtebo properties in Sweden [2][4][7]. Financial and Operational Update - The Company announced positive results from its airborne Mobile Magnetotelluric survey at the Viken Property, which will help prioritize target areas outside the 2025 mineral resource estimate [2]. - The Company also completed UAV radiometric and magnetic surveys at the Sågtjärn and Nianfors Properties, leading to the submission of mineral license applications to expand the license areas [2]. - As of June 30, 2025, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of CAD 9.740 million, including CAD 0.221 million advanced from Boliden Mineral AB [10]. Joint Venture Update - On August 25, 2025, Boliden Mineral AB notified the Company of the termination of the earn-in and joint venture agreement concerning the Tomtebo and Stollberg properties [3]. Upcoming Reports - The Company plans to release its results for the three months ended September 30, 2025, on November 28, 2025 [5]. Company Overview - District Metals Corp. is focused on exploring and developing mineral properties, particularly the Viken and Tomtebo Properties in Sweden, which contain significant mineral resources including uranium, vanadium, molybdenum, nickel, copper, and zinc [6][7]. - The Viken Property is noted for having the largest undeveloped mineral resource estimate of uranium globally [7]. - The Tomtebo Property is located in a historically rich mining district, situated between the Falun Mine and Boliden's Garpenberg Mine [8].

Group 1 - LME copper prices surged to a 15-month high due to Freeport's announcement of force majeure at its Grasberg mine and a significant reduction in 2026 production guidance [1][3] - As of September 24, LME three-month copper closed at $10,336.50 per ton, up $362.00 or 3.63% [1][2] - Freeport-McMoRan expects a 4% decrease in copper sales volume for Q3, raising concerns about tightening supply [3] Group 2 - The Grasberg Block Cave mine experienced a fatal landslide on September 8, leading to a suspension of operations, with a phased restart not expected until mid-2026 [3] - The market has absorbed some supply tightness, but Freeport's statement indicates a potential 35% reduction in 2026 output compared to previous estimates, contributing to a 3.9% increase in copper prices [3] - The strong US dollar has put pressure on the market, making dollar-denominated commodities more expensive for investors holding other currencies [3] Group 3 - In the US, spot aluminum premiums reached a historical high of $0.74 per pound (equivalent to $1,631 per ton), nearly doubling since the increase of aluminum import tariffs from 25% to 50% [3] - Minsur, a Peruvian mining company, plans to start tunnel blasting for an underground copper mine in October, with an estimated cost of $500 million as part of its Justa mine expansion [4]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Group 2: Core Viewpoints - The report presents cross - market, cross - period, spot - futures, and cross - variety arbitrage tracking data for various non - ferrous metals including copper, zinc, aluminum, nickel, lead, and tin on September 24, 2025 [1][3][4] Group 3: Cross - Market Arbitrage Tracking Copper - Spot price: domestic 80000, LME 9894, ratio 8.11; March price: domestic 79920, LME 9967, ratio 8.02; Spot import equilibrium ratio 8.10, profit - 118.34; Spot export profit - 117.86 [1] Zinc - Spot price: domestic 21880, LME 2917, ratio 7.50; March price: domestic 21865, LME 2874, ratio 5.95; Spot import equilibrium ratio 8.53, profit - 3003.69 [1] Aluminum - Spot price: domestic 20680, LME 2642, ratio 7.83; March price: domestic 20695, LME 2642, ratio 7.83; Spot import equilibrium ratio 8.38, profit - 1462.88 [1] Nickel - Spot price: domestic 119750, LME 15047, ratio 7.96; Spot import equilibrium ratio 8.17, profit - 1446.69 [1] Lead - Spot price: domestic 16950, LME 1949, ratio 8.71; March price: domestic 17110, LME 1991, ratio 11.03; Spot import equilibrium ratio 8.82, profit - 211.89 [3] Group 4: Cross - Period Arbitrage Tracking Copper - Spreads for次月 - 现货月, 三月 - 现货月, 四月 - 现货月, 五月 - 现货月 are - 270, - 270, - 280, - 290 respectively; Theoretical spreads are 503, 904, 1314, 1724 [4] Zinc - Spreads for次月 - 现货月, 三月 - 现货月, 四月 - 现货月, 五月 - 现货月 are - 235, - 215, - 195, - 175 respectively; Theoretical spreads are 213, 333, 452, 572 [4] Aluminum - Spreads for次月 - 现货月, 三月 - 现货月, 四月 - 现货月, 五月 - 现货月 are - 65, - 55, - 60, - 50 respectively; Theoretical spreads are 215, 331, 446, 562 [4] Lead - Spreads for次月 - 现货月, 三月 - 现货月, 四月 - 现货月, 五月 - 现货月 are - 40, - 15, - 10, 50 respectively; Theoretical spreads are 211, 317, 424, 531 [4] Nickel - Spreads for次月 - 现货月, 三月 - 现货月, 四月 - 现货月, 五月 - 现货月 are - 490, - 300, - 60, 170 respectively [4] Tin - 5 - 1 spread 560, theoretical spread 5597 [4] Group 5: Spot - Futures Arbitrage Tracking Copper - Spreads for当月合约 - 现货 and 次月合约 - 现货 are 215 and - 55 respectively; Theoretical spreads are 419 and 823 [4] Zinc - Spreads for当月合约 - 现货 and 次月合约 - 现货 are 200 and - 35 respectively; Theoretical spreads are 154 and 281 [4] Lead - Spreads for当月合约 - 现货 and 次月合约 - 现货 are 175 and 135 respectively; Theoretical spreads are 181 and 294 [5] Group 6: Cross - Variety Arbitrage Tracking - Ratios for copper/zinc, copper/aluminum, copper/lead, aluminum/zinc, aluminum/lead, lead/zinc: Shanghai (triple - continuous) are 3.66, 3.86, 4.67, 0.95, 1.21, 0.78 respectively; London (triple - continuous) are 3.45, 3.78, 4.98, 0.91, 1.32, 0.69 respectively [5]

TORONTO, Sept. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Electra Battery Materials Corporation (NASDAQ: ELBM; TSX-V: ELBM) (“Electra” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the nomination of Jody Thomas to its Board of Directors. Ms. Thomas brings a distinguished track record of public service and leadership in Canada’s national security and defense sectors. Most recently, she served as National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister of Canada, where she provided strategic counsel on national security ...

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Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No industry investment rating information is provided in the report. Group 2: Core Views of the Report - The copper fundamentals show resilience, with downstream开工 rising and weakening scrap substitution. Consider mid - term long positions below 79,000 - 79,500 yuan or selling put options below 78,000 yuan [1]. - For aluminum, the short - term fundamentals are okay, with inventory expected to decline in September. Hold on dips in a low - inventory situation and pay attention to far - month inter - month and internal - external reverse arbitrage [2]. - Zinc prices are moving down in a volatile way. The current internal - weak and external - strong pattern may further differentiate. Hold short positions and partially take profit on internal - external positive arbitrage [6]. - Nickel has weak short - term fundamentals, with high - level production and weak demand. The geopolitical risk in Indonesia has eased, but there are price - supporting policies [7]. - Stainless steel has weak fundamentals. Steel mills are expected to resume production slightly, with mainly rigid demand. The short - term macro - situation follows the anti - involution expectation [7]. - Lead prices rose due to macro factors. Supply is tight, while demand has a slight improvement, but inventory is at a high level. The price is expected to fluctuate greatly in the range of 16,800 - 17,200 yuan next week [9]. - Tin prices are in wide - range fluctuations. The domestic and overseas supply is expected to improve marginally. The short - term fundamentals are weak in both supply and demand. Suggest short - term waiting and light - position short selling above 275,000 yuan/ton [12]. - Industrial silicon is in a tight - balance state in September and October, affected by the resumption rhythm of Southwest and Hesheng. In the long - term, prices are expected to fluctuate at the cycle bottom [16]. - Carbonate lithium prices are moving strongly in a volatile way. With supply - side disturbances and seasonal demand, the price has high elasticity after the supply - side hype and strong downward support before that [18]. Group 3: Summary by Metal Copper - **Price and Market Data**: This week, copper prices fluctuated widely around 80,000 yuan. The downstream开工 rate increased, and the scrap substitution effect weakened. The internal - external positive arbitrage has space [1]. - **Strategy**: Consider mid - term long positions below 79,000 - 79,500 yuan or selling put options below 78,000 yuan [1]. Aluminum - **Price and Market Data**: Aluminum prices declined slightly. The downstream开工 improved, and the inventory is expected to decline in September [1][2]. - **Strategy**: Hold on dips in a low - inventory situation and pay attention to far - month inter - month and internal - external reverse arbitrage [2]. Zinc - **Price and Market Data**: Zinc prices moved down in a volatile way. Supply from overseas mines increased, and domestic demand is seasonally weak. The LME inventory is at a low level [6]. - **Strategy**: Hold short positions and partially take profit on internal - external positive arbitrage [6]. Nickel - **Price and Market Data**: Nickel prices declined slightly. Supply is at a high level, and demand is weak. The geopolitical risk in Indonesia has eased [7]. - **Strategy**: No specific strategy is mentioned other than the analysis of fundamentals [7]. Stainless Steel - **Price and Market Data**: Stainless steel prices were relatively stable. Steel mills are expected to resume production slightly, with mainly rigid demand [7]. - **Strategy**: No specific strategy is mentioned other than the analysis of fundamentals [7]. Lead - **Price and Market Data**: Lead prices rose due to macro factors. Supply is tight, and demand has a slight improvement, but inventory is at a high level [9]. - **Strategy**: The price is expected to fluctuate greatly in the range of 16,800 - 17,200 yuan next week [9]. Tin - **Price and Market Data**: Tin prices fluctuated widely. Domestic and overseas supply is expected to improve marginally, and demand is mainly rigid [12]. - **Strategy**: Suggest short - term waiting and light - position short selling above 275,000 yuan/ton [12]. Industrial Silicon - **Price and Market Data**: Industrial silicon is in a tight - balance state in September and October, affected by the resumption rhythm of Southwest and Hesheng [16]. - **Strategy**: In the long - term, prices are expected to fluctuate at the cycle bottom [16]. Carbonate Lithium - **Price and Market Data**: Carbonate lithium prices are moving strongly in a volatile way. Supply - side disturbances and seasonal demand affect the market [18]. - **Strategy**: The price has high elasticity after the supply - side hype and strong downward support before that [18].

Follow Up MAG-TDEM Survey Planned to Advance Nickel-PGE Drill TargetingVancouver, BC – TheNewswire - September 22, 2025 – Quantum Critical Metals Corp. (TSX.V: LEAP | OTCQB: ATOXF | FSE: 86A1) ("Quantum" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that further to the news of August 14th, 2025 the Company has successfully completed an electro magnetic (“EM”) very low frequency electromagnetic (“VLF”) and magnetic geophysical survey at its wholly owned NMX East Project in Northern Québec.The survey was designed ...