Review of 2025 exploration activities and planned technical priorities across the Tharsis and Big Mack projectsCALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pan American Energy Corp. (CSE: PNRG | OTC: PAANF | FRA: SS6) (“Pan American” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide a year-in-review summary of exploration activities completed in 2025, along with an outlook on planned technical work and exploration priorities for 2026. Across the portfolio, last year focused on building a more complete understa ...

Core Viewpoint - Apex Critical Metals Corp. has received approval for its mineral exploration permit at the Rift Rare Earth Project, marking a significant step towards initiating its drilling campaign in Nebraska, USA [1][2]. Company Developments - The company is actively expanding its property position and has completed historical re-logging, re-assaying, and 3D modeling in preparation for the drilling campaign [2]. - The Rift Project now encompasses approximately 3,500 acres within the Elk Creek Carbonatite Complex, an area with extensive historical drilling results from previous operators [2][7]. - Historical drilling results include significant intervals of high-grade rare earth oxide (REO) mineralization, such as 155.5 meters at 2.70% REO and 68.2 meters at 3.32% REO [6][7]. Drilling Program Preparations - With the drill permit secured, Apex has commenced pre-drilling activities, with drilling expected to start in the first half of Q1/2026 [3]. - Preparations include finalizing discussions with contractors, securing drill mobilization schedules, establishing access routes, and refining targets based on historical data [6]. Strategic Positioning - Apex Critical Metals is focused on advancing rare earth element and niobium projects to meet the growing demand for critical and strategic metals in North America [7][9]. - The company is also advancing its 100%-owned Cap Project in British Columbia, which has shown significant niobium discovery potential [8].

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Vancouver, British Columbia, Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- North America Niobium and Critical Minerals Corp. (CSE: NIOB) (FSE: IOR) (OTCQB: NIOMF) (“North American Niobium” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has initiated a soil-gas survey at its Blanchette and Bardy projects in Québec. The survey is being conducted by RadonEx, an independent contractor and specialist geochemical services provider, and commenced on December 16, 2025. The program is currently ongoing. Highlights Soil-gas su ...

Portal Will Establish the Mine Entrances and is a Critical First Step in Enabling Underground Mine Access and Advancing the Project Portal Project Expected to Commence in Q1 of Calendar Year 2026 CENTENNIAL, CO / ACCESS Newswire / December 22, 2025 / NioCorp Developments Ltd. ("NioCorp" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:NB), a leading U.S. critical minerals developer, today announced that its Board of Directors (the "Board") has approved the Company's Mine Portal Project (the "Portal Project"), a major initiative t ...

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES MONTREAL, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NioBay Metals Inc. (TSX-V: NBY) (“NioBay” or the “Corporation”), is pleased to announce the closing of its previously announced “best efforts” private placement (the “Brokered Offering”) for aggregate gross proceeds of C$8,497,990.20, which includes the exercise of the agent’s option. The Brokered Offering is comprised of the sale of (i) 12,277,430 units of the Corpo ...

Vancouver, British Columbia, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- North America Niobium and Critical Minerals Corp. (CSE: NIOB) (FSE: IOR) (OTCQB: NIOMF) (“North American Niobium” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has acquired additional mineral properties in Québec. The Company has (i) extended the Seigneurie Property through the acquisition of additional claims and (ii) added a new, exploration project in the Escoumins municipality. These acquisitions strengthen the Company’s strategic footpri ...

A Utah company has unearthed a massive deposit of critical minerals, describing it as potentially “one of North America’s most significant” finds to date. According to Ionic Minerals Technology, assays from its Silicon Ridge project in Utah have confirmed the presence of 16 critical minerals, including germanium and gallium, in the halloysite-hosted ion-adsorption clay (IAC) system, a geological system that’s easier to extract minerals from compared to the conventional hard-rock. Located in Provo, less t ...

Critical Metals is a momentum stock, and incredibly hard to value.Critical Metals (CRML 8.60%) stock, a start-up miner of rare-earth elements, tumbled 9.8% through 1:35 p.m. ET this morning despite reporting some apparently good news for shareholders.Drilling at its exploratory Tanbreez Rare Earth Project in Greenland, Critical Metals has found evidence of minable quantities of yttrium, cerium, gallium, and hafnium, as well as zirconium, niobium, and tantalum. What this means for investorsThe company says t ...

Core Insights - The Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project by NioCorp Developments Ltd. has garnered significant local and federal support, being highlighted as a transformative opportunity for Nebraska and the U.S. [1][4][5] Group 1: Project Support and Community Engagement - Nearly 600 attendees participated in two Town Hall events, showcasing strong community and governmental support for the Elk Creek Project [2] - Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen emphasized the project's importance, calling it "one of the greatest deposits in the United States" and highlighting its potential for national security by reducing reliance on foreign minerals [3][5] - U.S. Senator Deb Fischer described the project as a transformational investment that will diversify the tax base in southeast Nebraska and enhance national security through critical mineral production [5][6] Group 2: Economic and National Security Implications - EXIM President John Jovanovic stated that the Elk Creek Project aligns with U.S. goals for controlling critical minerals essential for various industries, which will create jobs and strengthen the industrial base [4] - U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts noted that the project is crucial for national defense and will benefit the local community, the state, and the country as a whole [7] Group 3: Company Progress and Future Outlook - NioCorp executives provided updates on the company's progress in 2025 and outlined key steps for 2026, focusing on financing efforts necessary for construction [8][10] - CEO Mark A. Smith expressed optimism about 2026 being a pivotal year for the company and the southeast Nebraska community [3][9]