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Standard Lithium Achieves Operational Milestones at Arkansas Demonstration Plant

Standard Lithium (SLI.V) said Wednesday that its demonstration plant in El Dorado, Arkansas, reached several operational milestones.The company said the facility has processed 1 million barrels of real brine, pumped in real-time from the Smackover Formation.The core direct lithium extraction technology that will be used at the South West Arkansas project has successfully completed over 15,000 cycles, demonstrating the fundamental performance targets of over 95% lithium recovery and over 99% rejection of key contaminants, the company said.Standard Lithium added that a team of operators, technicians, laboratory specialists and engineers have completed roughly 340,000 man hours during the six years of operation with zero incidents."Processing and analyzing such large volumes of live lithium brine provides a unique and robust data set that supports the scalability and de-risking of our selected process technology," President and Chief Operating Officer Andy Robinson said. "It also strengthens our first mover advantage in the Smackover Formation, having the only shovel-ready project in the area preparing to take a final investment decision."

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Mining & Metals108d ago

Rio2 Begins Commissioning of Condestable Tailings Filtration Facility

Rio2 (RIO.TO) on Wednesday announced commencement of the commissioning phase for the new Tailings Filtration Facility (TFF) at its newly acquired Condestable Copper Mine in Peru.The company said that the transition to dry-stack tailings provided by the new TFF represents a "major operational milestone," following an 18-month construction period and a total capital investment of approximately US$27 million.It further said that the facility features an installed design capacity of 8,400 tonnes per day (tpd), capable of processing 100% of Condestable's current tailings output and has been engineered to accommodate potential future production expansions.The company added that, commissioning is expected to conclude within 10 weeks, with full commercial operations slated for the third quarter, 2026."Filtered dry tailings output from the TFF will initially be deposited within the existing, permitted, tailings impoundment facilities before transitioning to Tailings Storage Facility #6," said the company. "The TFF is currently in the advanced stages of the permitting process, with environmental approval expected during the third quarter of 2026."The company further stated that initial permitted capacity for Facility #6 is expected to be 43 million tonnes, with the design allowing for staged expansions of up to a total of 170 million tonnes to support future extensions to the life of the mine."We are very happy about this important step at Condestable," said Andrew Cox, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rio2. "The operating team's commitment to the highest environmental and safety standards has been impressive and the beginning of the commissioning phase of the filter plant is strong evidence of this effort. It is also an important step for the next stage of growth at the mine, which we at Rio2 will be excited to unveil before the end of this year."

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Mining & Metals108d ago

HPQ Silicon Secures First Battery Order from European Drone Manufacturer

HPQ Silicon (HPQ.V) said Wednesday that its strategic partner, Novacium, has received an initial battery pack order from a European drone manufacturer. The order is a first step in the commercialization of high-capacity lithium-ion battery packs for drones.This order follows GEN4 performance results announced last week, in which 21700 cells achieved up to 7,030 milliampere-hour (mAh) under extended-voltage test conditions, with energy densities reaching 330.9 watt hour per kg and 937.5 watt hours per litre, a statement said."This development reflects the continued advancement of our technology toward commercial applications over the coming quarters," said Bernard Tourillon, HPQ Silicon chief executive. "HPQ stands to benefit directly through its ownership stake in Novacium. More importantly, the battery pack configurations being delivered represent a foundational step toward standardized solutions that can be deployed across both European and North American markets."HPQ shares closed down $0.005, to $0.17 on Tuesday on the TSX Venture Exchange.

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Mining & Metals108d ago

Helius Minerals Reports Conditional Extension of Mine Permit for Serra Pelada Concession in Brazil

Helius Minerals (HHH.V) said Wednesday that Brazilian federal authorities approved a one-year conditional extension for the commencement of mining activities at the Serra Pelada mining concession.Under the extension terms, Serra Pelada Companhia de Desenvolvimento Mineral (SPCDM), the titleholder of the concession, must satisfy regulatory, environmental and corporate compliance requirements within a 60-day extendable period, pursuant to the Brazilian Mining Code.Helius said it will assist SPCDM in meeting the requirements within the timeframe.The Serra Pelada project has been dormant since 2014, Helius said. In March 2025, the company secured an option to acquire a 75% interest in Serra Pelada through an agreement with Colossus Minerals."As we have been given the regulatory all clear to advance the Serra Pelada project, we look forward to exercising the option and completing major milestones in the near future as we advance all aspects of exploration and development activities," Helius President and Chief Executive Officer Christian Grainger said.

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Mining & Metals108d ago

BCE, Celestica, Higher in U.S. Pre-Market, to Jointly Develop Canadian Sovereign AI Infrastructure Stack

BCE (BCE.TO) and Celestica (CLS.TO), both higher in U.S. pre-market trading, with Celestica at an all-time high, Wednesday announced a collaboration to develop a Canadian sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure stack.The collaboration combines Bell's full-stack AI offering, anchored by its national fibre network, data center infrastructure, software, and cloud capabilities, with Celestica's hardware supply chain for sovereign AI infrastructure, a statement said."A trusted, sovereign AI ecosystem can't be built by any one company alone - it requires infrastructure, secure facilities and trusted supply chains working together. Through Bell AI Fabric, we have been building a Canadian ecosystem to support sovereign AI, and our collaboration with Celestica strengthens that foundation by bringing traceable, lifecycle-managed infrastructure into the stack," said Michel Richer, president, Bell AI and Bell AI Fabric.BCE shares were last seen up US$0.29, to US$24.19 in New York trading, while Celestica shares were up US$8.98, to US$412.00, an all-time high.

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Mining & Metals108d ago

Standard Lithium Says Reached "Major Operational Milestones" at Arkansas Demonstration Plant

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Mining & Metals108d ago

EnviroGold Global Advances Greens Creek Project Toward Commercial Validation

EnviroGold Global (NVRO.V) announced Wednesday that the shipment of Hecla Mining Company's Greens Creek tailings arrived in Fremantle, Western Australia, on April 21.The company said tailings will be used for the next phase of process validation and commercial advancement of its proprietary NVRO Process. Validation of the NVRO Process will advance to the Phase 3 micro NVRO pilot plant campaign, operating at about 50 kg per day.It said Phase 3 will be followed by the Phase 4 commercial production demonstration campaign, with a processing capacity of about 300 tonnes per annum. The Phase 3 and Phase 4 campaigns are expected to be completed by late August 2026, subject to third-party laboratory turnaround times."The micro NVRO and commercial scale demonstration campaigns will generate the technical and commercial data required to advance process maturity and support progression to TRL 8, including confirmation of product saleability and commercial pathways," said EnviroGold Chief Executive Grant Freeman. "This program defines a clear pathway to TRL 9 and full commercial deployment, supporting EnviroGold's strategy to deliver an industrial-scale process and advance projects to revenue-generating operations."Shares of the company closed unchanged at $0.175 on Tuesday on the TSX Venture Exchange.

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Mining & Metals108d ago

Dynacor Group's Expansion Projects in Senegal, Ecuador on Schedule

Dynacor Group (DNG.TO) said Wednesday that its expansion projects in Senegal and Ecuador remain on track to process first ore in 2026.In Senegal, Dynacor said the 50-tonne-per-day pilot plant in Kedougou continues to advance on schedule. Mechanical installation of major equipment will be launched shortly, and all required permits are in place to begin commissioning in the second quarter.In Ecuador, Dynacor said it continues to advance integration and upgrade of the Svetlana processing plant, with gold production expected to begin in the fourth quarter.Meanwhile, Dynacor said its board concluded that the practices of its Peruvian subsidiary that had been under review are currently consistent with the company's values.The review is part of a reorganization of Dynacor's Peruvian business.

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Mining & Metals108d ago

PRO Real Estate Investment Trust Announces April 2026 Distribution

PRO Real Estate Investment Trust (PRV-UN.TO) on Wednesday announced a cash distribution of $0.0375 per trust unit of the REIT for the month of April 2026, unchanged from the prior month.It will be payable on May 15, 2026 to unitholders of record as at April 30, 2026.

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Mining & Metals108d ago

TMX Group Moves To Buy Cboe Australia and Cboe Canada

TMX Group (X.TO), with key operations that include Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange, announced Wednesday an agreement to acquire Middlebury Holdings Pty. Limited (Cboe Australia) and Cboe Canada Holdings, ULC (Cboe Canada) from Cboe Global Markets, Inc. for US$300 million in total consideration.In a statement TMX said the transaction will bolster its ability to serve clients across the capital markets ecosystem, expand the company's global presence, and accelerate the company's growth strategy, while reducing cost and complexity for Canadian market participants."We are tremendously excited to announce the acquisition of Cboe Australia and Cboe Canada, a deal that represents a unique opportunity to strengthen our domestic marketplace for clients and the entire stakeholder ecosystem, while expanding the reach and impact of our presence in a region of the world we know well," said John McKenzie, Chief Executive Officer. "We look forward to working with our industry partners to ensure a smooth transition, and to exploring innovative ways to serve the needs of issuers and investors across the Australian market, while continuing to seek out opportunities to accelerate our enterprise growth strategy."TMX, noting Cboe Australia and Cboe Canada offer equities trading venues, listing venues and market data solutions, said the transaction will create a "global powerhouse" for mining finance and reduce complexity and costs for Canadian market participants.Shares in TMX were down $0.28 or 0.5% at $53.89 in Canada yesterday.

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Mining & Metals108d ago

Keel Infrastructure Higher in U.S. Pre-Market Trading as Completes Sale of Paraguay Asset

Keel Infrastructure (KEEL.TO), up 3.6% in U.S. pre-market trade, said Wednesday that it has closed the sale of its 70 MW site in Paso Pe, Paraguay, for total net proceeds of US$13 million, from an originally agreed price of up to US$30 million.The revision reflects the deterioration in Bitcoin mining economics and "broader macro factors", the company said in a statement."This sale marks the end of a chapter. Keel Infrastructure now has a 100% North American portfolio, with zero Latin American exposure and no remaining non-core assets to manage or divest," said chief executive Ben Gagnon."The price adjustment reflects where Bitcoin mining economics stand today and our thesis remains the same. We brought forward roughly two to three years of estimated free cash flow under current market conditions, in cash, and upfront."Gagnon said the capital will be immediately allocated to Keel's HPC/AI pipeline development, which the company expects will be able to generate much stronger returns.Keel Infrastructure shares were last seen up US$0.10, to US$2.90, in New York trading.

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Mining & Metals108d ago

Cos Say Framework Brings Celestica's AI Hardware, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Capabilities Into Bell AI Fabric to Support Govt and Regulated Industries

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Mining & Metals108d ago

P2 Gold Raising C$7.5 Million to Advance Gabbs Project in Nevada

P2 Gold (PGLD.V) said Wednesday that it is raising C$7.5 million in a private placement to Quaternary Group to fund exploration and development expenditures at the Gabbs project in Nevada.The company will also use the proceeds for general corporate purposes.P2 said it will issue 10 million units priced at $0.75 apiece. Each unit will consist of one common share and one common share purchase warrant. Each warrant can be exercised at $1.50 per common share for two years.On completion of the offering, Quaternary Group is expected to increase its P2 stake to 16.0% from 11.4% on a diluted basis and 8.7% from 5.7% on a non-diluted basis.

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Mining & Metals108d ago

BCE's Bell and Celestica Collaborating to Advance Canadian Sovereign AI Infrastructure

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Mining & Metals108d ago

METRO Delivers Improved Q2 Earnings and Revenues, But Says Quebec Strike Will Impact In Q3

METRO (MRU.TO), a food and pharmacy player in Quebec and Ontario, on Wednesday reported improved net earnings and sales for the second quarter, but the company warned a strike at its produce distribution centre in Quebec will hurt third quarter results even as it expands it discount store networkThe company said that net earnings for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 ended March 14, 2026, were C$246.6 million compared with $220 million for the corresponding quarter of 2025, while second quarter fully diluted net earnings per share were $1.16 per share compared with $0.99 per share in the corresponding year-ago quarter.For the second quarter, the company reported adjusted fully diluted net earnings per share of $1.11 per share, compared to $1.02 per share in the corresponding year-ago quarter. Consensus forecast for Non GAAP EPS at FactSet was $1.11 per share.The company reported second quarter sales of $5.11 billion, compared to $4.90 billion in the year-ago quarter. Consensus forecasts for sales at FactSet was $5.07 billion.The company said that sales were "positively impacted" by new store openings, same-store sales growth, as well as the transfer of "one significant pre-Christmas shopping day to the second quarter this year."With regards to the strike at its produce distribution centre in Laval which began on March 30, METRO said that labour dispute will have an impact on its third quarter results and added that it will provide further details in due course.The company also said that, on April 21, 2026, the board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4075 per share, unchanged from the prior quarter."We delivered solid second quarter results, driven by strong revenue growth and disciplined expense control, as our teams continue to offer the best possible value to customers. across all our banners," said Eric La Fleche, President and CEO. "We are very pleased with the expansion of our discount store network, which continues to fuel food sales growth, as well as with the sustained sales momentum in our pharmacy business. We are disappointed with the strike at our produce distribution center in Laval, our contingency plan is in place and our Quebec stores are now generally well stocked. We look forward to a resolution that considers the needs of our employees and customers while ensuring the long-term competitiveness of our company."Shares in MRU were up 0.7% to $92.88 in Canada trade yesterday.

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Mining & Metals108d ago

Soma Gold Provides Operational Updates Across Its Colombian Mining Portfolio

Soma Gold (SOMA.V) on Wednesday said that operations at the flagship Cordero Mine have stabilized following last year's labor disruption, with production rates returning to planned levels of 425-450 tonnes per day (TPD).The company said it is advancing a "major" efficiency and capacity expansion at its El Bagre Mill through the installation of sensor-based sorting technology. It expects this initiative to increase production rate from 450 TPD to 650 - 700 TPD, deliver consistent mill feed of about 450 TPD at 5.8 - 6.2 grams per tonne (g/t) gold, "significantly" reduce cost per ounce and enable processing of a broader range of material grades.Phase 1 remediation and optimization of the El Limon mill have largely been completed, and the facility has been operating at about 100 TPD. The company expects underground production to start in the third quarter of 2026, initially at about 40 TPD.At the Aurora mine, explosives permit has been delayed but is expected to be received by May 2026, and a contract mining team has already been mobilized on site. Soma expects initial production and deliveries to begin in May or early June 2026.The company said the initial 2,500-meter drill program at the Escondida mine which is expected to start in May 2026 will "rapidly determine" the strike and down-dip extent of the Escondida Vein and begin to quantify an NI 43-101-compliant gold resource on the La Escondida property. Production is expected to recommence in June 2026, with initial output of 10-20 TPD at about 9 g/t gold, increasing to the permitted 40 TPD by year-end.Soma has also begun implementing its third-party mineralized material purchase program to supply the El Bagre Mill and the El Limon mill with various feed sources. Total production for 2026 is expected to be 23,489 gold equivalent (AuEq) ounces, with the company expecting to end the year at an annual run rate of 33,756 AuEq ounces."With improved mill performance, access to higher-grade zones at Cordero, and the near-term contributions from Diamantina, Aurora, and Escondida, Soma will soon experience a period of strong production expansion," said Soma Gold Chief Executive Geoff Hampson. "Combined with our sensor-based sorting initiative and the advancement of the Nechi Project, we believe the Company is exceptionally well positioned to achieve its target of 60 - 65,000 ounces annually by 2028."Shares of the company closed down 8.4% to $1.74 on Tuesday on the TSX Venture Exchange.

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Mining & Metals108d ago

Altius Minerals Price Target Raised to $52 at Raymond James

Raymond James raised its price target on Altius Minerals Corp. (ALS.TO) to $52 from $48.Analyst Brian MacArthur maintained an Outperform rating on shares of the Canadian diversified mining and metals royalty company ahead of its Q1 results on May 12."ALS expects to report 1Q26 attributable royalty revenue of about $26.4 Million compared to $15.0 Million in 1Q25," MacArthur said in a note to clients."Of note base metal revenue of $9.1 Million for the quarter reflects higher realized copper prices and the timing of copper stream deliveries from Chapada, as well as higher Voisey's Bay revenue while increased lithium revenue of $5.4 Million reflects the acquisition of Lithium Royalty Corp," the analyst said.

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Mining & Metals108d ago

Pulsar Helium Secures Option Over 488,090 Acres in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Pulsar Helium (PLSR.V) said Wednesday that it secured an option to lease 488,090 gross acres of mineral rights comprising the Falcon project in Michigan from Keweenaw Land Association (KLA).Pulsar said the three-year option commenced March 31 and covers non-hydrocarbon gases including helium-4, helium-3, carbon dioxide and hydrogen. The company must spend at least US$1.0 million in exploration under the agreement.The agreement contains a staged acreage surrender schedule, allowing Pulsar to refine its exploration focus across the project and thereby reduce its retained acreage. A final development leasehold of up to 20,000 net acres can be selected at the exercise of the option, Pulsar said.Upon the exercise of the option, Pulsar and KLA would enter into a definitive agreement with established commercial terms, including proceeds distributed as royalty revenue payable to KLA."Michigan's Precambrian basement geology is highly prospective, and the region has not seen any activity for primary helium exploration," Pulsar Chief Executive Officer Thomas Abraham-James said.The company said it has assembled a team to evaluate the property.

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Mining & Metals108d ago

Rogers Communications Up in Pre-Market Trade as Q1 Adjusted Earnings and Revs Advance; Flags Lower Costs, But More Free Cash Flow This Year

Rogers Communications (RCI-B.TO) was up 3% in U.S. pre-market trade Wednesday as first-quarter adjusted earnings and revenue both advanced, while it expects to cut spending but lift its free cash flow over the remainder of fiscal 2026.The telecoms company said adjusted earnings attributable to shareholders edged up 1% to $550 million, or $1.01 per adjusted diluted share, from $543 million, or $0.99 per adjusted diluted share, in the prior year period. The result met the consensus analyst expectations of $1.01 per share, according to FactSet.Total revenue increased 10% to $5.48 billion, beating the $5.44 billion expected. Rogers said the media segment booked an 82% revenue jump to $988 million. It expects to acquire the remaining 25% minority interest in MLSE this year, and says it is "committed to unlocking the significant and unrecognized value of its premier sports assets."Rogers updated its fiscal 2026 outlook now expects 2026 and future annual capital expenditures to range between $2.5 billion to $2.7 billion, down 30% over 2025's capex spend.Free cash flow is forecast to increase $0.8 billion over 2025, to $4.1 billion to $4.3 billion, the company said.Rogers will pay a regular quarterly dividend of $0.50 on July 6, to shareholders of record on June 9.Rogers' shares were last seen up US$1.01, to US$34.00 in New York trading.

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Mining & Metals108d ago

Revolve Growing Its Distributed Generation Portfolio with Definitive Agreements for 9 New Solar Projects in Mexico

Revolve Renewable Power (REVV.CN), a North American owner, operator and developer of renewable energy projects, announced Wednesday the continued expansion of its distributed power solutions business with the signing of definitive agreements for a new portfolio of nine solar projects in Mexico with a total capacity of 2.4 megawatts.In a statement, it said the portfolio will be added to the 6.05 MW of operating assets Revolve currently owns in Mexico and the 2.8 MW (16 projects) under construction in partnership with RER Energy, as announced on March 5, 2026.The new portfolio is expected to generate annual revenue in the range of US$370,000 to $843,000, with annual EBITDA estimated in the range of $296,000 to $676,000, from the sale of electricity to the commercial customer, it added."This latest portfolio of projects is representative of the accelerated growth we are seeing in the distributed generation sector in Mexico," said CEO Myke Clark. "This manufacturing customer will see long-term savings on their electricity bill and a reduction in their operating costs. For Revolve, we are expanding our portfolio of revenue-generating assets underpinned by stable, 20-year power purchase agreements. The distributed generation opportunity in Mexico remains substantial, and we are only beginning to capture it. Our growing pipeline and scalable project model give us significant runway for continued growth in this market. Equally important, the expertise and platform we have built position us to extend our distribution generation strategy into other jurisdictions, including the United States."The company has also commenced construction on a separate, independent 490 kW distributed generation solar project for a commercial customer in Irapuato, Mexico. Construction on the 490 kW project is expected to be completed by the end of May 2026.Shares in REVV were unchanged at $0.175 on the CSE yesterday.

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Mining & Metals108d ago

Soma Gold Provides Operational Updates Across Its Colombian Mining Portfolio

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