Energy
LaFleur Minerals Expands Gold Portfolio in Abitibi, Bolstering Mine-to-Mill Strategy
LaFleur Minerals acquires the McKenzie East Gold Project in Quebec, adding feedstock potential for its Beacon Gold Mill and strengthening its near-term production outlook.
American Fusion Expands Into Government Procurement While Advancing Fusion Energy Development
American Fusion Inc. diversifies with a new Government Procurement Services segment, securing an initial $58,000 purchase order for Canadian defense, while continuing development of its Texatron fusion platform.
Frontieras North America Inc. Advances FASForm Process for Domestic Energy Production
Frontieras North America Inc. is commercializing its patented FASForm solid carbon fractionation technology in West Virginia, aiming to produce multiple high-value products from coal with zero emissions, positioning itself amid increased demand for domestic energy.
Copper Market Faces Conflicting Signals Amid Iran Crisis and Energy Transition
Copper prices are experiencing volatility due to the Iran crisis and Strait of Hormuz closure, but long-term demand from electrification is expected to drive the market.
ESGold CEO Calls 2026 a 'Very Big Year' as Company Nears Production at Quebec Project
ESGold Corp. CEO Gordon Robb highlights the company's progress and milestones for its Montauban Gold-Silver Project, with operations expected to begin in 2026.
Norway Hits Record 98.6% EV Share in New Car Registrations in April
Norway's new car registrations reached a record 98.6% electric vehicle share in April, highlighting the country's rapid transition to EVs and potential implications for global markets.
UGI to Begin Natural Gas System Upgrades in Lancaster Region
UGI Utilities will start system upgrades in Lancaster City and Township on May 11, 2026, to enhance service reliability and offer natural gas conversion opportunities for some homes and businesses.
Greenland Energy Company Emerges as Key Player in Arctic Oil and Gas Exploration
Greenland Energy Company (NASDAQ: GLND) is advancing exploration in Greenland's Jameson Land Basin, aiming to unlock hydrocarbon potential and enhance global energy security.
Renewed Calls for Windfall Tax on Oil Companies as Profits Surge After Iran Strike
A U.S.-Israeli military strike on Iran has driven oil prices up, boosting energy company profits and reigniting advocacy for taxing those gains to fund clean energy and consumer relief.
Blue Moon Metals Raises C$156.3 Million in Bought Deal Offerings to Advance Key Projects
Blue Moon Metals closed bought deal offerings raising C$156.3 million to fund construction and development of critical mineral projects in the U.S. and Norway.
LaFleur Minerals Hires Executive Search Firm to Lead Transition to Gold Production
LaFleur Minerals has engaged The Bedford Consulting Group to recruit a senior mining executive as it advances towards restarting gold production at its Beacon Gold Mill, marking a pivotal shift from exploration to production.
UGI Utilities to Begin Natural Gas System Upgrades in Salem Township Next Week
UGI Utilities will start a system upgrades project in Salem Township, Luzerne County on May 11, 2026, enhancing safety and reliability while offering some homes and businesses the chance to convert to natural gas.
American Fusion Completes Structural Frame for 5MW Texatron Pre-Production Unit, Advancing Toward Testing
American Fusion Inc. (OTC: AMFN) announced the completion of the structural frame for its 5MW Texatron pre-production unit, a key milestone as the company moves toward integrated system assembly and controlled testing of its aneutronic fusion technology.
Frontieras North America’s FASForm Technology Aims to Transform Coal Into High-Value Products Without Burning
Frontieras North America is developing a patented technology that deconstructs coal into fuels, hydrogen, and industrial chemicals without combustion, potentially reshaping coal's role in energy and industrial markets.
Used EV Sales Surge as Prices Approach Gas Car Levels, Reducing Ownership Cost Premium
Used electric vehicle sales are climbing sharply as prices close in on comparable gas-powered models, signaling a gradual reduction in the cost of ownership premium for EVs.
Balcony Solar Systems Emerge as Accessible Alternative for Homeowners and Renters
Plug-in solar panels for balconies offer a cheaper, more flexible option for households unable to install rooftop systems, potentially expanding renewable energy access.
New Study: Strategic Wind Farm Placement Can Protect Europe's Scenic Landscapes Without Major Cost Increases
A study reveals that careful wind energy location planning across Europe can preserve scenic landscapes with minimal impact on electricity generation costs, though regional challenges persist.
UGI Hosts Powering the Future Event to Discuss Natural Gas Role in Next-Generation Energy
UGI Utilities will convene energy leaders on May 15, 2026, to explore how natural gas can meet tomorrow's power needs, highlighting the industry's shift toward cleaner energy solutions.
Trilogy Metals Welcomes Alaska Land Transfer, Potential Boost for Ambler Mining District
The U.S. Department of the Interior transferred 1.4 million acres to Alaska, potentially supporting the Ambler Road project and critical mineral development in the Ambler Mining District, where Trilogy Metals holds a significant interest.
Search Minerals Amends Shares-for-Debt Transaction, Settles $185,000 Indebtedness
Search Minerals revised its shares-for-debt agreement, issuing 370,000 common shares at $0.50 each to clear $185,000 in debt, highlighting its ongoing financial restructuring and focus on rare earth elements development in Labrador.
Energy Fuels Reports $956.6M Working Capital, Advances Uranium and Rare Earth Projects
Energy Fuels Inc. reported strong Q1 2026 results with $956.6 million in working capital, reduced net loss, and progress in uranium, rare earth, and mineral sands initiatives.
Gold Prices Slide Amid Iran Tensions and Strong Dollar
Gold fell about 2% to around $4,521 as escalating Gulf tensions boosted oil and a stronger dollar weighed on the metal, with long-term outlook remaining positive for industry players.
Canamera Energy Metals Advances Ionic Clay Rare Earth Strategy Amid Global Supply Shift
Canamera Energy Metals is positioning its ionic clay rare earth projects in Brazil as part of a broader effort to diversify supply chains for Western markets, as global demand for these critical minerals intensifies.
Trilogy Metals Achieves Key Permitting Milestone for High-Grade Arctic Copper Project
Trilogy Metals Inc. has commenced federal permitting for its Arctic Project in Alaska, a high-grade copper deposit critical to meeting rising domestic demand driven by electrification, grid expansion, and defense needs.
EdgeMode Adds Capital Markets Veteran Simon Kiero-Watson to Board as AI Data Center Pipeline Grows
EdgeMode appoints Simon Kiero-Watson to its board to bolster capital markets expertise as it scales a 4.35GW AI data center pipeline in Spain.
Canamera Energy Metals Engages ExploreTech to Optimize Drilling at Schryburt Lake REE-Niobium Project
Canamera Energy Metals Corp. has hired ExploreTech for an independent geophysical review and drill optimization at its Schryburt Lake REE-Niobium Project in Ontario, aiming to refine targets and expedite a 1,500-meter drilling program pending permit approval.
Powermax Minerals Secures Option to Acquire 100% Interest in Ontario Rare Earths Project
Powermax Minerals Inc. has entered an option agreement to acquire the Hopkins Rare Earths Project in northern Ontario, expanding its rare earth exploration portfolio in North America.
REalloys Receives Department of War Memorandum Urging Domestic Heavy Rare Earth Supply Security Ahead of 2027 Ban on Chinese Sources
REalloys has received a Department of War memorandum emphasizing the urgency to secure domestic heavy rare earth elements, particularly dysprosium and terbium, ahead of the 2027 prohibition on Chinese-origin rare earths, signaling strong government support for its processing initiatives.
LaFleur Minerals Reports Large-Scale Gold Discovery at Swanson Deposit, Extending Mineralization Beyond Resource Estimate
LaFleur Minerals announced drill results showing broad gold intercepts over 200 meters at its Swanson Gold Project, confirming a district-scale discovery that extends well below the current resource envelope, with implications for expanding production at its nearby Beacon Gold Mill.
Planet Ventures Targets Orbital Energy and Robotics as Next Phase of Space Infrastructure Growth
As the commercial space industry shifts focus from launches and satellites to long-term orbital infrastructure, Planet Ventures Inc. positions itself through strategic investments in orbital energy and space robotics.