Mining and Metals
Western Star Resources Seeks U.S. Defense Contract for Tungsten Supply, Hires European IR Firm
Western Star Resources has applied to provide critical tungsten to the U.S. defense industrial base and engaged Plutus Invest & Consulting for European investor relations, signaling a strategic push into defense-related mineral supply chains.
Scandium Canada Secures Full Funding for 2026 Development Program Following Strong Shareholder Support
Scandium Canada Ltd. enters 2026 with approximately $21.9 million in funding and unanimous shareholder approval, enabling three key workstreams focused on alloy qualification, feasibility studies, and drilling that could position the company as a primary scandium supplier for advanced manufacturing.
North American Graphite Producer Challenges China's Market Dominance
Nouveau Monde Graphite is positioning itself as North America's first carbon-neutral graphite producer, offering an alternative to China's current monopoly on battery-grade graphite essential for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage.
Ucore Rare Metals' RapidSX Technology Addresses Critical REE Supply Chain Bottlenecks
Ucore Rare Metals Inc. is positioned to capitalize on U.S. efforts to strengthen domestic rare earth element production through its innovative RapidSX separation technology that offers significant processing advantages over conventional methods.
Wyoming Reserve Launches $115 Million Stock Offering for Precious Metals Business in Opportunity Zone
The Wyoming Reserve is offering up to 10 million shares at $11.50 each to expand its precious metals acquisition, storage, and transportation operations while providing investors with potential tax advantages through its opportunity zone location.
Ucore Rare Metals Inc. Advances Domestic REE Supply Chain with Louisiana Facility Groundbreaking
Ucore Rare Metals Inc. has begun construction on its Louisiana Strategic Metals Complex, leveraging proprietary technology and DoD funding to enhance North America's rare earth element processing capabilities.