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Tuesday Dec 12, 2023 - 9:45 am

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) at Forefront of Race to Develop Western Rare Earth Refining Solutions

A recent Reuters report focused its attention on rare earth mining companies’ efforts to strengthen American self-sufficiency in the production of natural elements vital to modern computerized products Rare earth element (“REE”) enterprise Ucore Rare Metals Inc. is gaining attention as a company focused on the refining of already mined rare earths to specialize in a particular sector of the supply chain, using its proprietary…

Wednesday Nov 15, 2023 - 9:45 am

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) To Quantify Previous Attributes of its RapidSX(TM) Technology Platform Following Technical Update on Louisiana Demo Plant

Ucore, a company engaged in the exploration for plus separation and scalable production of REEs, just announced a technical update on its RapidSX(TM) Demonstration Plant in Kingston, Ontario Mike Schrider, the company’s VP and COO, lauded this milestone, noting how it ultimately led to optimizing the chemistry delivery and feedback systems to and from the RapidSX(TM) platform within the plant These steps will lead the…

Monday Nov 13, 2023 - 10:30 am

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) on Mission to Bring Rare Earth Separation Facilities to North America

The rare earth metals market was valued at $5.3 billion in 2021 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 12.3%, resulting in a value of $9.6 billion by 2026 The growing tensions between China and the United States make it more important than ever for sustainable REE (Rare Earth Element) separation operations that do not depend on China, and Ucore's RapidSX(TM) technology is…

Wednesday Oct 11, 2023 - 9:00 am

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) to Showcase Trademarked REE Separation Process Details in Canadian Autotech Program, U.S. Defense Department Project

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. is devoted to improving the supply chain for rare earth elements (“REEs”) through commercialization of its trademarked RapidSX(TM) technology REEs are in high demand for modern computer applications that use the metallic products in high-grade batteries, motors, speakers and hard drives China effectively dominates the industries that produce and process REEs, leading U.S. and Canadian governments to prioritize a China-independent supply…

Tuesday Oct 03, 2023 - 9:45 am

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) Celebrates Tax-based Advantages in Rare Earth Processing Strategy

Rare earth supply chain innovator Ucore Rare Metals Inc. is working to strategically develop a North American-based supply chain for rare earth elements (“REEs”) that are vital to technologies ranging from smartphone to F-16 fighter jet parts China currently has a near-monopoly on REE refining and production, and international tech trade tensions in recent years have pushed Western nations to seek ways to revive their…

Thursday Sep 28, 2023 - 10:30 am

Prospera Energy Inc. (TSX.V: PEI) (OTC: GXRFF) (FRA: OF6B) Strategically Positioned for Record Growth Amidst Canada’s Push for Sustainability in the Oil and Gas Industry

As one of the oil and gas leaders, Canada is the third-largest holder of proven oil reserves in the world; the country’s oil and gas sector is not only big but also green, positioning Canada as an energy powerhouse with an eye on a greener future The sector reported output growth while slashing emissions, standing as a testament that achieving both growth and environmental sustainability…

Tuesday Sep 26, 2023 - 9:45 am

Amid REE Market Supply Interruptions, Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) Presses Forward With Commercial Processing Plant Plans

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. is moving forward with a rare earth element (“REE”) processing facility in Louisiana that will help to establish an American base for the REE supply chain The REE supply chain is currently almost exclusively controlled by the People’s Republic of China thanks to China’s responsibility for 36.7 percent of the world’s REE reserves, 63 percent of REE mining capacity and more…

Friday Sep 22, 2023 - 9:00 am

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) Building Domestic REE Supply Chain Alternatives for China-dependent Market

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. is focused on establishing its proprietary solvent-based solution as a commercially advantageous and important alternative to standard rare earth (“REE”) processing U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai recently noted in a media interview that the REE supply chain is dependent on China for production and, to a greater degree, processing once ore has been removed from the ground Ucore’s development of its…

Wednesday Sep 20, 2023 - 10:30 am

First Tellurium Corp. (CSE: FTEL) (OTCQB: FSTTF) Exploration at Deer Horn Provides Key Data for September Drill Program

CEO notes that prospecting, mapping and sampling have provided an extensive base of information to support drilling and IP survey Last month’s property-wide mapping and sampling program confirmed a structural connection between two key sections of the property This month’s drilling program will test the extent of the mineralization and study how the systems at Deer Horn and Pond are related First Tellurium (CSE: FTEL)…

Thursday Sep 07, 2023 - 10:30 am

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) Demonstrates Power of REE Processing During US Embassy Staff Visit to Kingston Plant

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. is a supply chain innovator dedicated to establishing North American production of tech-critical rare earth elements (“REEs”), a resource currently dependent upon Chinese industry priorities and governmental policies Ucore recently hosted representatives from the U.S. Embassy in Canada for an exclusive tour of the company’s proprietary RapidSX(TM) REE processing demonstration facility in Ontario The tour underscores the importance of international collaboration…

Tuesday Sep 05, 2023 - 10:30 am

First Tellurium Corp. (CSE: FTEL) (OTCQB: FSTTF) CEO Discusses Metal-Rich Properties, Potential in Recent Podcast

Tellurium is listed by the United States and Canadian governments as a critical metal “We have an interesting critical metal that is going to be much of demand in the future as well as high-grade precious metals,” states FSTTF CEO The company’s two properties — Deer Horn Project in British Columbia and Klondike tellurium-gold property in Colorado — anchor a diversified search for metals Tellurium is…

Tuesday Sep 05, 2023 - 9:00 am

As REE Miners Face Impediments to Refining Independence, Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) Develops Supply Chain Technology Based in North America

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. is demonstrating the rare earth feedstock refining capabilities of its proprietary RapidSX(TM) processing technology at an Ontario facility while preparing to build a commercial plant in Louisiana, developing a North America-based supply chain for critical tech metals Rare earth element (“REE”) processing is currently almost exclusively controlled worldwide by the People’s Republic of China, and governments as well as industry players…

Monday Aug 21, 2023 - 9:45 am

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) Among Companies Leading Charge to Abate Reliance on Chinese Tech Metals Amid Ongoing Trade War

The United States and other Western nations have been embroiled in trade tensions with China since 2018 as a consequence of China’s efforts to control its industries’ exports of metals critical to modern digital and green technologies China imposed new licensing controls on the exports of the metals gallium and germanium that it processes, prompting fresh concerns about China’s ability to choke resources to the…

Thursday Aug 17, 2023 - 9:00 am

Prospera Energy Inc. (TSX.V: PEI) (OTC: GXRFF) (FRA: OF6B) Is ‘One to Watch’

Prospera’s holdings include significant remaining reserves totaling an estimated half a billion barrels of oil across more than 42,000 acres in Saskatchewan and Alberta Following a top-down reorganization in 2021, the company is poised to rapidly expand its production in the coming months while implementing key ESG initiatives to reduce the environmental footprint of its operations Prospera is exploring a potential acquisition opportunity that could…

Monday Aug 14, 2023 - 10:30 am

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) Moving to Become the Leading Metal Separation Products and Services Provider, One Investment at a Time

Ucore recently announced the closing of the first tranche of its previously announced private placement offering of units of the company On June 6, the company announced that the U.S. DOD had awarded it a $4 million project grant Together, these moves bolster Ucore’s working capital and continue to stamp its position as a leader in its space Through its investments, Ucore is inching closer…

Friday Aug 11, 2023 - 9:00 am

Canada Nickel Company Inc. (TSX.V: CNC) (OTCQX: CNIKF) Leading Out in Sustainably Producing Nickel for Growing Steel Space

A Fortune Business Insights report states that the global stainless steel market is projected to grow from $204.17 billion in 2022 to $298.85 billion in 2029 Nickel is one of several components that form a powerful stainless steel alloy Canada Nickel is focused on sustainably producing the critical minerals needed for a low-carbon future As the stainless steel market rebounds from COVID-19 slowdowns, Canada Nickel…

Wednesday Aug 09, 2023 - 9:45 am

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) CEO Addresses Critical Minerals Institute Summit II

Ucore is engaged in the exploration for and separation and scalable production of REEs in Canada and the US Ucore Chairman and CEO Pat Ryan recently presented at the Critical Minerals Institute Summit II, where he discussed the risk mitigation strategies Western countries could execute to disrupt China’s dominance in the REE space On its part, and having identified has identified the need and demand…

Tuesday Aug 01, 2023 - 9:00 am

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) Advances DOD Project to Demonstrate Virtues of Novel Tech in Sustaining North American REE Production

Canada-based Ucore Rare Metals Inc. has developed a novel RapidSX(TM) technology for processing rare earth elements (“REEs”) considered critical to modern computer technologies and is preparing to scale up to commercial operation Because REEs not only have significant importance to the retail sector, but also to the function of many technologies that further government policies and military capabilities, the U.S. Department of Defense has taken…

Thursday Jul 13, 2023 - 9:00 am

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) RapidSX(TM) Technology Offers Best Solution for Current and Possible Future Chinese Export Restrictions

China has demonstrated their intension to weaponize access to critical metals, with restrictions on germanium and gallium scheduled for August, and rare earth metals used in permanent magnets could be next China accounts for 90% of the gallium and 80% of the germanium supply exports used in the United States and other European countries Gallium and germanium are two materials important for the production of…

Monday Jul 03, 2023 - 9:45 am

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) Set to Control North America’s REE Supply Chain Amid Call For Economically and Environmentally Sound Approach

Ford Motor Co. recently announced a $9.2 billion government loan for constructing three battery factories in the U.S. This is seen as a move that seeks to stir the growth of domestic EV battery manufacturing in the country in response to the growing demand for green technologies Ucore recognizes this demand, and through its transformative commercial-ready technology, RapidSX(TM), it looks to satisfy it and take…

Tuesday Jun 27, 2023 - 9:00 am

Brokered Offering to Help Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) Finance Projects Key to North American REE Supply Chain

Rare earth elements (“REEs”) are metals in high demand for modern technologies ranging from phones to F-35 jets China currently maintains a commanding global control over the world’s REE supply chain, from mining to production, and has generated international controversy by introducing price increases and export restrictions The European Union imports 98 percent of its REE supply and the United States imports 78 percent of…

Monday Jun 26, 2023 - 9:45 am

Reflex Advanced Materials Corp. (CSE: RFLX) (OTCQB: RFLXF) Prepares to Meet the Fuel Cell Industry’s Rising Demand for Graphite

Adoption of fuel cell technology hinges on the availability of high-purity graphite for specific fuel cell components The Ruby Graphite project is the only known combined graphite flake and vein graphite source in the U.S., recent samples assay at 95.8% to 98.4% total carbon RFLXF acquired the Ruby Graphite project in 2022, holds mining rights for 755 hectares with 96 federal lode mining claims Other…

Friday Jun 16, 2023 - 9:45 am

Reflex Advanced Materials Corp. (CSE: RFLX) (OTCQB: RFLXF) Set to Capitalize on the Concentrated Natural Graphite Supply Chain

The graphite supply chain is geographically concentrated with nearly 65% of output currently produced in China The U.S. pursued to promote further investment and geographical diversification within the sector, with credits granted to electric vehicles produced with critical minerals that are not supplied by ‘foreign entities of concern’ Reflex Advanced Materials are working towards demonstrating the positive economics of the past producing, Ruby Graphite mine…

Tuesday Jun 13, 2023 - 9:00 am

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) Finalizes Department of Defense $4 Million Agreement for Demonstrating Critical REE Solution

Canada-based Ucore Rare Metals Inc. is devoted to establishing a North American-based supply chain for rare earth elements to reduce the Western hemisphere’s dependence on China’s market-dominant industries for modern technologies The company has developed a trademarked process for separating rare earths from their surrounding ores Ucore is preparing to begin construction of a commercially scalable facility in Louisiana for using its solution The U.S.…

Tuesday Jun 06, 2023 - 9:45 am

EverGen Infrastructure Corp. (TSX.V: EVGN) (OTCQX: EVGIF) Provides Viable Renewable Energy Solutions That Reduce Methane Emissions

Methane is believed to cause climate change by trapping 86 times more heat in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide EVGIF advances RNG technology that negates the effects of methane while combatting carbon dioxide production caused by burning natural gas The RNG production process produces biogas that can be refined and purified to create pipeline-quality RNG, which can be injected into current networks EverGen aims to…

Tuesday Jun 06, 2023 - 9:00 am

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) To Play Key Role in North American Push to Control its Rare Earth Critical Metals Destiny

Canada-based Ucore Rare Metals Inc. is preparing to begin construction on a rare earth element (“REE”) processing plant in Louisiana that it says will be the first REE separation facility to operate at commercial scale in North America Currently, China dominates both REE feedstock supply and REE processing capacity on a global basis, generating concerns that it can control the world’s ability to build modern…

Monday Jun 05, 2023 - 10:30 am

Reflex Advanced Materials Corp. (CSE: RFLX) (OTCQB: RFLXF) Advances Graphite Project with New Technical and Marketing Partnership

Global electrification depends on the availability of graphite to power lithium-ion batteries used in EVs and portable electronic devices The Ruby Graphite Deposit is the only combined graphite flake and vein graphite source in the U.S., Reflex secured the option to acquire a 100% stake in the project in 2022 Reflex engaged Lone Star Tech Minerals to advance Ruby Graphite project, deliverables include a production…

Friday Jun 02, 2023 - 9:00 am

Biogas Boom: EverGen Infrastructure Corp. (TSX.V: EVGN) (OTCQX: EVGIF)’s Leadership Position in Canada’s Global Sustainability Push

In 2019, Quebec became the first Canadian province to mandate the inclusion of renewable natural gas (“RNG”) in natural gas distribution; other provinces have followed suit EverGen Infrastructure as a renewable energy leader in Canada, specializing in RNG with operations in B.C., Alberta, and Ontario EverGen has agreements with provincial governments and businesses to bat for organic feedstock and supply agreements with major Canadian utilities,…

Wednesday May 31, 2023 - 9:45 am

Climate Clock is Ticking: NRDC Sees Urgency for Clean Power Now to Hit Net Zero Emission Goal

The world’s top polluters are on a mission to limit climate change to “well below” 2 degrees C, but time is moving quickly to meet goals over the next three decades GeoSolar Technologies offers a comprehensive, integrated package that heats, cools, and powers a home with 100% renewable energy A SmartGreen(TM) home includes rooftop solar system, geothermal heating and cooling technology, CERV air filtration, upgraded…

Tuesday May 30, 2023 - 11:15 am

Reflex Advanced Materials Corp. (CSE: RFLX) (OTCQB: RFLXF) Positions Itself for Next-Gen Batteries with Strategic Move to Explore Complimentary Graphene Opportunities

As more and more consumers choose to curb their environmental input and governments prioritize decarbonization in a bid to fight climate change, the electric vehicle industry is gaining momentum; this achievement owes much to the progress made in critical minerals Graphene, a form of graphite that is just one atom thick, emerges as a wonder material with a wide range of potential uses; it is…

Tuesday May 30, 2023 - 9:45 am

EverGen Infrastructure Corp. (TSX.V: EVGN) (OTCQX: EVGIF) Emerges as an Early Front-Runner Amidst RNG Sector ‘Gold-Rush’

Renewable Gas production has rapidly come into vogue, partially due to a wide array of tax credits provided to the sector under the auspices of the U.S.’ Inflation Reduction Act The push to develop RNG generation capacity has led to a spate of M&A within the sector, headlined by BP’s $4.1bn acquisition of Archaea Energy in late 2022 EverGen Infrastructure has been an early mover…

Thursday May 25, 2023 - 10:30 am

GeoSolar Technologies Inc. Committed to Leading U.S. Homeowners Toward Sustainable Living as Solar Claims Majority of the Country’s New Electricity Capacity

The U.S. Energy Information Administration reports that solar power is set to dominate new U.S. electricity capacity in 2023 For many homeowners, solar can offer an opportunity to lower carbon footprint while achieving energy independence and gaining control over soaring energy bills amid rising energy uncertainty and pressing climate crisis GeoSolar appears poised to capitalize on this growing momentum as attention shifts toward environmental efficiency…

Tuesday May 23, 2023 - 11:45 am

Reflex Advanced Materials Corp. (CSE: RFLX) (OTCQB: RFLXF) Reviving Past Producing Montana Graphite Mine as a ’Made in America’ Mine-to-Market Operation in U.S.

The U.S. is under mandates to slash emissions and reduce dependence on Chinese graphite production for EVs, earmarking billions of dollars to develop domestic infrastructure About 70 graphite mines are in production worldwide today, none in the U.S., with estimates for nearly 100 more mines to come online just to meet graphite demand for battery anodes Reflex Advanced Materials is advancing the 2,000-acre Ruby Graphite…

Monday May 22, 2023 - 10:30 am

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) Targets Beijing Influence Over Global Rare Earth Industry; Doubles Down on its North American Investment

China currently commands approximately 90% of rare earth metals, alloys, and permanent magnets, along with 85% of the world’s rare earth oxides This dominance has seen Beijing demonstrate a willingness to leverage it in pursuit of political objectives Countries have resorted to looking elsewhere for the supply of rare earths, and Ucore is building to satisfy that demand in North America Its recent announcement of…

Monday May 22, 2023 - 9:00 am

GeoSolar Technologies Inc. & George Soros Share One Thing in Common – A Desire to Halt Global Warming

George Soros recently warned on the effects of global warming, stating that the potential melting of the Greenland ice sheet could threaten the future of survival GeoSolar Technologies has looked to deliver on the technological advances needed to address climate change, through the development of its proprietary Smart Green(TM) Home system The residential energy solution seeks to harness solar and geothermal energy in a bid…

Friday May 19, 2023 - 9:45 am

EverGen Infrastructure Corp. (TSX.V: EVGN) (OTCQX: EVGIF) Continues to Grow Through Regional Expansion and Cross-Market Opportunities

As a natural byproduct of landfills and animal waste, RNG presents a powerful tool for reducing environmental impact: it helps curb carbon emissions, diverts organic waste from landfills and has the potential to revolutionize transportation Committed to accelerating the shift of the grid to renewable natural gas (“RNG”), EverGen Infrastructure acquires, develops and manages RNG systems that aim to bring sustainable energy from organic waste…

Wednesday May 17, 2023 - 9:00 am

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) Bets Big on the Rare Oxide Market; Grants Stock Options and Announces $75 Million Investment into Flagship REE Separation and Purification Facility

Ucore has set out to capitalize on critical mid-market separation of REE through its transformative RapidSX(TM) technology in a bid to address China’s dominance in the rare oxide market The company is confident in its approach and has even committed to investing $75 million in CapEx over the next four years to establish North America’s first modern REE separation and purification facility Ucore Rare Metals…

Monday May 15, 2023 - 12:00 pm

EverGen Infrastructure Corp. (TSX.V: EVGN) (OTCQX: EVGIF) Powering a Sustainable Future: The Incredible Whole-System Benefits of Biomethane

The European Biogas Association estimates the EU region could rise to 133-283 billion euros annually by 2050 EverGen Infrastructure provides a whole-system renewable natural gas solution that converts organic waste to valuable products while reducing pollutive emissions EverGen has assets in three Canadian provinces, including operational facilities in B.C. and Alberta and partnerships with FortisBC, small businesses, and municipalities Organic waste, which includes agricultural residues,…

Monday May 15, 2023 - 10:30 am

Battery Mineral Resources Corp. (TSX.V: BMR) (OTCQB: BTRMF) Maintaining 2022 Momentum into 2023

“2022 has been a year of accomplishments,” reported Battery Mineral CEO in year-end summary Company anticipates “placing ourselves in a strong position to participate in a robust copper sector in 2023” So far this year BMR has announced key community and social initiatives at its Punitaqui Project and completed a policy, strategy and implementation guide Following a “transformational” year in 2022, Battery Mineral Resources (TSX.V:…

Monday May 15, 2023 - 9:45 am

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) Looking to Bolster North American REE Dominance Amid China’s Move to Ban Rare Earth Metal Exports

Nikkei Asia has reported plans for China to amend its 2020 technology export restriction list with propositions to either ban or restrict exports of technology to process and refine rare earth elements These developments have encouraged both Washington and Tokyo to develop rare earth supply chains with little to no dependence on China Ucore has long been focused on growing North America’s REE self-reliance in…

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