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The Competitive Advantage of Ticker Tagging for Publicly Listed Companies

In this InvestorIntel interview, Tracy Weslosky talks with eResearch Corporation’s President and Director of Research, Chris Thompson about ticker tagging, and the value of research reports for publicly listed companies.

Chris Thompson starts: “You know, investors find information more easily when the actual tickers of the company are tagged in the article or the report.” Adding, “There are thousands of different ways of getting your news out…but, unless you ticker tag the information, investors may not be able to find it as easily as they could. And that’s what you want to do when you’re a company or a public company looking for a bigger reach for your information.”

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About eResearch Corporation

eResearch was established in 2000 as Canada’s first equity issuer-sponsored research organization. As a primary source for professional investment research, our Subscribers benefit by having written research on a variety of under-covered companies. We also provide unsponsored research reports on middle and larger-cap companies, using a combination of fundamental and technical analysis. We complement our corporate research coverage with a diversified selection of informative research publications from a wide variety of investment professionals. We provide our professional investment research and analysis directly to our extensive subscriber network of discerning investors, and electronically through our website: www.eresearch.com

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This interview, which was produced by InvestorIntel Corp., (IIC), does not contain, nor does it purport to contain, a summary of all the material information concerning the “Company” being interviewed. IIC offers no representations or warranties that any of the information contained in this interview is accurate or complete.

This presentation may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and assumptions of the management of the Company as of the date made. They are inherently susceptible to uncertainty and other factors that could cause actual events/results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements. Additional risks and uncertainties, including those that the Company does not know about now or that it currently deems immaterial, may also adversely affect the Company’s business or any investment therein.

Any projections given are principally intended for use as objectives and are not intended, and should not be taken, as assurances that the projected results will be obtained by the Company. The assumptions used may not prove to be accurate and a potential decline in the Company’s financial condition or results of operations may negatively impact the value of its securities. Prospective investors are urged to review the Company’s profile on Sedar.com and to carry out independent investigations in order to determine their interest in investing in the Company.

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Pat Ryan on Ucore’s $4M Department of Defense Award and Plans in Louisiana

In this InvestorIntel interview, Chris Thompson talks with Ucore Rare Metals Inc.’s (TSXV: UCU | OTCQX: UURAF) CEO and Chairman Pat Ryan about being awarded US$4 million from the US Department of Defense (DoD) to demonstrate rare earth element (REE) separation technology capabilities at its RapidSX™ Commercialization and Demonstration Facility in Kingston, Ontario.

Pat believes the award signifies recognition and credibility for Ucore’s work in the past years and its ability to process both heavy and light rare earths. He also comments that the DoD contract is open-ended, providing an opportunity for further commercial-level contracts in the future.

Providing an update on ramping up production at their Louisiana Strategic Metals Complex, Pat discusses how Ucore is securing US-friendly feedstock sources for its processing facility for converting heavy and light REEs feedstock sources to salable individual rare earth products. Ucore aims to be a first mover in delivering rare earth oxides to the North American market, proving commercial viability and insuring a domestic supply.

Pat remarks that investors can anticipate upcoming news regarding feedstock arrangements, potential off-take agreements, ongoing government support, and additional government funding opportunities.

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About Ucore Rare Metals Inc.

Ucore is focused on rare- and critical-metal resources, extraction, beneficiation, and separation technologies with the potential for production, growth, and scalability. Ucore’s vision and plan is to become a leading advanced technology company, providing best-in-class metal separation products and services to the mining and mineral extraction industry.

Through strategic partnerships, this plan includes disrupting the People’s Republic of China’s control of the North American REE supply chain through the near-term development of a heavy and light rare-earth processing facility in the US State of Louisiana, subsequent SMCs in Canada and Alaska and the longer-term development of Ucore’s 100% controlled Bokan-Dotson Ridge Rare Heavy REE Project on Prince of Wales Island in Southeast Alaska, USA.

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This presentation may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and assumptions of the management of the Company as of the date made. They are inherently susceptible to uncertainty and other factors that could cause actual events/results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements. Additional risks and uncertainties, including those that the Company does not know about now or that it currently deems immaterial, may also adversely affect the Company’s business or any investment therein.

Any projections given are principally intended for use as objectives and are not intended, and should not be taken, as assurances that the projected results will be obtained by the Company. The assumptions used may not prove to be accurate and a potential decline in the Company’s financial condition or results of operations may negatively impact the value of its securities. Prospective investors are urged to review the Company’s profile on Sedar.com and to carry out independent investigations in order to determine their interest in investing in the Company.

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Peter Clausi Discusses CBLT’s Falcon Gold Mine Acquisition to Consolidate a Land Package Near Sudbury

In this InvestorIntel interview, Chris Thompson talks with CBLT Inc.’s (TSXV: CBLT) CEO, President, and Director Peter Clausi about its recent acquisition of the Falcon Gold Mine in Sudbury, Ontario, which has a historical gold resource estimate.

Located adjacent to two sections of CBLT’s Copper Prince property claims, Peter discusses how the Falcon Gold Mine acquisition consolidates its position along the Garson Fault as recommended in a report by Falconbridge Limited, a prior owner. The Garson Fault is one of the major geological structural elements in the Sudbury area.

The Falcon Gold Mine has no production data available, but Peter goes on to discuss a 1996 report (not carried out according to NI 43-101 standards) around the mine, where two pyrite-rich surface samples assayed 50.47 g/t and 53.21 g/t gold and three pyrite-rich dump samples assayed 33.60 g/t, 38.33 g/t and 40.46 g/t gold. The company plans to conduct data aggregation, sampling, and mapping to develop a comprehensive plan for the consolidated property.

Peter also provides an update on CBLT’s portfolio of gold and critical mineral projects in Newfoundland, Manitoba, and Ontario. Providing an update on Shatford Lake in Manitoba and the Burnt Pond property in Newfoundland where CBLT is exploring for lithium, Peter also talks about the potential for zinc and copper at their Big Duck Lake property located in the Hemlo Camp in Ontario, Canada.

Finally, Peter mentions that the company has sufficient funding for its summer fieldwork, including cash from recent successful investments and ongoing M&A activities. He also mentions the possibility of a critical mineral flow-through financing, which offers significant benefits to investors targeting the critical minerals identified by the Canadian government.

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About CBLT Inc.

CBLT Inc. is a Canadian mineral exploration company with a proven leadership team, targeting lithium, cobalt, and gold in reliable mining jurisdictions. CBLT is well-poised to deliver real value to its shareholders.

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Disclaimer: CBLT Inc. is an advertorial member of InvestorIntel Corp.

This interview, which was produced by InvestorIntel Corp., (IIC), does not contain, nor does it purport to contain, a summary of all the material information concerning the “Company” being interviewed. IIC offers no representations or warranties that any of the information contained in this interview is accurate or complete.

This presentation may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and assumptions of the management of the Company as of the date made. They are inherently susceptible to uncertainty and other factors that could cause actual events/results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements. Additional risks and uncertainties, including those that the Company does not know about now or that it currently deems immaterial, may also adversely affect the Company’s business or any investment therein.

Any projections given are principally intended for use as objectives and are not intended, and should not be taken, as assurances that the projected results will be obtained by the Company. The assumptions used may not prove to be accurate and a potential decline in the Company’s financial condition or results of operations may negatively impact the value of its securities. Prospective investors are urged to review the Company’s profile on Sedar.com and to carry out independent investigations in order to determine their interest in investing in the Company.

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Terry Lynch of Power Nickel Discusses High-Grade Nickel Drill Results & Summer Exploration Plans

In this InvestorIntel interview, Chris Thompson talks with Power Nickel Inc.’s (TSXV: PNPN | OTCQB: PNPNF) CEO Terry Lynch about its latest high-grade nickel drill results that expanded the central high-grade zone at its Nisk Project in Quebec, Canada. Power Nickel reported drill results included a hole with 14.4 meters of approximately 1.5% nickel equivalent (Ni EQ) grade (1.01% nickel, 0.27% copper, 0.07% cobalt, 0.88 g/t palladium, 0.13 g/t platinum, 0.03 g/t gold), including 7.8 meters of nearly 2.5% grade Ni EQ (1.69% nickel, 0.37% copper, 0.12% cobalt, 1.59 g/t palladium, 0.22 g/t platinum, 0.04 g/t gold).

As a major nickel sulfide deposit (compared to nickel laterite deposit), Terry discusses how the Nisk project is a North American, environmentally friendly, and low-cost source of class one nickel used in lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles. The company’s high-grade nickel sulfide deposit is considered superior to other low-grade nickel sulfide deposits in terms of capital requirements and potential returns.  

Terry also provides an update on Power Nickel’s newly discovered high-grade copper and PGM (platinum group metals) mineralized zone on their Nisk Project. Located five kilometers northeast of the main deposit and now called the “Wildcat” zone, Terry discusses the “bonanza grades” discovered at the zone with significant amounts of platinum, palladium, and gold. The company plans to explore the connection between the main deposit and the Wildcat zone through further drilling and using Ambient Noise Tomography technology, which correlates sound maps with scientific data, to identify potential targets.

Finally, he mentions that Power Nickel expects a steady flow of positive news, including upcoming assay results, airborne electromagnetic surveys, metallurgical studies, and an updated 43-101 report, all contributing to the company’s growth and value.

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About Power Nickel Inc.

Power Nickel is a Canadian junior exploration company focusing on high-potential copper, gold, and battery metal prospects in Canada and Chile.

On February 1, 2021, Power Nickel (then called Chilean Metals) completed the acquisition of its option to acquire up to 80% of the Nisk project from Critical Elements Lithium Corp. (CRE: TSXV).

The NISK property comprises a large land position (20 kilometres of strike length) with numerous high-grade intercepts. Power Nickel is focused on expanding the historical high-grade nickel-copper PGE mineralization with a series of drill programs designed to test the initial Nisk discovery zone and to explore the land package for adjacent potential Nickel deposits.

Power Nickel announced on June 8th, 2021, that an agreement had been made to complete the 100% acquisition of its Golden Ivan project in the heart of the Golden Triangle. The Golden Triangle has reported mineral resources (past production and current resources) in a total of 130 million ounces of gold, 800 million ounces of silver, and 40 billion pounds of copper (Resource World). This property hosts two known mineral showings (gold ore and Magee), and a portion of the past-producing Silverado mine, which was reportedly exploited between 1921 and 1939. These mineral showings are described to be Polymetallic veins that contain quantities of silver, lead, zinc, plus/minus gold and plus/minus copper.

Power Nickel is also 100-percent owner of five properties comprising over 50,000 acres strategically located in the prolific iron-oxide-copper-gold belt of northern Chile. It also owns a 3-per-cent NSR royalty interest on any future production from the Copaquire copper-molybdenum deposit that was sold to a subsidiary of Teck Resources Inc. Under the terms of the sale agreement, Teck has the right to acquire one-third of the 3-per-cent NSR for $3 million at any time. The Copaquire property borders Teck’s producing Quebrada Blanca copper mine in Chile’s first region.

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This presentation may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and assumptions of the management of the Company as of the date made. They are inherently susceptible to uncertainty and other factors that could cause actual events/results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements. Additional risks and uncertainties, including those that the Company does not know about now or that it currently deems immaterial, may also adversely affect the Company’s business or any investment therein.

Any projections given are principally intended for use as objectives and are not intended, and should not be taken, as assurances that the projected results will be obtained by the Company. The assumptions used may not prove to be accurate and a potential decline in the Company’s financial condition or results of operations may negatively impact the value of its securities. Prospective investors are urged to review the Company’s profile on Sedar.com and to carry out independent investigations in order to determine their interest in investing in the Company.

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Chris Berlet of Stakeholder Gold on Exploring for the Source of Placer Gold at its Yukon Project

In this InvestorIntel interview, Chris Thompson talks with Stakeholder Gold Corp.’s (TSXV: SRC) CEO, President, and Director Christopher Berlet about the potential for a gold discovery at its Ballarat Gold Project located in the heart of the White Gold District of the Yukon Territory, Canada.

Located close to some known gold projects, including Newmont Corporation’s (NYSE: NEM) Coffee project and White Gold Corp.’s (TSXV: WGO) Golden Saddle and Arc deposits, Christopher discusses Ballarat Gold Project’s 18,741 hectares land package with 17km of Northern Gateway Road to be built across Stakeholder claims that will facilitate exploration activities. The land package includes the headwaters of Ballarat Creek and Barker Creek, which were historically placer gold producers.

Providing an update on the upcoming summer soil sampling program at the Ballarat Gold Project aimed at identifying the source of the gold, Christopher goes on to discuss Stakeholder Gold’s cash flow generating and profitable exotic blue quartzite operation in Brazil that helps cover corporate needs.

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About Stakeholder Gold Corp.

Cash Flow
Stakeholder Gold Corp. (TSXV: SRC) generates cash flow with the sale of exotic blue quartzite from its wholly owned Brazilian subsidiary, Victoria Mining Corporation (“VMC”). Cash flow received from blue quartzite sales permits Stakeholder to restrict treasury share issuance and protects company shareholders from dilution.

Exploration Upside
Stakeholder Gold also holds a 100% interest in the Ballarat Gold Project located in the heart of the White Gold District of the Yukon Territory, Canada. The Ballarat Gold Project covers 18,741 hectares of ground situated directly north of the Newmont Corp. (NYSE: NEM) Coffee Mine Project, and south, west, and east of the White Gold Corp. (TSXV: WGO) White Gold Project.

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This interview, which was produced by InvestorIntel Corp., (IIC), does not contain, nor does it purport to contain, a summary of all the material information concerning the “Company” being interviewed. IIC offers no representations or warranties that any of the information contained in this interview is accurate or complete.

This presentation may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and assumptions of the management of the Company as of the date made. They are inherently susceptible to uncertainty and other factors that could cause actual events/results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements. Additional risks and uncertainties, including those that the Company does not know about now or that it currently deems immaterial, may also adversely affect the Company’s business or any investment therein.

Any projections given are principally intended for use as objectives and are not intended, and should not be taken, as assurances that the projected results will be obtained by the Company. The assumptions used may not prove to be accurate and a potential decline in the Company’s financial condition or results of operations may negatively impact the value of its securities. Prospective investors are urged to review the Company’s profile on Sedar.com and to carry out independent investigations in order to determine their interest in investing in the Company.

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Bundeep Rangar on Fineqia’s Asset Management Business Focused on Digital Currencies & Private Assets

In this InvestorIntel interview, Chris Thompson talks with Fineqia International Inc.’s (CSE: FNQ) CEO, and Director Bundeep Singh Rangar about receiving approval for its base prospectus in the European Economic Area to offer Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs) collateralized by digital assets. In addition to tracking price movements of its underlying digital assets, Bundeep discusses how its ETNs will also generate yield for investors.

Bundeep provides an update on their recently announced partnership with FTSE Russell, a leading global index pricing provider. In addition to enhancing the transparency and liquidity of Fineqia’s digital asset investment products, Bundeep explains how the partnership with FTSE Russell lends credibility to Fineqia’s integrity and helps them target institutional investors.

Sharing his confidence in the long-term adoption and growth of digital and alternative assets, Bundeep provides an update on Fineqia’s new venture capital fund, called Fineqia Glass Slipper Ventures (FGSV), which will invest in innovative companies in the digital asset industry.

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About Fineqia International Inc.

Fineqia (www.fineqia.com) is a digital asset business that builds and targets investments in early and growth-stage technology companies that will be part of the next generation of the Internet. It also provides a platform to support and manage the issuance of debt securities in the UK. Publicly listed in Canada (CSE: FNQ) with offices in Vancouver and London, Fineqia’s portfolio of investments includes businesses at the forefront of tokenization, blockchain technology, NFTs, and fintech.

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This presentation may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and assumptions of the management of the Company as of the date made. They are inherently susceptible to uncertainty and other factors that could cause actual events/results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements. Additional risks and uncertainties, including those that the Company does not know about now or that it currently deems immaterial, may also adversely affect the Company’s business or any investment therein.

Any projections given are principally intended for use as objectives and are not intended, and should not be taken, as assurances that the projected results will be obtained by the Company. The assumptions used may not prove to be accurate and a potential decline in the Company’s financial condition or results of operations may negatively impact the value of its securities. Prospective investors are urged to review the Company’s profile on Sedar.com and to carry out independent investigations in order to determine their interest in investing in the Company.

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eResearch Analyst C.P. Thompson Steps in as Publisher & Editor In Chief to Focus on Independent Market Coverage for InvestorIntel

April 24, 2023 — InvestorIntel Corp., a well-known publisher of market news coverage, is pleased to announce the appointment of C.P. Thompson, CFA, MBA, P.Eng., as the Publisher and Editor In Chief. As Publisher and Editor In Chief, Mr. Thompson is responsible for overseeing original content creation, maintaining editorial independence, and expanding InvestorIntel’s online presence as a trusted source of financial market news with over 60 million website visitors annually.

“I am extremely excited to formally take on the role of Publisher and Editor In Chief of InvestorIntel,” Mr. Thompson said. “I have worked with InvestorIntel and founder Tracy Weslosky for several years and have been acting as Publisher and Editor In Chief for the past three months. InvestorIntel continues to bring important stories to the business and investment community, identifying trends before they are reported in other media outlets. This is due to the insight and market knowledge of our world-renown expert writers. Because of this InvestorIntel has grown to be the leader in online news and analysis about critical minerals, ESG, and emerging technologies.”

InvestorIntel Founder, CEO & Director Tracy Weslosky adds: “Chris’ extensive experience in capital markets and financial analysis gives him the in-depth and broad industry knowledge that allows him to identify emerging stories of interest to our wide audience. He has a commitment to well-written independent content and intelligent video interviews that InvestorIntel is focused on.”

Mr. Thompson has been the President and Director of Research at eResearch Corp., a respected source for independent institutional-quality, equity research focused primarily on small- and mid-cap companies. Mr. Thompson has over 15 years of experience in software, financial technology, telecommunications, and information technology. He started his capital markets career in mining equity research at Scotia Capital in 2009 before joining Wellington West Capital Markets in 2010. Subsequently, he spent three years at an NYC-based, investment bank focusing on mergers and acquisitions. Most recently, he was at Global Maxfin Capital, M Partners, and Ubika Research in equity research roles, focusing on the mining, technology, business information, and health technology sectors. In 2019, Chris acquired eResearch Corp., which was founded in 2000. Mr. Thompson holds an Engineering degree from the University of Toronto, an MBA in Investment Management from Concordia University, and is a CFA charterholder.

Mr. Thompson assumes the role of Publisher from Stephen Lautens, who continues with InvestorIntel in the new role of Editor-In-Chief, Special Projects and will join Stephen on the Board of Directors, alongside Tracy Weslosky, and Jack Lifton.

Photo 1: Tracy Weslosky, InvestorIntel Founder, CEO & Director and C.P. Thompson at PDAC 2023

About InvestorIntel Corp.

Celebrating 22 years in business, InvestorIntel Corp. is the Publisher for InvestorIntel.com, an independent financial media and news source focused on capital market coverage. Known for their well-written coverage by top-ranked analysts and business journalists, InvestorIntel.com offers the ii8 System for companies seeking to increase brand awareness through digital media marketing and offers both advertorial video and non-advertorial content. The ii8 System also offers the InvestorIntel.com audience a chance to meet these company CEOs through the Q&A driven InvestorTalk.com event series hosted throughout the week. To subscribe to daily feature columns and ii8 interviews, click here.

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Copper Mining M&A Continues as Green Energy Transition Drives Demand

Copper mergers & acquisitions continue to shine as the transition to a green economy requires a significant increase in the use of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, and these sources depend on various metals to produce and store electricity, such as copper, lithium, cobalt, and nickel.

Copper is especially important for renewable energy, as it is used in electric vehicles, wind turbines, solar panels, and power grids. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the demand for copper could increase by 40% by 2040 under various governments’ Net Zero initiatives to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

This growing demand for copper has sparked a wave of mergers and acquisitions in the copper mining industry, as companies seek to secure access to high-quality deposits and expand their production capacity. Here are a couple of examples this year.

Teck to spin off steelmaking coal business to shareholders to create two independent companies

Teck Resources, a Canadian mining company, announced in February 2023 that it will spin off its steelmaking coal business to form two new companies: Teck Metals and Elk Valley Resources.

  • Teck Metals (“TM”) will retain Teck’s existing base metals operations and development projects, including copper mines in B.C. and Chile, a zinc mine in Alaska, a lead-zinc smelter in Trail, B.C., and copper projects in Chile and Peru.
  • Elk Valley Resources (“EVR”) will become a pure-play steelmaking coal producer with four metallurgical coal mines in B.C. and an enterprise value of C$11.5 billion.

Breakdown of the split

The split has been designed as a spin-off of Teck’s steelmaking coal business, with EVR common shares being distributed to existing Teck shareholders. Throughout a transition period, TM will maintain a significant stake in steelmaking coal cash flows, via an 87.5% interest in a gross revenue royalty (“Royalty”), as well as preferred shares of EVR (called the “Transition Capital Structure”).

As per the Transition Capital Structure, TM will receive quarterly payments consisting of Royalty payments and preferred share redemption amounts, which will collectively add up to 90% of EVR’s free cash flow.

Teck shareholders who are on record as of the relevant distribution record date will receive common shares of EVR in proportion to their Teck shareholdings, at an exchange ratio of 0.1 common shares of EVR for each Teck share (or roughly 51.9 million total EVR common shares), as well as around $0.39 cash per share, resulting in a total of $200 million in cash. Through a Dutch auction election process, shareholders will have the option to choose between receiving a greater amount of cash or common shares of EVR, subject to proration.

The separation is expected to be completed by the end of 2023, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals with a shareholder vote expected on April 26, 2023.

Consolidating coal operations

In exchange for their minority interests in the Elkview and Greenhills coal operations, Nippon Steel Corporation (“NSC”) and POSCO, a South Korean steel-making company, have agreed to exchange their interest in the Elkview and Greenhills coal operations so EVR can own 100% of its projects.

NSC will exchange its interest and add C$1.025 billion in cash to acquire 10% of the common shares of EVR and POSCO will receive a 2.5% interest in EVR.

Strategic Move

The split will result in the formation of two resource companies, giving investors the option to allocate investments between two distinct businesses with different commodity fundamentals and value propositions.

TM will prioritize growth, boasting a copper development portfolio and premier low-cost base metals production. , while maintaining a disciplined capital returns policy.

EVR will be a Canadian high-margin steelmaking coal producer, focused on generating long-term cash flow and providing cash returns to shareholders, with ample potential for equity value accretion.

But suitors emerge

After the announcement, Glencore (LSE: GLEN), a Swiss mining company, announced an unsolicited bid to acquire Teck Resources for $22.5 billion, mostly in Glencore shares and up to $8.2 billion in cash.

According to recent reports, at least six other companies have now approached Teck to explore deals to acquire the base metals business after the split including, Anglo American (LSE: AAL), Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE: FCX), and Vale (BOVESPA: VALE3).

Hudbay Minerals to acquire Copper Mountain for US$439 million

Hudbay Minerals (TSX: HBM), a Canadian miner with operations in Canada, Peru, and the United States, announced on April 13, 2023, that it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Copper Mountain Mining Corporation (TSX: CMMC), a Canadian miner with assets in Australia and B.C. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2023.

The transaction, valued at US$439 million, will be carried out through an exchange of shares, whereby Copper Mountain shareholders will receive 0.381 of a Hudbay share for each Copper Mountain share they own. The deal represents a 23% premium over the 10-day volume-weighted-average share prices of both companies as of April 12, 2023.

The combination of Hudbay and Copper Mountain will create a premier Americas-focused copper producer with a diversified portfolio of high-quality, long-life assets and a robust pipeline of growth projects.

The combined company will have an annual copper production capacity of approximately 150,000 tonnes, with the potential to increase to over 200,000 tonnes through organic growth initiatives. The transaction is expected to generate an estimated US$30 million per year in operating synergies and enhance the financial position and flexibility of the combined company.

Lundin Mining to Acquire a Majority Interest in the Caserones Copper Mine in Chile

Lundin Mining (TSX: LUN), a Canadian company that operates several base metal mines, announced that it has entered into a purchase agreement with JX Nippon Mining & Metals Corporation, a subsidiary of ENEOS Holdings, Inc. (TSE: 5020), to acquire 51% of the Caserones copper mine in Chile for US$950 million.

The deal is worth US$800 million in upfront cash and US$150 million in deferred cash over six years. Lundin Mining also has the option to buy up to an additional 19% of Caserones for $350 million over five years.

Caserones is a large-scale, long-life copper-molybdenum operation located in the Atacama region of Chile. The acquisition leverages Lundin’s existing investment in the region, will increase its copper production by 50% in 2022, and enhance its cash flow generation.

Copper exploration companies to watch

Here are some other mineral exploration companies with copper projects that might be of interest to larger companies and they progress with exploration and development.

  • Clean Air Metals Inc. (TSXV: AIR | OTCQB: CLRMF): Clean Air Metals owns 100% of the high-grade Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals Project, a platinum, palladium, copper, and nickel project located near Thunder Bay, Ontario.
  • Critical Metals PLC (LSE: CRTM): Critical Metals has a 100% stake in Madini Occidental Limited, which holds an indirect 70% interest in the Molulu copper and cobalt project, an ex-producing, medium-scale asset in the Katangan Copperbelt in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
  • Fjordland Exploration Inc. (TSXV: FEX): Fjordland is a mineral exploration company that is focused on a nickel-cobalt-copper project in Newfoundland, a nickel project in Quebec, and two copper-gold properties in B.C.
  • Geophysx Jamaica Ltd. (private): Geophysx Jamaica is an exploration junior searching locally for new mineral discoveries in Jamaica and is focused on copper, gold, and rare earth metals.
  • Silver Bullet Mines Corp. (TSXV: SBMI | OTCQB: SBMCF): Silver Bullet Mines is a silver and copper exploration and development company with projects in Arizona and Idaho.
  • Troilus Gold Corp. (TSX: TLG | OTCQX: CHXMF): Troilus Gold is a mining company focused on the advancement and de-risking of the former gold and copper Troilus Mine in Quebec towards production.

Final thoughts

These deals reflect the strategic importance of copper for the green economy and the competitive advantage of owning low-cost, long-life assets that can meet the rising demand. They also indicate the challenges that copper miners face in finding new sources of supply, as existing mines are depleting, and new projects face environmental and social hurdles.

The copper mining industry is likely to see more consolidation and investment in the coming years, as the world shifts to more sustainable energy systems.




James Tuer of Fjordland Exploration Discusses Advancing Canadian Battery Metals Projects

In this InvestorIntel interview during PDAC 2023, Chris Thompson talks with Fjordland Exploration Inc.’s (TSXV: FEX) CEO, President, and Director James Tuer about an update on Fjordland’s portfolio of battery metals projects in Canada. As a company focused on copper, nickel, cobalt, graphite, and lithium, James provides an update on their South Voisey’s Bay (“SVB”) Project in Labrador, Canada, on which, they have a partnership agreement with Robert Friedland’s Ivanhoe Electric (TSX: IE | NYSE American: IE).

With geologic settings similar to the nearby nickel-cobalt-copper Voisey’s Bay deposit operated by Vale S.A. (NYSE: VALE | BOVESPA: VALE3), James highlights the potential for finding high-grade nickel at their South Voisey’s Bay Project. James goes on to provide an update on their Renzy Nickel Copper Project in Quebec as it is exploring a past-producing mine, where the recent drill results showed a wide zone of graphite mineralization.

Finally, James mentions that the Company recently staked some ground in Quebec that was denoted on old maps as white pegmatite which is often composed of lithium-bearing spodumene.

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About Fjordland Exploration Inc.

Fjordland Exploration Inc. is a mineral exploration company that is focused on the discovery of large-scale economic metal deposits in Canada.

In collaboration with Ivanhoe Electric Inc. and Commander Resources Ltd., Fjordland is exploring the SVB “Pants Lake Intrusive” target which is in a geologic setting analogous to the nearby nickel-cobalt-copper Voisey’s Bay deposit. Fjordland has earned a 75% interest in the project.

Fjordland also owns a 100% interest in the Renzy nickel and copper project located near Maniwaki, Quebec. The project encompasses the former Renzy Mine where, during the period from 1969 to 1972, 716,000 short tons were mined with average grades of 0.70% nickel and 0.72% copper. Fjordland has staked additional claims to increase the size of the project to 530 square km.

In addition, Fjordland has 2 copper-gold properties in the Quesnel Trough of central British Columbia. The West Milligan copper-gold project is a joint venture with Northwest Copper Corp. (TSXV: NWST) located within 4 km of Centerra Gold’s (TSX: CG) Mount Milligan copper-gold mine. The Witch copper-gold project is 103 square km and located another 35 km west of the Milligan mine.

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Leo Power of Search Minerals on its Rare Earths Project in Canada and Recent $5M Government Grant

In this InvestorIntel interview during PDAC 2023, Chris Thompson talks with Leo Power, Interim President, CEO, and Chairman of Search Minerals Inc. (TSXV: SMY | OTCQB: SHCMF) about its rare earths project in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Leo discusses the recent announcement that the Canadian government has granted $5 million towards building the Company’s $9.3 million demonstration plant to test its direct extraction technology to separate rare earths from ore.

He provides an overview of Search’s two significant deposits, Deep Fox and Foxtrot, and its 2022 Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) that outlined a 26-year mine life to produce the valuable magnet rare earths – neodymium (Nd), praseodymium (Pr), terbium (Tb), and dysprosium (Dy).  

Finally, Leo outlines catalysts for this year that includes starting to work on the Feasibility report and further regional exploration.

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About Search Minerals Inc.

Search Minerals is focused on finding and developing Critical Rare Earths Elements (CREE), zirconium (Zr), and hafnium (Hf) resources within the emerging Port Hope Simpson – St. Lewis CREE District of South East Labrador. Search controls two deposits (Foxtrot and Deep Fox), two drill-ready prospects (Fox Meadow and Silver Fox), and numerous other regional rare earths (“REE”) prospects, including Fox Valley, Foxy Lady, and Awesome Fox, along a 64 km long belt forming an REE District in Labrador. Search has completed a preliminary economic assessment (“PEA”) report for Deep Fox and Foxtrot. 

Search Minerals has continued to optimize its patented Hydrometallurgy Direct Extraction Process technology with support from the Department of Industry, Energy and Technology, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, and from the Atlantic Canada Opportunity Agency. It has completed two pilot plant operations and produced highly purified mixed rare earth carbonate concentrate and mixed REO concentrate for separation and refining.

Search Minerals was selected to participate in the Government of Canada Accelerated Growth Service (“AGS”) initiative, which supports high-growth companies. AGS, as a ‘one-stop shop’ model, provides Search with coordinated access to Government of Canada resources as Search continues to move quickly to production and contribute to the establishment of a stable and secure rare earth element North American and European supply chain.

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