March 2025 - MiningNewsWire

FridayMar 28, 2025 10:00 am

Goldman Sachs Bumps Up its 2025 Year-End Forecast for Gold to $3,300

Goldman Sachs increased its forecast for the price of gold indicating that it could reach $3,300 for every ounce by the close of this year. To back their revised prediction, the bank mentioned the increasing investment inflows into gold ETFs and the surging gold purchases of central banks around the world. This latest forecast was made by Daan Struyven and Lina Thomas, both analysts at the bank. Last month, the pair revised the bank’s earlier forecast and upgraded it to $3,100 and now they have raised it yet again. Their note published on Thursday explains that they had previously expected…

ThursdayMar 27, 2025 10:00 am

Gold Mining Stocks See Renewed Interest as Gold Prices Soar

Investor interest in firms extracting gold is ticking up as the precious metal’s price climbs to new highs. This renewed investor interest is stemming the recent tide in which money was flowing out of gold extraction companies. Gold miners saw reduced investor interest when rapidly-rising inflation caused operational costs, such as fuel and labor, to accelerate rapidly. The increase in operational costs squeezed the margins of mining firms. However, the uptick in gold prices over more than a year has resulted in gold mining firms enjoying improved profit levels. Reuters reports indicate that investment firms with a focus on gold…

ThursdayMar 27, 2025 9:00 am

SolarBank Corp. (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: GY2) Expands Solar Portfolio with Two New Projects in Upstate New York

The Jordan Rd, Gainesville project will have a capacity of 7.2 MW DC, while the Glen Rd project will have a capacity of 4.3 MW DC. The projects are expected to provide electricity to approximately 1,350 homes. Both projects will operate under New York’s community solar model, allowing residents to benefit from solar energy without installing panels. Solar Simplified will manage customer-facing operations, ensuring smooth implementation and subscription management. These projects further enhance the company’s development pipeline that exceeds one gigawatt. Disseminated on behalf of SolarBank Corporation SolarBank (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: GY2), a premier developer and owner…

WednesdayMar 26, 2025 9:00 am

SolarBank Corp. (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: GY2) CEO Richard Lu Discusses Company Mission, Near-Term Goals on Bell2Bell, Quick Charge Podcasts

As a vertically integrated company, SolarBank has a full-service solar integration and support offering, handling development, construction, and ownership, Lu said. The company’s current pipeline includes solar, battery storage, and EV charging projects, totaling over 1 gigawatt of capacity across Canada and the U.S. SolarBank is currently developing four large-scale battery energy storage systems – three in Ontario and one in New York. CEO Richard Lu explained why battery energy storage plays an essential role in the modern electricity grid, helping address renewable energy intermittencies and ensuring enhanced reliability of supply. The company currently owns approximately $180 million in assets…

TuesdayMar 25, 2025 10:00 am

Copper Miners in the US Eye Making a Comeback Amid Rising Demand

Copper demand in America is projected to double over the coming decade, but the U.S. currently doesn’t have the needed production capacity to address this anticipated demand unless interventions are instituted to make it easier for new mines to start operating. President Trump seems to be aware of this constraint, and on Thursday he signed an Executive Order to boost mineral production in the U.S. In that executive order, Trump acknowledges that overbearing regulation at the federal level had eaten away at the country’s ability to produce minerals despite having enormous mineral resources that can fuel prosperity, create jobs while…

TuesdayMar 25, 2025 9:00 am

Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM) Helping Pioneer Lithium-Sulfur Battery Technology

Lithium-sulfur batteries offer compelling benefits over lithium-ion. PLG has positioned itself at the forefront of lithium-sulfur battery innovation through its subsidiary, Lion Battery Technologies Inc. The company has achieved significant milestones in the lithium-sulfur battery sector. The global demand for efficient, high-capacity energy storage solutions has intensified, propelling advancements in battery technology to the forefront of scientific and industrial innovation. Among the emerging contenders, lithium-sulfur (“Li-S”) batteries have garnered significant attention for their potential to surpass traditional lithium-ion systems. Platinum Group Metals (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM), a company operating in the PGM space, stands as an innovator in this…

FridayMar 21, 2025 10:00 am

Newly Discovered Supergiant Deposit of Gold Could Yield Over $80 Billion

Late last year, Chinese state media revealed that a ‘supergiant’ gold deposit of very high quality was found in central China. Its estimated worth is approximately $83 billion and it could well be the largest ever gold reserve discovered. For comparison purposes, this Chinese reserve exceeds what has previously been documented as the largest reserve, the one in South Africa at the South Deep Mine projected to contain about 900 metric tons of gold. The Chinese deposit is said to contain at least 1,100 metric tons of the precious metal. While some experts aren’t so certain about the mineral estimates…

ThursdayMar 20, 2025 10:00 am

Copper, Not REE Shortages Could Be a Bigger Threat to the US

Rare-earth elements (REEs) have dominated the news lately after the explosive meeting between President Trump and Ukraine’s president Zelenskyy resulted in a minerals deal falling through between the two countries. However, America needs to be more concerned about expected supply shortages of copper. While copper mining has been going on for centuries, its demand has been surging. Consequently, the price of this metal has seen a nearly 75% uptick since 2020. The increased demand is partly due to efforts to switch to greener forms of energy as well as the electrification of vehicular transport. The current leading copper producers, such…

TuesdayMar 18, 2025 10:00 am

Iran Doubles Down on Gold to Counter Threats by the Trump Administration

Iran has gone into overdrive in its efforts to import gold over the past months as it braces for additional hardships under the new Trump administration, which is promising a regime of “maximum pressure” for the Iranian government. Over the past decade, Iran has increasingly looked to tap the safe haven appeal of gold to contain the ever-increasing economic storms it faces coupled with international sanctions due to its nuclear program and growing regional influence. In recent months, the country has ramped up its holdings of gold from the time President Pezeshkian took over the reins in the wake of…

FridayMar 14, 2025 10:00 am

Congo Freezes Cobalt Exports to Stem Plummeting Prices

DR Congo, the largest producer of cobalt in the world, has imposed a temporary freeze on exports of the mineral in order to curb the glut which has caused prices to go into freefall. Last month, the government issued a 4-month moratorium on cobalt exports, which is essential in the manufacture of EV batteries. The temporary ban will be reviewed in three months before the next steps are announced. According to available statistics, DR Congo supplied at least 76% of the global cobalt production last year. However, the prices of this mineral have nosedived by 75% in a period of…

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