April 2025 - MiningNewsWire

TuesdayApr 15, 2025 10:00 am

Gold Breaches $3,200 as Tariff Fallout Deepens

The price of gold flew past the $3200-mark last week as the trade war between China and the U.S. triggered fears of recession and the dollar’s value dropped against its peers. The trade war began when President Trump introduced reciprocal tariffs at the start of this month, a decision he claimed would protect jobs and boost domestic manufacturing while also encouraging U.S. consumers to purchase more American-made goods. The tariffs affected over 50 countries, with some introducing retaliatory levies in response. Among them was China, which introduced an 84% levy on American goods after the Trump Administration applied a 125%…

FridayApr 11, 2025 11:30 am

Torr Metals Inc. (TSX.V: TMET): Strategic Exploration in Established Mining Districts

Torr Metals operates in well-endowed mining regions, surrounded by major players like Teck’s Highland Valley Copper and Copper Mountain Mining Projects are strategically located near major highways and existing infrastructure, reducing exploration costs and improving logistics Recently announced Kolos expansion with optioning of drill-permitted Bertha Property, per latest press release Nine new geophysical anomalies discovered at Filion Project Leveraging Established Mining Districts for Growth Torr Metals (TSX-V: TMET) has set itself apart in the junior mining sector by strategically positioning its projects within prolific mining districts. By surrounding itself with major industry players and existing infrastructure, the company maximizes its…

FridayApr 11, 2025 10:00 am

Copper Prices Retreat as Trade War Unnerves Markets

A couple of weeks ago, the price of copper was soaring as America stockpiled ahead of its recently announced tariffs. Major players like Trafigura and Mercuria even forecasted that prices could hit $12,000 per ton. Following the announcement of the reciprocal tariffs by President Trump though, the red metal’s rally reversed into a fully-fledged crash, with investor concerns that the new tariffs will negatively influence global demand for copper increasing. The crash was further fueled by Beijing announcing that it’d levy a 34% tariff on all American imports starting April 10. Shares for major mining firms like Rio Tinto, BHP…

ThursdayApr 10, 2025 10:30 am

SolarBank Corp. (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: GY2) Developing New 7.2 MW Solar Power Project in Upstate New York

The Hoadley Hill Rd project will operate as a community solar installation, feeding clean energy into the local grid, and is expected to power approximately 850 homes. Solar Simplified will manage customer acquisition and billing for the community solar effort, and the project may qualify for incentives under New York’s NYSERDA NY-Sun Program. To support continued growth, SolarBank has announced up to $19 million USD in equity financing from a single institutional investor. Disseminated on behalf of SolarBank Corporation SolarBank (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: GY2), a premier developer and owner of renewable and clean energy projects, specializing in…

ThursdayApr 10, 2025 10:00 am

Germany Mulls Shifting its Gold Reserves from the US Amid Trade War

President Trump’s recent policies have many countries considering the relations they have with America. Recently, he introduced reciprocal tariffs that target 57 countries, with rates soaring to 50%. The tariffs went into effect on April 5th, with each nation having to pay a 10% tariff at a minimum. Now Germany is considering moving its gold reserves from the U.S. Federal Reserve. This is quite a change, considering the European country has stored this precious metal in New York for decades. Germany raked in riches after the second world war when its exports rose significantly, leading to huge trade surpluses. The…

WednesdayApr 09, 2025 10:30 am

ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) Is ‘One to Watch’

Canada’s Next Premier Gold & Silver Producer Fully Permitted and Funded for Near-Term Production: Construction underway soon at Montauban with gold-silver production expected in Q3 2025. Tailings-to-Cashflow Strategy: Near-term cash flow from processing historic tailings will fund exploration across the district-scale land package. Replicable Clean Mining Model: Scalable approach to legacy mine redevelopment in Canada and globally. Broken Hill Analogue: Geological and structural parallels suggest Montauban may host a larger, mineralized system at depth. Modern 3D Imaging Tech: Cutting-edge ANT survey is producing subsurface imaging beyond 800m, uncovering the potential size of the deposit. ESGold (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) is a fully…

WednesdayApr 09, 2025 9:45 am

Aston Bay Holdings Ltd. (TSX.V: BAY) (OTCQB: ATBHF) Solidifies Presence in Copper, Silver Markets with Significant Resource Estimate at Storm Copper Project

With the world’s increasing reliance on copper and silver, demand is expected to grow significantly in the coming years. The Initial MRE for Aston Bay’s Storm Copper Project reflects the company’s commitment to advancing exploration and identifying high-quality mineral deposits. The importance of copper cannot be overstated, particularly as the world faces growing concerns over securing critical mineral supply chains. Copper and silver are essential resources driving technological innovation and the global transition to clean energy. Copper is critical for renewable energy infrastructure, electric vehicles and telecommunications, while silver is indispensable in electronics, solar panels and medical devices. Aston Bay…

WednesdayApr 09, 2025 9:00 am

Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM) Expands Presence in the Growing Platinum Group Metals Sector

As global efforts to reduce carbon emissions increase, PGMs are expected to play an even more crucial role in advancing sustainable technologies. Platinum Group Metals is focused on advancing large-scale projects that have the potential to contribute significantly to the global PGM supply. One of the company’s most promising ventures is the Waterberg Project, located in South Africa’s renowned Bushveld Complex. Platinum group metals (“PGMs”) play an essential role in modern technology and industrial applications. This group of six precious metals — platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and osmium — offers unique physical and chemical properties that make them indispensable across…

TuesdayApr 08, 2025 10:00 am

Could Indonesia’s ‘Nickel Nationalism’ Be a Smart Approach?

The transition to renewable energy and the adoption of electric vehicles has seen the demand for critical minerals like nickel grow significantly. Nickel is a crucial component of electric vehicle batteries, especially Li-ion cathodes, as it improves performance and enhances energy density. Indonesia is the leading producer of nickel globally, holding 22% of nickel reserves worldwide. In January 2020, the country banned the export of raw nickel ore as a way to encourage international firms to invest in domestic processing. This move saw billions in foreign investments for nickel smelters and battery materials plants begin to flow into the country,…

MondayApr 07, 2025 10:00 am

Gold Climbs to New High as Tariff, Inflation Fears Drive Markets

The price of gold hit a new all-time high this week, going over $3,170 an ounce, ahead of President Trump’s announcement on reciprocal tariffs. The speed at which the precious metal’s price has risen is notable according to analysts, given that this is its best quarterly performance in decades. Researchers at JPMorgan have determined that in 210 days, the price of gold has risen to $3,000 per ounce from $2500. This is quicker than prior increments of $500, which took about 1700 days on average. Over the last 12 months, gold has seen its price increase by over 40%, with…

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