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Skyharbour Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: SYH ) (OTCQX: SYHBF ) (Frankfurt: SC1P ) (‘Skyharbour’ or the ‘Company’), is pleased to announce that it has entered into an option agreement (‘Agreement’) with Mustang Energy Corp. (the ‘Optionee’ or ‘Mustang’), whereby the Optionee may acquire a 75% interest in the Company’s 914W Uranium Project (the ‘Property’). The Property consists of a total of one mineral claim covering approximately 1,260 hectares located in the Athabasca Basin, Northern Saskatchewan.

Terms of the Agreement:

Pursuant to the Agreement, Mustang may acquire a 75% interest in the Property by (i) issuing common shares in the capital of the Optionee (‘Shares’) having an aggregate value of CAD $480,000; (ii) making aggregate cash payments of CAD $275,000; and (iii) incurring an aggregate of CAD $800,000 in exploration expenditures on the Property over a three-year period, as follows:

Date Cash Payments Exploration Expenditures Value of Shares Issued
On Closing $15,000 N/A $30,000 (1)
On or before the first anniversary of Closing $20,000 $100,000 $100,000 (1)
On or before the second anniversary of Closing $40,000 $200,000 $150,000 (1)
On or before the third anniversary of Closing $200,000 $500,000 $200,000 (1)
TOTAL $275,000 $800,000 $480,000

(1) Deemed pricing of Shares is based on the five (5) day volume weighted average price on the Canadian Securities Exchange for the 5 days prior to the time of the issuance (the ‘Deemed Price’).

Skyharbour will retain an NSR royalty of two percent (2%) whereby Mustang shall have the right at any time to purchase one-half (1/2) of the NSR royalty from Skyharbour in consideration of the payment to Skyharbour of CAD $1,000,000, thereby leaving Skyharbour with a one percent (1%) NSR royalty.

914W Property Summary:

The 914W Project consists of one claim covering 1,260 hectares approximately 48 km southwest of Cameco’s Key Lake Operation. Highway 914 runs through the western edge of the project, providing excellent access for exploration. Historical geological mapping of the property and the surrounding area has shown that the project is predominantly underlain by prospective Wollaston Supergroup pelitic and psammitic to arkosic gneisses of the Western Wollaston Domain, which host significant unconformity-related uranium mineralization further to the north in the Athabasca Basin as well as pegmatite-hosted uranium mineralization elsewhere in the Wollaston Domain.

914W Property Map:

https://skyharbourltd.com/_resources/projects/914W-image2.jpg

Despite the project’s proximity to Highway 914 and prospective geology, the project has seen limited modern exploration work. The earliest work on the 914W property included airborne EM and magnetic surveys and ground geological reconnaissance in 1968-1970, lake water and sediment sampling in 1976, ground VLF-EM, magnetic, and radiometric surveys, geological mapping, trenching, as well as sampling on the project and surrounding areas. Immediately to the north of the 914W property, prospecting led to the discovery of the Scurry Rainbow Zone E (SMDI1961) and the Don Lake Trenches (SMDI 1983), where up to 1,288 ppm U was encountered in drill hole ML-1 (SMDI1961) in a pyroxene-rich unit, and surface prospecting revealed up to 0.64% U 3 O 8 in a trench at Don Lake Zone E (SMDI 1983). More recently, the project has seen airborne geophysical coverage by helicopter-borne VTEM (southern half) in 2005 and Tempest TDEM (northern half) in 2007, with prospecting, geological mapping, rock/sediment sampling and lake sediment sampling occurring on the project and surrounding areas in 2005-2007. The project remains underexplored and prospective for unconformity-related and pegmatite-hosted uranium and REE’s.

ICP Securities Inc. Engaged for Automated Market Making Services:

The Company further announces the engagement of ICP Securities Inc. (‘ICP’) to provide automated market making services, including use of its proprietary algorithm, ICP Premium™, in compliance with the policies and guidelines of the TSX Venture Exchange and other applicable legislation. ICP will be paid a monthly fee of C$7,500, plus applicable taxes. The agreement between the Company and ICP was signed with a start date of November 11, 2024, and is for four (4) months (the ‘Initial Term’) and shall be automatically renewed for subsequent one (1) month terms (each month called an ‘Additional Term’) unless either party provides at least thirty (30) days written notice prior to the end of the Initial Term or an Additional Term, as applicable. There is no performance factors contained in the agreement and no stock options or other compensation in connection with the engagement. ICP and its clients may acquire an interest in the securities of the Company in the future and ICP is an arm’s length party to the Company. ICP’s market making activity will be primarily to correct temporary imbalances in the supply and demand of the Company’s shares. ICP will be responsible for the costs it incurs in buying and selling the Company’s shares, and no third party will be providing funds or securities for the market making activities.

About ICP Securities Inc.:

ICP Securities Inc. is a Toronto based CIRO dealer-member that specializes in automated market making and liquidity provision, as well as having a proprietary market making algorithm, ICP Premium™, that enhances liquidity and quote health. Established in 2023, with a focus on market structure, execution, and trading, ICP has leveraged its own proprietary technology to deliver high quality liquidity provision and execution services to a broad array of public issuers and institutional investors.

About Mustang Energy Corp.:

Mustang Energy is an exploration company focused on acquiring and developing high-potential uranium and critical mineral assets. The Company operates several exploration projects in Saskatchewan’s Athabasca Basin, including the Ford Lake Project (7,743 hectares), Cigar Lake East and Roughrider South (combined 3,443 hectares), as well as recent acquisitions like the Yellowstone Project (21,820 hectares) and the Dutton Project (9,667 hectares). Mustang Energy remains committed to responsible exploration, with a focus on environmentally and socially sustainable operations, while contributing positively to local communities.

Qualified Person:

The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by David Billard, P.Geo., a Consulting Geologist for Skyharbour as well as a Qualified Person.

About Skyharbour Resources Ltd.:

Skyharbour holds an extensive portfolio of uranium exploration projects in Canada’s Athabasca Basin and is well positioned to benefit from improving uranium market fundamentals with interest in twenty-nine projects, ten of which are drill-ready, covering over 580,000 hectares (over 1.4 million acres) of land. Skyharbour has acquired from Denison Mines, a large strategic shareholder of the Company, a 100% interest in the Moore Uranium Project, which is located 15 kilometres east of Denison’s Wheeler River project and 39 kilometres south of Cameco’s McArthur River uranium mine. Moore is an advanced-stage uranium exploration property with high-grade uranium mineralization at the Maverick Zone that returned drill results of up to 6.0% U 3 O 8 over 5.9 metres, including 20.8% U 3 O 8 over 1.5 metres at a vertical depth of 265 metres. Adjacent to the Moore Project is the Russell Lake Uranium Project, in which Skyharbour is an operator with joint-venture partner Rio Tinto. The project hosts several high-grade uranium drill intercepts over a large property area with robust exploration upside potential. The Company is actively advancing these projects through exploration and drill programs.

Skyharbour also has joint ventures with industry leader Orano Canada Inc., Azincourt Energy, and Thunderbird Resources (previously Valor) at the Preston, East Preston, and Hook Lake Projects respectively. The Company also has several active earn-in option partners, including CSE-listed Basin Uranium Corp. at the Mann Lake Uranium Project; CSE-listed Medaro Mining Corp. at the Yurchison Project; TSX-V listed North Shore Uranium at the Falcon Project; UraEx Resources at the South Dufferin and Bolt Projects; Hatchet Uranium at the Highway Project; Mustang Energy at the 914W Project; and TSX-V listed Terra Clean Energy (previously Tisdale) at the South Falcon East Project which hosts the Fraser Lakes Zone B uranium and thorium deposit. In aggregate, Skyharbour has now signed earn-in option agreements with partners that total over $41 million in partner-funded exploration expenditures, over $30 million worth of shares being issued, and over $22 million in cash payments coming into Skyharbour, assuming that these partner companies complete their entire earn-ins at the respective projects.

Skyharbour’s goal is to maximize shareholder value through new mineral discoveries, committed long-term partnerships, and the advancement of exploration projects in geopolitically favourable jurisdictions.

Skyharbour’s Uranium Project Map in the Athabasca Basin:

https://www.skyharbourltd.com/_resources/images/SKY_SaskProject_Locator_2024-02-14_V2.jpg

To find out more about Skyharbour Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: SYH) visit the Company’s website at www.skyharbourltd.com .

Skyharbour Resources Ltd.

‘Jordan Trimble’

Jordan Trimble
President and CEO

For further information contact myself or:
Nicholas Coltura
Investor Relations Manager
‎Skyharbour Resources Ltd.
‎Telephone: 604-558-5847
‎Toll Free: 800-567-8181
‎Facsimile: 604-687-3119
‎Email: info@skyharbourltd.com

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Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains ‘forward‐looking information or statements’ within the meaning of applicable securities laws, which may include, without limitation, completing ongoing and planned work on its projects including drilling and the expected timing of such work programs, other statements relating to the technical, financial and business prospects of the Company, its projects and other matters. All statements in this news release, other than statements of historical facts, that address events or developments that the Company expects to occur, are forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such statements and information are based on numerous assumptions regarding present and future business strategies and the environment in which the Company will operate in the future, including the price of uranium, the ability to achieve its goals, that general business and economic conditions will not change in a material adverse manner, that financing will be available if and when needed and on reasonable terms. Such forward-looking information reflects the Company’s views with respect to future events and is subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including the risks and uncertainties relating to the interpretation of exploration results, risks related to the inherent uncertainty of exploration and cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and expenses, and those filed under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward looking statements include, but are not limited to, continued availability of capital and financing and general economic, market or business conditions, adverse weather or climate conditions, failure to obtain or maintain all necessary government permits, approvals and authorizations, failure to obtain or maintain community acceptance (including First Nations), decrease in the price of uranium and other metals, increase in costs, litigation, and failure of counterparties to perform their contractual obligations. The Company does not undertake to update forward‐looking statements or forward‐looking information, except as required by law.


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PRISM MarketView a leading provider of market insights and company news, proudly announces that Cardiol Therapeutics Inc. ( NASDAQ: CRDL, TSX: CRDL ) has been added to the PRISM Emerging Biotech Index, which spotlights companies leading innovation and creating market impact within the biotech sector. Cardiol’s focus on anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic therapies for heart disease, including its lead candidate CardiolRx™, positions it as a pioneer in addressing major unmet needs in cardiac care.

The US FDA has granted Orphan Drug Designation to CardiolRx™ for the treatment of pericarditis, which includes recurrent pericarditis. Cardiol’s MAVERIC Program in recurrent pericarditis, an inflammatory disease of the pericardium which is associated with symptoms including debilitating chest pain, shortness of breath, and fatigue, and results in physical limitations, reduced quality of life, emergency department visits, and hospitalizations, comprises the Phase II MAvERIC-Pilot study (NCT05494788), the Phase II/III MAVERIC-2 trial, and the planned Phase III MAVERIC-3 trial. The MAVERIC-2 trial will evaluate the impact of CardiolRx™ in recurrent pericarditis patients following the cessation of interleukin-1 blocker therapy. MAVERIC-2 is expected to initiate in Q4 2024 at major pericardial disease centers across the United States and Europe, with results anticipated ahead of the company’s planned pivotal Phase III MAVERIC-3 trial.

Recurrent pericarditis affects approximately 38,000 patients in the United States annually who have experienced at least one recurrence. The global pericarditis market was valued at $2.44 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.24% during the forecast period of 2024-2032, reaching $3.87 billion by 2032.

In addition, Cardiol is advancing CRD-38, a proprietary subcutaneously administered therapy for heart failure. Cardiol’s broad IP portfolio and regulatory pathway focus, including FDA and European Medicines Agency orphan designations, bolster its strong market positioning. The company is debt-free and well-capitalized to achieve corporate milestones into 2026.

For more information on Cardiol Therapeutics and the PRISM Emerging Biotech Index , visit prismmarketview.com .

About Cardiol Therapeutics
Cardiol Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: CRDL) (TSX: CRDL) is a clinical-stage life sciences company focused on the research and clinical development of anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic therapies for the treatment of heart disease. The Company’s lead small molecule drug candidate, CardiolRx (cannabidiol) oral solution, is pharmaceutically manufactured and in clinical development for use in the treatment of heart disease. It is recognized that cannabidiol inhibits activation of the inflammasome pathway, an intracellular process known to play an important role in the development and progression of inflammation and fibrosis associated with myocarditis, pericarditis and heart failure.

Cardiol has received Investigational New Drug Application authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to conduct clinical studies to evaluate the efficacy and safety of CardiolRx in two diseases affecting the heart: recurrent pericarditis and acute myocarditis. The MAVERIC Program in recurrent pericarditis, an inflammatory disease of the pericardium which is associated with symptoms including debilitating chest pain, shortness of breath and fatigue and results in physical limitations, reduced quality of life, emergency department visits and hospitalizations, comprises the Phase II MAvERIC-Pilot study (NCT05494788), the Phase II/III MAVERIC-2 trial, and the planned Phase III MAVERIC-3 trial. The ARCHER trial (NCT05180240) is a Phase II study in acute myocarditis, an important cause of acute and fulminant heart failure in young adults and a leading cause of sudden cardiac death in people less than 35 years of age. The FDA has granted Orphan Drug Designation to CardiolRx for the treatment of pericarditis, which includes recurrent pericarditis.

Cardiol is also developing CRD-38, a novel subcutaneously administered drug formulation intended for use in heart failure – a leading cause of death and hospitalization in the developed world, with associated healthcare costs in the United States exceeding $30 billion annually.

For more information about Cardiol Therapeutics, please visit cardiolrx.com .

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First Helium Inc. (‘First Helium’ or the ‘Company’) (TSXV: HELI) (OTCQB: FHELF) (FRA: 2MC) today announced that it has completed its field survey activities and selected the surface location for its Leduc anomaly test well planned for drilling this winter. The survey will be used to prepare necessary regulatory applications for drilling approval. The well location has been selected based on a thorough evaluation of recently acquired proprietary 3D seismic data where the Company has identified a significant anomaly in the Leduc Formation which it believes to be prospective for oil. To date, the Company has drilled two successful Leduc oil wells at Worsley, including the 1-30 and 4-29 Leduc oil pool discoveries, respectively, which together have produced more than 113,000 barrels of light oil, generating in excess of $13 million in revenue and $8 million in cash flow.

‘The completion of our recent financing will allow us to proceed with a number of operations this winter, which include testing the large 3D seismic anomaly targeting Leduc oil, and completing the previously drilled Blue Ridge horizontal well targeting helium-enriched natural gas. If successful, these operations will set the stage for immediate cash flow for the Company, coupled with the accelerated development of oil and helium enriched natural gas at Worsley, executed alone or with larger partners,’ said Ed Bereznicki, President & CEO of First Helium.

‘These operations represent a very important next step for the Company in de-risking the Leduc and Blue Ridge plays, respectively. Each has the potential to unlock significant, follow up development drilling on the Company’s 53,000-acre, 100% owned land base’, added Mr. Bereznicki.

Highlights of the Worsley Winter Program

This winter, the Company is planning to undertake a number of significant operations at Worsley, including:

Leduc Formation:

  • The Company has also selected surface locations on three additional Leduc drill targets identified on proprietary 3D seismic, including one drilling location (‘7-30’) which was assigned ‘proved plus probable undeveloped’ oil reserves of 196,700 barrels 1 by Sproule, its independent evaluator. Depending on timing, and capital availability, the Company may elect to pursue one or more of these additional Leduc drill targets.

Figure 1:

First Helium Worsley Proprietary 3D Seismic Leduc Interpretation

Blue Ridge Formation:

  • Completion and testing of the previously drilled 5-27 horizontal Blue Ridge well is planned (see Figure 2) to establish a repeatable, high margin, helium-enriched natural gas play targeted to deliver significant volumes of helium gas production. The project’s potential scale and enhanced profitability will serve to attract partnership opportunities.

Figure 2:

West Helium Worsley Blue Ridge Development Scenario

Together, the vertical Leduc play, along with the Blue Ridge play combine to provide tremendous opportunity for scalability and future growth, all on existing (100 per-cent) Company held lands. Given the large potential opportunity of the Worsley project, the Company will continue to explore potential partnerships to accelerate the development of its rich asset base.

Notes:
(1) Gross Proved plus Probable Undeveloped reserves, per Sproule Associates Limited (‘Sproule’), Evaluation of the P&NG Reserves of First Helium Inc. in the Beaton Area of Alberta (as of March 31, 2023).   See First Helium’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca .

ABOUT First Helium

Led by a core Senior Executive Team with diverse and extensive backgrounds in Oil & Gas Exploration and Operations, Mining, Finance, and Capital Markets, First Helium seeks to be one of the leading independent providers of helium gas in North America.

First Helium holds over 53,000 acres along the highly prospective Worsley Trend in Northern Alberta which has been the core of its exploration and development drilling activities to date.

Building on its successful 15-25 helium discovery well at the Worsley project, the Company has identified numerous follow-up drill locations and acquired an expansive infrastructure system to facilitate future exploration and development across its Worsley land base. Cash flow from its successful oil wells at Worsley has helped support First Helium’s ongoing exploration and development growth strategy. Further potential oil drilling locations have also been identified on the Company’s Worsley land base.

For more information about the Company, please visit www.firsthelium.com .

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Edward J. Bereznicki
President, CEO and Director

CONTACT INFORMATION

First Helium Inc.
Investor Relations
Email: ir@firsthelium.com
Phone: 1-833-HELIUM1 (1-833-435-4861)

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains forward looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. The use of any of the words ‘anticipate’, ‘plan’, ‘continue’, ‘expect’, ‘estimate’, ‘objective’, ‘may’, ‘will’, ‘project’, ‘should’, ‘predict’, ‘potential’ and similar expressions are intended to identify forward looking statements. In particular, this press release contains forward looking statements concerning the completion of future planned activities. Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because the Company cannot give any assurance that they will prove correct. Since forward looking statements address future events and conditions, they involve inherent assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of assumptions, factors and risks. These assumptions and risks include, but are not limited to, assumptions and risks associated with the state of the equity financing markets and regulatory approval.

Management has provided the above summary of risks and assumptions related to forward looking statements in this press release in order to provide readers with a more comprehensive perspective on the Company’s future operations. The Company’s actual results, performance or achievement could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements and, accordingly, no assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do so, what benefits the Company will derive from them. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and, other than as required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise.

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The price of Bitcoin rallied to nearly US$90,000 on November 12, topping out at US$89,645.

The popular cryptocurrency has been rising on the heels of last week’s US presidential election, which saw Donald Trump and the Republican Party declare victory after securing all seven swing states and regaining a Senate majority.

Bitcoin surged as ballots were counted, blowing past its previous all-time high of US$73,000 as Trump took an early lead.

The election was called for Trump at around 5:36 a.m. EST on November 6. Bitcoin was valued at US$73,806 when the news hit, reflecting a nearly 7 percent increase in 24 hours. It went on to break the US$75,000 barrier that same day, and has held steady above that level, unlike in September and October, when volatile price swings kept investors guessing.

Bitcoin performance, November 11 to 12, 2024.

Bitcoin performance, November 11 to 12, 2024.

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Continuing higher, Bitcoin passed US$80,000 on November 10 and then hit US$85,000 midday on November 11. From there it pushed further — as mentioned, it ultimately peaked near US$90,000 November 12.

Bitcoin saw a sharp 8.36 percent increase on November 11 as Republicans gained ground in the battle for control of the House. At 7:35 p.m. EST that day, Decision DeskHQ announced that the party had secured 219 seats.

A Republican-controlled White House is expected to lead to looser financial regulations, and the appointment of crypto-friendly policymakers like Young Kim (R-C) could result in crypto-related legislation passing early in 2025.

Two prime examples are the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act, otherwise known as FIT21, and the Bitcoin Act of 2024. FIT21 would define digital assets under one of two categories — either restricted digital assets or digital commodities — and would assign jurisdiction to either the US Securities and Exchange Commission, which would oversee the trade of restricted digital assets, or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, which would handle digital commodities trading. The act has already passed through both chambers of Congress, but has been met with opposition from the Biden administration, which has prevented it from being signed into law.

FIT21 has been stalled since September 9, and while it could pass before the end of the term in Congress’ final session this week, Representative William Barr told CoinDesk in October that leaving it for the next Congress session would give lawmakers an opportunity to revisit the bill and possibly make revisions.

The Bitcoin Act would see a strategic Bitcoin reserve established by the federal government, a move Trump has said he would support if elected. The bill was introduced by Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) in July, and was read twice before being referred to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs.

Bitcoin’s recent surge, fueled by political developments, underscores the growing influence of regulatory decisions on the cryptocurrency market. While its future trajectory is uncertain, Bitcoin’s momentum suggests investors are hopeful that a shift toward a more favorable environment for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in the US under a Republican administration will lead to continued adoption and crypto and innovation in the industry.

Securities Disclosure: I, Meagen Seatter, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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The Xatśūll First Nation is calling for a halt to the Cariboo gold project in Central BC, Canada, citing unresolved environmental, economic and cultural concerns related to the proposed mine.

Owned by Osisko Development (TSX:OSK,OTC Pink:OBNNF), Cariboo is located within a historically significant mining region, but also overlaps the territory of several First Nations, including that of the Xatśūll.

Xatśūll Chief Rhonda Phillips has emphasized that while the First Nation has engaged in discussions in good faith, it cannot endorse the project without acknowledgment of Indigenous title and decision-making authority.

“Xatśūll has acted in good faith in our discussions, and we will not stand down until we are treated respectfully as partners and acknowledged as Aboriginal title holders and decision-makers in relation to the Project, as we rightfully should be,” she said in a press release shared on November 7.

Phillips also highlighted the importance of developing a consent-based framework, stressing the necessity of respecting Indigenous rights as stipulated in both the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

If such terms are not satisfactorily met, Osisko risks facing legal action from the First Nation.

Cariboo, which is situated within the Wells-Barkerville region, is anticipated to create nearly 500 jobs and yield about 1.87 million ounces of gold over its expected lifespan of 12 years.

While Osisko obtained an environmental assessment certificate in October 2023, allowing the project to proceed with specific conditions, the Xatśūll First Nation has expressed that the certificate was issued without its consent.

The community’s concerns extend to specific environmental and health risks, including the project’s potential impact on the threatened Barkerville Woodland caribou herd, air quality and the contamination of food and water sources.

Phillips pointed to the 2014 Mount Polley mine disaster, where a tailings spill affected local waterways, as an example of the long-term impact of mining projects on Indigenous lands. She further stated that Cariboo should be subject to a more stringent regulatory framework, with Indigenous consent at the core of any development in Xatśūll territory.

Osisko maintains that it has taken significant steps to address Indigenous concerns and integrate community input.

The company pointed to a robust consultation process that included approximately 1,800 comments from various Indigenous communities; these were reviewed and addressed as part of the permitting process.

In a November 7 statement, Chairman and CEO Sean Roosen noted that the company has focused on establishing economic and environmental partnerships with affected Indigenous nations. He cited financial benefits similar to those accepted by other Indigenous groups, such as the Lhtako Dené Nation and Williams Lake First Nation.

“Our efforts have focused on providing meaningful benefits to all Indigenous nations, whilst ensuring the project remains viable,” he maintained, also saying that the company remains open to ongoing dialogue with the Xatśūll.

The Lhtako Dené Nation has since expressed support for Cariboo. According to representatives, its stewardship efforts with Osisko have already led to positive initiatives, such as caribou tracking and salmon restoration programs.

Government officials, meanwhile, have acknowledged the need to balance economic development with environmental and Indigenous rights. BC’s Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation said the province is engaging with the Xatśūll First Nation on resource projects within its territory and is committed to “timely statutory decision-making.”

Cariboo is nearing the final permitting stage, with a decision anticipated by the end of 2024.

Securities Disclosure: I, Giann Liguid, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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Mustang Energy Corp. (CSE:MEC, OTC:MECPF, FRA:92T) (‘ Mustang ‘ or the ‘ Company ‘) is excited to announce that it has entered into a strategic option agreement (the ‘ Agreement ‘) with Skyharbour Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: SYH) (‘ Skyharbour ‘) dated November 12, 2024 to acquire an undivided 75% interest (the ‘ Option ‘) in Skyharbour’s 914W Uranium Project (the ‘ 914W Project ‘), located in the Athabasca Basin of Northern Saskatchewan. The Option marks an important step for Mustang as it seeks to expand its presence in a promising uranium district. Additionally, Mustang is pleased to welcome Jordan Trimble, President and CEO of Skyharbour, as a Strategic Advisor to the Company, bringing valuable industry insights and expertise to Mustang’s growing portfolio.

‘Being granted the Option to acquire a majority interest in the 914W Uranium Project is an exciting milestone for Mustang as we look to expand our footprint in and around the Athabasca Basin, a promising uranium district,’ commented Nick Luksha, CEO of Mustang. ‘With Jordan Trimble joining as a Strategic Advisor, we are gaining invaluable expertise that will strengthen our exploration efforts and help us unlock the potential of the 914W Project. This partnership aligns with our commitment to building a robust portfolio of high-impact assets while supporting sustainable development practices in the region.’

‘The 914W Project’s accessible location, combined with promising geological indicators similar to those seen in the nearby uranium occurrences at Scurry Rainbow Zone E 1 and the Don Lake Trenches 2 , underscores the potential for discovery. With much of the 914W Project remaining underexplored, we see an opportunity to unlock further value through targeted exploration,’ said Lynde Guillaume, Technical Advisor for Mustang.

Jordan Trimble, President and CEO of Skyharbour stated ‘As Skyharbour becomes a shareholder and project partner alongside Mustang at the 914W Project under the Agreement, I am looking forward to working with the Mustang team to advance the asset over the coming years. We believe there is a strong discovery upside potential at the early-stage project, and we are optimistic that Mustang will be able to unlock value at the property.’

About the 914W Uranium Project

The 914W Project is situated approximately 48 km southwest of Cameco’s Key Lake Operation, offering excellent logistics and access via Highway 914. The 914W Project is strategically positioned within the Western Wollaston Domain, known for unconformity-related and pegmatite-hosted uranium (or ‘ U ‘) mineralization.

The project host favorable geology with local graphite bearing assemblages. Immediately to the north of the 914W Project is the Scurry Rainbow Zone E 1 and the Don Lake Trenches 2 , where up to 1,288 ppm U was encountered in drill hole ML-1 1 , and surface prospecting revealed up to 0.64% U 3 O 8 in a trench at Don Lake Zone E 2 .

While historical exploration conducted several geophysical and geological surveys over portions of the property, most of the 914W Project remains underexplored. Mustang sees substantial potential for advancing uranium and rare earth element exploration on the 914W Project.

Figure 1: Mustang Energy Corp. Claim 914W Location Map

Figure 1: Mustang Energy Corp. Claim 914W Location Map 3 .
Bedrock Geology (Sask GeoAtlas): Mfn – felsic gneiss, Wcn – calc-silicate rock, marble, Wm – psammitic meta-arkosic gneiss, Wpsn – pelitic, psammopelitic gneiss, Wma – amphibolite (Archean), Wfn – felsic gneiss

Welcoming Jordan Trimble as Strategic Advisor

In conjunction with the Option, Mustang is thrilled to welcome Jordan Trimble, a respected leader in the uranium sector and the President and CEO of Skyharbour, as a Strategic Advisor to Mustang. Mr. Trimble brings years of industry experience, particularly in uranium exploration and development, which will be invaluable as Mustang expands its exploration activities in the Athabasca Basin. By background, Mr. Trimble is an entrepreneur and has worked in the resource industry in various roles with numerous companies specializing in management, corporate finance and strategy, shareholder communications, business development and capital raising. Previous to Skyharbour, he was the Corporate Development Manager for Bayfield Ventures Corp. (‘ Bayfield ‘), a gold company with projects in Ontario which was successfully acquired by New Gold Inc. in 2014. Bayfield made a high grade gold and silver discovery at its Burns Block property in the Rainy River district which is now a part of the producing Rainy River Mine. Skyharbour’s strategic partners include Denison Mines Corp., Rio Tinto Limited & Orano Canada Inc.

Terms of the Agreement

Under the Agreement, Mustang can acquire a 75% interest in the 914W Uranium Project, which spans a total of 1,260 hectares, by satisfying the following conditions:

  • Share Issuance: Mustang will issue common shares (each, a ‘ Share ‘) with a total value of CAD$480,000.
  • Cash Payments: Mustang will make aggregate cash payments of CAD$275,000 over three years.
  • Exploration Expenditures: Mustang will commit CAD$800,000 towards exploration on the 914W Project over the same three year period.

The cash payment, Share issuance and exploration expenditure schedules for the consideration noted above is as follows:

Date Cash Payments Exploration Expenditures Value of Shares Issued
On the dates the 6 th business day following the filing by Mustang of a Form 9 with the CSE (the ‘ Closing Date ‘) $15,000 N/A $30,000 (1)
On or before the first anniversary of Closing Date $20,000 $100,000 $100,000 (1)
On or before the second anniversary of Closing Date $40,000 $150,000 $150,000 (1)
On or before the third anniversary of Closing Date $200,000 $500,000 $200,000 (1)
TOTAL: $   275,000 $   800,000 $   480,000

(1) Share values are based on the five-day volume-weighted average price on the Canadian Securities Exchange   (‘ CSE ‘)   prior to issuance.

Skyharbour will retain a 2% Net Smelter Return (‘ NSR ‘) royalty on the 914W Project, with Mustang holding an option to purchase back 1% for CAD$1,000,000, thereby reducing the NSR to 1%.

About Skyharbour Resources Ltd.

Skyharbour is a uranium exploration company with an extensive portfolio in the Athabasca Basin, including interests in numerous high-grade uranium projects and joint ventures with major industry partners such as Denison Mines Corp. and Rio Tinto Limited. Skyharbour’s projects span over 580,000 hectares and are positioned to benefit from strengthening uranium market fundamentals.

References:

  1. SMDI# 1961, https://applications.saskatchewan.ca/Apps/ECON_Apps/dbsearch/MinDepositQuery/default.aspx?ID=1961
  2. SMDI# 1983, https://applications.saskatchewan.ca/Apps/ECON_Apps/dbsearch/MinDepositQuery/default.aspx?ID=1983

Qualifying Statement:

The scientific and technical information in this release has been reviewed and approved by Lynde Guillaume, P.Geo., Technical Advisor for Mustang Energy, and a registered member of the Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan. Ms. Guillaume is a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects .

Adjacent Property Disclaimer

This news release also includes references with respect to the Scurry Rainbow Zone E and the Don Lake Trenches deposits (collectively, the ‘ Adjacent Properties ‘), which are located near the 914W Project in the Athabasca Basin. The Company advises that, notwithstanding their proximity of location, discoveries of minerals on the Adjacent Properties and any promising results thereof are not necessarily indicative of the mineralization of, or located on the 914W Project or the Company’s ability to commercially exploit the 914W Project or to locate any commercially exploitable deposits therefrom.

All technical information contained in this press release with respect to Adjacent Properties, was provided by the sources noted in the references above without independent review and investigation by the Company, and the Company has relied on the information contained in the respective sources exclusively in providing the information about the Adjacent Properties and any deposits therefrom. The Company cautions investors on relying on this information as the Company has not confirmed the accuracy or reliability of the information.

About Mustang Energy Corp.

Mustang is a resource exploration company focused on acquiring and developing high-potential uranium and critical mineral assets. The Company is actively exploring its properties in the Athabasca Basin of Saskatchewan, Canada. Mustang’s flagship property, Ford Lake, covers 7,743 hectares in the prolific eastern Athabasca Basin, while its Cigar Lake East and Roughrider South projects span 2,901 hectares in the Wollaston Domain. Mustang has also established its footprint in the Cluff Lake region of the Athabasca Basin with the acquisition of the Yellowstone Project and further expanded its presence in the south central region of the Athabasca Basin with the Dutton Project.

On behalf of the board of directors,

Nicholas Luksha

Nicholas Luksha
CEO and Director

For further information, please contact:
Mustang Energy Corp.
Attention: Nicholas Luksha, CEO and Director
Phone: (604) 838-0184

Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer

This news release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company regarding future events. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as ‘intends’, ‘believes’ or ‘anticipates’, or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results ‘may’, ‘could’, ‘should’, ‘would’ or ‘occur’. This information and these statements, referred to herein as ‘forward‐looking statements’, are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news release and include without limitation, statements regarding discussions of future plans, estimates and forecasts and statements as to management’s expectations and intentions with respect to, among other things: the exercise of the Option by the Company, the expected benefits of the various transactions contemplated herein and the future potential of the minerals claims acquired pursuant to the Agreement as contemplated herein. In making the forward-looking statements in this news release, the Company has applied several material assumptions, including without limitation the assumption that the Company will be able: to exercise the Option and, in connection therewith, received all required third party approvals, to receive expected benefits and achieve anticipated integration post-transaction and continue exploring the various projects and surrounding minerals claims optioned to the Company pursuant to the transactions contemplated herein. Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial out-look that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

Neither the CSE nor the Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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Molybdenum is a key industrial metal for the global economy of today and tomorrow.

There are a number of entry points into this space depending on your investment strategy and risk profile.

First though, investors interested in gaining exposure to the upside in the molybdenum market need to understand the basic fundamentals of what’s driving supply and demand for this critical metal.

In this article

    What is molybdenum?

    Molybdenum is a silver-gray metal that doesn’t occur on its own in nature; it is usually extracted as a by-product of copper and tungsten. Molybdenite is the main mineral used to produce the commodity, although it can be found in the minerals wulfenite and powellite. On the periodic table, molybdenum’s chemical symbol is Mo.

    As one of the refractory metals, molybdenum is incredibly resistant to heat and wear. These properties have made the molybdenum industry a critical segment of the global economy.

    What is molybdenum used for?

    Molybdenum is an important industrial metal mainly used in the fabrication of stainless steel, cast iron and superalloys. According to the International Molybdenum Association (IMOA), these end products account for 80 percent of the molybdenum that is mined each year. The remaining balance of molybdenum supply is used as a chemical, particularly in lubricants and paints.

    As molybdenum has a high melting point of 4,730 degrees Fahrenheit, the addition of just a small amount can strengthen steel and increase its resistance to corrosion, heat and rust. Outside of the construction industry, the oil and gas sector is another major consumer of the metal in the form of high-molybdenum steel for pipelines. Refineries also use it in catalysts to reduce the amount of sulfur in gasoline and diesel fuels.

    The automotive industry represents another demand segment for molybdenum, both in terms of the steel used in both internal combustion engine vehicles and electric vehicle (EV) frames, but also as a battery metal for electric vehicles. Molybdenum’s excellent electrical conductivity and corrosion resistance properties make it ideal for use in battery electrodes and current collectors. However, EV batteries are still a very niche market for the metal.

    Besides EVs, molybdenum also has a role to play in the transition to clean energy generation via its use in wind turbines. According to the IMOA, molybdenum alloys are ideal for the powertrain components of windmills and the requirement for the metal for this use is estimated at 100 kilograms to 120 kilograms of molybdenum per rated megawatt.

    Molybdenum demand trends

    Understanding the demand picture is important for molybdenum investors, and the steel industry remains the one to watch for this market. As the biggest consumer of steel, China is a major driver of the molybdenum market. The country consumed 278.5 million pounds in 2023 according to IMOA figures, up 4 percent from the previous year. The Asian nation consumes more than twice as much as Europe, the second largest molybdenum consumer in 2023 at 124.8 million pounds. Molybdenum demand is growing the fastest in the US, which saw a 5 percent year-over-year rise in consumption in 2023 to 64.4 million pounds.

    Investors should keep an eye on infrastructure spending and economically-stimulating central bank interest rate cuts coming out of these key regions. According to Fastmarkets, China’s property and infrastructure sectors have continued to falter throughout 2024, leading to diminished demand for steel and the raw materials needed for steel production. Beijing is expected to inject billions in fiscal stimulus in the near future to jolt its economy; whether or not it will be enough to turn the tide is yet to be seen.

    However, positive growth out of India offers a silver lining. As Bloomberg reports, India’s steel market grew by 14 percent in 2023 and is expected to rise by another 8 percent this year. Looking over at Europe, the European Steel Association EUROFER is forecasting a 4.1 percent increase in steel consumption for the region in 2025. Continued interest rate cuts by the European Central Bank are expected to lower borrowing costs and stimulate construction rates.

    The same is expected in the US, where the Federal Reserve is in the midst of a fresh rate cut cycle. US steel companies are optimistic about a turnaround for their industry in 2025.

    “They see a turnaround fueled by an improving US economy, as large infrastructure projects get built and interest-rate cuts encourage consumer spending,” Bloomberg reported following the SMU Steel Summit in Atlanta in August 2024.

    Molybdenum supply trends

    As mentioned above, molybdenum is rarely produced as a primary metal, but rather as a by-product, mostly from copper mining. Hence, much of the world’s molybdenum supply is directly tied to major copper producing mines. This means that the supply side of the molybdenum market is very dependent on fluctuations in the copper price as well as disruptions to operations at copper mines, be they due to economic downturn, work-stopping weather events or massive labor disputes.

    Not surprisingly, the top molybdenum producing countries are also among the biggest copper producing nations. Worldwide molybdenum production was 260,000 MT in 2023. Last year, China, the biggest molybdenum producer, was responsible for 110,000 MT, or more than 42 percent of total global output of the metal. Chile and Peru take second and third place for molybdenum output with 46,000 MT and 37,000 MT, respectively.

    Molybdenum’s industrial importance and high supply risk has earned it a spot on the official critical mineral lists for Japan, the EU, the US and China. These countries could place restrictions on molybdenum exports to protect domestic supply. This could have significant implications if carried out by major producer China.

    In Chile, the world’s largest copper producing country and second largest molybdenum producer, a lack of government investment in the copper mining sector over the years has led to significant declines in output.

    Lower copper prices are expected to place downward pressure on global molybdenum supply in the years ahead, according to Kevin Pritchett, director of marketing for Climax Molybdenum, a subsidiary of Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:FCX), speaking at the SMR Stainless Steel conference in September 2024.

    ‘We’ve said for some time that most of the growth in supply would come from copper-molybdenum mines because the world needs to electrify and decarbonize, so it’s going to need more copper,’ Pritchett said. “But because the (London Metal Exchange) copper price has been somewhat depressed, these new projects are not coming online very quickly, so it has a knock-on effect on molybdenum.’

    How to invest in molybdenum

    There are a number of entry points for investing in the molybdenum market, including molybdenum stocks, molybdenum ETFs and molybdenum futures. We take a look at each of those three ways to invest in molybdenum below. All data and information was current as of November 5, 2024.

    Molybdenum stocks

    Molybdenum mining stocks are arguably the best place to start when investing in molybdenum.

    There are a number of publicly traded mining companies with shares listed on major exchanges including the TSX, ASX and the NYSE. All stocks discussed below had market caps above $5 million at the time data was collected.

    Major mining stocks

    Centerra Gold (TSX:CG,NYSE:CGAU)
    Centerra Gold’s Molybdenum Business Unit includes the past-operating Thompson Creek mine in Idaho, USA; the past-operating Endako molybdenum mine in British Columbia, Canada; and the operating Langeloth metallurgical facility in Pennsylvania, USA. The main focus of the Molybdenum Business Unit is bringing the Thompson Creek mine back online with first production anticipated in H2 2027.

    Climax Molybdenum
    Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:FCX) subsidiary Climax Molybdenum is the world’s largest molybdenum producing company, with an output of 32,633 MT of the metal in 2023. The firm has two primary molybdenum mining operations in the US state of Colorado — Climax and Henderson — and also operates conversion plants for upgraded molybdenum chemical products in the US state of Iowa and in the Netherlands.

    Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO,NYSE:RIO,LSE:RIO)
    Rio Tinto produces molybdenum as a by-product from a number of its significant mining operations, including the Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine in Mongolia. In the US, Rio Tinto produces molybdenum at its Kennecott copper mine in Utah and its Resolution copper mine in Arizona.

    Southern Copper (NYSE:SCCO)
    Southern Copper is another major mining company that produces molybdenum as a by-product. Its molybdenum concentrate products come from its large copper porphyry mines, specifically Buenavista and La Caridad in Mexico, and Cuajone and Toquepala in Peru.

    Taseko Mines (TSX:TKO,NYSEAMERICAN:TGB,LSE:TKO)
    Taseko Mines owns and operates the massive Gibraltar copper-molybdenum mine in British Columbia. The second-largest copper mine in Canada, Gibraltar is expected to continue production up through 2044. In March 2024, Taseko increased its ownership position in the mine from 87.5 percent to 100 percent.

    Teck Resources (TSX:TECK.A,TSX:TECK.B,NYSE:TECK)
    Teck Resources produces molybdenum concentrate from its Highland Valley Copper mine in British Columbia and the Antamina polymetallic mine in Peru. The largest copper mine in Canada, Highland Valley is also the country’s top molybdenum producer.

    Junior mining stocks

    Erdene Resources (TSX:ERD)
    Erdene Resources has a five-year development plan for its assets in the emerging Khundii minerals district of southwestern Mongolia. In addition to the Bayan Khundii gold-silver and the Altan Nar gold-silver-lead-zinc projects, the company is also developing the Zuun Mod molybdenum-copper project.

    Latin Metals (TSXV:LMS,OTCQB:LMSQF)
    Latin Metals is a project generator with a diverse asset portfolio in South America. The company holds two key exploration-stage copper-molybdenum projects in Peru’s coastal copper belt: Auquis and Lacsha.

    Libero Copper (TSXV:LBC,OTCQB:LBCMF)
    Libero Copper’s flagship Mocoa porphyry copper-molybdenum project is located within Colombia’s Jurassic Copper Belt. Resource expansion is currently underway on this exploration-stage project.

    Los Andes Copper (TSXV:LA,OTCQX:LSANF)
    Los Andes Copper owns the Vizcachitas copper-molybdenum porphyry project in Chile. The company completed a pre-feasibility study for the property in April 2023 demonstrating an initial mine life of 26 years producing 8.763 billion pounds of copper, 273.3 million pounds of molybdenum and 32.7 million ounces of silver, based on a mill throughput of 136,000 MT per day.

    Starcore International Mines (TSX:SAM)
    Starcore International Mines’ main focus is its precious metals assets. However, the gold producer is conducting exploration work on its wholly owned Ajax molybdenum project in the mineral-rich Golden Triangle of British Columbia, Canada.

    Stuhini Exploration (TSXV:STU,OTCQB:STXPF)
    Stuhini Exploration has an extensive portfolio of precious and base metals properties in Canada and the US. The company’s flagship asset is the Ruby Creek molybdenum deposit in British Columbia. The project has a measured and indicated resource estimate of 433 million pounds of molybdenum.

    Molybdenum ETFs

    For those investors not wanting to put all their eggs in one basket, exchange-traded funds with a focus on industrial metals are also a great play in the molybdenum space. Here are a few to get you started.

    iShares S&P/TSX Global Base Metals Index ETF (TSX:XBM)
    As the name suggests, the iShares S&P/TSX Global Base Metals Index ETF offers exposure to base metals mining stocks. Amongst the fund’s top holdings are Freeport-McMoRan, Rio Tinto, Teck and Southern Copper.

    SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF (NYSEMKT:XME)
    The SPDR S&P Metals & Mining is another ETF that tracks the metals mining stocks. The fund’s top holdings include: Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ:STLD), Freeport-McMoRan and Carpenter Technology (NYSE:CRS).

    VanEck Green Metals ETF (NYSEARCA:GMET)
    If investors are looking to make a play on molybdenum’s emerging role in the transition to a green economy, the VanEck Green Metals ETF leverages the performance of the MVIS Global Clean-Tech Metals Index, which tracks companies involved in the production, refining, processing and recycling of green metals.

    GMET’s top holdings include Freeport-McMoRan, Glencore (LSE:GLEN,OTC Pink:GLCNF) and Anglo American (LSE:AAL), as well as Teck Resources and Southern Copper.

    Molybdenum futures

    Another option for those looking to invest in molybdenum is molybdenum futures, a derivative instrument tied directly to the price of the actual metal. Futures are a financial contract between an investor and a seller. The investor agrees to purchase an asset from the seller at an agreed-upon price based on a date set in the future.

    Rather than intending to take possession of the material asset, investors speculating in the futures market are instead making bets on whether the price of a particular commodity will rise or fall in the near future.

    For example, if you buy a molybdenum futures contract believing the price of metal is set to rise, and your prediction proves correct, you could gain a return on your investment by selling the now more valuable futures contract before it expires. However, be advised that trading futures contracts is not for the novice investor.

    Molybdenum futures are available for trade through the London Metals Exchange (LME) and CME Group.

    Since 2010, the LME has offered Molybdenum futures contracts with prices based on the Platts Molybdenum Oxide Daily Dealer (Global) assessment as a reference point for pricing technical-grade molybdenum oxide traded in spot markets across the main global trading locations.

    A new investment vehicle, the CME Group Molybdenum Oxide (Platts) futures became available to trade on-screen via CME Globex and for submission for clearing through CME ClearPort in March 2023. It also uses the Platts Molybdenum Oxide Daily Dealer (Global) assessment.

    Securities Disclosure: I, Melissa Pistilli, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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    NOVONIX (ASX:NVX,NASDAQ:NVX) announced on Sunday (November 10) that it has signed a binding offtake agreement with automotive company Stellantis (NYSE:STLA) for synthetic graphite material.

    NOVONIX said that starting in 2026, it will provide a minimum of 86,250 tonnes of the material to Stellantis over a period of six years. The maximum amount NOVONIX will provide is 115,000 tonnes.

    The high-performance synthetic graphite material will be sent to Stellantis’ cell manufacturing partners in North America from NOVONIX’s Riverside facility in Tennessee, US, and a planned expansion site.

    NOVONIX will use an agreed-upon market-based formula to price the synthetic graphite material.

    Stellantis describes itself as one of the world’s leading carmakers, and notes on its website that it is aiming for 100 percent of its passenger cars in Europe to be battery electric vehicles by the end of 2030. In the US, its target is for 50 percent of its passenger cars and light-duty trucks to be battery electric vehicles by the same deadline.

    It plans to invest more than 50 billion euros in electrification over the course of the decade to meet its goals.

    ‘We are excited to have Stellantis’ commitment, now as our largest customer, to support their North American EV growth plans,’ said NOVONIX CEO Dr. Chris Burns. ‘This contract allocates the remainder of our available volumes at our Riverside facility and a portion of volumes to be produced at our planned greenfield facility.’

    He added that the company’s agreement with Stellantis accelerates the adoption of clean energy and solidifies NOVONIX’s position as a leader in onshoring the synthetic graphite supply chain.

    Located in Tennessee, the Riverside facility is owned by NOVONIX and is slated to become the first large-scale production site for high-performance synthetic graphite in North America. NOVONIX was previously awarded a US$100 million grant from an office of the US Department of Energy, and also received a US$103 million investment tax credit.

    The facility plans to grow output to 20,000 tonnes per year. Commercial production is set to begin in 2025.

    NOVONIX will also be building a new production facility in the Southeastern US with an initial capacity of 30,000 tonnes per year, expandable to 75,000 tonnes per year. The company is currently in discussions with the Department of Energy’s Loan Program Office for a loan that would support the construction of this new facility.

    Looking forward, NOVONIX must meet final mass production qualifications and certain compliance criteria.

    Securities Disclosure: I, Gabrielle de la Cruz, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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    Oil prices faced volatility through Q3 due to a mix of rising supply and weak global demand, with Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude prices softening.

    Weaker demand, particularly from China amid low manufacturing activity and a struggling real estate sector, combined with production increases from non-OPEC+ nations like the US prevented any lasting price growth.

    After reaching a Q3 peak of US$87.39 for Brent and US$83.93 for WTI early in the quarter, both benchmarks declined, ending September down by roughly 15 percent.

    On the other hand, natural gas prices remained stable, rising to US$2.92 per per metric million British thermal units by the end of September, up from US$2.47 in July. Geopolitical tensions and uncertainty continue to drive market fluctuations across both sectors.

    Against that backdrop, the five top-performing oil and gas stocks on the TSX and TSXV have seen share price growth. All year-to-date performance and share price data was obtained on November 5, 2024, using TradingView’s stock screener, and the oil and gas companies listed all had market caps above C$10 million at that time.

    1. Sintana Energy (TSXV:SEI)

    Company Profile

    Year-to-date gain: 206.06 percent
    Market cap: C$376.58 million
    Share price: C$1.01

    Sintana Energy, an oil and gas exploration and development company, operates across five highly prospective onshore and offshore petroleum exploration licenses in Namibia and Colombia.

    The company saw tailwinds early in the year after releasing updates on exploration in Namibia’s Orange Basin. It made two significant light oil discoveries in January at petroleum exploration license 83.

    February saw more share price growth when Sintana was listed on the TSX Venture 50 as the top energy performer.

    In June, the company finalized its acquisition of a 49 percent interest in Giraffe Energy Investments as per an agreement dated April 24. Giraffe Energy holds a non-operating 33 percent stake in petroleum exploration license 79 in Namibia, and the remaining 67 percent of the license is owned by operator National Petroleum of Namibia.

    In late August, the company released its financial results for Q2 2024, which saw an overall net loss of C$2.7 million primarily driven by general and administrative expenses.

    Recently Sintana announced a new exploration and appraisal campaign in Namibia’s Orange Basin, targeting blocks 2813A and 2814B under petroleum exploration license 83.

    2. Condor Energies (TSX:CDR)

    Company Profile

    Year-to-date gain: 76.06 percent
    Market cap: C$142.97 million
    Share price: C$2.50

    Condor Energies concentrates on the exploration, development and production of natural gas in Turkey, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. The company is currently building Central Asia’s inaugural liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility.

    In late January, Condor secured a natural gas allocation from the Kazakhstan government for its maiden modular LNG production facility. The gas allocation will be instrumental in liquefying feed gas to produce up to 350 metric tons per day of LNG, equivalent to about 210,000 gallons per day, the company said.

    In March, the energy company began a production-enhancement operation for eight natural gas condensate fields in Uzbekistan. Gas output will be directed to the domestic market through state entity agreements. Condor has agreed to cover project costs and receive a share of the generated revenues. The company launched a multi-well workover program at the fields in June.

    In July, Condor signed its first LNG framework agreement for producing and utilizing LNG to power rail locomotives in Kazakhstan.

    In mid-August, Condor released its Q2 report, highlighting that Uzbekistan production averaged 10,052 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d) for the period, consisting of 59.03 million cubic feet per day and 213 barrels of oil per day of condensate. Q2 sales of gas and condensate from Uzbekistan totaled C$18.95 million.

    Condor recently secured a second natural gas allocation from Kazakhstan’s state authority for its planned LNG facility near the Kuryk Port on the Caspian Sea. The allocation will fuel a low-carbon LNG production site capable of producing the energy equivalent of 565,000 liters of diesel per day, according to a September announcement.

    The company’s Q3 results highlighted positive results for its gas field enhancement project in Uzbekistan, with production averaging 10,010 boe/d and sales reaching C$19 million. Results from the multi-well workover program have exceeded expectations, Condor reported, increasing gas flow rates by 100 percent to 300 percent.

    3. Arrow Exploration (TSXV:AXL)

    Year-to-date gain: 42.9 percent
    Market cap: C$130.06 million
    Share price: C$0.45

    Arrow Exploration, through its wholly owned subsidiary Carrao Energy, operates in Colombia with a focus on developing its portfolio of oil assets in the country. The company’s strategy is to target the expansion of oil production in key basins, including the Llanos Basin, Middle Magdalena Valley and Putumayo Basin.

    Arrow Exploration holds high working interests in its assets, which are predominantly linked to Brent pricing.

    In June, Arrow announced that it had successfully brought the first of four planned Ubaque horizontal wells into production, reporting that the Carrizales Norte B pad (CNB HZ-1) was producing 3,150 barrels of oil per day (bpd) gross, with 1,575 bpd net to Arrow, and has a water cut of less than 1 percent.

    This news sent Arrow’s share price significantly upward, and it has maintained that momentum since. The company released its Q2 results on August 29, reporting total oil and gas revenue of C$15.1 million for the period, up 47 percent year-on-year. Its current production is 5,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day.

    In late September, after bringing another two wells online, Arrow announced that CNB HZ-5, its fourth horizontal well on the Carrizales Norte B pad in Colombia, is now producing over 2,700 barrels of oil per day gross. The company expects strong long-term performance.

    4. Imperial Oil (TSX:IMO)

    Year-to-date gain: 29.33 percent
    Market cap: C$52.78 billion
    Share price: C$98.50

    Calgary-based Imperial Oil is a prominent Canadian energy company involved in the exploration, production, refining and marketing of petroleum products. With a history spanning over 140 years, Imperial operates diverse assets across Canada, including oil sands, conventional crude oil and natural gas assets.

    On February 2, Imperial released its Q4 2023 results, highlighting upstream production of 452,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, “marking its highest level in over three decades.”

    Additionally, Imperial initiated steam injection at Cold Lake Grand Rapids, pioneering the industry’s first deployment of solvent-assisted SAGD technology. Downstream operations performed strongly, with refinery capacity utilization reaching 94 percent following the successful completion of the largest planned turnaround at the Sarnia site.

    In this year’s Q2 results, Imperial reported quarterly net income of C$1.13 billion along with operating cashflow of C$1.63 billion, or C$1.51 billion when excluding working capital. According to the company, its upstream production reached 404,000 gross boe/d, its highest second quarter production in over 30 years. The Kearl project matched its highest-ever second quarter production at 255,000 gross boe/d, with Imperial’s share being 181,000 barrels. Cold Lake also performed strongly, with production of 147,000 bpd.

    During the period, the company achieved first oil at Grand Rapids and renewed its annual share repurchase program, aiming to buy back up to 5 percent of its outstanding common shares.

    On November 1, Imperial announced a quarterly dividend of C$0.60 per share, payable on January 1, 2025, to shareholders of record as of December 3, 2024. This matches its previous quarterly dividend.

    5. Athabasca Oil (TSX:ATH)

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    Year-to-date gain: 24.23 percent
    Market cap: C$2.76 billion
    Share price: C$6.90

    Athabasca Oil is focused on developing thermal and light oil assets within Alberta’s Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. The company has established a substantial land base with high-quality resources. Its light oil operations are managed through its private subsidiary, Duvernay Energy, in which the company holds a 70 percent equity interest.

    At the end of July, Athabasca released its Q2 results, reporting average Q2 production of 37,621 boe/d, resulting in an increase in its annual production guidance to 36,000 to 37,000 boe/d. The company also achieved record adjusted funds flow of C$166 million and cashflow from operating activities of C$135 million.

    Athabasca Oil’s Q3 results, released in late October, underscored a strong third quarter with average production of 38,909 boe/d, an 8 percent year-over-year increase. Adjusted funds flow reached C$164 million, marking a 25 percent increase per share.

    Securities Disclosure: I, Georgia Williams, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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