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Hempalta Announces Participation in the 2025 Canadian Climate Investor Conference

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Hempalta (TSXV: HEMP), an agricultural clean-tech company that leverages its value chain and knowledge to generate global carbon credit solutions from industrial hemp and other nature based solutions, announced today that it will be presenting at the 2025 Canadian Climate Investor Conference (CCIC), taking place on Wednesday June 11, 2025 at the Arcadian Court in Toronto, Ontario.

For a complete agenda of the conference and to register, see the conference website here: https://events.tsx.com/ccic/.

About Hempalta

Hempalta Corp. (TSXV: HEMP) is a nature-based carbon credit provider utilizing industrial hemp’s potential to sequester carbon. Through its subsidiary Hemp Carbon Standard Inc. (HCS), the Company develops methodologies and supports farmers in monetizing regenerative farming practices.

About the Canadian Climate Investor Conference

The Canadian Climate Investor Conference (CCIC), hosted by Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV), brings together growth-oriented clean technology and renewable energy companies, and climate conscious investors, to share ideas and discover ways to accelerate the deployment of capital needed to build a more sustainable future for Canadians.

The conference showcases clean technology investments and is designed to help democratize the ability for investors to participate in growing the clean technology ecosystem.

For further information:
Darren Bondar
CEO
1-877-622-3354
darren.bondar@hempalta.com 
www.hempalta.com

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Victoria Gold-Silver Exploration Update

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Infinity Lithium Corporation Limited (‘Infinity’, or ‘the Company’) is pleased to announce that it has engaged a drilling contractor and has committed to testing the exciting CST (Comstock) gold-silver prospect (the CST Prospect) within the Cobungra Project (EL 7073) in July. Cobungra is located within the Lachlan Fold Belt in NE Victoria and was recently acquired by Infinity from Highland Resources Limited (ASX announcement 31 March 2025) as part of the Company’s transition to a focus on precious metals in Australia.

KEY POINTS

  • Drilling contractor contracted, drilling set to commence early July.
  • Exploration will test high priority CST Prospect (gold-silver) at Cobungra.
  • Undrilled geophysical target with coincident high-grade gold rock chip samples.
  • Gold focus in Australia the immediate priority to enhance company value going forward.

Infinity has moved quickly to commit to drill testing its recently acquired gold-silver-copper Projects and expand its holding of high-grade gold exploration ground within the Victorian portion of the rich Lachlan Fold Belt (Figure 1).

CST Prospect, Cobungra Project

The CST Prospect is located along strike (approx. 2,000m) from the previously drilled (5 holes) Forsyth Prospect also located within EL7073 which returned high-grade gold and silver intercepts including 5.35m @ 4.7g/t gold (Au), 334 g/t silver (ag) from 143m (ASX release dated 31 March 2025). Gold and silver mineralisation at both the Forsyth and CST Prospects is interpreted to be related to the Ensay Shear which is a laterally continuous structure running NW-SE through the tenement. Along strike, approx. 5km to the SE, is the proximal to the +300,000 oz Au Cassilis gold deposit (319,500 oz Au deposit JORC 2012, ABA Resources https://www.abaresources.com.au/portfolio.php). The Company believes that the strike of the Ensay Shear is a prospective exploration horizon.

The CST Prospect (Comstock) is an obvious and exciting initial drilling priority as Infinity targets precious metals in Australia. The CST Prospect presents an excellent drill target based on some historic gold-silver workings with a programme of rock chip sampling and geophysical surveying (I.P) 2013-2014 identifying coincident anomalies. These will be drilled in a small, first-pass drill campaign (approximately 6 holes for 800m). The CST Prospect has never been drilled and this is a first pass drilling campaign designed to identify further priority targets and areas of geological interest.

There are at least seven quartz vein-type gold (silver) lodes distributed in the CST Prospect Mineral Occurrence, with traced length of 20m~80m and width of 0.1m~2.0m. These lodes are nearly parallel, strike NNE and dip to SEE at a dip angle of 65°~80° (Figure 2). These lodes are interpreted to be ‘tension gashes’ running oblique within the dominant NW-SE striking Ensay Shear.

Refer to ASX release 31 March 2025 “Infinity Acquires Gold Projects”. Infinity is not aware of any new information that materially affects the information included in this announcement

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Finlay Minerals Announces Increase in Size of Non-Brokered Private Placement of Flow-Through Shares and Non-Flow-Through Units

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finlay minerals ltd. (TSXV: FYL) (OTCQB: FYMNF) (‘Finlay’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce that due to strong investor interest it has increased the size of its non-brokered private placement (the ‘ Private Placement ‘), previously announced on May 26, 2025 to raise up to $1,700,000 . The Private Placement will consist of the issuance of any combination of: (i) common shares of the Company to be issued on a flow-through basis under the Income Tax Act ( Canada ) (each, a ‘ FT Share ‘) at a price of $0.11 per FT Share, and (ii) non-flow-through units of the Company (each, a ‘ NFT Unit ‘) at a price of $0.10 per NFT Unit, for aggregate gross proceeds to the Company of up to $1,700,000 . The Private Placement is subject to a minimum offering amount of $500,000 to be raised through any combination of FT Shares and NFT Units.

Finlay Minerals Ltd. logo (CNW Group/Finlay Minerals Ltd.)

The Company also announces that it will use the gross proceeds from the issuance of FT Shares to incur ‘Canadian exploration expenses’ that qualify as ‘flow-through critical mineral mining expenditures’, as such terms are defined in the Income Tax Act ( Canada ).

Each NFT Unit will be comprised of one non-flow-through common share of the Company (each, a ‘ NFT Share ‘) and one non-flow-through common share purchase warrant (a ‘ Warrant ‘). Each Warrant will be exercisable by the holder thereof to acquire one NFT Share at an exercise price of $0.20 per NFT Share for a period of two years from the date of issuance of the Warrant (the ‘ Warrant Expiry Date ‘), subject to acceleration. The Warrant Expiry Date may, at the Company’s sole discretion, be accelerated if at any time following the Closing Date (as defined herein), the common shares of the Company trade at a daily volume-weighted average trading price above $0.30 per common share for a period of 30 consecutive trading days on the TSX Venture Exchange (the ‘ TSXV ‘) or on such other stock exchange where the majority of the trading occurs (the ‘ Trading Target ‘) and the Company provides notice to the Warrant holders by way of press release announcing that such Trading Target has been achieved, provided that the accelerated expiry date of the Warrants falls on the earlier of (unless exercised by the holder prior to such date) (the ‘ Accelerated Expiry Date ‘): (i) the 30th day after the Company provides notice to the Warrant holders of its intention to accelerate the Warrant Expiry Date; and (ii) the Warrant Expiry Date. The failure of the Company to give notice in respect of a Trading Target will not preclude the Company from giving notice of any subsequent Trading Target. All Warrants that remain unexercised following the Accelerated Expiry Date shall immediately expire and all rights of holders of such Warrants shall be terminated without any compensation to such holders.

The Company intends to use the gross proceeds of the Private Placement for exploration of the Company’s SAY, JJB and Silver Hope properties, and for general working capital purposes, as more particularly described in the amended and restated offering document.

Subject to compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, the Private Placement is being conducted pursuant to the listed issuer financing exemption under Part 5A of National Instrument 45-106 – Prospectus Exemptions and in reliance on the Coordinated Blanket Order 45-935 – Exemptions from Certain Conditions of the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption . The securities issued to purchasers in the Private Placement will not be subject to a hold period under applicable Canadian securities laws. There is an amended and restated offering document related to the Private Placement that can be accessed under the Company’s profile at www.sedarplus.ca and on the Company’s website at www.finlayminerals.com . Prospective investors should read this amended and restated offering document before making an investment decision.

The closing of the Private Placement is expected to occur on or about June 9, 2025 (the ‘ Closing Date ‘). The closing of the Private Placement is subject to certain closing conditions, including the approval of the TSXV. The Company may pay finder’s fees in cash and securities to certain arm’s length finders engaged in connection with the Private Placement, subject to the approval of the TSXV.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the securities in the United States or in any other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. The securities have not been registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933 , as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements thereunder.

About finlay minerals ltd.

Finlay is a TSXV company focused on exploration for base and precious metal deposits through the advancement of its ATTY, PIL, JJB, SAY and Silver Hope Properties; these properties host copper-gold porphyry and gold-silver epithermal targets within different porphyry districts of northern and central BC. Each property is located in areas of recent development and porphyry discoveries with the advantage of hosting the potential for new discoveries.

Finlay trades under the symbol ‘FYL’ on the TSXV and under the symbol ‘FYMNF’ on the OTCQB. For further information and details, please visit the Company’s website at www.finlayminerals.com

On behalf of the Board of Directors,

Robert F. Brown ,
Executive Chairman of the Board & Director

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

Forward-Looking Information: This news release includes certain ‘forward-looking information’ and ‘forward-looking statements’ (collectively, ‘forward-looking statements’) within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements in this news release that address events or developments that we expect to occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, although not always, identified by words such as ‘expect’, ‘plan’, ‘anticipate’, ‘project’, ‘target’, ‘potential’, ‘schedule’, ‘forecast’, ‘budget’, ‘estimate’, ‘intend’ or ‘believe’ and similar expressions or their negative connotations, or that events or conditions ‘will’, ‘would’, ‘may’, ‘could’, ‘should’ or ‘might’ occur. All such forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management as of the date such statements are made. Forward-looking statements in this news release include statements regarding, among others, the terms and completion of the Private Placement, raising the minimum and maximum amounts of the Private Placement, the payment of finder’s fees and issuance of finder’s securities, the anticipated closing date and the planned use of proceeds for the Private Placement. Although Finlay 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 or developments may differ materially from those forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include the ability to obtain regulatory approval for the Private Placement, the state of equity markets in Canada and other jurisdictions, market prices, exploration successes, and continued availability of capital and financing and general economic, market or business conditions. These forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions including, among other things, assumptions regarding general business and economic conditions, the timing and receipt of regulatory and governmental approvals, the ability of Finlay and other parties to satisfy stock exchange and other regulatory requirements in a timely manner, the availability of financing for Finlay’s proposed transactions and programs on reasonable terms, and the ability of third-party service providers to deliver services in a timely manner. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements,   and accordingly undue reliance should not be put on such statements due to the inherent uncertainty therein. Finlay does not assume any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

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Satellite Imagery and Gold Exploration

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Exploring for gold is a costly endeavor that often comes with great risks, especially for junior mining companies.

These small-scale companies are faced with the challenge of locating a metal that is extremely rare, and even if they do find it, they need to ensure gold is present in economically viable quantities.

That’s where the use of satellite imagery and remote sensing comes in. Using satellite systems scanning for gold helps explorers survey land without having to invest heavily in equipment or develop on-site infrastructure.

What was the original Landsat system?

When the first Landsat satellite was launched in 1972, geologists used sensors to collect simple data, such as surface features. They were able to get clues on potential mineral deposits beneath the surface, and could use the data for mapping. However, since then, imaging sensor technology has undergone rapid advancements that have allowed explorers to collect increasingly more useful data.

The very first sensors used on satellites were problematic, mainly because of their poor spectral resolution and inadequate spectral coverage. These limitations rapidly changed in the early 1980s with the launch of Landsat 4 and 5, which carried the Thematic Mapper scanning system. The system added coverage of the short-wave infrared and mid-infrared regions of the spectrum.

The Thematic Mapper scanning system is still used as an exploration tool, but newer satellites have been launched with better spectral resolution and accuracy when determining surface mineralogy.

Satellites are now fitted with hyperspectral sensors that identify materials without having to view them in person. Spectral data is collected by aircraft and satellites using infrared, near-infrared, thermal-infrared and short-wave technology. Geologists can use this data to pick out rock units and find clues about subsurface deposits of minerals, oil and gas and groundwater.

The technology in satellite systems has advanced to the point where they can be used to identify and map not only individual mineral species, but also chemical variations within the molecular structure of the crystal lattice of the mineral.

The resolution of sensors on satellites can’t be compared to aircraft spectral remote sensors, but these satellites do come with other advantages. For example, gold-prospecting satellite systems are able to collect more data from larger areas without having to fly any aircraft over the land of interest.

What are the benefits of satellite imagery in mineral exploration?

With the ability to determine texture and type from miles above the ground, locating, analyzing, identifying and mapping the composition of the Earth’s surface is now greatly advanced. Here are a few benefits of using satellites for detecting gold in mineral exploration.

Lower costs and risks

Satellite imagery helps reduce the cost of surveying land due to the fact that on-site personnel and equipment aren’t needed. Explorers can instead use a number of data sources to draw valuable insights for potential projects. This is especially helpful for juniors that have to justify risks to gather financing or begin operations.

Value across the lifecycle

Geospatial data is critical to mineral exploration, but it can also be applied to all phases of the mining lifecycle. Satellite images can be used to inform activities like building mine infrastructure or anticipating risks that are linked to a site’s geography. The relatively low cost and high utility of satellite imagery makes it a versatile technology for explorers.

Data abundance

The advancement of sensor technologies has allowed companies to combine valuable satellite data with other information sources like drone mapping, feasibility studies and historical data about geographical sites.

Satellite imagery also helps gather data that otherwise wouldn’t be attainable due to challenges in topography or climate. Diversifying information sources and increasing the sheer amount of available data means miners and scientists can gather new insights through their analysis.

Companies are also able to feed these large data sets into artificial intelligence and machine learning tools that assist with pattern recognition and dataset interpretation, speeding up target identification.

Satellite imagery certainly isn’t the only tool available to explorers, but it serves as an excellent complement to more accurate and resource-intensive technologies like LiDAR, GPS surveying and unmanned aerial vehicles.

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

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Top 9 Nickel-producing Countries

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The top nickel producing countries list has been shaken in recent years by Indonesia’s rapid rise to the top, beating the Philippines and New Caledonia.

Demand for nickel is mounting. Stainless steel accounts for the vast majority of nickel demand, but electric vehicle (EV) batteries represent a growing application for the base metal as the shift toward a greener future gains steam.

But while nickel’s long-term outlook appears bright, it may face headwinds in the short term. Nickel prices have been trending down since breaking US$20,000 per metric ton in May 2024 as weak usage coincides with strong output from top producer Indonesia.

What other dynamics are affecting nickel supply? If you’re interested in getting exposure to the market, you should be aware of the factors at play. To get you started, here’s a look at the top nickel-producing countries.

Top nickel production by country

This list of the top nickel-producing countries breaks down operations and news affecting the world’s top nickel countries in recent years. Figures are based on the US Geological Survey 2025 Mineral Commodity Summary.

1. Indonesia

Nickel production: 2.2 million metric tons

Indonesia’s produced a whopping 2.2 million metric tons of nickel in 2024, accounting for more than 50 percent of global output. Claiming first place for production by a long shot, Indonesia is a prime example of a country wanting to get in on the exploding market for nickel. Indonesia also hosts 55 million metric tons of nickel reserves.

Indonesia’s output of the base metal has grown tremendously from its 2017 production of 345,000 metric tons. The nation is actively building out its EV battery industry, and Indonesia’s close proximity to China, the world’s current leader in EV manufacturing, makes for an ideal setup. In May 2021, the country welcomed the commissioning of its first plant to process nickel for use in EV batteries.

‘In just three years, Indonesia has signed more than a dozen deals worth more than $15 billion for battery materials and EV production with global manufacturers,’ Euronews reported in early 2023.

Major auto maker Ford (NYSE:F) announced in December 2023 that it is taking a direct stake in the proposed US$3.8 billion Pomalaa battery nickel plant, which is planned to produce 120,000 MT of nickel annually using high pressure acid leaching technology.

Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt, one of the world’s largest nickel producers, has a 73.2 percent stake in the project, followed by Vale (NYSE:VALE) at 18.3 percent. Ford has agreed to an initial 8.5 percent interest, with an option to raise it to 17 percent. As of late 2024, Huayou is seeking out banks for roughly US$2.7 billion in financing.

The country’s nickel industry has seen several significant changes in 2025, with Indonesia responding to falling prices by significantly cutting its nickel mining quotas and announcing plans to introduce stricter environmental, social and governance practices in its resource industries.

2. Philippines

Nickel production: 330,000 metric tons

In 2024, the Philippines produced 330,000 metric tons of nickel. The country has been one of the top nickel-producing countries for quite some time, as well as a significant nickel ore exporter. Another country in close proximity to China, the Philippines currently has more than 30 nickel mines, including Rio Tuba, operated by Nickel Asia, one of the nation’s top nickel ore producers.

2023 was a big year for the country’s nickel mines as total production jumped from 345,000 to 413,000 MT. That surge was projected to continue as two of the Philippines’ biggest nickel producers, Nickel Asia and Global Ferronickel, were planning to invest about a combined US$2 billion to build new nickel-processing plants, Bloomberg reported.

However, many nickel miners in the Philippines were forced to reduce or halt production in 2024 as Indonesia’s production rates continue to flood the market, resulting in oversupply and declining prices, as per the US Geological Survey.

3. Russia

Nickel production: 210,000 metric tons

Russia produced 210,000 metric tons of nickel in 2024. Even though it holds the third spot on this list of the world’s top nickel producers, Russia has seen its nickel output drop from totals seen earlier this decade. In 2020, the nation’s nickel output totaled 283,000 metric tons.

Russia’s Norilsk Nickel is one of the world’s largest high-grade nickel and palladium producers. Nornickel’s flagship nickel asset is its Norilsk Division on the Taymyr Peninsula in Siberia, which includes multiple mines, concentrators and metallurgical plants. It also has assets in the Kola Peninsula in Northwest Russia.

In mid-2024, the United States and the United Kingdom joined forces to place a ban on Russian nickel imports.

4. Canada

Nickel production: 190,000 metric tons

Canada’s nickel production in 2024 totaled 190,000 metric tons, up significantly from 159,000 metric tons in 2023. The country’s Sudbury Basin is the second largest supplier of nickel ore in the world, and Vale’s Sudbury operation is located there.

Another key nickel producer in Canada is Glencore (LSE:GLEN,OTC Pink:GLCNF), which owns the Raglan mine in Québec and the Sudbury Integrated Nickel Operations in Ontario. The major miner’s Sudbury site includes the Nickel Rim South mine, the Fraser mine, the Strathcona mill and the Sudbury smelter.

Canada Nickel Company (TSXV:CNC,OTCQX:CNIKF) is advancing its Crawford nickel sulfide project toward a construction decision in 2025. In February 2024, the company announced plans to develop a US$1 billion nickel processing plant in Ontario, which once complete would be North America’s largest.

In 2025, Canadian steel and aluminum has become the subject of a 25 percent tariff imposed by the US Trump administration, which he increased to 50 percent in June.

Nickel metal originating from Canada is currently exempt under the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement that replaced NAFTA in July 2020 under Trump’s first administration, but the metal’s use in stainless steel could cause a trickle-down effect. Last year, Canada was the largest exporter of nickel to the United States, accounting for 46 percent of US nickel imports. That’s compared to 11 percent from the next biggest supplier, Norway.

5. China

Nickel production: 120,000 metric tons

China’s nickel production in 2024 was 120,000 metric tons, up slightly from 117,000 metric tons in the previous year. Nickel production in the Asian nation has remained relatively consistent in recent years. In addition to being a top nickel-producing country, China is the world’s leading producer of nickel pig iron, a low-grade ferronickel used in stainless steel. Jinchuan Group, a subsidiary of Jinchuan Group International Resources (HKEX:2362), is a large nickel producer in China.

With Indonesia’s surplus weighing on the market, China’s position as a major importer of the country’s nickel and a top producer of stainless steel means that it also influences nickel price dynamics.

6. New Caledonia

Nickel production: 110,000 metric tons

In 2024, New Caledonia produced 110,000 metric tons of nickel, down more than 52 percent from its output in the previous year. The economy of this French territory just off the coast of Australia depends heavily on its nickel mining industry and the price of nickel, but recently New Caledonia’s nickel industry has been plagued by rising energy costs and sociopolitical unrest.

In February 2024, major miner Glencore made the decision to shutter its Koniambo nickel mine and put it up for sale. The company cited high operating costs and a weak nickel market.

Given these circumstances, the French government has offered a 200 million euro bailout package for New Caledonia’s nickel industry. But the move hasn’t gone as planned, with trader Trafigura deciding not to contribute to the bailout of Prony Resources Nouvelle-Caledonie and the Goro mine, in which it has a 19 percent stake.

While the Goro mine remains operational, its future is still in limbo.

7. Australia

Nickel production: 110,000 metric tons

Australia produced 110,000 metric tons of nickel in 2024, a more than 26 percent drop from its output in 2023. One top miner in the country is BHP (NYSE:BHP,ASX:BHP,LSE:BHP) through its Nickel West division.

Australia’s largest nickel mines also include First Quantum Minerals’ (TSX:FM,OTC Pink:FQVLF) Ravensthorpe and Glencore’s Murrin Murrin. Low prices have wreaked havoc on nickel mining in the country, leading to reduced or sidelined operations at six different nickel facilities in the country starting in December 2023, including Ravensthorpe.

The situation was enough to prompt the Australian government to add nickel to its critical minerals list, which allows the country’s nickel industry to receive support through the government’s AU$4 billion Critical Minerals Facility.

Australia is the source of 8 percent of US nickel imports according to US Geological Survey data. As of late-April 2025, Australian nickel is not yet the subject of US import tariffs.

8. Brazil

Nickel production: 77,000 metric tons

Brazil’s nickel production came in at 77,000 metric tons in 2024, down nearly 7 percent from the previous year as producers grappled with a weaker market.

Major nickel mining operations in the country include Atlantic Nickel’s Santa Rita nickel-copper-cobalt sulfide mine in the state of Bahia. Anglo American (LSE:AAL,OTCQX:AAUKF) is set to sell its nickel portfolio in the country, including its Barro Alto mine, to MMG (OTC Pink:MMLTF,HKEX:1208) subsidiary MMG Singapore Resources for up to US$500 million in cash.

Centaurus Metals (ASX:CTM,OTCQX:CTTZF) is advancing the Jaguar nickel project in the Carajás mineral province. The project hosts a resource of 138.2 million MT at an average grade of 0.87 percent nickel, totaling 1.2 million MT of contained nickel. Jaguar was one of three mining projects selected by the Brazilian government to receive support in obtaining environmental licenses.

9. United States

Nickel production: 8,000 metric tons

Lastly, the United States produced 8,000 metric tons of nickel in 2024, representing a more than 50 percent decline from the national output in the previous year.

The Eagle mine is the only primary nickel-mining property in the US. The asset, located on the Yellow Dog Plains in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, is a small, high-grade nickel-copper mine owned by Lundin Mining (TSX:LUN,OTC Pink:LUNMF). Output from the mine was exported to smelters in Canada and overseas.

Nickel is included on the US’ critical minerals list, and in September 2023, under the Defense Production Act, the US Department of Defense awarded US$20.6 million to Talon Metals (TSX:TLO,OTC Pink:TLOFF) for further exploration and mineral resource definition at its Tamarack nickel-copper-cobalt project in Minnesota.

An environmental review process is underway for the proposed Tamarack underground mine. The company plans to process ore from the mine at a proposed battery mineral processing facility in North Dakota. Talon has said it intends to initiate the permitting process for the facility in 2025.

FAQs for nickel production

How is nickel mined and processed?

How nickel is mined and processed depends upon many factors, such as the size, grade, morphology and depth of the nickel deposit that’s under consideration. While lateritic nickel deposits are generally mined from open pits via strip mining, sulfide nickel deposits are often mined using underground extraction methods.

After mining, nickel ore is processed into higher-grade concentrates through crushing and separating nickel-bearing material from other minerals using various physical and chemical processing methods. Next, the concentrates are smelted in a furnace before the final stage of refinement using pyrometallurgical and hydrometallurgical processes.

How bad is nickel mining for the environment?

Nickel mining involves serious environmental concerns, including air and water pollution, habitat destruction, community displacement, wildlife migration pattern disturbances, greenhouse gas emissions and carbon-intensive energy use. Nickel-mining companies looking to supply the EV market are feeling the pressure to lessen the environmental footprint of their operations.

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

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Wildfires Slash Canadian Oil Output by 7 Percent

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Wildfires sweeping through Canada’s energy-rich province of Alberta have forced major oil producers to suspend nearly 350,000 barrels per day (bpd) of output — about 7 percent of the country’s total production.

Experts are calling the fires one of the most disruptive events since the devastating Fort McMurray fire of 2016.

The Caribou Lake wildfire alone has scorched more than 61,500 hectares in Central Alberta and continues to expand, fanned by high winds and dry conditions, as per the Canadian Press.

According to company disclosures and industry estimates, firms including Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE,NYSE:CVE), Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ,NYSE:CNQ) and MEG Energy (TSX:MEG,OTC Pink:MEGF) have scaled back operations as blazes threaten critical oil sands infrastructure near the Alberta-Saskatchewan border.

Cenovus Energy, one of the country’s largest oil producers, temporarily shut down its Christina Lake oil sands facility on May 29, affecting about 238,000 bpd of production. The company said on Sunday (June 1) that it expects a full restart in the near term and reported that there has been no damage to infrastructure so far.

Canadian Natural Resources shut off roughly 36,500 bpd of production at its Jackfish 1 facility and evacuated staff over the weekend. MEG Energy continues to operate its Christina Lake site, but reported that a wildfire-induced power outage has delayed the restart of its Phase 2B segment, which accounts for approximately 70,000 bpd of output.

Canada, the world’s fourth largest oil producer, generates about 4.9 million bpd of crude, most of it from Alberta.

Wildfires spread across the prairies

As of Monday (June 2), Alberta was battling 49 active fires, 26 of which were classified as ‘out of control.’ Saskatchewan and Manitoba, also grappling with the early wildfire season, reported 16 and 24 active fires, respectively.

Environment Canada forecasts show little immediate relief, with temperatures hovering in the high teens to low 20s Celsius and limited rainfall expected until the weekend.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced that the province is reactivating its emergency management cabinet committee in anticipation of worsening conditions.

“We’ve got to be able to respond in a way that is going to be rapid,” she told reporters.

The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Center reported that, as of Sunday, more than 1.4 million hectares had burned nationwide this year. The impact of the fires has been widespread — last week, Manitoba authorities urged around 17,000 residents in the remote north to evacuate due to escalating fire risk.

Global oil markets feel the heat

Alberta’s oil production loss, which is nearly equivalent to the amount of crude that OPEC+ recently agreed to reintroduce to the global market, is resonating beyond Canada’s borders.

With US sanctions restricting Venezuelan heavy crude exports and seasonal maintenance already curbing Alberta’s supply, the sudden production drop tightens an already constrained market for heavier oil grades.

While the physical damage to facilities so far appears minimal, the proximity of active fires to pipeline corridors and steam-assisted gravity drainage projects remains a concern.

Early on Monday, wildfires had advanced to within 10 kilometers of sites producing nearly 470,000 bpd.

Beyond oil production, the fires are impacting air quality across North America.

In parts of Minnesota and North Dakota, the US Environmental Protection Agency reported “unhealthy” air levels on Monday due to smoke drifting south from Canadian wildfires.

This mirrors conditions from last year, when Canadian blazes blanketed major US cities in smoke for weeks.

A pattern of risk

Canada’s energy sector has frequently been disrupted by wildfires.

In 2023, more than 100 wildfires in Alberta forced operators to shut down at least 319,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day — roughly 3.7 percent of national production. The 2016 Fort McMurray fire, the most severe in Canadian energy history, shut down over 1 million bpd and displaced tens of thousands.

While the 2025 fire season is still in its early stages, experts worry that the escalating pace and scale of the blazes together signal a structural shift driven by climate conditions.

Alberta’s firefighting crews remain deployed across dozens of burn sites, supported by federal and interprovincial reinforcements. Environment Canada expects a brief reprieve from dry weather mid-week, with showers possible by the weekend. Still, officials warn that conditions could remain volatile for weeks.

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

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Crypto Market Recap: Truth Social Moves to Launch Spot Bitcoin ETF, Reserve Act Near?

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Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Wednesday (June 4) as of 9:00 a.m. UTC.

Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ethereum and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrency market news.

Bitcoin and Ethereum price update

Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$105,057, as markets opened, down 0.3 percent in 24 hours. The day’s range for the cryptocurrency brought a low of US$105,099 and a high of US$106,807.

Bitcoin price performance, June 4, 2025

Bitcoin price performance, June 4, 2025

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Despite the price dip, institutional interest remains strong. Heath care technology provider Semler Scientific (NASDAQ:SMLR) recently acquired 185 BTC for US$20 million, bringing its total holdings to 4,449 BTC (US$500 million), underscoring continued confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term value.

Market analysts are closely monitoring key resistance levels, with some anticipating a potential breakout that could influence broader cryptocurrency market dynamics in the days ahead.

Ethereum (ETH) finished the trading day at US$2,606.37, a 0.8 percent increase over the past 24 hours. The cryptocurrency reached an intraday low of US$2,592.85 and saw a daily high of US$2,645.67.

Altcoin price update

  • Solana (SOL) closed at US$158.90, down 3.2 percent over 24 hours. SOL experienced a low of US$154.80 in the final minutes of trading and reached a high of US$162.57.
  • XRP is trading at US$2.20, reflecting a 1.4 percent increase over 24 hours. The cryptocurrency reached a daily low of US$2.21 and a high of US$2.28.
  • Sui (SUI) peaked at US$3.31, showing a decreaseof 3.7 percent over the past 24 hours. Its lowest valuation on Monday was US$3.19, and its highest was US$3.33.
  • Cardano (ADA) is trading at US$0.6913, up 0.1 percent over the past 24 hours. Its lowest price of the day was US$0.6796, and it reached a high of US$0.7003.

Today’s crypto news to know

Trump-Linked Truth Social Takes Aim at Spot Bitcoin ETF Market

Interest in crypto-linked investment products continues to grow, with NYSE Arcafiling a proposal to list a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) tied to Donald Trump’s media platform, Truth Social.

Submitted on behalf of Yorkville America Digital, the proposed ‘Truth Social Bitcoin ETF’ would enter an increasingly competitive field of spot Bitcoin ETFs. If approved, it would be custodied by Foris DAX, the same provider used by Crypto.com.

While the 19b-4 filing marks a key regulatory milestone, the ETF must still undergo US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) review of its S-1 registration statement before it can move forward.

JD Vance reveals Bitcoin Reserve Act is on the way

At the Bitcoin 2025 conference, Frax Finance founder Sam Kazemian disclosed his private conversation with Vice President JD Vance, who revealed the administration’s sweeping crypto roadmap.

According to Kazemian, Vance confirmed that stablecoin legislation is only the starting point, with a broader market structure bill and a Bitcoin Reserve Act also in the pipeline.

This reserve act would codify Bitcoin as a long-term federal asset, mirroring how some countries hold gold. Vance emphasized bipartisan support and framed crypto as central to economic innovation.

Kazemian also noted that Frax USD, his stablecoin project, may be designated legal tender under the upcoming legislation.

Trump-Linked Truth Social Takes Aim at Spot Bitcoin ETF Market

Interest in crypto-linked investment products continues to grow, with NYSE Arcafiling a proposal to list a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) tied to Donald Trump’s media platform, Truth Social.

Submitted on behalf of Yorkville America Digital, the proposed ‘Truth Social Bitcoin ETF’ would enter an increasingly competitive field of spot Bitcoin ETFs. If approved, it would be custodied by Foris DAX, the same provider used by Crypto.com.

While the 19b-4 filing marks a key regulatory milestone, the ETF must still undergo US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) review of its S-1 registration statement before it can move forward.

GENIUS Act nears Senate vote amid sharp partisan divide

The bipartisan GENIUS Act, aimed at regulating stablecoins, could reach the Senate floor by the end of the week, according to journalist Eleanor Terrett.

Passed out of committee with a strong 66-32 vote in May, the bill still faces turbulence due to over 60 proposed amendments.

Much of the friction stems from concerns over conflicts of interest tied to Trump’s crypto engagements, including his backing of the USD1 stablecoin.

Lawmakers are now scrambling to trim the amendment list to a “manageable” level that both parties can agree on.

If consensus is reached, the Senate could vote within days — but failure to compromise may delay the bill into next week. The bill’s progress is closely watched by the US$248 billion stablecoin industry.

Trump-Linked crypto firm drops mini ‘stimulus check’ to wallets

World Liberty Financial, a Trump-family-backed crypto firm, sent US$47 worth of its USD1 stablecoin to every wallet involved in its WLFI token sale, effectively issuing a small-scale “stimulus check.”

The drop is being viewed as a marketing maneuver tied to growing momentum around the token, which is pegged to the US dollar and integrated with Chainlink’s CCIP for multichain expansion.

Though the amount is modest, it helped spur conversation on social media and drew attention to USD1’s role in major deals, including a US$2 billion investment into Binance by MGX.

World Liberty Financial currently boasts a US$200 million market cap for USD1 and is gearing up to release its own crypto wallet.

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

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

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SAGA Metals Engages Paul McGuigan as its Qualified Person to Oversee Advancement of the Radar Ti-V-Fe Project in Labrador & Provides Corporate Update

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Saga Metals Corp. (‘SAGA’ or the ‘Company’) (TSXV: SAGA) (OTCQB: SAGMF) (FSE: 20H) a North American exploration company focused on critical mineral discovery, is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul McGuigan, P. Geo., as its Qualified Person on the exploration and development of the Radar Ti-V-Fe Property (the ‘ Project ‘) in Labrador. Mr. McGuigan will advise on standards of practice for QAQC, structural mapping, drilling and deposit modelling.

Mr. McGuigan, a Professional Geoscientist, has 50 years of international experience in economic geology and mineral exploration management, spanning grassroots exploration to feasibility studies and mining operations. Early in his career, he was employed by IBM, the Geological Survey of Canada, Imperial Oil, Pechiney Ugine Kuhlmann, Esso Minerals Canada and Westmin Resources.

For the last 37 years, McGuigan has led Cambria Geological Inc., which has operated in North and South America, West Africa, the Middle East, the SW Pacific, and Europe. Clients have included private and publicly-listed companies, First Nations groups, and governments. He has been responsible for multiple feasibility-level projects involving due diligence standards, data validation, project management, mine rehabilitation, deposit modelling, and QAQC.

In decades of public service, McGuigan was a member of the Consulting Practice and Geoscience Committees of the Engineers and Geoscientists of BC, an executive/director of the BC Neurological Centre, and president/director of the BC Centre for Ability Foundation.

McGuigan’s geological expertise includes Fe-Ti-V-P in layered mafic intrusions, iron oxide-copper-gold (IOCG), volcanogenic massive sulphide, porphyry Cu-Mo-Au, epithermal and orogenic gold, and diamond deposits.

Regarding the Radar V-Ti-Fe project, McGuigan has served in several relevant roles on similar projects. In his early career, he researched gravity and magnetic separations, which led to novel heavy mineral sampling methods. For Esso Minerals, he supervised the structural mapping and mineral resource estimation of a complexly deformed, copper-bearing massive magnetite deposit, significantly improving the head grade and supporting the re-opening of the 8,000 tpd underground Granduc Mine in BC.

Later, McGuigan co-founded a commercial laboratory with Acme Analytical (now part of the Bureau Veritas group), conducting mineral separations and identifying and testing indicator minerals.

For a private Latin American group of companies, McGuigan served as the Qualified Person for testing V-Ti-Fe in Proterozoic layered mafic intrusions, including drilling, bulk sampling, pilot mill construction, and the construction of an on-site laboratory for mineral separations, XRF analysis, and QAQC. For that same client, McGuigan supervised the definition drilling and resource estimation of a heavy mineral sands deposit, with significant Ti-Fe in titanomagnetite.

In Canada, McGuigan has served as the Qualified Person and reviewed numerous Superior and Grenville Province V-T-Fe (P) deposits in layered mafic intrusions. In certain projects, he secured government grants for metallurgical and critical mineral technology.

Radar Property map, depicting aeromagnetic anomalies, oxide layering and the site of the 2025 drill program. The Property is well serviced by road access and is conveniently located near the town of Cartwright, Labrador. A compilation of historical aeromagnetic anomalies is shown. SAGA has demonstrated the reliability of the regional airborne magnetic surveys after ground-truthing and drilling in the 2024 and 2025 field programs.

Figure 1: Radar Property map, depicting aeromagnetic anomalies, oxide layering and the site of the 2025 drill program. The Property is well serviced by road access and is conveniently located near the town of Cartwright, Labrador. A compilation of historical aeromagnetic anomalies is shown. SAGA has demonstrated the reliability of the regional airborne magnetic surveys after ground-truthing and drilling in the 2024 and 2025 field programs.

Radar Ti-V-Fe Project Overview:

The Company’s 100%-owned Radar Property is located 10 km from the coastal city of Cartwright, Labrador, benefiting from tremendous infrastructure, including road access, deep-water port, airstrip and nearby hydro-electric power. The Radar Property comprises 24,175-hectares and entirely encloses the Dykes River intrusive complex mapped at 160km 2 on surface.

The Dykes River intrusive complex is a recently recognized Mesoproterozoic layered mafic intrusion (Gower, 2017). It has gained attention due geological similarities to large AMCG-type intrusions and a very extensive titanium–vanadium–iron (Ti-V-Fe) rich layer.

Radar Ti-V-Fe Project 2025 Winter Drill Program Highlights:

  • Analytical results have now been received on all 7 diamond drill holes from the 2025 winter program.
  • Combined with petrographic analysis, these new assays further confirm that the primary economic mineral is vanadiferous titanomagnetite—favorable for simplified metallurgical processing.
  • Titanomagnetite-rich zones average between 20% and 40% titanomagnetite, with localized massive layers exceeding 60%.
  • Drilling has confirmed the presence of oxide layering and associated magnetic anomalies to vertical depths of up to 300 meters.
  • Current drilling has tested just 1/40th of the identified 20 km strike extent of the oxide layering zone within the Dykes River Intrusion (refer to Figure 1 for map view) .

Marketing Services Agreement with Maximus Strategic Consulting Inc.

The Company also announces that it has entered into an online marketing agreement with Maximus Strategic Consulting Inc. (‘ Maximus ‘).  Pinnacle Digest and PinnacleDigest.com are business names of Maximus. Maximus has agreed to produce and distribute, through the email newsletter and YouTube channel of PinnacleDigest.com, a video highlighting the Company and its projects. Additionally, all the Company’s news releases during the term of the online marketing agreement will be featured in Pinnacle Digest’s weekly email newsletter.

The Company’s engagement of Maximus will run for a period of four months beginning on June 1, 2025, and the Company will pay Maximus a fee of C$150,000 (plus GST) paid in two instalments.  Maximus’ business address is 300 – 1550 5 St. SW Calgary, Alberta. T2R 1K3, email address is support@pinnacledigest.com . Maximus currently owns 300,000 common shares in the capital of the Company and 300,000 common share purchase warrants, each exercisable to acquire one common share at an exercise price of $0.50 per common share until May 23, 2027.

Qualified Person

Paul J. McGuigan, P. Geo. is an Independent Qualified Person as defined under National Instrument 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the technical information related to the Radar Ti-V-Fe Project disclosed in this news release.

About Saga Metals Corp.

Saga Metals Corp. is a North American mining company focused on the exploration and discovery of critical minerals that support the global transition to green energy. The Company’s flagship asset, the Double Mer Uranium Project, is located in Labrador, Canada, covering 25,600 hectares. This project features uranium radiometrics that highlight an 18km east-west trend, with a confirmed 14km section producing samples as high as 0.428% U 3 O 8 and uranium uranophane was identified in several areas of highest radiometric response (2024 Double Mer Technical Report).

In addition to its uranium focus, SAGA owns the Legacy Lithium Property in Quebec’s Eeyou Istchee James Bay region. This project, developed in partnership with Rio Tinto, has been expanded through the acquisition of the Amirault Lithium Project. Together, these properties cover 65,849 hectares and share significant geological continuity with other major players in the area, including Rio Tinto, Winsome Resources, Azimut Exploration, and Loyal Lithium.

SAGA also holds additional exploration assets in Labrador, where the company is focused on discovering titanium, vanadium, and iron ore. With a portfolio that spans key minerals crucial to the green energy transition, SAGA is strategically positioned to play an essential role in the clean energy future.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors

Mike Stier, Chief Executive Officer

For more information, contact:
Saga Metals Corp.
Investor Relations
Tel: +1 (778) 930-1321
Email: info@sagametals.com
www.sagametals.com

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

Cautionary Disclaimer

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as ‘will’, ‘may’, ‘should’, ‘anticipates’, ‘expects’, ‘believes’, and similar expressions or the negative of these words or other comparable terminology. All statements other than statements of historical fact, included in this release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. In particular, this news release contains forward-looking information pertaining to the exploration of the Company’s Radar Project. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations include, but are not limited to, changes in the state of equity and debt markets, fluctuations in commodity prices, delays in obtaining required regulatory or governmental approvals, environmental risks, limitations on insurance coverage, risks and uncertainties involved in the mineral exploration and development industry, and the risks detailed in the Company’s continuous disclosure filings with securities regulations from time to time, available under its SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca. The reader is cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of any forward-looking information may prove to be incorrect. Events or circumstances may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted, as a result of numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and the Company will update or revise publicly any of the included forward-looking statements only as expressly required by applicable law.

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