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LithiumBank Resources (LBNKF) – Development Plans for Boardwalk and Park Place Move into Sharper Focus

Posted on October 16, 2023October 16, 2023 by cpereira@noblefcm.com

Monday, October 16, 2023

Mark Reichman, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Natural Resources, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Private placement financing. LithiumBank Resources announced the upsizing of a private placement to three million units at a price of C$1.00 per unit for gross proceeds of C$3 million. LithiumBank directors, officers, and consultants are expected to purchase more than 1.2 million of the units. Each unit will consist of one common share and one-half of one common share purchase warrant. Each warrant will entitle the holder to purchase one common share at a price of C$1.50 for a period of 24 months from the date of issuance.

Stepping up the pace at Boardwalk and Park Place. The net proceeds are expected to increase the company’s cash position to over C$9 million and be used to accelerate the advancement of its direct lithium brine projects. LithiumBank expects to complete drilling and sampling to upgrade resources and conduct testing using a 10,000 liter/day pilot plant to determine key performance indicators at its Boardwalk and Park Place projects.

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Release – Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. Announces Third Quarter 2023 Earnings Conference Call

Posted on October 13, 2023October 13, 2023 by aweinsoff@channelchek.com

October 13, 2023

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TULSA, Okla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. (NASDAQ: ARLP) will report its third quarter 2023 financial results before the market opens on Friday, October 27, 2023. Alliance management will discuss these results during a conference call beginning at 10:00 a.m. Eastern that same day.

To participate in the conference call, dial (877) 407-0784 and request to be connected to the Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. earnings conference call. International callers should dial (201) 689-8560 and request to be connected to the same call. Investors may also listen to the call via the “Investors” section of ARLP’s website at https://www.arlp.com/.

An audio replay of the conference call will be available for approximately one week. To access the audio replay, dial U.S. Toll Free (844) 512-2921; International Toll (412) 317-6671 and request to be connected to replay using access code 13741573.

About Alliance Resource Partners, L.P.

ARLP is a diversified energy company that is currently the largest coal producer in the eastern United States, supplying reliable, affordable energy domestically and internationally to major utilities, metallurgical and industrial users. ARLP also generates operating and royalty income from mineral interests it owns in strategic coal and oil & gas producing regions in the United States. In addition, ARLP is evolving and positioning itself as a reliable energy partner for the future by pursuing opportunities that support the advancement of energy and related infrastructure.

News, unit prices and additional information about ARLP, including filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), are available at https://www.arlp.com/. For more information, contact the investor relations department of ARLP at (918) 295-7673 or via e-mail at investorrelations@arlp.com.

Investor Relations Contact
Cary P. Marshall
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(918) 295-7673
investorrelations@arlp.com

Source: Alliance Resource Partners, L.P.

Labrador Gold Corp. (NKOSF) – Drilling Yields Near-Surface Gold at DropKick and Extends the Zone to 360 Meters

Posted on October 13, 2023October 13, 2023 by cpereira@noblefcm.com

Friday, October 13, 2023

Mark Reichman, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Natural Resources, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Recent drill results. Labrador Gold released results from recent drilling at its 100%-owned Kingsway gold project targeting the Appleton Fault Zone. The drilling is part of the company’s 100,000-meter diamond drilling program of which nearly 85,000 meters of drilling has been completed. Assays are pending for samples from approximately 6,100 meters of core.

DropKick target yields near surface gold. During the first phase of drilling at the DropKick target, Labrador discovered the presence of near surface gold over significant widths and increased the strike length of known mineralization to over 360 meters. Further drilling is planned to demonstrate the significant potential of this discovery.

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Biden Administration Unveils $7 Billion Investment in Regional Hydrogen Hubs

Posted on October 13, 2023October 13, 2023 by slightbourne@noblecapitalmarkets.com

The Biden administration is making a major push to develop a domestic hydrogen economy by funding 7 regional hydrogen hubs across the United States. The hubs will share up to $7 billion in federal funding aimed at spurring hydrogen production and use.

President Joe Biden and Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm announced Friday the selection of hubs in Appalachia, California, the Gulf Coast, the Heartland, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Pacific Northwest regions. The funds come from last year’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Accelerating the Hydrogen Economy

The goal is to accelerate the growth of a clean hydrogen industry in the U.S. Hydrogen is a versatile fuel seen as a critical tool for decarbonizing major sectors like heavy industry, transportation, and power generation.

When produced using low-carbon methods, hydrogen can provide emissions-free energy for hard-to-abate sectors. Expanding hydrogen is a key plank of the Biden administration’s strategy to cut greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change.

The 16-state regional hubs model fosters clusters of hydrogen supply and demand, minimizing transportation needs. The administration expects the $7 billion federal injection to mobilize over $43 billion in private capital.

Leveraging Regional Strengths

Each hydrogen hub leverages unique geographic strengths ideal for clean hydrogen production. For example:

The Appalachia Hub will use the region’s abundant natural gas supply, applying carbon capture to lower emissions.
California and the Pacific Northwest have access to seaports critical for shipping hydrogen.
The Heartland can utilize wind resources to produce hydrogen via electrolysis.
The Midwest Hub will tap into nuclear power to make hydrogen.

In addition to production, the regional hubs focus on cultivating local hydrogen markets. Some will provide hydrogen for industrial uses while others may focus on fertilizer or fuel cell vehicle growth.

Building on Bipartisan Policy

The hydrogen hub funding originated from the bipartisan infrastructure package passed in 2021. The law included $8 billion for at least four regional hubs.

The Biden administration expanded the program to seven hubs to extend geographic impact. The policy builds on bipartisan support for advancing hydrogen in the U.S.

Last year’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act also created a hydrogen production tax credit. The recently passed Inflation Reduction Act further boosted hydrogen incentives with an additional $3 per kg production credit.

The Energy Department will provide guidance on utilizing the tax credits later this year. The credits will aid long-term viability of the regional hubs.

Spurring Private Investment

The federal money is intended to galvanize substantial private capital investment in building out hydrogen infrastructure. Siting hydrogen hubs near key anchor facilities can spur economic growth.

For example, California’s hub grants will likely stimulate billions in private funding around port facilities. Financial incentives like the hydrogen tax credits create ideal conditions for private sector buy-in.

Over time, decreasing costs through scale and technology improvements could make hydrogen competitive with conventional fuels. The regional hubs represent a starting point designed to nurture both supply and demand.

Next Steps for Growth

The hydrogen hubs mark an important early phase of U.S. efforts to scale up the hydrogen economy. Biden administration officials noted work remains to develop connective infrastructure and further applications.

Ongoing policy support via research funding, incentives, and enabling regulation will help drive growth. Continued bipartisan cooperation around hydrogen could lead to additional catalytic investments.

With the right policy environment, hydrogen could become a major pillar of America’s clean energy economy. The regional hubs represent a down payment on the infrastructure needed to realize hydrogen’s vast decarbonization potential across the economy.

Release – Labrador Gold Intersects 1.81g/t Au Over 20.15 Metres at Dropkick, Extends Zone to 360 Metres

Posted on October 12, 2023October 12, 2023 by aweinsoff@channelchek.com

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OCTOBER 12, 2023

TORONTO, Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Labrador Gold Corp. (TSX.V:LAB | OTCQX:NKOSF | FNR: 2N6) (“LabGold” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce results from recent drilling targeting the highly prospective Appleton Fault Zone. The drilling is part of the Company’s ongoing 100,000 metre diamond drilling program at its 100% owned Kingsway Project.

Final results from first stage drilling at DropKick include significant near surface gold mineralization of 20.15 metres grading 1.81g/t Au from 50 metres, including 4.14g/t Au over 4.5 metres in Hole K-23-248. Several near surface intervals were also intersected in Hole K-23-245 including 1.77g/t Au over 5.15 metres from 31.85 metres downhole. Holes K-23-245 and -248 represent a 67 metre step out to the northeast. Hole K-23-254, a 136 metre step out to the southwest, intersected 2.45g/t Au over 4.1 metres from 108.9 metres, including an interval of 16.68g/t Au over 0.3 metres that contained visible gold. These latest intersections extend the known mineralization at Dropkick to over 360 metres strike length and it remains open in both directions. Twelve of the 15 holes drilled at Dropkick intersected gold mineralization with four holes containing visible gold.

“During the first phase of drilling at DropKick we demonstrated the presence of near surface gold over significant widths while increasing the strike length of known mineralization which remains open along strike in both directions. Further drilling is required to demonstrate the true potential of this discovery,” said Roger Moss, President and CEO of LabGold. ”Planning is currently underway for drilling in The Gap, between Big Vein and Pristine, and to the south of Big Vein towards the recent Knobby discovery. Drilling of targets in these areas is expected to begin before the end of the month. We are excited to start filling in the gaps between the four discoveries made along a 7 kilometre section of the Appleton Fault Zone at Kingsway.”

Follow up drilling at Pristine included an intersection of 1.05g/t Au over 11 metres from 90 metres in Hole K-23-276 and 1.28g/t Au over 6.18 metres from 66.47 metres in Hole K-23-272. Mineralization drilled to date at Pristine mostly occurs above 86 metres vertical depth and extends over a strike length of approximately 160 metres.

Ongoing drilling at Big Vein intersected 2.76g/t Au over 8.97 metres from 233.56 metres, including 7.04g/t over 3.09 metres in Hole K-23-278.

Hole ID	From (m)	To (m)	Interval (m)	Au (g/t)	Zone
K-23-278	233.56	242.53	8.97	2.76	Big Vein
including	236.00	239.09	3.09	7.04	Big Vein
K-23-276	90.00	101.00	11.00	1.05	Pristine
including	92.95	97.80	4.85	1.82	Pristine
K-23-272	66.47	72.65	6.18	1.28	Pristine
including	68.00	70.80	2.80	2.33	Pristine
K-23-260	156.57	160.00	3.43	1.06	Pristine
K-23-259	67.50	68.35	0.85	1.22	Pristine
K-23-254	108.90	113.00	4.10	2.45	DropKick
including	108.90	110.80	1.90	4.56
including	109.40	109.70	0.30	16.68
K-23-253	nsv				Big Vein
K-23-252	53.00	91.00	38.00	0.55	Big Vein
including	60.00	64.00	4.00	1.28
and	73.00	74.00	1.00	1.11
K-23-249	nsv				Big Vein
K-23-248	50.00	70.15	20.15	1.81	DropKick
including	55.00	70.15	15.15	2.32
including	58.00	70.15	12.15	2.72
including	59.90	64.40	4.50	4.14
K-23-247	126.70	128.00	1.30	1.32	Big Vein
	198.00	198.95	0.95	1.20	Big Vein
K-23-245	10.00	12.65	2.65	1.16	Dropkick
	31.85	37.00	5.15	1.77
including	35.00	36.35	1.35	3.17
	44.80	45.60	0.80	1.34
	53.00	54.50	1.50	1.04
	89.00	103.00	14.00	0.60
including	91.95	94.00	2.05	1.42
	192.00	193.15	1.15	1.90
	250.25	251.15	0.90	1.32
K-23-244	29.00	33.00	4.00	1.10	Big Vein
K-23-243	nsv				DropKick
K-23-242	224.43	225.16	0.73	1.88	Big Vein
K-23-241	nsv				Big Vein

Table 1. Summary of assay results. All intersections are downhole length
as there is insufficient Information to calculate true width.

Almost 85,000 metres have been drilled to date out of the planned 100,000 metre program. Assays are pending for samples from approximately 6,100 metres of core.

The Company has approximately $10 million in cash and is well funded to carry out the remaining 15,000 metres of the planned drill program as well as further exploration to add to the current pipeline of drill targets on the property.

Figure 1. Plan map of Dropkick drill holes showing highlights of latest results.

Figure 2. Plan map of occurrences with selected drill intersections along the Appleton Fault Zone.

Hole ID	Easting	Northing	Elevation	Azimuth	Inclination	Total Depth
K-23-278	661736	5435392	37	130	65	420
K-23-276	661927	5436072	56	275	65	200
K-23-272	661933	5436069	59	315	65	278
K-23-260	661750	5435872	58	0	90	209
K-23-259	661845	5436001	53	300	45	191
K-23-254	663159	5438126	55	140	45	160.55
K-23-253	661554	5435459	45	20	45	160
K-23-252	661450	5435312	54	125	70	349
K-23-249	661272	5435093	62	145	65	379
K-23-248	663408	5438381	52	140	65	173
K-23-247	661553	5435458	50	125	50	233
K-23-245	663409	5438380	53	140	45	259
K-23-243	663353	5438273	58	140	65	131
K-23-244	661589	5435430	49	140	45	228
K-23-242	661321	5435111	52	145	55	307
K-23-241	661450	5435312	53	125	50	250

Table 2. Drill hole collar details

QA/QC

True widths of the reported intersections have yet to be calculated. Assays are uncut. Samples of HQ split core are securely stored prior to shipping to Eastern Analytical Laboratory in Springdale, Newfoundland for assay. Eastern Analytical is an ISO/IEC17025 accredited laboratory. Samples are routinely analyzed for gold by standard 30g fire assay with atomic absorption finish as well as by ICP-OES for an additional 34 elements. Samples containing visible gold are assayed by metallic screen/fire assay, as are any samples with fire assay results greater than 1g/t Au. The company submits blanks and certified reference standards at a rate of approximately 5% of the total samples in each batch. Approximately 5% of sample pulps are submitted to Bureau Veritas, an ISO 17025 accredited Laboratory in Vancouver, BC for check assays.

Qualified Person

Roger Moss, PhD., P.Geo., President and CEO of LabGold, a Qualified Person in accordance with Canadian regulatory requirements as set out in NI 43-101, has read and approved the scientific and technical information that forms the basis for the disclosure contained in this release.

About Labrador Gold
Labrador Gold is a Canadian based mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition and exploration of prospective gold projects in Eastern Canada.

Labrador Gold’s flagship property is the 100% owned Kingsway project in the Gander area of Newfoundland. The three licenses comprising the Kingsway project cover approximately 12km of the Appleton Fault Zone which is associated with numerous gold occurrences in the region. Infrastructure in the area is excellent located just 18km from the town of Gander with road access to the project, nearby electricity and abundant local water. LabGold is drilling a projected 100,000 metres targeting high-grade epizonal gold mineralization along the Appleton Fault Zone with encouraging results. The Company has approximately $10 million in working capital and is well funded to carry out the planned program.

The Hopedale property covers much of the Florence Lake greenstone belt that stretches over 60 km. The belt is typical of greenstone belts around the world but has been underexplored by comparison. Work to date by Labrador Gold show gold anomalies in rocks, soils and lake sediments over a 3 kilometre section of the northern portion of the Florence Lake greenstone belt in the vicinity of the known Thurber Dog gold showing where grab samples assayed up to 7.8g/t gold. In addition, anomalous gold in soil and lake sediment samples occur over approximately 40 km along the southern section of the greenstone belt (see news release dated January 25 ^th2018 for more details). Labrador Gold now controls approximately 40km strike length of the Florence Lake Greenstone Belt.

The Company has 170,009,979 common shares issued and outstanding and trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol LAB.

For more information please contact:

Roger Moss, President and CEO Tel: 416-704-8291

Or visit our website at: www.labradorgold.com

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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 news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made. When used in this document, the words “may”, “would”, “could”, “will”, “intend”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause our actual results to differ materially from the statements made, including those factors discussed in filings made by us with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities. Should one or more of these risks and uncertainties, such as actual results of current exploration programs, the general risks associated with the mining industry, the price of gold and other metals, currency and interest rate fluctuations, increased competition and general economic and market factors, occur or should assumptions underlying the forward looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, or expected. We do not intend and do not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law. Shareholders are cautioned not to put undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.

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Defense Metals Corp. (DFMTF) – Recent Work Affirms High Concentrate Grade and Recoveries Across a Range of Feed Grades

Posted on October 11, 2023October 11, 2023 by cpereira@noblefcm.com

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Defense Metals Corp. is a mineral exploration and development company focused on the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral deposits containing metals and elements commonly used in the electric power market, defense industry, national security sector and in the production of green energy technologies, such as, rare earths magnets used in wind turbines and in permanent magnet motors for electric vehicles. Defense Metals owns 100% of the Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Property located near Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. Defense Metals Corp. trades in Canada under the symbol “DEFN” on the TSX Venture Exchange, in the United States, under “DFMTF” on the OTCQB and in Germany on the Frankfurt Exchange under “35D”.

Mark Reichman, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Natural Resources, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Proving out the flowsheet. Defense Metals reported recent results of comprehensive comminution and beneficiation test work conducted by SGS Canada using samples from the Wicheeda Rare Earth Deposit. The three key rare earth-bearing lithologies in the Wicheeda deposit are: 1) higher-grade dolomite carbonatite (DC) comprising 73% of the deposit, 2) xenolithic carbonatite (XE) representing 24%, and 3) syenite (SYN). The DC material is expected to comprise most of the mill feed with the deeper XE and SYN mined later. SGS has performed a thorough investigation of the comminution and beneficiation characteristics of a wide variety of samples.

Beneficiation results. A total of 90 open-circuit flotation tests, using 1 or 2 kg of feed, were conducted on 17 individual variability samples, various composites, and blends. At a feed grade of 3%, the best fit line indicates 80% recovery to a 45% total rare earth oxide (TREO) concentrate. Closed circuit operations, as in a flotation plant, would deliver higher recoveries and grades. Favorable results were obtained in a locked cycle test on a deposit composite with a feed grade of 2.9% resulting in a rare earths recovery rate of 85% at a concentrate grade of 50.7% TREO.

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Release – Defense Metals Updated Beneficiation Results Confirm the Production of a High Grade Flotation Concentrate at High Recovery

Posted on October 10, 2023October 10, 2023 by aweinsoff@channelchek.com

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VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ – Defense Metals Corp. (“Defense Metals” or the “Company“) (TSX-V:DEFN) (OTCQB:DFMTF) (FSE:35D) is extremely pleased to report the most recent results of the extensive comminution and beneficiation test work that has been conducted by SGS Canada Inc. in Lakefield, Ontario (“SGS“) on variability samples from the Wicheeda Rare Earth deposit.

Figure 1: LCT-3 Flowsheet (CNW Group/Defense Metals Corp.)

Craig Taylor, CEO of Defense Metals, stated: “Our recent results shows that the Wicheeda feedstock can be crushed, ground and floated to produce a rare earth flotation product with similar or better recoveries and grades to the top producers globally. Our project has many favorable conditions for success: mineralogy, metallurgy, infrastructure, and community collaboration further supporting a path to production.”

Beneficiation Results

A total of 90 open-circuit flotation tests, using 1 or 2 kg of feed, were conducted on seventeen individual variability samples, various composites and blends. Considering all open-circuit flotation tests, at a feed grade of 3% TREO (Total Rare Earth Oxide), the best fit line indicated 80% recovery to a 45% TREO concentrate. Closed circuit operations, as practised in flotation plants, can be expected to deliver higher recovery and grade.
In addition to the smaller-scale tests, 29 bulk flotation tests using 10 or 12 kg charges were completed to both further optimize parameters and generate 16 kg of 46% TREO content with a recovery of 78% for use as feed for hydrometallurgical tests.
Very favourable results were obtained in a locked cycle test on a deposit composite giving a recovery rate of 85% of the rare earths at a concentrate grade of 50.7% TREO.

The beneficiation tests were aimed at confirming the reagent suite and operating parameters developed in earlier testwork and in the 2020 flotation pilot plant operated on a 26t bulk sample. The variability samples responded well to the flowsheet and the selected reagent suite and operating regimes (temperature, density). Details of the testwork are provided below.

Comminution Results

SMC and Bond comminution tests were complete on all variability samples. The recent work confirms, and significantly expands on, the data obtained during the 2020 pilot plant work.
The data indicate that grinding energy will be relatively low, in particular in the upper portions of the deposit when the softer dolomitic carbonatite (DC) material, with a Bond ball mill work index of 9 kWh/t, is the majority of the potential mill feed.
Autogenous or semi-autogenous grinding system followed by a ball mill will be very satisfactory for the Wicheeda comminution plant.

John Goode, Consulting Metallurgist to the Company, commented: “SGS has performed a very thorough investigation of the comminution and beneficiation characteristics of a wide variety of samples from the Wicheeda deposit. The new results are close to those reported earlier and used in previous studies. Grinding energy requirements have been shown to be relatively low and flotation recovery and concentrate grades are high and very favourable.”

Methodology

The three key rare earth-bearing lithologies in the Wicheeda deposit are, (1) the higher-grade dolomite carbonatite (“DC“) which makes up 73% of the deposit, (2) the xenolithic carbonatite (“XE“) that represents 24% of the deposit, and (3) the syenite (“SYN“). Based on its near surface location, the DC material is expected to comprise the majority of the mill feed and the XE and SYN lithologies deeper in the deposit mined later. The primary rare earths minerals are monazite, bastnäsite and synchysite/parisite.

The comminution and beneficiation tests were done at SGS by a team headed by Dr. Jing Liu, Senior Metallurgist. Test material comprised a 260 kg Master Composite and seventeen variability samples, each nominally 36 kg, prepared from drill core and representing the three main lithologies in the Wicheeda deposit. The variability samples were selected to cover the three dominant lithologies, a range of grades (1.1% to 4.5% TREO), depths (7 m to 221 m down-hole), and locations in the deposit, (for additional results on different grades and lithologies please see news release dated October 11, 2022 and February 14, 2023). Extensive mineralogy was completed on the samples and test products to better define the deposit and process results.

A total of 90 open-circuit flotation tests, using 1 or 2 kg of feed, were conducted on a DC composite, xenolithic and syenite composites, the individual variability samples, the Master Composite and various other composites and blends. At a feed grade of 3%, the best fit line indicates 80% recovery to a 45% TREO concentrate. Closed circuit operations, as in a flotation plant, would deliver higher recovery and grade. The lower-grade XE and SYN material that are expected to be encountered late in potential mine life delivered somewhat lower concentrate grades and recoveries.

Three locked-cycle tests were completed, with LCT-3 operated on 12 kg batches of a New Master Composite made up from all variability samples blended according to the lithology distribution. The flowsheet, illustrated in Figure 1, was operated over seven cycles and showed good stability. The feed grade to LCT-3 was 2.9% TREO and the concentrate assayed 50.7% TREO with a recovery of 85.4%.

Comminution test work was completed by SGS using standard Bond comminution tests and the SMC test which measures the competence of primary grinding mill feed. The SMC results were provided to JKTech for interpretation. The Bond ball mill work indices were 9, 11, and 13 kWh/t for the DC, XE, and SYN samples respectively. The SMC report categorized the DC samples as being very soft and the XE samples as medium.

Qualified Persons

The scientific and technical information contained in this news release, as it relates to the Wicheeda Rare Earth Element project, has been reviewed and approved by John Goode, P. Eng., and Kris Raffle, P.Geo., a director of the Company, both of whom are Qualified Persons as defined by National Instrument 43-101 and Mr. Goode has provided the technical information relating to metallurgy in this news release.

About the Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Project

Defense Metals 100% owned, 6,759-hectare (~16,702-acre) Wicheeda Project is located approximately 80 km northeast of the city of Prince George, British Columbia; population 77,000. The Wicheeda deposit is readily accessible by all-weather gravel roads and is near infrastructure, including hydropower transmission lines and gas pipelines. The nearby Canadian National Railway and major highways allow easy access to the deep-water port facilities at Prince Rupert, the closest major North American port to Asia.

About Defense Metals Corp.

Defense Metals Corp. is a mineral exploration and development company focused on the development of its 100% owned Wicheeda Rare Earth Element project located near Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. Defense Metals Corp. trades in Canada under the symbol “DEFN” on the TSX Venture Exchange, in the United States, under “DFMTF” on the OTCQB, and in Germany on the Frankfurt Exchange under “35D”.

Defense Metals is a proud member of Discovery Group. For more information please visit:
http://www.discoverygroup.ca/

For further information, please visit www.defensemetals.com or contact:

Todd Hanas, Bluesky Corporate Communications Ltd.
Vice President, Investor Relations
Tel: (778) 994 8072
Email: todd@blueskycorp.ca

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

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This news release contains “forward–looking information or statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, which may include, without limitation, statements relating to completion of the PFS and the expected timelines, advancing the Wicheeda REE Project, the technical, financial and business prospects of the Company, its project 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 rare earth elements, the anticipated costs and expenditures, 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 and metallurgical results, risks related to the inherent uncertainty of exploration and development and cost estimates, the potential for unexpected costs and expenses and those other risks filed under the Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedarplus.ca. While such estimates and assumptions are considered reasonable by the management of the Company, they are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive and regulatory uncertainties and risks. 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 and climate conditions, failure to maintain or obtain all necessary government permits, approvals and authorizations, failure to maintain community acceptance (including First Nations), risks relating to unanticipated operational difficulties (including failure of equipment or processes to operate in accordance with specifications or expectations, cost escalation, unavailability of personnel, materials and equipment, government action or delays in the receipt of government approvals, industrial disturbances or other job action, and unanticipated events related to health, safety and environmental matters), risks relating to inaccurate geological, metallurgical and engineering assumptions, decrease in the price of rare earth elements, the impact of Covid-19 or other viruses and diseases on the Company’s ability to operate, an inability to predict and counteract the effects of COVID-19 on the business of the Company, including but not limited to, the effects of COVID-19 on the price of commodities, capital market conditions, restriction on labour and international travel and supply chains, loss of key employees, consultants, or directors, increase in costs, delayed results, 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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Comstock Inc. (LODE) – Innovating Leading Technologies for a Low Carbon Future

Posted on October 6, 2023October 6, 2023 by cpereira@noblefcm.com

Friday, October 06, 2023

Comstock (NYSE: LODE) innovates technologies that contribute to global decarbonization and circularity by efficiently converting under-utilized natural resources into renewable fuels and electrification products that contribute to balancing global uses and emissions of carbon. The Company intends to achieve exponential growth and extraordinary financial, natural, and social gains by building, owning, and operating a fleet of advanced carbon neutral extraction and refining facilities, by selling an array of complimentary process solutions and related services, and by licensing selected technologies to qualified strategic partners. To learn more, please visit www.comstock.inc.

Mark Reichman, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Natural Resources, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Market leading yields coupled with low carbon intensities. Comstock recently achieved two significant milestones within its cellulosic fuels business. These include biofuel production yields of more than 100 gallons per dry tonne of woody biomass on a gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE) basis and market-leading low carbon intensity (CI) scores of 16 or below for cellulosic ethanol and 15 for the company’s proprietary hydro-deoxygenated Bioleum oil (HBO). The CI score is measured in grams of carbon dioxide equivalent per megajoule of energy.

Differentiation provides a key competitive advantage. HBO is a proprietary drop-in bio-intermediate used in the production of sustainable aviation and renewable diesel fuels. It increases the diversity of hydro-processed, fat-based feedstock and significantly reduces carbon intensity scores from what is currently commercially achievable. For example, the carbon intensity of fossil fuels is industry-benchmarked between 80 and 95. Moreover, yields of over 100 GGE exceed the U.S. Department of Energy’s production goals of less than 75 GGE per tonne. While the higher yields are a key selling point in that they surpass existing cellulosic-derived biofuel production yields, leading biofuel refiners have indicated that lower CI scores are what significantly reduce the carbon footprint of their overall portfolios.

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Release – Defense Metals Commences Phase 2 Infrastructure Sonic, Open Pit Geotechnical, and Exploration Target Core Drilling at Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Project

Posted on October 3, 2023October 3, 2023 by aweinsoff@channelchek.com

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VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 3, 2023 /CNW/ – Defense Metals Corp. (“Defense Metals” or the “Company“; (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D) is pleased to announce it has commenced Phase 2 of its planned infrastructure and open pit geotechnical drilling. Sonic overburden characterization (site infrastructure geotechnical) and diamond core drilling (open pit geotechnical and near resource exploration) is expected to be complete within 4 to 6 weeks, with results to follow. The work, with the support of the Defense Metals’ technical team and APEX Geoscience Ltd., is being completed by SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc. (“SRK“) one of the principal consultants for the preliminary feasibility study (“PFS“) regarding the Company’s Wicheeda Rare Earth Element (REE) Project located near Prince George, Canada.

Image 1: Sonic Infrastructure Geotechnical Drilling Underway Within WSF Area (CNW Group/Defense Metals Corp.)

Image 2: Geotechnical Drill Core from Hole WI23-80 Wicheeda REE Deposit Open Pit Highwall (CNW Group/Defense Metals Corp.)

Craig Taylor, CEO of Defense Metals, commented:

“We are pleased to commence Phase 2 geotechnical investigations. This work will provide critical inputs for the ongoing PFS study, and in the case of exploration targets have the potential to expand resources. The Company’s technical teams and principal Engineering contractors continue to push forward keeping us on track for a planned PFS completion by the end of Q2 2024.”

As previously reported (see Defense Metals news release dated August 16, 2023) the SRK geotechnical investigation includes the following scopes:

Geotechnical engineering (waste rock, tailings, contact water pond, and site infrastructure geotechnical investigation),
Tailings alternative assessment prior to advancing into PFS-level design of a preferred alternative, and
Geochemical characterization (to support mine planning/waste management and to develop preliminary water chemistry predictions for the main mine facilities).

Currently two rigs, sonic and core drills, are operating at the Project, with sonic operations focused on overburden and bedrock characterization within the potential waste rock storage (WSF) footprint (see Image 1), and geotechnical core drilling underway with the east highwall of the proposed open pit (see Image 2).

With WSF drilling nearing completion, sonic operations are expected to transition to the proposed contact water pond (CWP), and crusher and conveyor footprints, followed by tailing storage facility (TSF) and TSF alternative geotechnical investigations.

In pit geotechnical core drilling will progress from current drilling on the east highwall, followed by south, north, and west pit walls. Drilling into the south pit wall is expected to collar in REE mineralized dolomite carbonatite. In addition, geotechnical core drilling of the west pit wall is co-purposed with testing of a high priority ground radiometric geophysical anomaly with the potential to represent undiscovered carbonatite body (see Defense Metals’ news release dated September 5, 2023).

Qualified Person

The scientific and technical information contained in this news release as it relates to the Wicheeda REE Project has been reviewed and approved by Kristopher J. Raffle, P.Geo. (B.C.), Principal and Consultant of APEX Geoscience Ltd. of Edmonton, Alberta, who is a director of Defense Metals and a “Qualified Person” as defined in NI 43-101.

About the Wicheeda REE Property

Defense Metals 100% owned, 6,759-hectare (~16,702-acre) Wicheeda Project is located approximately 80 km northeast of the city of Prince George, British Columbia; population 77,000. The Wicheeda REE Project is readily accessible by all-weather gravel roads and is near infrastructure, including hydro power transmission lines and gas pipelines. The nearby Canadian National Railway and major highways allow easy access to the port facilities at Prince Rupert, the closest major North American port to Asia.

About Defense Metals Corp.

Defense Metals Corp. is a mineral exploration and development company focused on the development of its 100% owned Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Deposit located near Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. Defense Metals Corp. trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “DEFN”, in the United States, trading symbol “DFMTF” on the OTCQB and in Germany on the Frankfurt Exchange under “35D”.

Defense Metals is a proud member of Discovery Group. For more information please visit: http://www.discoverygroup.ca/

For further information, please visit www.defensemetals.com or contact:

Todd Hanas, Bluesky Corporate Communications Ltd.
Vice President, Investor Relations
Tel: (778) 994 8072
Email: todd@blueskycorp.ca

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This news release contains “forward‐looking information or statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, which may include, without limitation, statements relating to advancing the Wicheeda REE Project, the expected completion of the PFS and the expected timeline, the completion and expected timelines for sonic and geotechnical drilling and the expected results and outcomes (including the potential for undiscovered carbonatite), the technical, financial and business prospects of the Company, its project 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 rare earth elements, the anticipated costs and expenditures, accuracy of assay results, performance of available laboratory and other related services, future operating costs, interpretation of geological and metallurgical data, 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 and metallurgical results, risks related to the inherent uncertainty of exploration, metallurgy and development and cost estimates, the potential for unexpected costs and expenses and those other risks filed under the Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedarplus.ca. While such estimates and assumptions are considered reasonable by the management of the Company, they are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive and regulatory uncertainties and risks. 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 and climate conditions, failure to maintain or obtain all necessary government permits, approvals and authorizations, failure to maintain community acceptance (including First Nations), risks relating to unanticipated operational difficulties (including failure of equipment or processes to operate in accordance with specifications or expectations, cost escalation, unavailability of personnel, materials and equipment, government action or delays in the receipt of government approvals, industrial disturbances or other job action, and unanticipated events related to health, safety and environmental matters), risks relating to inaccurate geological, metallurgical and engineering assumptions, decrease in the price of rare earth elements, the impact of Covid-19 or other viruses and diseases on the Company’s ability to operate, an inability to predict and counteract the effects of COVID-19 and other viruses and diseases on the business of the Company, the price of commodities, capital market conditions, restriction on labour and international travel and supply chains, loss of key employees, consultants, or directors, increase in costs, delayed results, 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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Labrador Gold Corp. (NKOSF) – Drilling to Resume Next Week

Posted on October 3, 2023October 3, 2023 by cpereira@noblefcm.com

Tuesday, October 03, 2023

Mark Reichman, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Natural Resources, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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The final stretch. Drilling at Labrador Gold’s 100%-owned Kingsway gold project is targeting the Appleton Fault over a 12-kilometer strike length. The drilling is part of the company’s ongoing 100,000-meter diamond drilling program of which 83,000 meters of drilling has been completed. The company is beginning to receive assays back from the laboratory for samples from approximately 8,877 meters of core which will be released in batches once they have been interpreted. With ~C$11.5 million in cash, Labrador Gold is well-funded to complete the remaining 17,000 meters of planned drilling.

Drilling resumes next week. Labrador Gold expects to resume drilling next week with three rigs. Drilling will target the Gap Zone between the Big Vein and Pristine targets, the Knobby Occurrence, and the Golden Glove target. Permits have been received to drill in the Gap Zone and in the area south of the Big Vein target to the southern boundary of the property which encompasses the Knobby Occurrence and Golden Glove.

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Release – Aurania Provides Update And Directors Receive Options In Lieu Of Fees

Posted on October 2, 2023October 2, 2023 by aweinsoff@channelchek.com

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Aurania Resources Ltd. (TSXV: ARU; OTCQB: AUIAF; Frankfurt: 20Q) (“Aurania” or the “Company”) provides a brief update and announces that its directors received their quarterly director fees in the form of stock options in lieu of cash for the period ended September 30th (see press release dated April 12, 2023).

On September 29, 2023, each director was granted 26,800 stock options at an exercise price of $0.235 in lieu of their director fees for Q3 2023. An aggregate of 107,200 stock options were granted. The stock options will be exercisable for three years and will vest on September 29, 2023. The Company will grant stock options equivalent in fair value to the director fees forfeited each quarter during 2023, at an exercise price of one cent above the closing price of Aurania’s shares the day prior to the grant and exercisable at any time for a period of three years following the date of issuance.

Update on Ecuador and France

The next President of Ecuador will be determined in a run-off election on October 15. The two candidates, Luisa Gonzalez (UNES – Correa’s party) and Daniel Noboa (ADN – centrist, business-aligned) are expected to be supportive of responsible mining. Gonzalez was in first place with 34% of the votes on August 20th, and Daniel Noboa held 24% of the votes at that time. The winning candidate will be in power until the next president is elected in Ecuador’s regularly scheduled election in the first half of 2025. After the first-round results, Noboa emerges as the candidate with the most promising prospects for the presidency in the upcoming second round. This is because González’s room for growth on her 34 percent showing remains limited to those supportive of Correa’s former Socialist government (2007-2017). Noboa, by contrast, is positioned to secure substantial backing from voters who had initially supported a variety of “anti-Correísmo” candidates. At time of writing, Noboa is ahead in the polls, from 5-8%. He has already met with the Ecuador Chamber of Mines, of which Aurania is a member, and recognizes the importance of mining to the Ecuador economy. Whomever wins the election will take office in December.

In the meantime, Aurania’s CSR team continues to work with local communities in Ecuador to advance various social programs and initiatives within the areas of the Company’s key targets, strengthening the bonds with the communities and improving the social license the Company has. The management team’s focus is to work on those initiatives with the higher potential to create value for our shareholders in Ecuador and France, where the applications for mineral exploration permits, announced in July 2023, are being processed. The Company will report on those activities as new developments occur.

About Aurania

Aurania is a mineral exploration company engaged in the identification, evaluation, acquisition and exploration of mineral property interests, with a focus on precious metals and copper in South America. Its flagship asset, The Lost Cities – Cutucú Project, is located in the Jurassic Metallogenic Belt in the eastern foothills of the Andes mountain range of southeastern Ecuador.

Click here to view the full press release dated October 2, 2023 on Aurania’s website including contact details and forward-looking statements.

Metals & Mining Third Quarter 2023 Review and Outlook

Posted on October 2, 2023October 2, 2023 by cpatches

Monday, October 2, 2023

Mark Reichman, Senior Research Analyst, Natural Resources, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Mining companies outperform the broader market. During the third quarter, mining companies (as measured by the XME) rose 3.3% compared to a decline of 3.6% for the S&P 500 index. The VanEck Vectors Gold Miners (GDX) and Junior Gold Miners (GDXJ) ETFs were down 10.6% and 9.6%, respectively. Gold, silver, and copper futures prices fell 3.3%, 1.6%, and 0.6%, respectively, while zinc and lead were up 8.7% and 6.2%. Gold was likely negatively impacted by the Federal Reserve’s higher rates for longer messaging coupled with a 3.2% increase in the U.S. Dollar Index. Year-to-date through September 30th, the XME, GDX, and GDXJ have all lagged the S&P 500 index return of 11.7%.

Looking ahead to 2024. While we expected weakness in the second half of 2023, prices have remained relatively resilient, and we are increasingly bullish going into 2024. Factors supporting our view include: 1) the Federal Reserve appears to be nearing the end of its tightening cycle, 2) a new norm of heightened geopolitical uncertainty, 3) unsustainable growth in U.S. deficit spending and national debt, and 4) increasing investments in gold by central banks. Given the level of uncertainty reinforced by a dysfunctional U.S. political environment, we think portfolio allocations to precious metals could increase. While much will depend on monetary policy which appears to be working, we think the higher for longer mantra makes for nice messaging but actual policy will be data driven.

Outlook for industrial metals. While a potential economic downturn in the U.S. coupled with sluggish growth abroad could weigh on industrial metals demand and prices, longer-term secular trends such as electrification remain supportive of supply and demand fundamentals for metals such as copper. In the intermediate term, government support for infrastructure spending and strong demand from certain sectors such as aerospace, defense, and electronics are supportive of industrial metals.

Putting it all together. We think precious metals equities may be poised for outperformance in 2024. While well-diversified portfolios should have exposure to precious metals, mining equities may offer a stronger current alternative to bullion. In our opinion, junior companies remain attractive based on valuation and we expect industry consolidation to increase as senior producers seek to replenish reserves and resources. For industrial metals stocks, investors may need to be more selective by focusing on suppliers to end use markets with favorable demand growth fundamentals.

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Century Lithium Corp. (CYDVF) – Time to Step Up?

Posted on September 29, 2023September 29, 2023 by cpereira@noblefcm.com

Friday, September 29, 2023

Mark Reichman, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Natural Resources, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Near-term weakness presents an opportunity. Lithium stocks have been weighed down by a decline in lithium spot prices this year driven mainly by factors in China. The recent price of battery grade lithium carbonate was ~US$23,300 per tonne. We think it presents an opportunity for longer-term investors based on favorable intermediate and long-term lithium fundamentals supported by growth in the North American electric vehicle market. While commodity spot prices tend to be volatile, long-term supply contracts will likely account for market volume growth as electric vehicle industry participants seek to secure their own lithium sources.

North American lithium projects have gained traction. With critical minerals supplies subject to geopolitical risk, lithium projects in North America benefit from a variety of funding options as battery manufacturers and car makers seek to secure supplies to de-risk their own long-term objectives. General Motors’ investment and offtake agreement with Lithium Americas to advance the Thacker Pass lithium project in Nevada validates the commercial potential of similar projects. Another example is the U.S. Dept. of Energy’s commitment to lend up to US$700 million to develop Ioneer’s Rhyolite Ridge project in Nevada coupled with US$490 million of conditional financing from Sibanye-Stillwater and binding offtake agreements with Ford, Toyota/Panasonic, and EcoPro.

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