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Release – Defense Metals Reports Favourable Comminution Data for the Wicheeda Deposit

Posted on February 28, 2023March 1, 2023 by aweinsoff@channelchek.com

VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ – Defense Metals Corp. (“Defense Metals” or the “Company“) (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE:35D) is pleased to report favourable comminution results on multiple samples extracted from the Wicheeda deposit. The data allows the design of the crushing and grinding plant that will be an integral part of the planned Wicheeda development. These data are essential inputs to the upcoming pre-feasibility study (PFS).

Comminution, i.e., crushing and grinding, will be the first step in the processing of material mined from the Wicheeda deposit. In the process, coarse, as-mined, rocks are reduced in size to sand-like particles, typically less than 1 mm in size, and suitable for upgrading by flotation or other means. Comminution usually accounts for a significant percentage of the energy demand, production cost and carbon footprint of a mineral processing plant.

John Goode, Metallurgy Advisor, stated: “Comminution tests on seventeen variability samples and a Master Composite show that the ore is soft, amenable to conventional grinding operations and has a low abrasion index. The recent results confirm, and expand on data obtained from a 30 t bulk sample taken in 2019. The data show that a conventional semi-autogenous grinding (SAG) mill-ball mill circuit will work well and that grinding energy and supply costs will be relatively low.”

Key Highlights:

The Wicheeda variability samples and Master Composite were studied using the industry-standard SMC test to determine amenability to, and sizing design parameters for, SAG processing. The A x b value averaged 97 and the SAG Circuit Specific Energy (SCSE) averaged 7 kWh/t indicating a very soft ore.
The Bond rod mill work index test was applied to the Master Composite and returned a value of 10 kWh/t – which again indicates a very soft feed material.
The Bond ball mill work index test was applied to all samples and resulted in an average of 10 kWh/t using a 65-mesh closing screen. This again indicates a very soft feed material.
A standard Bond abrasion test was performed on the Master Composite and returned a value of 0.059 g meaning a very low consumption of grinding balls and mill liners is anticipated.
The Bond ball mill work index and abrasion index data for these new samples are very similar to the values obtained on the 2019 bulk sample taken from the Wicheeda deposit giving additional confidence in the new data. Comminution data for the 2019 bulk sample were used during preparation of the 2021 Independent Preliminary Economic Assessment¹.

Methodology

Seventeen variability samples and a Master Composite were made from drill core taken from the Wicheeda deposit. The variability samples covered different lithologies, depths, areas and grades of the deposit. The Master Composite had a mass of 260 kg and included all lithologies in the approximate ratios of their mass in the deposit.

SGS Lakefield performed all of the comminution tests. The SMC testing protocol is an industry-standard method of evaluating the amenability of material to grinding in a semi-autogenous grinding (SAG) mill. The Bond rod and ball mill indices and abrasion index are also industry-standard tests performed on crushed ore and are essential to the accurate sizing of a grinding circuit.

The comminution data will be used, along with other information, during the upcoming pre-feasibility study (PFS) to design the comminution circuit for the Wicheeda project.

PDAC Convention, Toronto, March 5 – 8, 2023

The Company is also pleased to announce that it will be attending this year’s Prospector’s and Developer’s Annual Convention (PDAC) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada from Sunday, March 5 to Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

The Company’s management team, members of the Board of Directors and technical advisors will be available during the convention (www.pdac.ca/convention) and invite you to drop by Booth #2500 in the Investors Exchange in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from March 5 – 7, 2023, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and March 8, 2023, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to discuss the Company’s latest activities and plans for 2023 and onward.

In addition, we invite you to attend the following presentation at PDAC, which includes Kris Raffle, P.Geo, a director of the Company, presenting on behalf of Defense Metals at 2:14 p.m.: Electric materials / Rare earth elements (REE), Room 801B – MTCC Level 800.

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About the Wicheeda REE Property

Defense Metals 100% owned, 4,262-hectare (~10,532-acre) Wicheeda REE property 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.

The 2021 Wicheeda REE Project Preliminary Economic Assessment technical report (“PEA”) outlined a robust after-tax net present value (NPV@8%) of $517 million and an 18% IRR¹. This PEA contemplated an open pit mining operation with a 1.75:1 (waste:mill feed) strip ratio providing a 1.8 Mtpa (“million tonnes per year”) mill throughput producing an average of 25,423 tonnes REO annually over a 16 year mine life. A Phase 1 initial pit strip ratio of 0.63:1 (waste:mill feed) would yield rapid access to higher grade surface mineralization in year 1 and payback of $440 million initial capital within 5 years.

About Defense Metals Corp.

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 markets, 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 Deposit 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”.

For further information, please 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.

Cautionary Statement Regarding “Forward-Looking” Information

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, completion of the PFS, attending PDAC, the Company’s plans for its Wicheeda REE Project, expected results and outcomes from the comminution data, 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.sedar.com. 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.

¹ Independent Preliminary Economic Assessment for the Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Project, British Columbia, Canada, dated January 6, 2022, with an effective date of November 7, 2021, and prepared by SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc. is filed under Defense Metals Corp.’s Issuer Profile on SEDAR (www.sedar.com).

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LithiumBank Resources (LBNKF) – Study Underscores the District-Scale Potential of Park Place

Posted on February 28, 2023February 28, 2023 by cpereira@noblefcm.com

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

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

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Park Place hydrogeological study. LithiumBank Resources released results from a hydrogeological study at its 100% owned Park Place Lithium Brine Project located 180 kilometers west of Edmonton, Alberta, and 50 kilometers south of the company’s other flagship Boardwalk lithium brine project. The hydrogeological study was completed by Matrix Solutions and will be incorporated into a NI 43-101 compliant technical report and resource estimate which is expected in the second quarter of 2023.

Surprisingly favorable results. The hydrogeological study indicates Park Place hosts a combined 76.3 cubic kilometers of lithium-bearing brine, including 49.8 cubic kilometers within the Leduc Formation and 26.5 cubic kilometers within the Swan Hills Formation. By comparison, the company’s Boardwalk projects hosts 17.1 cubic kilometers of lithium-bearing brine. As a result, Park Place may be considered the largest reported lithium-rich brine project by volume in North America held by a single operator.

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Eskay Mining Corp. (ESKYF) – Closing in On the Untapped Potential of the Eskay Mining District

Posted on February 28, 2023February 28, 2023 by cpereira@noblefcm.com

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

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

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Eskay VMS project. The company’s Eskay Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide (VMS) project encompasses 52,600 hectares of highly prospective property within proximity to several world class gold deposits, including the adjacent past-producing Eskay Creek Mine, a high-grade gold-silver rich VMS deposit that is considered the world’s most precious metal-rich volcanogenic massive sulfide deposit. Based on Eskay’s exploration program, a new model of the tectonic architecture of the Eskay Mining District has identified three anticlines that wholly or partially underlay Eskay Mining’s property. The company’s new model suggests the flanks of each of these three anticlines are prospective for Eskay Creek-style VMS mineralization.

Recent drill results. Eskay recently released drilling results from the 2022 program at the TV and Tarn Lake targets. Drilling returned 1.51 grams of gold per tonne and 25.39 grams of silver per tonne over 43.1 meters and 2.84 grams of gold per tonne and 22.17 grams of silver per tonne over 16.4 meters in extensional drilling at the TV deposit. Assay results from the maiden drill program at Tarn Lake have defined an 80-meter-long open-ended trend of gold mineralization that dips in a west-northwestern direction.

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Is the Best Investment Play for the EV Revolution Mining Companies?

Posted on February 28, 2023February 28, 2023 by phoffman@channelchek.com

Stellantis Invests in Mine to Satisfy Increasing Demand for Copper

Stellantis is the latest car company to invest in a mining company to help avoid any hiccups on its road to being carbon-free by 2038. The company just announced it acquired a 14.2% stake in McEwen Copper. Partnering with or securing a large stake in a mining company or projects has been a growing trend among car companies as they secure raw materials needed to assemble the next generation of vehicles. Stellantis, the world’s third-largest automaker, owns brands such as Chrysler, Jeep, Fiat, and Peugeot. It says it wants 100% of its European cars and 50% of its US cars and light trucks to be battery electric by 2030.

A Growing Trend

As automakers move to expand EV production, access to an uninterrupted source of raw materials such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and copper is a concern that needs to be planned for. Some car companies have developed strategies to to directly sourcing raw materials from mines. And others are likely to follow. This year, Tesla (TSLA), Ford (F), and General Motors (GM) are all expected to be better represented than in the past at the top mining conferences being held over the next two weeks. These include the Global Metals and Mining Conference in South Florida (Feb. 27 – Mar. 1) and the Mineral Exploration & Mining Convention in Toronto (Mar. 5 – Mar. 8).

Because not all investors can make it to Toronto, analysts from Noble Capital Markets will be attending PDAC conference meetings and then interviewing select executives. This will be captured on video for the exclusive benefit of Channelchek subscribers (no cost). Learn more about the Channelchek Takeaway Series at PDAC.

The Stellantis Purchase

The $155 million investment in a project located in Argentina, is expected to make what the press release called, “a major contribution to the company’s plan to become carbon net zero by 2038.” It represents a 14.2% equity stake in McEwen Copper, a subsidiary of Canadian mining company McEwen Mining (MUX), which owns the Los Azules project in Argentina and the Elder Creek project in Nevada.

The large stake makes Stellantis McEwen Copper’s second-largest shareholder, along with Rio Tinto, through its copper leaching technology venture, Nuton. Los Azules plans to produce 100,000 tons per year of cathode copper at 99.9% purity starting in 2027 and the resources can secure the operation for at least 33 years.

“Stellantis intends to lead the industry with the commitment to be carbon net zero by 2038 – a goal that requires innovation and a complete redefinition of the entire business,” said Carlos Tavares, Stellantis CEO. “We are taking important steps in Argentina and Brazil, with the aim of decarbonizing mobility and ensuring strategic supplies of raw materials necessary for the success of the Company’s global electrification plans,” he said.

“Copper is a strategic raw material for the future of electric mobility, and it is estimated that global demand for the conductive metal will triple in the coming years. By making an investment in one of the top 10 international projects in the development of this commodity, Stellantis should be able to supply some of the projected copper demand starting in 2027,” said Carlos Tavares.

Take Away

The move to electric cars presents a number of opportunities to investors beyond picking which car company perform best, or even survive. Looking forward to areas of increased demand from the EV business, lithium is the mineral spoken about most. But copper is not only important in its use throughout the vehicle, it is also critical to distribute electricity to charging stations. It wouldn’t be a surprise to hear announcements by other car companies that they are also enhancing their vertical integration by partnering with or purchasing mining operations.

Channelchek is a great resource for information on small and microcap mining companies. For an extensive listing of companies involved in copper mining, including description, data, and stock price history, click here.

Paul Hoffman

Managing Editor, Channelchek

Source

https://www.stellantis.com/en/news/press-releases/2023/february/stellantis-announces-strategic-copper-investment-in-argentina-reinforcing-commitment-to-reaching-carbon-net-zero-by-2038

https://www.miningweekly.com/article/tesla-gm-among-carmakers-flocking-to-mining-events-amid-battery-metals-scramble-2023-02-27#:~:text=Car%20companies%20are%20making%20inroads,%2C%20deal%2Dhungry%20metals%20producers.https://www.npr.org/2022/03/11/1085670133/automakers-partner-with-mines-as-electric-cars-rely-on-raw-materials-for-batteri#:~:text=Press-,Automakers%20partner%20with%20mines%20as%20electric%20cars%20rely%20on%20raw,sourcing%20raw%20materials%20from%20mines

Will Elon Musk Inspire and Excite on Investor Day 2023?

Posted on February 27, 2023February 27, 2023 by phoffman@channelchek.com

Will Tesla Investors be Inspired or Disappointed on March 1 (Investor Day)?

Tesla’s Investor Day is March 1^st. The lead-up to these events is usually filled with speculation of how the founder, Elon Musk, may surprise EV fans and the investment community. Tesla’s (TSLA) innovations and unique marketing and distribution have made it the most valuable car company in the world. Part of that marketing is the mystique and confidence Musk brings whenever he has an audience. The company is also inspiring as it is less than 20 years in the making and is leading a revolution in how automobiles are built, driven, and fueled.

As plans are kept under wraps, most of the rumors as to what to expect fall in the category of speculation. Below are some of the most likely ideas from past announcements from Tesla and across the internet since the meeting date was announced.

Battery Production

Sourcing raw materials for batteries to make certain new EVs have all the needed components is becoming a concern among car manufacturers.

News has leaked of a proposed $3.6 billion Giga factory to produce up to 100 Gwh of batteries. The factory is expected to be in Nevada and eventually be used to assemble the Tesla semi when production eventually starts.

Tesla is expected to build a processing facility to make lithium hydroxide from spodumene concentrate in Corpus Christie, Texas. The location is good for shipping, and it is close to sources of sulfuric acid from the oil industry. This would be the first lithium hydroxide production facility in the U.S. If true, it would help Tesla fulfill the raw material sourcing requirements of the Inflation Reduction Act to qualify its cars for the $7,500 federal tax credit.

Those deals are at market prices; Tesla would reap the profits from processing the spodumene concentrate into hydroxide, but the bulk of the profit from the material supply accrues to the mining company. Tesla has hinted previously of plans to enter the lithium mining business.

The $25,000 EV

First mentioned in 2020, Tesla’s proposed $25,000 car earned the nickname “fluffy pillow” after Musk showed a picture of an object covered by a blanket that many thought resembled a large pillow. The project was put on hold in early 2022 when Musk said Tesla had too much on its plate.

Tesla’s existing best sellers, the Model 3 and Model Y, have been around for a while, a new model, whether it is the truck or an affordable entry level car would freshen up the line-up.

New Factory

Tesla’s production goals put it at or near capacity. The current factory capacity is listed as 1.9 million vehicles per year. The current goal is six million cars a year by 2026. This would require the expansion of existing plants and then some. A new factory takes three years to design, construct, and get rolling. So planning would have to start now. Musk is more likely to build a new plant than change his production goals.

Thoughts from across the internet suggest this could be in Indonesia or Mexico. Cars built in Mexico could qualify for the $7500 tax credit to purchasers.

Capital Raise

To accomplish the above requires money. Currently, there is construction in progress building out Tesla’s German and Texas factories. Billions more would be needed to implement other plans.

There is as of recent reporting, $22 billion in cash on Tesla’s balance sheet. This is a snapshot of quarter-end and not an accurate representation of the company’s finances. Offsetting this large number is $15 billion in trade payables and $7 billion in accrued payables, much of which is due soon.

Tesla may have to go to the market to raise cash for projects that will be presented on March 1^st.

About Tesla Day

The investor event will be live-streamed from Tesla’s Gigafactory in Texas, with some of the company’s institutional and retail investors attending in person. According to Tesla’s press release, investors will be able to see its most advanced production line as well as discuss long-term expansion plans, the generation 3 platform, and capital allocation.

Paul Hoffman

Managing Editor, Channelchek

Sources

https://ir.tesla.com/press-release/tesla-announces-date-2023-investor-day

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/09/14/fact-sheet-president-bidens-economic-plan-drives-americas-electric-vehicle-manufacturing-boom/

https://www.barrons.com/articles/tesla-cars-brand-rank-51674047645

Release – Aurania Announces Events During PDAC 2023

Posted on February 24, 2023February 24, 2023 by aweinsoff@channelchek.com

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Toronto, Ontario, February 24, 2023 – Aurania Resources Ltd. (TSXV: ARU; OTCQB: AUIAF; Frankfurt: 20Q) (“Aurania” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it will be attending the Prospector’s and Developers International Convention (PDAC) being held March 5th – 8th, 2023 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) in Toronto, Canada.

PDAC Booth Location

Aurania will be exhibiting at booth 2948 in the Investors Exchange located in the MTCC South Building, Level 800. Please note our new booth location. For more information about PDAC and registration, please visit https://www.pdac.ca/convention/registration.

March 5th – 5:00pm Shareholder Meet and Greet with Management

Aurania is hosting a meet-and-greet for shareholders on Sunday, March 5th from 5:00pm-8:00pm in Salon 1, 19th Floor, at The Fairmont Royal York Hotel, 100 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario. Due to capacity limitations, we kindly ask that you confirm your attendance no later than March 1st by RSVP to info@aurania.com.

March 6th – 9:05am Ecuador Day

Ecuador Day will take place on Monday, March 6th at 8:00am ET in Room 206F at the MTCC. Ecuador Day is being organized and hosted by the Ecuador Chamber of Mines and will run from 8:00am-12:00pm. Representatives from the Government of Ecuador are expected to provide an update on the mining industry in Ecuador during this event.

March 7th – 10:00am Panel on Planning for Sustainable Mineral Development 101

Aurania’s Head of CSR, Ms. Carolina Lasso, has been invited to participate in a session sub-topic titled “Setting the stage for success with the S in ESG: Engagement and agreement making in early exploration” on Tuesday, March 7th at 10:00am in Room 715 at the MTCC.

ERM – Environmental Resources Management has put together this two-hour lightning talks panel in collaboration with the PDAC Sustainability Committee. The panel will feature key sub-topics within the sustainable mining framework explored by junior companies, community members, investors, and expert speakers. Click here for more information:

https://www.pdac.ca/convention/programming/sustainability-program/sessions/sustainability-program/planning-for-sustainable-mineral-development-101

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 – Cutucu Project, is located in the Jurassic Metallogenic Belt in the eastern foothills of the Andes mountain range of southeastern Ecuador.

Information on Aurania and technical reports are available at www.aurania.com and www.sedar.com, as well as on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/auranialtd/, Twitter at https://twitter.com/auranialtd, and LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/aurania-resources-ltd-.

For further information, please contact:

Carolyn Muir

VP Corporate Development & Investor Relations

Aurania Resources Ltd.

(416) 367-3200

carolyn.muir@aurania.com

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Labrador Gold Corp. (NKOSF) – High Expectations for 2023

Posted on February 24, 2023February 24, 2023 by cpereira@noblefcm.com

Friday, February 24, 2023

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

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Significant progress at Kingsway. Exploration and drilling at the company’s 100%-owned Kingsway gold project is targeting the Appleton Fault over a 12-kilometer strike length. With approximately $17 million in cash, Labrador Gold has ample financial resources to fund the remaining 34,000 meters of drilling of the company’s planned 100,000-meter drill program.

2023 drilling program. Drilling will continue this year at the Big Vein target and further drilling will be undertaken at the Midway and Pristine targets. Labrador Gold currently has two drill rigs deployed at the Big Vein target. The company expects to add a third rig to drill northeast of the Pristine target which could later move to the Midway target, and a fourth rig to drill in an area (“The Gap”) between Big Vein and Pristine.

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Coeur Mining (CDE) – No Big Surprises

Posted on February 24, 2023February 24, 2023 by cpereira@noblefcm.com

Friday, February 24, 2023

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

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Fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial results. Coeur reported adjusted fourth quarter and full year 2022 losses per share of $(0.06) and $(0.32), respectively, and in line with our estimates. Fourth quarter and full year adjusted EBITDA were $35.9 million and $139.0 million. Full year gold and silver ounces produced were 330.3 thousand and 9.8 million, respectively, while ounces sold were 330.0 thousand and 9.8 million. Free cash flow during the fourth quarter and full year 2022 amounted to $(84.5) million and $(326.7) million due in part to heavy capital expenditures of $113.1 million and $352.4 million, respectively. On balance, financial results were in line with our expectations.

Completion of the Rochester expansion is expected by mid-2023. As of December 31, 2022, approximately $605 million of the $650 million to $670 million project cost has been committed, while $494 million had been incurred.

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Release – Eskay Mining Encounters 1.51 gpt Au and 25.39 gpt Ag over 43.1m and 2.84 gpt Au and 22.17 gpt Ag over 16.4m in Extensional Drilling at the TV Deposit, Consolidated Eskay Project, Golden Triangle, BC

Posted on February 23, 2023February 23, 2023 by aweinsoff@channelchek.com

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February 23, 2023

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / February 23, 2023 / Eskay Mining Corp. (“Eskay” or the “Company”) (TSXV:ESK) (OTCQX:ESKYF) (Frankfurt:KN7)(WKN:A0YDPM) is pleased to announce further encouraging diamond drill results from its 2022 exploration program at its 100% controlled Consolidated Eskay Property in the Golden Triangle, British Columbia.

“Results from our 2022 exploration season demonstrate Eskay’s team has made considerable progress toward unraveling the district-scale potential of VMS mineralization surrounding the Eskay Creek deposit,” commented Dr. John DeDecker, VP of Exploration for Eskay Mining Corp. “Achievements of the 2022 exploration program include defining a new trend of VMS mineralization along the Scarlet-Tarn corridor parallel to and approximately seven kilometers east of the Eskay anticline. Tarn Lake and Scarlet Knob are situated along an east-west trending VMS feeder structure hosted by Eskay rhyolite like that seen in the footwall of the Eskay Creek deposit. Mapping and prospecting define a westward stratigraphic younging direction suggesting that stockwork and replacement-style mineralization at Tarn Lake may represent feeders to seafloor-hosted mineralization up-section towards the important Contact Mudstone horizon, host to high-grade mineralization at Eskay Creek. This recognition is a significant step towards meeting our goal of discovering new Eskay Creek-like high-grade VMS systems. Drilling at TV now shows that Au- and Ag-bearing massive sulfide extends 100 m along strike and overlies an even more extensive zone of stockwork mineralization. We are eager to follow up on all of these encouraging results in 2023.”

TV Extensional Drilling

Highlight results:

4.61 gpt Au and 22.17 gpt Ag (4.89 gpt Au Eq) over 6.28m within 2.84 gpt Au and 22.17 gpt Ag (3.13 gpt Au Eq) over 16.36m in hole TV22-105
2.66 gpt Au and 30.45 gpt Ag (3.05 gpt Au Eq) over 10.56m within 1.51 gpt Au and 25.39 gpt Ag (1.83 gpt Au Eq) over 43.09m in hole TV22-120
3.36 gpt Au and 109.50 gpt Ag (4.76 gpt Au Eq) over 2.00m within 1.14 gpt Au and 30.40 gpt Ag (1.53 gpt Au Eq) over 30.56m in hole TV22-97
6.88 gpt Au and 21.00 gpt Ag (7.15 gpt Au Eq) over 1.10m within 1.28 gpt Au and 87.92 gpt Ag (2.41 gpt Au Eq) over 14.95m in hole TV22-109

Drilling at TV in 2022 expanded the footprint of both the Upper Massive Sulfide Zone and Stockwork Zone at TV (Figures 1, 2 and 3). Massive sulfide mineralization now extends approximately 100 m along strike, ranges from 5 to 10 m in thickness, and is characterized by sulfide lenses hosted by intensely silicified carbonaceous mudstone associated with peperitic dacite (Figures 4 and 5). Massive and semi-massive sulfide mineralization overlies an extensive stockwork feeder zone hosted by dacitic and andesitic breccia and peperite. Stockwork mineralization now extends approximately 175 m along strike, 175 m down dip, and ranges in thickness from 50 to 100 m. Significantly, drill holes testing the up-dip extent of the stockwork zone (TV22-106, 108, and 112) intercepted strongly anomalous Au and Ag values with interspersed values over 1 gpt Au equivalent. Rock chip samples collected from the vicinity of these drill holes suggest that this up-dip zone may contain higher grade pockets of Au and Ag mineralization (Figure 2).

Significant mineralized intervals from 2022 drill holes completed in the vicinity of the TV deposit are presented in the table below. A complete list of the coordinates of drill holes including holes without significant mineralized intercepts is found at the bottom of this release.

Hole	From (m)	To (m)	Length (m)	Au (gpt)	Ag (gpt)	Au Eq (gpt)	Ag Eq (gpt)
TV22-88	133.30	135.00	1.70	1.22	1.22	1.24	96.38
TV22-97	95.44	126.00	30.56	1.14	30.40	1.53	119.68
includes	114.00	116.00	2.00	3.36	109.50	4.76	371.58
TV22-99	88.72	93.60	4.88	0.70	23.50	1.00	78.17
	97.64	103.34	5.70	1.77	19.46	2.02	157.82
includes	102.55	103.34	0.79	8.85	23.00	9.14	713.30
TV22-105	86.72	103.08	16.36	2.84	22.17	3.13	243.78
includes	86.72	93.00	6.28	4.61	22.17	4.89	381.59
and	96.00	101.00	5.00	2.39	25.40	2.71	211.66
TV22-106	2.56	4.60	2.04	1.69	2.38	1.72	134.20
	24.91	26.91	2.00	0.78	17.50	1.00	78.30
TV22-108	4.20	6.99	2.79	1.94	6.00	2.02	157.32
	15.00	18.00	3.00	1.33	2.17	1.36	105.76
TV22-109	50.05	65.00	14.95	1.28	87.92	2.41	188.00
includes	50.05	51.15	1.10	6.88	21.00	7.15	557.64
and	57.58	63.23	5.65	1.03	173.12	3.25	253.38
TV22-110	72.27	88.95	16.68	1.44	19.62	1.69	131.55
TV22-111	51.56	58.78	7.22	0.45	92.99	1.64	127.96
includes	54.83	56.51	1.68	0.87	309.00	4.84	377.21
TV22-112	0.00	7.00	7.00	0.75	9.31	0.87	68.05
includes	4.00	5.00	1.00	3.57	8.18	3.67	286.64
TV22-120	127.79	170.88	43.09	1.51	25.39	1.83	142.83
includes	130.18	131.00	0.82	4.19	15.00	4.38	341.82
and	136.58	147.14	10.56	2.66	30.45	3.05	238.18
TV22-121	95.00	97.18	2.18	0.13	121.87	1.69	131.82
	128.31	132.00	3.69	1.27	40.31	1.79	139.37

Au Eq and Ag Eq values have all been adjusted to the silver-to-gold ratio of 78:1 for this news release.

Tarn Lake

Assay results from the maiden drill program at Tarn Lake have already defined an 80m-long open-ended trend of Au mineralization that dips west-northwest (Figures. 1, 7 and 8). Rock chip sample results suggest that Au mineralization extends up-dip from the drill holes to the surface. Mineralization remains open down-dip.

Sulfide mineralization intercepted by drilling is dominantly replacement-style and stockwork-style (Figure 9), and is hosted by intensely altered Eskay rhyolite. This style of mineralization and intense hydrothermal alteration are consistent with a position in the immediate sub-seafloor environment of a VMS feeder zone. Geological mapping, drilling, and lithological facies analyses show extensive rhyolite-bearing volcaniclastic debris flow beds, peperitic rhyolite, and flow-banded rhyolite defining a rhyolite dome complex that formed at a paleoseafloor position proximal to a syn-volcanic VMS feeder structure, supporting the interpretation based on mineralization and alteration. Based on this geology, Eskay’s exploration team thinks there is considerable potential for the presence of seafloor-hosted VMS mineralization at one or more horizons at Tarn Lake, as is seen along the parallel Eskay Creek-Sib-Lulu trend to the west (Figure 10).

Eskay’s geological mapping team has determined that the stratigraphic younging direction along the Scarlet-Tarn trend is to the west, and that the contact between the Eskay rhyolite and the Willow Ridge basalt lies to the west of Tarn Lake (Figure 10). The contact between these lithologies defines the Contact mudstone horizon that hosts the world-class Au-Ag mineralization at Eskay Creek Mine. Given that recent rock chip sampling indicates Au mineralization continues west of Tarn Lake, it is possible the Tarn VMS system continues up-stratigraphy to the Contact mudstone horizon. These findings are a significant step towards our goal of finding Eskay Creek-like VMS deposits on the Consolidated Eskay Property.

In addition to the potential for Au and Ag mineralization down-dip and up-section from 2022 drilling, there is considerable potential for mineralization to extend beneath Bruce Glacier to Scarlet Knob along east-west trending feeder structures (Figure 11). These feeder structures are delineated by andesite dikes surrounded by sulfide mineralization and intense hydrothermal alteration of the host Eskay rhyolite.

Significant drill results from hole TN22-8 completed at Tarn Lake are presented in the table below.

Hole	From (m)	To (m)	Length (m)	Au (gpt)	Ag (gpt)	Au Eq (gpt)	Ag Eq (gpt)
TN22-8	90.19	92.88	2.69	0.75	29.00	1.12	87.50
	117.33	123.00	5.67	1.37	3.37	1.41	110.00
	133.53	139.72	6.19	1.46	2.13	1.49	116.16
	158.04	161.00	2.96	1.27	4.11	1.32	102.78

Au Eq and Ag Eq values have all been adjusted to the silver-to-gold ratio of 78:1 for this news release.

2022 Exploration Program

The fundamental goal of the 2022 exploration program was to identify new precious metal-rich VMS deposits across the Consolidated Eskay Project through early-stage work including mapping and geochemical sampling, and more advanced work including widely spaced drilling. During the 2022 exploration season, Eskay Mining successfully completed 29,500m of diamond drilling along the TV-Jeff corridor and along the Scarlet Ridge-Tarn Lake trend.

Drill results discussed in this news release come from holes drilled in the vicinity of the TV deposit and the newly discovered Tarn Lake mineralizing system. As of this news release, all assays have returned from the 2022 drill program.

Au Eq and Ag Eq Calculations and True Width:

Note on use of Au eq (Au eq=Au+Ag/78) and Ag eq (Ag eq=Au*78+Ag): Mineralization at the TV and Jeff deposits displays similar characteristics and mineralogy to the Eskay Creek deposit and therefore for Au eq, and Au:Ag, a ratio of 78:1 is used and Au eq and Ag eq values are deemed to be reasonable based on assumed gold recovery (84.2%) and silver recovery (87.3%) as reported in the Eskay Creek Project NI 43-101 Technical Report and Prefeasibility Study, British Columbia, Canada, Effective Date: 22 July, 2021, Prepared for: Skeena Resources Ltd., Prepared by: Absence Engineering Canada Inc.

True widths of reported intercepts are not fully understood at this time but given the moderately dipping tabular nature of these deposits and the steep angle of drilling, Eskay geologists estimate true widths represent approximately 70-90% of the reported drill intercept lengths.

QA/QC, Methodology Statement:

Halved HQ drill core samples are submitted to ALS Geochemistry in Terrace, British Columbia for preparation and analysis. ALS is accredited to the ISO/IEC 17025 standard for gold assays. All analytical methods include quality control standards inserted at set frequencies. The entire sample interval is crushed and homogenized, 250 g of the homogenized sample is pulped. All samples were analyzed for gold, silver, mercury, and a suite of 48 major and trace elements. Analysis for gold is by fire assay fusion followed by Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-AES) on 30 g of pulp. Analysis for silver is by fire assay and gravimetric analysis on 30 g of pulp. Mercury is analyzed using the trace Hg Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectroscopy (ICP-MS) method. All other major and trace elements are analyzed by four-acid digestion followed by ICP-MS.

Historical rock chip sample data is sourced from Assessment Report AR19675 by Granges dated February 7, 1990. Eskay Mining is unable to fully verify this data, and it should be treated as such by the reader.

Dr. Quinton Hennigh, P. Geo., a Director of the Company and its technical adviser, a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the technical contents of this news release.

About Eskay Mining Corp:

Eskay Mining Corp (TSX-V:ESK) is a TSX Venture Exchange listed company, headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. Eskay is an exploration company focused on the exploration and development of precious and base metals along the Eskay rift in a highly prolific region of northwest British Columbia known as the “Golden Triangle,” 70km northwest of Stewart, BC. The Company currently holds mineral tenures in this area comprised of 177 claims (52,600 hectares).

All material information on the Company may be found on its website at www.eskaymining.com and on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

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President & Chief Executive Officer	E: Mac@eskaymining.com

Forward-Looking Statements: This Press 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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Release – Defense Metals starts construction of Hydrometallurgical Pilot Plant with commissioning at SGS Lakefield scheduled for March 2023

Posted on February 22, 2023February 22, 2023 by aweinsoff@channelchek.com

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VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ – Defense Metals Corp. (“Defense Metals” or the “Company“; (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D) is pleased to announce that construction of the hydrometallurgical pilot plant has started and commissioning is scheduled to start in the second half of March.

Craig Taylor, CEO of Defense Metals, stated:

“We are excited to enter this important milestone of building and running the hydrometallurgical pilot plant, which is scheduled to be commissioned in late March. Pilot operations will be done in two segments and should be completed by the end of April. A successful pilot plant program will be essential for the completion of the engineering design and economics of the planned pre-feasibility study.”

Following the successful completion of laboratory flotation and acid bake tests from December 2021 to date, Defense Metals is now ready to build a hydrometallurgical pilot plant. It is important to note that the Independent Preliminary Economic Assessment¹ was based on a different hydrometallurgy flowsheet, the gangue-leach – caustic-crack process (see the Company’s March 31, 2022 news release). However, after numerous laboratory tests the Company decided to pursue piloting of the less complex acid bake process, which has, in initial test-work, yielded better recovery rates, is an industry standard, and has the potential for improved economics.

The objective of the pilot plant is to demonstrate at a larger scale, and with continuous operation, the processing of Wicheeda flotation concentrate to produce rare earths using the acid bake flowsheet, to help confirm the quality of the project, and to gather data required for the pre-feasibility study.

The pilot plant will be configured to produce a high-purity rare earth precipitate suitable as feed for a separation plant. Samples produced from the pilot plant will also be shared with potential end-users for product development and qualification.

Methodology

The plant is being built at SGS Lakefield, Ontario and will run in two segments for approximately two weeks. The feed for the plant will total approximately 600 kg of mineral concentrate that was generated from a flotation pilot plant operated on a bulk sample from the Wicheeda deposit.

Qualified Person

The scientific and technical information contained in this news release, as it relates to the Wicheeda Rare-Earth Project, has been reviewed and approved by John Goode, P. Eng., a metallurgical consultant to the Company, and who is a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 and who has provided the technical information relating to metallurgy in this news release. Kristopher J. Raffle, P.Geo. (BC), a director of the Company, is the Qualified Person as defined in National Instrument 43-101 for the information relating to resources in this news release.

About the Wicheeda REE Property

The 2021 Wicheeda REE Project Preliminary Economic Assessment technical report (“PEA”) outlined a robust after-tax net present value (NPV@8%) of $517 million and an 18% IRR^[1]. This PEA contemplated an open pit mining operation with a 1.75:1 (waste:mill feed) strip ratio providing a 1.8 Mtpa (“million tonnes per year”) mill throughput producing an average of 25,423 tonnes REO annually over a 16 year mine life. A Phase 1 initial pit strip ratio of 0.63:1 (waste:mill feed) would yield rapid access to higher grade surface mineralization in year 1 and payback of $440 million initial capital within 5 years.

About Defense Metals Corp.

For further information, please contact:

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

Cautionary Statement Regarding ” Forward-Looking” Information

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, starting and completing the hydrometallurgical pilot plant including anticipated timeline and expected results and outcomes, the Company’s plans for its Wicheeda REE Project, expected results and outcomes, completion of the PFS, 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.sedar.com. 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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	¹ Independent Preliminary Economic Assessment for the Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Project, British Columbia, Canada, dated January 6, 2022, with an effective date of November 7, 2021, and prepared by SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc. is filed under Defense Metals Corp.’s Issuer Profile on SEDAR (www.sedar.com).

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Defense Metals Corp. (DFMTF) – Entering an Important New Phase

Posted on February 22, 2023February 22, 2023 by cpereira@noblefcm.com

Wednesday, February 22, 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”.

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Pilot plant commissioning. Defense Metals has commenced construction of a hydrometallurgical pilot plant which is expected to be commissioned in March. Pilot plant operations will run in two segments and be completed by the end of April. The feed for the plant will total approximately 600 kilograms of mineral concentrate that was processed from a Wicheeda deposit bulk sample.

The proof will be in the precipitate. The pilot plant is being configured to produce a high-purity rare earth precipitate suitable as feed stock for a rare earths element (REE) separation plant. The objective of the pilot plant is to demonstrate, at a larger scale, the processing of Wicheeda flotation concentrate to produce rare earths using the acid bake hydrometallurgy process and to collect data for a preliminary feasibility study which is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2024. Samples produced from the pilot plant will be shared with potential end-users for product qualification.

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Preparing Students for the New Nuclear

Posted on February 17, 2023February 17, 2023 by phoffman@channelchek.com

Image: Student Santiago Andrade interning at Caterpillar

Not Your Grandfathers Nuclear Reactor – Educating the Needed Nuclear Talent Pool

Human infrastructure is critical to any industry. Building the foundations so a new or quickly expanding technology can begin to flourish requires foresight. This forward planning also requires schools to recognize a need, student interest, and old and new industries then understanding that internships are two-way streets that benefit both the young, and also the entrenched. MIT created a unique program for students in the field of nuclear power generation. Below is an article republished from their website on the success of one of their programs. – Paul Hoffman, Channelchek

Kara Baskin | MIT News

As nuclear power has gained greater recognition as a zero-emission energy source, the MIT Leaders for Global Operations (LGO) program has taken notice. Two years ago, LGO began a collaboration with MIT’s Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering (NSE) as a way to showcase the vital contribution of both business savvy and scientific rigor that LGO’s dual-degree graduates can offer this growing field.

“We saw that the future of fission and fusion required business acumen and management acumen,” says Professor Anne White, NSE department head. “People who are going to be leaders in our discipline, and leaders in the nuclear enterprise, are going to need all of the technical pieces of the puzzle that our engineering department can provide in terms of education and training. But they’re also going to need a much broader perspective on how the technology connects with society through the lens of business.”

The resulting response has been positive: “Companies are seeing the value of nuclear technology for their operations,” White says, and this often happens in unexpected ways.

For example, graduate student Santiago Andrade recently completed a research project at Caterpillar Inc., a preeminent manufacturer of mining and construction equipment. Caterpillar is one of more than 20 major companies that partner with the LGO program, offering six-month internships to each student. On the surface, it seemed like an improbable pairing; what could Andrade, who was pursuing his master’s in nuclear science and engineering, do for a manufacturing company? However, Caterpillar wanted to understand the technical and commercial feasibility of using nuclear energy to power mining sites and data centers when wind and solar weren’t viable.

“They are leaving no stone unturned in the search of financially smart solutions that can support the transition to a clean energy dependency,” Andrade says. “My project, along with many others’, is part of this effort.”

“The research done through the LGO program with Santiago is enabling Caterpillar to understand how alternative technologies, like the nuclear microreactor, could participate in these markets in the future,” says Brian George, product manager for large electric power solutions at Caterpillar. “Our ability to connect our customers with the research will provide for a more accurate understanding of the potential opportunity, and helps provide exposure for our customers to emerging technologies.”

With looming threats of climate change, White says, “We’re going to require more opportunities for nuclear technologies to step in and be part of those solutions. A cohort of LGO graduates will come through this program with technical expertise — a master’s degree in nuclear engineering — and an MBA. There’s going to be a tremendous talent pool out there to help companies and governments.”

Andrade, who completed an undergraduate degree in chemical engineering and had a strong background in thermodynamics, applied to LGO unsure of which track to choose, but he knew he wanted to confront the world’s energy challenge. When MIT Admissions suggested that he join LGO’s new nuclear track, he was intrigued by how it could further his career.

“Since the NSE department offers opportunities ranging from energy to health care and from quantum engineering to regulatory policy, the possibilities of career tracks after graduation are countless,” he says.

He was also inspired by the fact that, as he says, “Nuclear is one of the less-popular solutions in terms of our energy transition journey. One of the things that attracted me is that it’s not one of the most popular, but it’s one of the most useful.”

In addition to his work at Caterpillar, Andrade connected deeply with professors. He worked closely with professors Jacopo Buongiorno and John Parsons as a research assistant, helping them develop a business model to successfully support the deployment of nuclear microreactors. After graduation, he plans to work in the clean energy sector with an eye to innovations in the nuclear energy technology space.

His LGO classmate, Lindsey Kennington, a control systems engineer, echoes his sentiments: This is a revolutionary time for nuclear technology.

“Before MIT, I worked on a lot of nuclear waste or nuclear weapons-related projects. All of them were fission-related. I got disillusioned because of all the bureaucracy and the regulation,” Kennington says. “However, now there are a lot of new nuclear technologies coming straight out of MIT. Commonwealth Fusion Systems, a fusion startup, represents a prime example of MIT’s close relationship to new nuclear tech. Small modular reactors are another emerging technology being developed by MIT. Exposure to these cutting-edge technologies was the main sell factor for me.”

Kennington conducted an internship with National Grid, where she used her expertise to evaluate how existing nuclear power plants could generate hydrogen. At MIT, she studied nuclear and energy policy, which offered her additional perspective that traditional engineering classes might not have provided. Because nuclear power has long been a hot-button issue, Kennington was able to gain nuanced insight about the pathways and roadblocks to its implementation.

“I don’t think that other engineering departments emphasize that focus on policy quite as much. [Those classes] have been one of the most enriching parts of being in the nuclear department,” she says.

Most of all, she says, it’s a pivotal time to be part of a new, blossoming program at the forefront of clean energy, especially as fusion research grows more prevalent.

“We’re at an inflection point,” she says. “Whether or not we figure out fusion in the next five, 10, or 20 years, people are going to be working on it — and it’s a really exciting time to not only work on the science but to actually help the funding and business side grow.”

White puts it simply.

“This is not your parents’ nuclear,” she says. “It’s something totally different. Our discipline is evolving so rapidly that people who have technical expertise in nuclear will have a huge advantage in this next generation.”

Reprinted with permission from MIT News ( http://news.mit.edu/ )

Release – Sierra Metals Subsidiary in Peru, Sociedad Minera Corona Reports Q4 And Full-Year 2022 Financial Results

Posted on February 16, 2023February 16, 2023 by aweinsoff@channelchek.com

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TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Sierra Metals Inc. (TSX: SMT) (“Sierra Metals” or “the Company”) announces the filing at the BVL by its subsidiary, Sociedad Minera Corona S.A. (“Corona”) of its unaudited Financial Statements and the Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) for the fourth quarter and full-year 2022.

The Company holds an 81.8% interest in Corona. The unaudited Financial Statements and MD&A can be viewed at:

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Empresa: Sociedad Minera Corona S.A.
Periodo: 2022 and Trimestre IV

Sierra Metals will release its Q4 and full-year 2022 consolidated financial statements on Monday, March 13^th, 2023, with an investor conference call on Tuesday, March 14^th, 2023.

About Sierra Metals

Sierra Metals Inc. is a diversified Canadian mining company with Green Metal exposure including copper production and base metal production with precious metals byproduct credits, focused on the production and development of its Yauricocha Mine in Peru, and Bolivar and Cusi Mines in Mexico. The Company is focused on increasing production volume and growing mineral resources. The Company has large land packages at all three mines with several prospective regional targets providing longer-term exploration upside and mineral resource growth potential.

The Company’s Common Shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “SMT”.

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