Gertrude Stein, a writer and original influencer who lived in Paris from 1903 until she died in 1946 and nurtured the careers of such notables as Ernest Hemingway and Pablo Picasso, famously said of her 1881 birthplace, Oakland, California, in 1937 that “there’s no there there.”

This aphorism has entered the English language as a description of something that cannot live up to its perceived or remembered properties.

There are no proven resources of rare earth elements, atomic numbers 57 (lanthanum) to 70 (lutetium), in Ukraine’s sovereign territory.

This means that no accessible, mineable, extractible with known technologies, or high enough grade discoveries of rare earths (as defined above) have been made in Ukraine to justify the high expense of moving such a “discovery” to the internationally defined status of a “deposit” which could be mined economically.

It must be noted that rare earths are rarely found as primary deposits; those in which rare earths are the pre-dominant values found and sought. Only two come to mind: Australia’s Mt. Weld (Lynas) and California’s Mountain Pass (MP Materials). The majority of the world’s light “magnet” rare earths today are produced in China as byproducts of iron ore mining. Deposits of ionic adsorption clays, the world’s current source of higher atomic numbered (“heavy”) rare earths, are extremely low grade (typically 500 parts per million) but are “mined” due to their exceptional ease of extraction and concentration (technically but not economically due to environmental remediation necessary post extraction).

No such economically mineable deposits of either type occur in Ukraine.

The extreme ignorance of most commentators highlights the ridiculous nature of Ukrainian rare earths. Even the Wall Street Journal’s “experts,” among many, many of their peers, cannot seem to understand that rare earths are a sharply defined subset of the chemical elements and do not include such elements as lithium, titanium, and graphite—only the latter of which is not found in abundance in the United States!

If HEALTH, SAFETY, ECONOMICS, and ENVIRONMENT are essential to those who use rare earths, then the best places in the world to mine them are Australia, Canada, and THE UNITED STATES!

America’s current governing class, obedient media, and expert crowd do not impress when it comes to understanding how to best find, develop, and utilize natural resources of non-fuel minerals, such as rare earths.

Maybe they should leave mining, refining, and fabricating end-user forms of the critical elements for technology to the miners, refiners, and fabricators whose livelihoods depend on the best, most robust, safest, and lowest cost methods to obtain them.  

Critical mineral security is as simple as developing mining and refining in Canada, Australia, and AMERICA.

Ukraine and Greenland are not options.

Over the past week, several significant developments in the critical minerals sector have captured global attention, with key implications for both production and international trade. In Indonesia, PT Gunbuster Nickel Industry, a subsidiary of the bankrupt Jiangsu Delong Nickel Industry Co., faces the risk of shutting down its nickel smelter due to mounting financial pressures. Operational challenges, including delayed payments to energy suppliers and difficulties sourcing nickel ore, have compounded the situation. The global decline in nickel prices, along with tighter local ore supplies and government mining restrictions, have further strained operations, forcing Gunbuster to scale back production drastically. The smelter, which had planned a $3 billion investment, has already ceased most of its production lines, threatening global nickel supply chains.

Meanwhile, tensions between the U.S. and Canada have intensified as Cameco Corp. (TSX: CCO | NYSE: CCJ), a major uranium producer, warned that proposed U.S. tariffs on Canadian uranium imports could push prices up by 10% for American buyers. The U.S. relies on Canada for 27% of its uranium supply, and with demand for contracted volumes being largely inelastic, Cameco may redirect its exports to other regions, including Central and Eastern Europe. The move, if enacted, could jeopardize the security of America’s uranium supply and disrupt energy strategies in both nations. This issue highlights the vulnerabilities in global uranium markets, as geopolitical factors continue to shape the sector.

In China, the government is tightening its control over the rare earth sector, with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology unveiling new regulations to strengthen state oversight of mining, production quotas, and the entire supply chain, including smelting and separation processes. China, which already dominates global rare earth output, is further consolidating its control over these vital minerals, following a 2023 ban on exporting technology for rare earth magnets. These new rules will likely have significant implications for global supply, as rare earths are crucial for numerous industries, including electronics, renewable energy, and defense technologies. This move also underscores China’s strategic focus on securing its position in the critical minerals market amid growing global competition.

Elsewhere, Wyloo Metals has entered exclusive negotiations with Hastings Technology Metals Ltd. to form a joint venture for the Yangibana Rare Earths and Niobium Project in Australia. The venture aims to develop key rare earths, with Wyloo holding a majority stake and serving as the project operator. This deal signals growing interest in rare earths outside of China, as countries and companies seek to diversify their supply sources. Additionally, the Democratic Republic of Congo has become a key strategic copper supplier for China, with a 71% increase in copper exports to the country in 2024, highlighting the shifting dynamics in global copper markets and the growing importance of African mining projects in securing critical resources.

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China-Backed $3 Billion Indonesia Nickel Smelter Risks Shutdown (February 20, 2025, Source) PT Gunbuster Nickel Industry in Indonesia, a subsidiary of the bankrupt Jiangsu Delong Nickel Industry Co., is on the brink of closure due to financial strains and operational challenges. The smelter has reduced its operations significantly, struggling with delayed payments to energy suppliers and difficulties in procuring nickel ore. Global nickel prices have declined sharply, exacerbating the situation, which is also affected by tight local ore supplies and government restrictions on mining quotas. Gunbuster, which once planned to invest $3 billion in its plant, has already halted most of its production lines.

Cameco sees uranium cost jump up for US customers if Trump’s tariffs go into play (February 20, 2025, Source) Cameco Corp. (TSX: CCO | NYSE: CCJ), a Canadian uranium producer, indicated that proposed 10% U.S. tariffs on Canadian uranium imports would drive up prices for American buyers by around 10%. Canada currently supplies 27% of U.S. uranium, ahead of Australia and Kazakhstan at 22% each. Cameco executives said U.S. demand for contracted volumes is inelastic, so even non-tariffed countries could raise their offer prices. Cameco may shift to other markets, including Central and Eastern Europe. Cameco’s CFO noted that these tariff threats might ultimately jeopardize the security of America’s uranium supply.

China proposes new rules to tighten control over rare earth sector (February 19, 2025, Source) China released a draft of new regulations on its rare earth industry on Wednesday, seeking tighter state control. The proposals were issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology for public consultation and cover production quotas, mining, smelting, separation processes, monitoring, and enforcement. China already manages rare earth output through quotas and state-owned entities and dominates approximately 90% of global refined production. The new rules follow a 2023 ban on exporting technology for rare earth magnets, expanding existing restrictions on the extraction and separation of these essential minerals.

Wyloo to form Yangibana Joint Venture with Hastings and becomes largest shareholder in Neo Performance Materials (February 19, 2025, Source) Wyloo has entered exclusive negotiations with Hastings Technology Metals Ltd. (ASX: HAS) to form an Unincorporated Joint Venture (UJV) for the Yangibana Rare Earths and Niobium Project and acquired a 19.99% equity interest in Neo Performance Materials Inc. (TSX: NEO). The deal sees Wyloo holding 60% participation and serving as manager/operator, while Hastings retains 40%. Wyloo can raise its interest to 70%. The UJV covers both Stage 1 of the Yangibana Rare Earths and Niobium Project and Stage 2 Hydrometallurgical Plant. The target date for completing the UJV agreement and related documents is March 2025, pending regulatory approval.

Russian forces advance on Ukraine’s critical minerals as Trump talks of a deal (February 19, 2025, Source) Russian troops are closing in on Ukraine’s Shevchenko lithium deposit as part of a broader push to secure critical mineral reserves. U.S. President Donald Trump wants Kyiv to offer extensive access to these resources in exchange for security support, a proposal President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is open to but with tougher safeguards. Russia, already controlling a significant portion of Ukraine’s rare earths, is advancing from multiple directions around the deposit in Donetsk. The battle for mineral wealth is unfolding alongside discussions between Washington and Moscow on potentially ending the three-year conflict and resetting bilateral relations.

Nova Scotia bill proposes lifting uranium exploration ban (February 19, 2025, Source) Nova Scotia has introduced legislation to repeal its ban on uranium exploration and mining, but only for government-led research. The ban, in place since 1981, would remain for industry through an existing ministerial order. The measure aims to gather accurate data on uranium deposits while addressing safety concerns. Currently, Canada is the world’s third-largest uranium producer, with mining primarily in northern Saskatchewan. Uranium is a recognized critical mineral nationally, but not in Nova Scotia because of the prohibition. The proposed legislation is part of broader reforms covering onshore gas, utilities, agrology, and weed control.

Japan to increase reliance on nuclear energy in post-Fukushima shift (February 18, 2025, Source) Japan has decided to increase its reliance on nuclear energy, aiming for it to account for 20% of its power supply by 2040, a significant rise from 8.5% in 2023. This policy shift, approved by the cabinet and pending parliamentary approval, marks a departure from earlier plans to reduce nuclear energy usage. The decision is driven by the need to secure a stable energy source for power-intensive sectors like AI and semiconductors, and to reduce carbon emissions. Concerns include safety, costs, and the reliance on uranium imports. Additionally, the traumatic memories of the 2011 Fukushima disaster add to the complexity of this decision.

Chinese lithium company halts tech exports as trade tensions build (February 18, 2025, Source) A Chinese company, Jiangsu Jiuwu Hi-Tech, has ceased exports of a key lithium processing equipment, responding to Beijing’s proposed export controls. This move indicates manufacturers are adapting to potential new regulations that could require government licenses for overseas sales of certain technologies including sorbents—materials essential for lithium extraction. While China dominates the global production of sorbents, the proposal’s uncertainty is already affecting international trade decisions and discussions, suggesting a strategic use of China’s position in critical mineral sectors amidst growing trade tensions. This could impact global lithium supply chains, influencing companies like Exxon Mobil and Koch Industries to reconsider their technological dependencies.

US energy secretary says Australia should ‘get in the game of supplying uranium’ (February 18, 2025, Source) Speaking at a conference in London, US energy secretary Chris Wright urged Australia to increase uranium production and consider adopting nuclear energy. Australia is already the world’s fourth-largest uranium producer, though nuclear power remains banned at national level. Wright also praised the potential development of Australia’s shale gas, calling it a “tremendous resource.” He questioned the widespread belief in “clean” versus “dirty” energy, expressing concern about top-down control in energy policy. Attendees included conservative politicians, activists, and media figures from Australia and New Zealand, who gathered for the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship conference.

Anglo American to sell nickel business for up to $500 million (February 18, 2025, Source) Anglo American PLC (LSE: AAL) has agreed to sell its nickel business to MMG Ltd for up to $500 million, focusing on streamlining its operations towards copper and iron ore sectors. The deal includes $350 million initially, with potential additional payments linked to nickel price and project developments, totaling an extra $150 million. This sale is part of Anglo’s broader restructuring, which includes divesting from coal and planning to spin off its De Beers diamond unit. The restructuring follows the rejection of a $49 billion bid from BHP for Anglo’s copper assets. Anglo aims to simplify its business and improve market transparency, according to CEO Duncan Wanblad.

Trump’s foreign aid cuts threaten $1 billion African minerals project (February 18, 2025, Source) A billion-dollar expansion of Africa’s critical minerals infrastructure is uncertain due to a foreign-aid freeze under the Trump administration. The Lobito Corridor railway project, intended to transport cobalt and copper from the Central African Copperbelt to the Angolan coast for shipment to Western markets, is central to these plans. Previous commitments from the US International Development Finance Corp. and USAID for feasibility studies and early-stage funding are now stalled. Officials fear the project could collapse without American support, opening the door to China or other financiers. The suspension has created uncertainty for strategic investments in African mining and energy development.

Congo emerges as China’s strategic copper supplier (February 17, 2025, Source) China’s significant investments in mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo are paying off with a substantial increase in copper imports. In 2024, refined copper shipments from Congo to China surged by 71% to 1.48 million metric tons, making Congo the primary supplier to China, the largest global copper consumer. This relationship highlights a shift in the global copper market dynamics, diminishing the relevance of China’s copper imports as a demand indicator. While China’s overall refined copper imports and production have increased, suggesting a recovery in demand, macroeconomic indicators and copper prices do not confirm this trend. The Congo is also increasing its global production ranking, overtaking Peru and potentially enhancing exports to the West through the Lobito Corridor project.

China digs deep on mineral security as battle for resources with US intensifies (February 17, 2025, Source) China is enhancing its strategy to secure critical mineral resources, deepening its exploration and support measures. The country reported a significant increase in copper reserves, adding over 30 million tonnes since 2021. China has also established a 3,000km lithium belt with an estimated 20 to 30 million tonnes of lithium, vital for its burgeoning new-energy sector. Furthermore, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released an action plan to boost the energy-storage manufacturing industry. This initiative aligns with China’s aim to reduce dependence on foreign minerals and maintain its competitive edge in the global resources market. Additionally, China has discovered new oil, gas, and uranium reserves, further enhancing its self-sufficiency in critical resources.

China quietly ramps up its tech trade war with the West (February 17, 2025, Source) China is tightening controls on the outflow of its advanced technology as trade tensions with the US and Europe increase. Authorities have restricted certain engineers and equipment from leaving the country, proposed new battery technology export limits, and curbed critical mineral processing knowhow. These moves affect global supply chains, including Apple’s partner Foxconn, which reports challenges sending machinery and personnel to India. Beijing is also formalizing export restrictions for technologies crucial to lithium extraction and battery production, potentially forcing foreign manufacturers to rely on Chinese expertise and inputs for advanced components.

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The upcoming CMI Summit IV, themed The War for Critical Minerals and Capital Resources, is scheduled to take place in Toronto, Ontario, on May 13-14, 2025. This event aims to unite industry leaders to tackle pressing issues in the global critical minerals market. To learn more about the CMI Summit IV, click here – or to secure a CMI Summit IV 2-day Delegates Pass, click here

February 21, 2025 — In an interview with InvestorNews host Tracy Hughes, Raymond Goldie, President of the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC), shared insights into his role leading the largest mining convention since 2023. Goldie emphasized that his role as president focuses on using both written and spoken words to advocate for PDAC’s principles and goals, particularly around facilitating access to land, capital, and skills for the mining community. Reflecting on his extensive career as a mining analyst, Goldie noted that his ability to communicate effectively with investors has been crucial in his leadership. He also expressed his gratitude for his time as president, highlighting the future leadership of Karen Reese, who he believes will bring valuable experience and a strong understanding of people skills to PDAC.

Goldie discussed key themes for the upcoming PDAC 2025, focusing on the current challenges facing the mining industry. One of the most pressing issues is raising capital, particularly for junior mining companies that rely on funding to continue operations and discovery. He stressed that the continuation of Canada’s Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (METC) is crucial for the industry’s survival and growth, noting that without it, funding for exploration could become scarce. Goldie also pointed to the growing importance of critical minerals, especially in the context of the global green energy transition. He emphasized the need for Canada to fast-track mineral exploration, strengthen strategic alliances, and secure supply chains to ensure a stable future for critical minerals.

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February 21, 2025 — In an insightful interview with Tracy Hughes from Investor.News, Bundeep Singh Rangar, CEO and Director of Fineqia International Inc. (CSE: FNQ), shared key details about the company’s strategic direction in the digital asset space. Rangar described Fineqia as “a proxy for investors looking to get exposure to the digital asset economy,” emphasizing the complexities of navigating the crypto landscape. He highlighted Fineqia’s innovative launch of the world’s first DeFi-oriented Exchange-Traded Product (ETP), which has successfully managed to accumulate CAD$45 million in assets under management. Rangar explained the significance of their partnership with Copper for asset custody, stating, “Copper has been fantastic for us to give us the comfort and the resilience that’s needed for storing these assets.”

Delving deeper into Fineqia’s business model, Rangar expressed the company’s focus on both asset appreciation and yield generation. “We have created a model whereby we take equity stakes or tokens and we also generate fees from managing assets,” he noted, clarifying the multifaceted approach to creating value for investors. He underscored the challenge of market recognition, mentioning, “We are still one of the stocks that is yet to be noticed by the market.” Furthermore, Rangar spoke about the company’s efforts to educate and engage investors through various channels, including a comprehensive newsletter that tracks the ETP market globally. He stressed the importance of effective communication with investors: “We need to get onto premier platforms that investors access and they can hear about us and read about us.” Through these efforts, Fineqia aims to enhance its visibility and understanding within the investment community, driving both awareness and investment into its innovative products.

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Publicly listed in Canada (CSE: FNQ) with quoted symbols on Nasdaq (OTC: FNQQF) and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (Frankfurt: FNQA), Fineqia provides investors with institutional grade exposure to opportunities from blockchain based Decentralized Finance (DeFi). Its European subsidiary is an issuer of crypto asset backed Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs) such as the Fineqia FTSE Cardano Enhanced Yield ETN (Ticker: YADA; ISIN: LI1408648106), and its UK unit is an adviser to Actively Management Certificates (AMCs) in Europe, such as the Digital Asset Blockchain Infrastructure (DABI) one. Fineqia has investments in businesses tokenizing Real-World Assets (RWAs), dApps, DeFi and blockchain protocols

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February 21, 2025 — In a recent interview with InvestorNews host Tracy Hughes, Raf Souccar, newly appointed director of Safe Supply Streaming Co. Ltd. (CSE: SPLY | OTCQB: SSPLF), discussed his passion for the harm reduction industry and the impact of Safe Supply’s innovative safety strips. Souccar, who has a distinguished career with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), reflected on his extensive experience in drug enforcement and public safety, particularly in addressing substance abuse disorder. Souccar shared his belief that substance abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a law enforcement problem, noting, “You cannot arrest your way out of drug addiction.” He emphasized the importance of harm reduction tools like the safety strips, which can detect toxic substances such as fentanyl and xylazine in street drugs. “The idea for me with the safety strip is keeping people alive,” he explained, highlighting its role in preventing overdose deaths and protecting individuals who may unknowingly consume dangerous substances.

As part of his role at Safe Supply, Souccar is focused on expanding awareness of these life-saving products, both among drug users and their families. “We need to make sure that people who consume drugs know about these products and understand that they are about safety, not enabling addiction,” he said. Safe Supply’s acquisition of Safety Strips Tech Corp. further solidifies its commitment to providing harm reduction solutions. Souccar’s background in national security and law enforcement, particularly his involvement in Canada’s drug strategy and his role in marijuana legalization discussions positions him to help steer Safe Supply in its mission to combat the opioid crisis. He believes that collaboration between Canada and the U.S., rather than blame, is essential in addressing the fentanyl epidemic, stating, “The best way to deal with them is not to retaliate, but rather to form partnerships and work together.”

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In the late 1950s, the British novelist and professional biologist C.P. Snow described a discussion he had at a then-recent dinner party as an example of “the two cultures,” which he defined as those who knew or knew of the second law of thermodynamics and those who did not. He was surprised by this lack of basic knowledge among those who were the “educated “elites of the UK, and he wondered how these elites could govern an increasingly technologically based culture without any knowledge of how it works or how we got there.

It was remarkable, but it didn’t seem to matter much, in 1960, that the credentialed political class didn’t know of or understand the second law of thermodynamics; it matters now, but the distinction of the educated elites of today from those of Snow’s day is that today they no longer have the ability to comprehend the limitations of science and engineering but simply accept whichever contemporary theories or models fit their political needs as the ridiculous oxymoron, settled science.

Conclusions based on the application of logic to verifiable (reproducible) data have now disappeared from public discourse about the availability for use of natural resources for an energy transition away from burning cheap abundant fossil fuels to one utilizing those scarce or expensive and thus limited non fuel mineral resources necessary for a transition to alternate sources of energy.

The ruling political and financial classes have repeated the pronouncement attributed to Queen Victoria, who when she was informed that England was doing poorly in its imperial war against South African Boers (farmers), who had dared to refuse inclusion in the British Empire said, “We are not interested in the possibilities of defeat, because they do not exist.”

Today’s ruling classes in the West and non-Chinese Asia are saying, since they are completely ignorant of the limitations on recovering natural resources economically, that they have no interest in the fact that contemporary civilization cannot afford to allocate enough capital to transform useful energy production away from the burning of economically available fossil fuels completely to the production of energy by the conversion of light and wind to electricity. Their folly and genuine resource illiteracy has now been amplified by a sudden realization that heat produced by controlled nuclear fission is a really good way to produce steam with zero emission of carbon dioxide, their favorite apocalyptic goblin of the moment.

Science is a process based on the application of observed data to logical reasoning. It is not a religion and its current theoretical basis is a model of the universe based on our current understanding. Such a contemporary model is not settled, and it is certainly not infallible.

As far as a transformation of the source of energy used by our civilization, from fossil fuels to “alternate, green, energy production, while maintaining not only the standard of living of the developed world but also bringing more and more of the developing world to that standard, it is not possible.

Here are the key data that refute the proposed green energy production model if it is to be based on known science and robust contemporary engineering for the storage of electricity:

There is no reproducible data to support the idea that there are sufficient accessible, economically workable deposits of the critical minerals just for the batteries to support non-fossil fuel-generated energy storage.

The world’s producing miners are not allocating investment to the development of such an expansion of existing mineral production as would be required to meet the needs shown on the above graph, because they know that the necessary deposits do not exist, and to attempt to go forward pretending that they do would be a waste of capital needed for logical growth.

The academic elites support the politics of green energy by relying on a flawed concept called “earth abundance,’ which states that the amount of a mineral available for use is equivalent to its part in the makeup of the earth’s crust. This academic definition is the actual basis of the most wasteful diversion of capital for political needs in human history. Earth abundance is not and cannot be the basis for the measurement of mineral accessibility.

The lists of critical minerals for alternative energy production, storage, and distribution must be expanded from the above to add iron (steel), aluminum, and copper, all of which require enormous amounts of fossil fuels to produce the continuous, reliable, controlled electricity necessary to refine those metals from their ores and to fabricate them into useful forms. Devices that produce alternate energy cannot be made without fossil fuel-generated electricity.

In addition, the critical and scarce metals, such as germanium, neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium, terbium, tellurium and gallium, the electronic properties of which enable the conversion of light and molecular motion into electricity and the miniaturization of electronic and electromechanical devices are either very rare in accessible deposits or are only produced as companion metals with copper, aluminum, lead, and iron. They are very costly to produce and fabricate and are much much less abundant than the academic community theorizes.

If our politicians and academic and business elites continue on the green path, then the geologists and mineral economists of our time will be seen in the future as the monks of our age preserving the knowledge of natural resource limitations for a future when science once again challenges religion.

At the beginning of World War I the British Foreign Secretary famously said that the lights were going out all over Europe and whether they would be lit again was unknown. The war against nature, called the green revolution, is again turning the lights out all over Europe.

To Mark Twain’s famous dictum, “Everyone talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it,” I will add, “the earth’s climate is and always has been variable. Humans can only adapt to its changes not control them, because we don’t have the understanding or natural resources to do so.

Today’s resource illiterates say that the question is: Is mining evil but necessary? The real question is: Are there enough resources for everyone in the world to have as high a standard of living as the contemporary USA? Politicians need to address this second question, or they will be replaced by politicians who do. In fact, this process has begun, and its first stage is called deglobalization.

February 20, 2025 — In a recent interview with Investor.News, Jack Lifton, Co-Chair of the Critical Minerals Institute (CMI), shared his insights on the geopolitical strategies underlying the U.S. interest in Greenland and its relations with Canada. Lifton suggests that the Trump administration’s public interest in Greenland’s rare earth minerals might be a “false flag,” with the real intent being more about strategic military control rather than immediate economic gain from mineral extraction. According to Lifton, the U.S. has long maintained military bases in Greenland, primarily for early warning radar systems. He believes the U.S. aims to bolster these defenses in response to Russian and Chinese activities in the Arctic, highlighting the strategic rather than mineralogical importance of Greenland.

Further, Lifton criticizes the approach towards Canadian relations, emphasizing the potential of Canada’s critical mineral resources and technical expertise over Greenland’s untapped and undeveloped reserves. He argues for a shift in U.S. policy towards investing in Canada’s developed mining sector rather than initiating costly new industries in less equipped regions like Greenland. Lifton calls for a cooperative and threat-free partnership with Canada, which he views as America’s most reliable ally in North America. His commentary underscores the importance of nurturing these relationships to strengthen North American access to critical minerals, essential for technological and economic security.

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Toronto, ON – February 19, 2025 – InvestorNews Inc. is excited to return as an official media sponsor at PDAC 2025, marking its 5th anniversary in this role. Join us from March 2-5, 2025, at Stage 1, Level 700, where we’ll be available to attendees from 10 AM to 5 PM on Sunday, March 2 to Tuesday, March 4, and from 9 AM to noon on Wednesday, March 5. During this time, world-renowned critical minerals expert Jack Lifton will be on hand hosting interviews, along with InvestorNews founder Tracy Hughes, and well-known industry experts Peter Clausi, Jack Bensimon, and Stephen Lautens.

As part of the festivities, InvestorNews is hosting an InvestorCoffee Giveaway on Tuesday, March 4 at 3 PM at the InvestorNews.com Stage 1, Level 700. Sponsored by WEALTH (WCPD Inc.), the giveaway offers attendees a chance to win a 4-night stay at the luxurious Grand Isle Resort in Exuma, Bahamas. Anyone attending the event can register by stopping by the InvestorNews booth. All InvestorNews clients will be automatically entered for a chance to win.

Tracy Hughes, CEO of InvestorNews Inc. commented:

“We are thrilled to celebrate our return to PDAC and to offer attendees the chance to engage with industry experts and win an incredible prize,” said Tracy Hughes, CEO of InvestorNews Inc. “The giveaway offers a unique opportunity to win a 4-night stay at the luxurious Grand Isle Resort in Exuma, Bahamas. This is just one of the many ways we are continuing to provide value and foster connections in the resource and critical minerals sectors. We also want to express our appreciation to our shareholder, WEALTH, for their support in making this event possible.”

Peter Nicholson, President & Founder of WEALTH (WCPD Inc.) stated:

“Our firm is so pleased to offer this amazing prize,” said Peter Nicholson, President & Founder of WEALTH. “While our core business focuses on Structured Flow-Through Shares, I have been a passionate visitor and investor in Exuma, The Bahamas, for nearly 15 years. Exuma is one of the most beautiful places on Earth – similar to the Maldives or Bora Bora – but only a short 3.5-hour flight from Toronto. We have shared this paradise with hundreds of clients over the years and look forward to welcoming the lucky winner to our resort soon.”

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InvestorNews is also the official media partner for the Critical Minerals Institute (CMI), a collaboration designed to foster specialized knowledge and industry dialogue within the critical minerals sector. Through regular virtual events and the annual Critical Minerals Institute Summit Series, InvestorNews supports the mission of CMI to drive collaboration, research, and innovation in this vital sector.

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Quantum eMotion Corp. (TSXV: QNC | OTCQB: QNCCF), a leader in quantum technology solutions, has announced a groundbreaking $1 million licensing agreement with Quantolio, a premier AI-driven financial solutions provider. This strategic partnership will see Quantolio integrate Quantum eMotion’s proprietary Entropy-as-a-Service (EaaS) technology into its platforms, marking a significant leap in the realm of financial technology and Quantum AI.

The deal grants Quantolio a non-exclusive, worldwide license to incorporate Quantum eMotion’s cutting-edge quantum randomness technology into its financial applications, including forecasting and decision-making platforms. At the heart of the agreement is Quantum eMotion’s Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG) and EaaS technology, which deliver high-entropy, truly unpredictable randomness that enhances the security and performance of sensitive financial computations.

Francis Bellido, CEO of Quantum eMotion, expressed his enthusiasm for the deal, noting the profound implications for the future of AI and financial markets. “This partnership with Quantolio is an exciting step forward for both companies and the broader quantum technology landscape,” said Bellido. “By integrating our EaaS technology into Quantolio’s platforms, we’re not only enhancing financial forecasting but also setting new standards for security and decision-making in AI-powered finance.”

The applications of Quantum eMotion’s EaaS technology are transformative. In particular, Bellido highlighted the improvements it could bring to financial platforms, stating, “The ability to use quantum randomness allows for a substantial leap in the accuracy and speed of financial predictions. It can dramatically enhance tools like Monte Carlo simulations, which are crucial for risk management, and optimize market predictions, giving companies like Quantolio a competitive edge.”

This announcement is a testament to the growing demand for quantum-enhanced technologies in sectors beyond traditional cybersecurity, particularly within finance. Quantum randomness has become a crucial component in AI-driven systems where predictability and precision are paramount. By providing a foundation for more secure, reliable, and efficient models, EaaS is positioned to revolutionize how financial technologies operate.

The licensing agreement also includes revenue-sharing terms, further solidifying the long-term value of this collaboration. With $1 million in licensing fees, the partnership signifies a pivotal moment in Quantum eMotion’s commercialization journey. Bellido’s vision for the company, however, extends beyond just this agreement. In an interview with me earlier today Francis adds: “The future is incredibly bright for Quantum eMotion. We are actively exploring other industries and preparing for the next wave of growth. We’re in the process of taking Quantum eMotion to the NASDAQ, and we anticipate this is just the first of many announcements that will bring significant value to our company.”

Bellido’s optimism is grounded in the company’s deepening involvement across multiple industries. Quantum eMotion has already made strides in other sectors, including energy, where it is working on integrating quantum cybersecurity solutions into energy management systems through a partnership with Energy Plug Technologies. “Cybersecurity in the energy sector is critical, and traditional methods are simply not enough,” Bellido explained in a recent interview. “By embedding quantum encryption into energy management systems, we are future-proofing the security of energy infrastructures.”

For investors, Bellido’s message is clear: “The opportunities in the quantum cybersecurity space are enormous. There are few public companies in this space, and the demand for quantum solutions is only growing. The unmet need for quantum cybersecurity, particularly in sectors like finance and energy, represents a vast market opportunity.”

With quantum technology becoming increasingly critical to both security and innovation, Quantum eMotion’s strategic agreements and technological advancements position it as a leader in the evolving Quantum AI and cybersecurity markets. As the company pushes forward with its plans for expansion and commercialization, its partnership with Quantolio is set to be just the beginning of what promises to be an exciting new chapter in quantum-enhanced financial technologies. As the financial industry continues to embrace AI, predictive models, and enhanced security, Quantum eMotion’s contributions could very well reshape the future of financial technology, and its latest licensing deal is a clear indication of where the market is headed.

February 19, 2025 — Xcite Resources Inc. (CSE: XRI) is focused on uranium exploration in the Athabasca Basin, with its six-property Uranium City project portfolio. In a recent interview with Peter Clausi of Investor.News, Jean-François Meilleur, President, CEO, and Director of Xcite, provided an update on the company’s progress. Xcite completed a 43-101 report last year for all six properties and is now advancing with geophysics and drilling to target high-grade uranium deposits. Meilleur emphasized the company’s strategic position within the Basin, stating, “The Athabasca Basin is the number one place for massive discoveries,” noting that the region’s high-grade uranium is among the highest in the world. He also highlighted the company’s significant insider ownership, with more than 50% held by management and insiders, underscoring their confidence and commitment to the project.

Xcite’s exploration focus includes a surface trench with uranium grades averaging 30%, which Meilleur pointed out could lead to a world-class deposit if mineralization is confirmed at depth. He referenced the geological thesis of glaciation, which has led to the discovery of substantial deposits in the region. According to Meilleur, “600 feet of 30% uranium is certainly an eyeball catcher,” showcasing the potential of their targets. Recent exploration results have validated the historical uranium mineralization at their properties, especially at Beaver River and Black Bay, and are showing signs of favorable geological conditions for further discoveries. These promising developments, along with strong insider support, place Xcite in an advantageous position for potential breakthroughs in uranium exploration.

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About Xcite Resources Inc.

Xcite Resources Inc. (CSE: XRI) is an early-stage exploration company working to become a leader in the discovery and development of energy transition metals. The uranium project portfolio in the Athabasca Basin will propel our efforts to achieve a high-grade discovery based on new geological modeling and exploration thesis in a uranium past producing camp dormant for 40 years. The Uranium City project portfolio constitutes the Don Lake, Beaver River, Smitty, Lorado, Gulch and Black Bay properties.

Xcite holds the exclusive option to acquire an 80% interest in the 6 properties, by making a series of cash payments and share issuances to Eagle Plains and funding exploration expenditures.  The projects are owned 100% by EPL, which will retain an underlying 2% NSR royalty on the each of the properties.

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