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Professor Jef Caers, founder and director of Stanford’s Mineral-X initiative, is driving Silicon Valley innovation into the critical minerals sector. In an interview at PDAC 2025 with InvestorNews.com host Tracy Hughes, Caers explained that Mineral-X leverages advanced artificial intelligence (AI) techniques to expedite mineral discoveries essential for the global energy transition. Highlighting a...

"Uranium is in short supply globally, and the world is consuming far more than it's producing," asserted George Glasier, President and CEO of Western Uranium & Vanadium Corp. (CSE: WUC | OTCQX: WSTRF), during an interview with InvestorNews.com host Tracy Hughes. Glasier projected a substantial increase in uranium prices driven by critical supply shortages, highlighting the impend...

Meteoric Resources NL (ASX: MEI) is poised to become a pivotal player in the global rare earth market, according to Stuart Gale, Managing Director and CEO, who emphasized the immense potential of the company's flagship Caldeira Rare Earth Ionic Clay Project during an interview with InvestorNews.com host Tracy Hughes. Gale described Caldeira, located in Brazil’s Minas Gerais region, as "br...

A biotechnology revolution in mineral processing is unfolding, led by Allonnia LLC, as Chief Commercial Officer Chuck Price described in an interview with InvestorNews.com host Tracy Hughes at PDAC 2025. Price explained that Allonnia has developed innovative biotechnological methods to efficiently separate rare earth elements from mine-impacted waters using specially engineered proteins. These pro...

Zentek Ltd. (NASDAQ: ZTEK | TSXV: ZEN) is poised to revolutionize the graphite and critical mineral sectors, underscored by CEO Greg Fenton’s statement: "It's probably the most exciting time in the history of Zentek." In a recent interview with InvestorNews host Tracy Hughes, Fenton highlighted the Albany graphite deposit as uniquely positioned to address critical mineral demands. Lo...

Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSE American: UUUU | TSX: EFR) is emerging as a cornerstone for securing America's critical minerals supply chain, according to Debra Benethum, Director of Critical Minerals & Strategic Supply Chain. In an interview at PDAC 2025 with InvestorNews.com host Tracy Hughes, Benethum emphasized the unique positioning of Energy Fuels, highlighting its unparalleled capabilities...

"Rare earth junior miners need to ask themselves, 'What is my market?'" emphasized Thomas Kruemmer of The Rare Earth Observer in an insightful interview with InvestorNews.com host Tracy Hughes. Kruemmer, considered by many industry peers as a leading rare earth expert, discussed critical regions of interest in the global rare earth sector. Addressing speculation about Ukraine&#39...

“Coniagas Battery Metals Inc. (TSXV: COS) is positioned in ‘elephant country,’ known for extraordinary deposits,” stated CEO Frank Basa during an interview with InvestorNews.com host Tracy Hughes at PDAC 2025. Basa emphasized the exceptional exploration potential of the company’s Graal property near Saguenay, Quebec, highlighting significant nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals (PGM)...

A powerful shift is underway in Europe’s strategy for securing essential resources. As Roman Stiftner, Managing Director of the Austrian Mining and Steel Association, explained, “The European Union recognized that it's crucial to get more resilience in the supply chain, the whole value chain from the raw materials, to processing and recycling.” In an interview at PDAC 2025 with Critical Minera...

One Bullion Ltd. is rapidly establishing itself as a leading gold exploration powerhouse in Botswana, controlling over 8,000 square kilometers across three promising projects strategically positioned along prolific greenstone belts. Speaking during PDAC 2025 with InvestorNews.com host Tracy Hughes, CEO Adam Berk highlighted the company's considerable potential, stating, “We're sitting on a...

With a bold vision to revive California’s historic Rand Mining District, Robert Binkele, Managing Member of B&N Mining Properties, LLC, revealed ambitious plans during a compelling interview with InvestorNews.com's Tracy Hughes at PDAC 2025. Binkele, a former NFL athlete turned investment banker and mining executive, emphasized the enormous potential of B&N's gold and tungsten disc...

Cerro de Pasco Resources Inc. (TSXV: CDPR | OTCQB: GPPRF) is positioned to capitalize on one of the largest and most strategically valuable above-ground mineral resources globally. In an insightful PDAC 2025 interview with InvestorNews.com host Tracy Hughes, CEO Guy Goulet highlighted the historical significance of Cerro de Pasco in Peru, noting, “Cerro de Pasco was for a long time the largest gol...

Nano One® Materials Corp. (TSX: NANO) is strategically leveraging a transformative business model, as demonstrated by its recent sale and leaseback of the Candiac facility, a transaction yielding approximately C$16 million. According to CEO Dan Blondal, this sale is pivotal because "it's a roughly $16 million cash injection," allowing Nano One to retain critical equipment and intelle...

InvestorNews.com host Tracy Hughes sits down with Rupert Verco, CEO of Cobra Resources PLC (LSE: COBR), to discuss their groundbreaking, environmentally friendly approach to rare earth extraction. Cobra Resources is advancing Australia's only rare earth project amenable to in situ recovery (ISR), a low-cost, minimally invasive mining method that requires no excavation or surface disturbance. V...

Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Corp. (CSE: API | OTCQB: APAAF) delivered compelling developments at PDAC 2025, with CEO Tom Drivas highlighting significant progress in both Brazil and Canada. Drivas emphasized the company's Brazilian project in Goiás State, stating, "We've discovered rare earths in a carbonate environment...150 meters each, all mineralized from top to bottom with hig...

An extraordinary sense of momentum propels Power Metallic Mines Inc. (TSXV: PNPN | OTCBB: PNPNF) as the company pursues its vision of developing the high-grade nickel-copper PGM, gold, and silver Nisk project into what many hope will be Canada’s next major polymetallic mine. CEO Terry Lynch expressed enthusiasm during his interview with Tracy Hughes at PDAC 2025, highlighting that the company rece...

CVMR (USA) stands as a dynamic powerhouse at the cutting edge of metal refining, revolutionizing global supply chains with transformative technologies critical to aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial applications. In a compelling PDAC 2025 interview conducted by InvestorNews.com host Tracy Hughes, CVMR’s President Michael Hargett, an industry visionary with over 36 years of leadership exper...

Australian Strategic Materials Ltd. (ASX: ASM) is rapidly becoming a central player in North America's critical minerals supply chain, as outlined by Managing Director and CEO Rowena Smith in an interview at PDAC 2025 with InvestorNews.com’s Tracy Hughes. Emphasizing ASM’s robust momentum, Smith noted the rising enthusiasm from investors and governmental entities, highlighting the company’s st...

First Phosphate Corp. (CSE: PHOS | OTCQB: FRSPF) continues to advance aggressively towards becoming a significant supplier of phosphate for the North American Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery industry. During PDAC 2025, CEO John Passalacqua detailed the company’s plans, including securing financing for its iron phosphate plant and progressing through feasibility studies for both its mining and...

Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSE American: UUUU | TSX: EFR) is uniquely positioned as a leading U.S.-based critical minerals producer, and CEO Mark Chalmers emphasized during his PDAC 2025 interview with Tracy Hughes that the company is strategically poised to become a "world-class, low-cost critical mineral hub." He noted that Energy Fuels began with uranium, progressively expanded into rare ear...

InvestorNews.com host Peter Clausi interviewed Peter Nicholson, Founder and President of WEALTH (WCPD Inc.), at PDAC 2025, highlighting significant updates in flow-through share financing and critical minerals. The conversation opened powerfully with Nicholson confirming the crucial extension of the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (METC) by the Canadian federal government, remarking, "Wilkinso...

During PDAC 2025, InvestorNews.com host Peter Clausi spoke with Jaye Pickarts, Chief Operating Officer of Rare Element Resources Ltd. (OTCQB: REEMF), highlighting the company's impressive advancements at its Bear Lodge Rare Earth Project in northeast Wyoming. With one of the world's premier bastnaesite deposits, the Bear Lodge project positions Rare Element Resources as a critical player i...

CBLT Inc. (TSXV: CBLT) exemplifies the strategic essence of PDAC, leveraging its proven reputation for maximizing shareholder value through calculated deal-making. In an interview with Tracy Hughes from InvestorNews.com at PDAC 2025, Peter Clausi, President and CEO, highlighted the company’s core strength, stating, “You can make more money with the pen than with the drill bit at less risk.” Clausi...

Terra Balcanica Resources Corp. (CSE: TERA) stands out as a unique exploration company bridging both European critical metals and North American energy metals markets. In an exclusive PDAC 2025 interview with InvestorNews.com's Jack Bensimon, CEO Dr. Aleksandar Mišković emphasized that Terra Balcanica’s distinctive polymetallic nature is not merely strategic but a reflection of geological rich...

At a time when critical minerals are at the forefront of global geopolitical discussions, American Rare Earths Limited (ASX: ARR | OTCQX: ARRNF | ADR: AMRRY) stands uniquely positioned to meet America’s strategic needs, according to Melissa Sanderson, Non-Executive Director at American Rare Earths and Co-Chair of the Critical Minerals Institute (CMI). Interviewed by InvestorNews.com's Tracy Hu...