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The Oklahoma City Thunder stomached a nauseating shooting performance from MVP finalist Shai Gilgeous-Alexander through two-and-a-half quarters, absorbed a 3-point barrage from Minnesota’s Julius Randle, relied on their trademark depth and versatility and emerged with a 114-88 victory in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.

Gilgeous-Alexander missed 11 of his first 13 shots but found his shooting touch in the second half, scoring 12 of his game-high 31 points in the third quarter and finishing with nine assists, five rebounds and three steals. All-Star Jalen Williams added 19 points, eight rebounds, five assists and five steals, and Chet Holmgren had 15 points and seven rebounds.

The Thunder took control of the game in the second half, closing the third quarter on a 20-6 run for a 76-56 lead and Oklahoma City extended its lead to 99-84 with 4:24 left in the fourth quarter. Oklahoma City outscored Minnesota 70-40 in the second half.

While bench points were close (32-26 OKC), Minnesota’s reserves shot just 9-for-37 from the field, including 5-for-28 on 3-pointers. The Thunder, which had the No. 1 defense during the regular season, held the Timberwolves to 34.9% shooting from the field and 29.4% on 3s.

Randle scored 20 points and made five 3s in the first half, but he had just eight points in the second half. Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards had a pedestrian 18 points and nine rebounds. He left the game briefly in the first quarter to check on a bothersome right ankle. He returned in the second quarter and appeared fine.

While just one game, the Game 1 winner is important. Game 1 winners in a best-of-seven series have won the series 75.4% of the time, and teams that win Game 1 of a best-of-seven series at home go on to win the series 84.4% of the time.

Game 2 is Thursday in Oklahoma City (8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN). Catch up on all the highlights from Game 1 with a recap from USA TODAY Sports:

Thunder vs. Timberwolves highlights

Jaden McDaniels fouls out

Minnesota’s Jaden McDaniels fouled out with 5:21 remaining in the game as the Timberwolves trailed 81-93.

End of Q3: Thunder 76, Timberwolves 66

The Thunder trailed by as many as nine points in the first half, but Oklahoma City found its rhythm in the third quarter and went on a 20-6 run to take an 10-point lead into the fourth quarter.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 12 of his 23 points in the third quarter, while Jalen Williams added 15 points. The Thunder is shooting 45.9% from the field, while the Timberwolves are shooting 33.9%.

The Timberwolves were outscored 32-18 in the third quarter. To make matters worse, Edwards picked up his fourth foul with 1:08 remaining in the third quarter. Jaden McDaniels also has four fouls. Edwards is up to 18 points and seven rebounds, while Julius Randle has 20 points (all scored in the first half). The Timberwolves bench has been held to 12 points.

Halftime: Timberwolves 48, Thunder 44

The Timberwolves head to the locker room with a four-point lead over the Thunder, thanks to a monster first half from Julius Randle. Randle has 20 of Minnesota’s 48 points, shooting 6-of-8 from the field and 5-of-6 from 3-pointers. His five 3s already marks a playoff career-high for Randle. 

The Timberwolves are 10-of-28 collectively from 3, while the Thunder have only hit 3-of-8 3-pointers. Oklahoma City, however, has done most of its damage inside and has outscored Minnesota 22-4 in the paint.

Despite having a team-high 11 points, Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has struggled so far. He’s 2-of-13 from the field and 0-of-2 from 3, but he has made 7-of-9 free throws to save his stat line. 

The Timberwolves have surrendered 11 turnovers, which has translated to 18 points for the Thunder.

Anthony Edwards returns after ankle tweak

Just one quarter into the Western Conference finals, the Minnesota Timberwolves got an injury scare — and it concerns their best player.

With less than a minute to play in the period, All-Star shooting guard Anthony Edwards turned his right ankle while driving through the lane against the Oklahoma City Thunder when he landed on his foot, tweaking it. Edwards was fouled on the play and immediately grabbed at his ankle. He appeared to be in some discomfort.

Edwards stayed in the game and made one of his two free throw attempts after the injury. ESPN cameras showed that, after the quarter ended, Edwards went into the locker room, where he remained at the start of the second quarter, but he returned to the floor with 7:01 remaining in the half.

Read Lorenzo Reyes’ full injury report here.

End of Q1: Timberwolves 23, Thunder 20

The Timberwolves have a three-point advantage over the Thunder after one quarter. Anthony Edwards has a team-high 7 points (2-of-3 FG, 1-of-1 3PT) for Minnesota, but he headed back to the locker room limping with an apparent ankle injury. He appeared to tweak his right ankle after landing on Alex Caruso as he drove to the basket in the closing minutes of the first quarter. 

Despite coming off nearly a week of rest, the Timberwolves came out red-hot and jumped to a 8-0 lead over the Thunder, with their first five points coming from Minnesota’s Jaden McDaniels. The Thunder settled in and took their first lead of the night, 17-16, with 4:58 remaining. 

The Thunder’s relentless pressure was on full display and more than half of their points came off turnovers. The Timberwolves were forced into seven turnovers that Oklahoma City converted into 13 points. Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has a game-high 9 points (2-of-8 FG, 0-of-2 3PT).

What time is Timberwolves vs. Thunder?

Game 1 of the NBA’s Western Conference Final series between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. CT.

How to watch Timberwolves vs. Thunder: TV, stream

  • Time: 8:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. CT
  • Location: Paycom Center; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  • TV: ESPN
  • Stream: ESPN+, Fubo

Timberwolves-Thunder starting lineups

The Timberwolves and Thunder are sticking with the same lineups they’ve been riding throughout the 2025 NBA Playoffs:

Minnesota Timberwolves

  • Jaden McDaniels
  • Julius Randle
  • Rudy Gobert
  • Anthony Edwards
  • Mike Conley

Oklahoma City Thunder

  • Jalen Williams
  • Chet Holmgren
  • Isaiah Hartenstein
  • Lu Dort
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

What is Thunder’s mascot?

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s mascot is none other than Rumble the Bison, who is named after the sound of thunder. Rumble the Bison made a special appearance on ESPN’s pregame show, leading many to wonder why a bison is the mascot? Well, bison are the official state animal of Oklahoma. 

Mike Conley stats

Conley averaged a career-low 8.2 points, 2.6 rebounds and 4.5 assists in 71 games this year, which marks his 18th season in the NBA. He has averaged 6.8 points, 3.8 assists and 3.3 rebounds in 10 games in the 2025 playoffs.

Stars align with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Anthony Edwards

Look at the NBA finalists and champions. You need stars to win, and both teams have them. Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is an MVP finalist and very well could win the award for the first time in his career. He’s a scorer first, especially inside the 3-point line and at the foul line, but he can create for others.

Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards will make one of the three All-NBA teams this season as he gets closer to MVP territory. Just 23 years old, Edwards’ ability to score, rebound, pass and defend makes him difficult to match-up with offensively and defensively. He’s fun to watch and has a delightful swagger to his game.

X-factors on strong rosters

Every game has a player who makes a bigger-than-expected contribution. It’s not always the same player, especially with the depth Minnesota and Oklahoma City possess. For Minnesota, it might be Jaden McDaniel’s defense or Rudy Gobert’s rim protection. Or a timely 3-pointer from Mike Conley or a big game from Donte DiVincenzo or Naz Reid.

For the Thunder, Alex Caruso was that player in Game 7 against Denver, with 11 points, three assists, three steals and intense defense. Chet Holmgren – at 7-1 – can make 3s, rebound and block shots, presenting unique problems for the opponent. Center Isaiah Hartenstein can deliver a double-double and Lu Dort’s shooting and defense can impact the outcome. The Thunder will go deep into their bench with Aaron Wiggins and Cason Wallace, Isaiah Joe and Jaylin Williams.

Thunder coach Mark Daigneault on T’Wolves’ officiating pleas

Oklahoma City’s Mark Daigneault isn’t worried about the Timberwolves trying to campaign for favorable calls.

‘I mean, teams, players, coaches are going to use the media to try to influence the whistle as a competitive advantage,’ Daigneault said Monday. ‘The margins are thin. In the playoffs, everyone’s looking for an advantage. Some teams will go to that to do that.’

Daigneault continued: ‘My mentality on that is, it’s the Western Conference finals. The (referees) working these games aren’t here for an accident. I don’t think they’re influenced by anything I say, anything our team says. I don’t think they’re compromised by anything anybody else says. You know, we just are going to focus on what we can control. If they are influenced by anything that anybody says in the media, they shouldn’t be working in the Western Conference finals, and everyone would know, because it’s been pretty consistent to this point. So that’s how I look at it.’

Timberwolves vs. Thunder predictions: Expert Picks

USA TODAY Sports experts make predictions ahead of the series Games 1:

Timberwolves vs. Thunder series winner

  • Jeff Zillgitt: Thunder in seven
  • Lorenzo Reyes: Thunder in six
  • Heather Tucker: Thunder in six
  • James Williams: Thunder in six
  • Jordan Mendoza: Timberwolves in six
  • Scooby Axson: Thunder in six
  • Cydney Henderson: Thunder in seven

Timberwolves vs. Thunder Game 1 winner

  • Jeff Zillgitt: Oklahoma City Thunder
  • Lorenzo Reyes: Oklahoma City Thunder
  • Heather Tucker: Oklahoma City Thunder
  • James Williams: Oklahoma City Thunder
  • Scooby Axson: Oklahoma City Thunder
  • Cydney Henderson: Oklahoma City Thunder

Timberwolves vs. Thunder odds

Odds via BetMGM as of Monday, May 19

Game 1 odds

  • Line: Thunder – 7.5
  • Moneyline: Thunder -325, Timberwolves +260
  • Over/under: 215.5

Odds to win Western Conference Final

  • Oklahoma City Thunder -350
  • Minnesota Timberwolves +280
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Learn how to analyze stock price gaps with Dave! In this video, Dave discusses the different types of price gaps, why all price gaps are not the same, and how you can use the StockCharts platform to identify key levels and signals to follow on charts where price gaps occur. Charts discussed include the S&P 500, First Solar (FSLR), Microsoft (MSFT), and more!

This video originally premiered on May 19, 2025. Watch on StockCharts’ dedicated David Keller page!

Previously recorded videos from Dave are available at this link.

Earnings season continues with names like Home Depot, Palo Alto Networks, and BJ’s Wholesale flashing signals that investors shouldn’t ignore. Whether you’re following home improvement trends, cybersecurity growth, or retail resilience, these stocks offer insight into where the stock market could be headed next.

Let’s break down the charts, decode the earnings, and explore the setups that could shape your next move.

DIY Boom Fizzling: What Home Depot’s Earnings Might Tell Us

Home Depot, Inc. (HD) reports earnings on Tuesday, and its results will give a peek at how the DIY home retail investor is changing their spending habits. HD’s stock price has struggled and is down about 2.5% year-to-date, but well off its lows. Like most stocks reporting earnings this quarter, investors will listen for any revisions to HD’s guidance, especially considering ongoing economic challenges such as high interest rates and their impact on consumer spending.

Let’s look at the daily chart of HD.

FIGURE 1. DAILY CHART OF HOME DEPOT, INC. STOCK PRICE. The $377 area and 200-day moving average act as the middle road for a potential setup.Chart source: StockCharts.com. For educational purposes.

The chart of HD stock displayed a head-and-shoulders top last quarter, which we warned about. Sadly, that pattern broke to the downside and hit its target some $50 lower. Since bottoming, shares have retreated to where they were before their last report.

The set-up is a coin flip, with the $377 area and 200-day simple moving average (SMA) acting as the middle road. Stock prices are known to gap and trend for roughly two weeks in the gap’s direction before reversing direction.

If HD’s stock price dips, there are clear support and potential entry points. Look for the rising 50-day SMA to hold at around the $360 level. A dip and hold here would be good for the longer-term turnaround story and the bullish case. If there’s a break, wait for a deeper drop to enter HD. A gap above the 200-day SMA should lead to near-term smooth sailing and enable a trader to use the average as a great stop loss guide.

Palo Alto Networks (PANW): Can It Keep Climbing?

It’s one of the biggest names in cybersecurity, and it’s on the verge of getting back to its all-time highs.

Fundamentally, Palo Alto Networks’ annual recurring revenue (ARR) continues to be the significant growth driver. In Q1, ARR grew 40% year-over-year to $4.5 billion. For Q2 2025, the company projected ARR between $4.70 billion and $4.75 billion. Investors will be keen to see if the company meets or exceeds this guidance.

Technically, we wanted to look at this chart on a longer time frame. The five-year weekly chart of PANW below shows the trend is stalling under a double top at the $205 level. There are some good signs that it may be able to get back on track and push to new highs.

FIGURE 2. WEEKLY CHART OF PALO ALTO NETWORKS STOCK PRICE. Monitor the rising 50-week SMA. Will it hold that level after earnings? The MACD is displaying a bullish crossover, which signals a favorable risk/reward setup.Chart source: StockCharts.com. For educational purposes.

The key level to watch for the bulls is the rising 50-week (blue line) SMA. Shares had consistently trended above this level since initially surpassing it in early 2023. Price action briefly broke below that average, but recaptured it two weeks ago. Now it must hold that level, so watch $178.50 for support on any weakness.

The technical indicator that caught my eye was the moving average convergence/divergence (MACD), which just experienced a bullish crossover. This has a history of leading to great risk/reward setups in a stock. The chart highlights the current crossover and the last two notable ones in green to demonstrate the indicator’s past performance.

Any upside movement should take PANW’s stock price back to the $205 level and a re-test of all-time highs.

BJ’s Wholesale (BJ): Quietly Outperforming

BJ’s has quietly enjoyed a strong 2025, despite tariff talk and negative consumer sentiment. Shares of BJ are up 29% year-to-date and over 44% over the last 52 weeks. While its $14 billion market cap pales in comparison to the $450 billion size of its biggest wholesale competitor in Costco (COST), BJ continues to exceed expectations and thrive.

BJ’s stock price has rallied after four of the last five earnings reports, with an average gain of 8%, including a 12% rally last quarter. Coming into the results, the stock price is starting to rally back towards all-time highs. Maybe this will be the catalyst to break out even higher.

Technically, there is much overhead resistance at the $120 level (see daily chart of BJ below). A break above there should lead to another $10–$15 on the upside. 

FIGURE 3. DAILY CHART OF BJ STOCK. Note the overhead resistance at around the $120 level. On the downside, there’s support at $108 and the rising 100-day SMA.Chart source: StockCharts.com. For educational purposes only.

Weakness has given investors opportunities as well. There is clear support at the $108 level and the rising 100-day SMA (in green). The long-term trend has been strong and, barring a major change in the fiscal direction of BJ’s, the trends should continue to be your friend and give solid risk/reward entry points. 

Final Thoughts

Charts aren’t just squiggly lines. They’re tools to help you make smarter decisions with your hard-earned money. 

Whether you’re eyeing a potential rebound in Home Depot, the strength of cybersecurity, or a quiet winner like BJ’s, remember: technical patterns can give you an edge, but so can patience and perspective.


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TORONTO, ON TheNewswire – May 20, 2025 Silver Crown Royalties Inc. ( Cboe: SCRI, OTCQX: SLCRF, BF: QS0 ) ( ‘Silver Crown’ ‘SCRi’ the ‘Corporation’ or the ‘Company’ ) is pleased to announce a non-brokered offering (the ‘ Offering ‘) for gross proceeds of up to C$2,000,000.

The Company intends to issue up to 307,692 units (‘ Units ‘) of the Company at a price of C$6.50 per Unit pursuant to the Offering. Each Unit will consist of one common share in the capital of the Company (‘ Common Share ‘) and one Common Share purchase warrant (‘ Warrant ‘). Each Warrant will be exercisable to acquire one (1) additional Common Share at an exercise price of C$13.00 for a period of three years from the date of the closing of the Offering (the ‘ Expiry Date ‘). Closing of the Offering will be subject to customary conditions precedent, including the prior approval of Cboe Canada Inc.

Peter Bures, Silver Crown’s Chief Executive Officer, commented, ‘In the current market environment, this financing paves the way to free cash flow in Q4 of this year by facilitating the completion of the second tranche of our silver royalty on PPX Mining Corp.’s Igor 4 project and other growth initiatives.’

ABOUT Silver Crown Royalties INC.

Founded by industry veterans, Silver Crown Royalties ( Cboe: SCRI | OTCQX: SLCRF | BF: QS0 ) is a publicly traded, silver royalty company. Silver Crown (SCRi) currently has four silver royalties of which three are revenue-generating. Its business model presents investors with precious metals exposure that allows for a natural hedge against currency devaluation while minimizing the negative impact of cost inflation associated with production. SCRi endeavors to minimize the economic impact on mining projects while maximizing returns for shareholders. For further information, please contact:

Silver Crown Royalties Inc.

Peter Bures, Chairman and CEO

Telephone: (416) 481-1744

Email: pbures@silvercrownroyalties.com

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

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This document does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, securities of the Company in Canada, the United States or any other jurisdiction. Any such offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy the securities described herein will be made only pursuant to subscription documentation between the Company and prospective purchasers. Any such offering will be made in reliance upon exemptions from the prospectus and registration requirements under applicable securities laws, pursuant to a subscription agreement to be entered into by the Company and prospective investors. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, the reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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After spending most of 2025’s first quarter consolidating at the US$63 per pound level, spot U3O8 prices have been on an upswing, adding 13.62 percent between March 30 and May 14.

The uptick has been supported by improving utility demand, tariff clarity and resilient supply-demand fundamentals.

While broad market uncertainty added pressure for other commodities, uranium’s long term outlook prevented the energy fuel from suffering more declines at the start of the year’s second quarter.

“As other asset classes faltered, uranium held its ground, supported by its structural supply-demand story, inelastic demand and insulation from tariff-related disruptions,” Jacob White of Sprott (TSX:SII,NYSE:SII) wrote in a recent uranium report.

As tailwinds propelled the spot price higher uranium, uranium equities also caught an updraft.

“Physical uranium and uranium equities continue to outperform over longer periods,” said White, who is the firm’s exchange-traded fund product manager. “The strong five-year returns of physical uranium and uranium equities relative to broader commodity and equity benchmarks reinforce the metal’s role as a differentiated and strategic asset class.”

The list below provides an overview of the five largest uranium companies by market cap. All data was current as of May 15, 2025. Read on to learn about these top uranium stocks and their operations.

1. BHP (NYSE:BHP,ASX:BHP,LSE:BHP)

Market cap: US$128.63 billion

Mining major BHP owns and operates Australia’s Olympic Dam mine, considered one of the world’s largest uranium deposits. While the site is included in the company’s Copper South Australia operations portfolio and copper is the primary resource extracted, the mine also produces significant quantities of uranium, gold and silver.

In the operational review for its third fiscal quarter of 2025, released in mid-April, BHP reported a decrease in uranium production year-over-year. The company’s fiscal year-to-date uranium production totaled 2,180 metric tons, an 18 percent contraction from 2,674 metric tons in the first three quarters of fiscal 2024.

BHP is advancing its Olympic Dam expansion plan, which includes building a two-stage smelter, with a final decision due in 2026, and the US$5 billion Northern Water project, featuring a desalination plant and 600 kilometer pipeline.

The expansion targets a copper output of 650,000 metric tons annually by the mid-2030s, doubling its current production. While it was previously expected that BHP’s uranium output would expand at a similar rate, causing fear of oversupply and low prices, BHP announced in February that this would not be the case.

Uranium production is expected to rise marginally, by roughly 1 percent.

Additionally, if the company decides to expand the hydrometallurgical plant to process uranium in the future, growth will still be smaller than expected due to lower uranium concentrations in feedstock ore from newly integrated assets Carrapateena and Prominent Hill.

2. Cameco (NYSE:CCJ,TSX:CCO)

Market cap: US$23.2 billion

Uranium major Cameco holds significant stakes in key uranium operations within the Athabasca Basin of Saskatchewan, Canada, including a 54.55 percent interest in Cigar Lake, the world’s most productive uranium mine.

The company also owns 70 percent of the McArthur River mine and 83 percent of the Key Lake mill. Orano Canada is Cameco’s primary joint venture partner across these operations.

Cameco also holds a 40 percent interest in the Inkai joint venture in Kazakhstan, with the rest held by the state company Kazatomprom. The mine produces uranium using in-situ recovery.

Weak spot uranium prices between 2012 and 2020 weighed heavily on pure-play uranium producers. In 2018, Cameco placed the McArthur River and Key Lake operations on care and maintenance, reducing the company’s total annual uranium output from 23.8 million pounds in 2017 to 9.2 million pounds in 2018.

Improving market dynamics prompted the company to restart MacArthur Lake in 2022.

As a full nuclear fuel cycle provider, Cameco, in partnership with Brookfield Renewable Partners and Brookfield Asset Management, completed the purchase of Westinghouse Electric Company — a leading provider of nuclear power plant services and technologies — in November 2023.

In its Q1 update, Cameco reported steady operational and financial performance, with consolidated adjusted EBITDA of C$353 million and adjusted net earnings of C$70 million.

While uranium segment earnings declined due to timing of sales at its Inkai joint venture, average realized prices improved, supported by stronger fixed-price contracts and a favorable US dollar. For 2025, Cameco expects uranium production of 18 million pounds on a 100 percent basis at each of Cigar Lake and McArthur River/Key Lake.

After logistical issues at its Inkai joint venture in Kazakhstan weighed on production growth in 2024, Inkai suspended operations for about three weeks in January due to a directive from partner Kazatomprom. The revised 2025 production target is 8.3 million pounds on a 100 percent basis, with Cameco’s allocation at 3.7 million pounds. No deliveries from Inkai are expected until the second half of the year.

3. NexGen Energy (NYSE:NXE,TSX:NXE,ASX:NXG)

Market cap: US$3.18 billion

NexGen Energy, a company specializing in uranium exploration and development, is primarily focused on the Athabasca Basin. Its flagship project is the Rook I project, which includes the Arrow discovery.

The company also owns a 50.1 percent interest in exploration-stage company IsoEnergy (TSXV:ISO,OTCQX:ISENF).

In its Q1 results, NexGen reported a net loss of C$50.9 million, driven primarily by an impairment on its investment in IsoEnergy and ongoing exploration spending at its Rook I uranium project. Despite the loss, NexGen maintained a cash position of C$434.6 million, down from C$476.6 million at the end of 2024.

The largest component of the cash flow change was investing activities at C$34.3 million, mostly tied to C$28.1 million in exploration and evaluation expenses. The majority of this went toward technical work, permitting, and drilling at Rook I. NexGen also made a C$6.3 million follow-on investment in IsoEnergy.

Financing activity was limited, with C$557,000 raised from stock option exercises and C$6.8 million in restricted cash movements, resulting in a total cash outflow of C$41.9 million.

The company continues to hold a strategic uranium inventory of 2.7 million pounds of U3O8, valued at C$341 million. While NexGen does not currently generate production revenue, it remains well-capitalized to fund its development plans as it progresses Rook I toward potential construction and licensing milestones.

In late March NexGen reported its “best ever discovery phase intercept” at Rook I. As noted in a press release, drill hole RK-25-232 at the Patterson Corridor East zone intersected 3.9 meters of exceptionally high uranium readings within a larger 13.8 meter mineralized section starting at 452.2 meters depth.

4. Uranium Energy (NYSEAMERICAN:UEC)

Market cap: US$2.36 billion

Uranium Energy (UEC) has two production-ready in-situ recovery (ISR) uranium projects — its Christensen Ranch uranium operations in Wyoming and its Texas Hub and Spoke operations in South Texas — as well as two operational processing facilities. It plans to restart uranium production in Wyoming in August and resume South Texas operations in 2025.

The firm has built one of the largest US-warehoused uranium inventories, and in 2022 secured a US Department of Energy contract to supply 300,000 pounds of U3O8 as part of the country’s move to establish a domestic uranium reserve.

UEC also holds a wide portfolio of uranium projects in the US and Canada, some of which have major permits secured. In August 2022, UEC completed its acquisition of uranium company UEX. That same year, UEC also acquired both a portfolio of uranium exploration projects and the Roughrider uranium project from Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO,NYSE:RIO,LSE:RIO).

In January, UEC increased its stake in Anfield Energy (TSXV:AEC,OTCQB:ANLDF) by acquiring 107.1 million shares for approximately C$15 million, at C$0.14 per share. The deal boosts UEC’s ownership to about 17.8 percent.

A month later, the company announced that it had achieved a key milestone by successfully processing, drying and drumming uranium at its Irigaray central processing plant in Wyoming.

Uranium concentrate produced from the plant will be shipped to the ConverDyn conversion facility in Illinois.

In March, UEC released results for the quarter ended on January 31, highlighting that additional wellfields at Christensen Ranch were on track to begin production in the coming weeks. It also finalized the acquisition of Rio Tinto’s Sweetwater plant, adding 4.1 million pounds per year of licensed capacity and establishing its third ISR hub-and-spoke platform.

Financially, UEC reported Q2 revenue of US$49.8 million from selling 600,000 pounds of U3O8 at US$82.92 per pound, generating US$18.2 million in gross profit. The company holds 1.36 million pounds in uranium inventory valued at US$97.3 million, with an additional 300,000 pounds to be acquired at US$37.05 per pound this December.

In May, UEC signed a memorandum of understanding with Radiant Industries to collaborate on strengthening the US nuclear energy value chain. As part of the agreement, UEC will supply domestically sourced uranium to Radiant. The partnership supports Radiant’s development of the Kaleidos portable nuclear microreactor, which is planned to be mass produced, aligning with growing national interest in small modular reactors and energy security.

5. Denison Mines (NYSEAMERICAN:DNN,TSX:DML)

Market cap: US$1.33 billion

Denison Mines is focused on uranium mining in Saskatchewan’s Athabasca Basin. holding a 95 percent interest in the Wheeler River uranium project, which hosts the Phoenix and Gryphon deposits.

The company has significant landholdings in the basin through both operating and non-operating joint venture interests with uranium majors such as Orano and Cameco. This includes a 22.5 percent interest in Orano’s McLean Lake mill and mine, the latter of which is expected to re-enter production in 2025.

In 2023, Denison completed a feasibility study for Phoenix, which hosts proven and probable reserves of 56.7 million pounds of uranium. The company is planning to use ISR for Phoenix and is targeting first production for 2027 or 2028. Denison also updated a 2018 prefeasibility study for the Gryphon deposit as an underground mine.

According to the company, both deposits have low-cost production potential.

In February, Denison announced that the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission has scheduled public hearings for the Phoenix ISR project, which will take place in two parts, one in October and one in December.

The hearings are the final step in the federal approval process for the project’s environmental assessment and license to construct and prepare a uranium mine and mill.

On May 12, Denison released its results for the first quarter, noting that Phoenix had reached 75 percent completion for total engineering. If it receives approval later this year, Denison expects to begin construction for the Phoenix ISR operation in early 2026 and achieve production in 2028.

Meanwhile, site prep resumed at the McClean North deposit, which will be mined using the joint venture’s proprietary SABRE mining method. Operations are on track to begin mid-year.

FAQs for uranium investing

What is uranium?

First discovered in 1789 by German chemist Martin Klaproth, uranium is a heavy metal that is as common in the Earth’s crust as tin, tungsten and molybdenum. Named after the planet Uranus, which was also discovered around the same time, uranium has been an important source of global energy for more than six decades.

What country has the most uranium?

Australia and Kazakhstan lead the world in both terms of uranium reserves and uranium production. Australia takes first prize for the world’s largest uranium reserves, representing 28 percent globally at 1,684,100 MT of U3O8. However, the Oceanic country ranks fourth in global uranium production, putting out 4,087 MT of U3O8 in 2022.

For its part, Kazakhstan controls 13 percent of global uranium reserves and leads the world in uranium production with 2022 output of 21,227 MT. Last year, Canada passed Namibia to become the second largest uranium producer, putting out 7,351 MT of U3O8 in 2022 compared to Namibia’s 5,613 MT. The countries hold 10 percent and 8 percent of global reserves respectively.

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

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Apollo Silver Corp. (‘Apollo’ or the ‘Company’) (TSX.V: APGO, OTCQB: APGOF, Frankfurt: 6ZF0) is pleased to announce it has acquired 2,215 hectares (‘ha’) of highly prospective claims contiguous to its Waterloo property at its Calico Silver Project (‘Calico’ or ‘Calico Project’). The newly acquired claims herein referred to as the Mule claims comprise 415 lode mining claims, and have been acquired from LAC Exploration LLC (‘LAC’), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lithium Americas Corp. (TSX: LAC; NYSE: LAC), who were the previous operators of the property. Preliminary mapping and sampling conducted by the prior operator of the Mule claims identified several high-grade silver targets, which will be evaluated as part of Apollo’s future exploration planning.

In addition, a mapping and sampling program was recently completed at the Burcham gold prospect area in the southwest region of the Waterloo property (see news release dated February 12, 2025). This program confirmed the importance of the Calico fault system with respect to controls on the silver (‘Ag)’ and gold (‘Au’) mineralization in the area and has identified the potential for copper (‘Cu’), zinc (‘Zn’) and lead (‘Pb’) mineralization associated with stratabound and mantos lenses.

Highlights:

  • Mule claims expand the Calico Project land package by over 285%, from 1,194 ha to 3,409 ha of contiguous claims.
    • Mule claims trend along the mineralized Calico Fault System responsible for mineralization seen at Calico.
    • Reports from the prior operator indicate that there are several strongly anomalous silver values on the property, which Apollo will attempt to ground-truth in the coming exploration programs.
    • Sampling done across the Mule claims by previous operator has   identified a large Ag anomaly associated with the same suite of host rocks at the Waterloo property.
  • Exploration at the Burcham prospect at Waterloo included assays from 27 surface samples:
    • Assay peaks up to 14.10 g/t Au, 20.70 g/t Ag, 0.17% Cu, 22.80% Zn and 5.74 % Pb from various samples (see Table 1).
    • Identification of strata-bound lenses and mantos that show strong potential for Cu, Zn and Pb mineralization.

Ross McElroy, President and CEO of Apollo, commented , ‘The addition of the Mule claims substantially enhances the Calico Project. Calico already hosts 3 discrete drill delineated zones with resource estimates along a 4km long trend, along the Calico fault zone. The Mule claims increase the overall land area of the Calico project by more than 2.5x. The new claims are strategically located to the east along the very prolific Calico mineralized corridor and represent a great opportunity for further discoveries. Apollo is committed to continuing to unlock value in California for our shareholders.’

Mule Claims Acquisition

The Mule claims are composed of 415 lode mining claims administered by the Bureau of Land Management. Mapping and sampling conducted by the previous operators across the Mule claims has identified a continuation of the mineralized Calico Fault System. The sedimentary rocks of the Barstow formation which hosts the Waterloo silver deposit, as well as the volcanic Pickhandle formation are pronounced all over the acquired claims. The contact between the Barstow and Pickhandle formation has demonstrated potential for gold mineralization as is seen at Waterloo. Sampling across the Mule claims has identified several strong Ag and Au anomalies. Apollo plans to conduct its own follow up exploration program on the Mule claims to better develop its own exploration targets and delineate where this highly prospective contact is exposed.

Details of the Transaction

The Mule claims were acquired by Apollo’s wholly owned U.S. subsidiary, Stronghold Silver USA Corp. (‘Stronghold’), from LAC. As consideration for the acquisition, Apollo paid US$250,000 in cash, and LAC retains a 2.0% net smelter return royalty (the ‘Royalty’) on the Mule claims.

Apollo, through Stronghold, retains the right to buy back 1.0% of the Royalty at any time on or before the date that is thirty (30) days from the date of commencement of commercial production, for a payment of US$1,000,000.

Figure 1: Map of Calico Project in San Bernardino, California

2025 Burcham Exploration Program

The Company has completed its previously announced surface exploration work at its Burcham prospect (see news release dated February 12, 2025). The work completed consisted of detailed mapping, sample collection and target generation, with the aim to follow up with future drilling.

The exploration team has completed some of the most detailed mapping to date at the Calico Project, including previous programs at Langtry and Waterloo. Structures dominating at Burcham are similar to those at Waterloo with the system being dominated by the Calico Fault, a sinuous moderately plunging reverse fault that dips steeply to the north. Potential for Au mineralization is strong along the contact of the Burcham and Pickhandle formations. Previously unrecognised, stratiform mantos and lenses occupying fold flexures show strong potential for Cu mineralization. This type of mantos have been historically mined on the north side of the Waterloo deposit, and occur near the contact between the Pickhandle Formation and the overlying Barstow Formation. Historic mining on the North side of Waterloo Deposit targeted a manto about 1.5 m thick. Copper mineralization is associated with strong hydrothermal alteration which is seen to diminish as you move eastward along the property. Assays of the sample results are presented in Table 1.

Figure 2: Summary Map of Burcham Exploration Program

Table 1: Location and Assay Results of Samples Collected

Site ID Sample ID Easting Northing Elevation
(m)
Au
(g/t)
Ag
(g/t)
Cu
(%)
Zn
(%)
Pb
(%)
A F278051 511181 3867493 707 0.13 2.73 0.01 0.55 0.12
B F278052 511185 3867503 712 0.53 9.17 0.04 0.25 0.61
C F278053 511181 3867516 714 0.01 3.56 0.00 0.30 0.09
D F278054 511182 3867536 719 0.05 2.95 0.00 0.40 0.06
E F278055 511209 3867614 736 0.08 3.18 0.00 0.18 0.02
F F278056 511229 3867640 743 0.12 2.79 0.00 0.27 0.03
G F278057 511270 3867668 775 14.10 9.08 0.06 0.40 0.51
H F278058 511238 3867486 728 0.32 3.87 0.03 0.07 0.21
I F278059 511591 3867483 738 0.05 0.36 0.17 0.89 0.01
J F278060 511452 3867566 787 0.42 20.70 0.06 0.05 0.49
K F278061 511378 3867622 792 0.25 7.83 0.02 0.06 0.17
L F278062 511343 3867613 789 0.25 4.64 0.01 0.01 0.21
M F278063 511595 3867636 812 0.15 2.50 0.02 0.16 0.25
N F278064 511617 3867601 796 0.01 0.58 0.01 0.08 0.09
O F278065 511125 3867728 796 0.03 6.90 0.00 0.09 0.17
P F278066 511159 3867925 865 0.04 2.96 0.14 0.14 0.24
Q F278067 511179 3867932 864 0.03 0.61 0.02 0.19 0.03
R F278068 511016 3867837 857 0.00 17.30 0.00 0.07 0.01
S F278069 511283 3867661 777 12.45 15.95 0.08 0.29 0.74
T F278070 511302 3867680 794 4.58 9.02 0.15 0.37 5.74
U F278071 511363 3867570 781 1.13 12.65 0.02 0.06 0.32
V F278072 511478 3867509 772 0.72 10.25 0.03 0.04 0.59
W F278073 511519 3867501 764 0.16 2.73 0.04 0.08 0.17
X F278074 511485 3867458 753 0.05 2.56 0.01 14.75 0.10
Y F278075 511440 3867459 751 0.18 1.58 0.00 22.80 0.07
Z F278076 511377 3867520 748 1.52 5.90 0.02 0.09 0.21
AA F278077 511314 3867501 734 1.71 3.28 0.01 0.05 0.19


Sampling and Quality Assurance/Quality Control

Grab samples were collected in the field and a 2 kg representative sample was sent for analysis. Rock samples are catalogued and securely stored in a warehouse facility in Barstow, California until they are ready for secure shipment to ALS Global Geochemistry in Reno, Nevada (‘ALS Reno’) for sample preparation and gold analysis. After preparation, splits of prepared pulps are securely shipped to ALS Vancouver, British Columbia for analysis.

Samples were prepared at ALS Reno (Prep-31 package) with each sample crushed to better than 70% passing a 2 mm (Tyler 9 mesh, U.S. Std. No. 10) screen. A split of 250 g is taken and pulverized to better than 85% passing a 75-micron (Tyler 200 mesh, U.S Std. No 200) screen. Surface samples were analyzed using complete characterization via the CCP-PK05 methods, which include whole rock analysis (ME-ICP06), ME-MS61, single element trace method using aqua regia digestion and ICP-MS (ME-MS42) and rare earth elements using the method ME-ME81, which consists of lithium borate fusion followed by ICP-MS. All surface samples were submitted for gold analysis by fire assay (Au-AA23). Over-range samples analyzed for copper, lead and zinc were re-submitted for analysis using a four-acid digestion and ICP-AES finish (method OG62) with a range of 0.001-50% for copper, 0.001-20% for lead, and 0.001-30% for zinc. Gold was analyzed by fire assay with atomic absorption finish (method Au-AA25) with a reportable range of 0.01-100 ppm Au. All analyses were completed at ALS Vancouver except for gold by fire assay, which was completed at ALS Reno.

Apollo’s QA/QC program includes ongoing auditing of all results from the laboratories. The Company’s Qualified Person is of the opinion that the sample preparation, analytical, and security procedures followed are sufficient and reliable. The Company is not aware of any sampling issues or other factors that could materially affect the accuracy or reliability of the data reported herein.

2025 Marketing Initiatives

The Company also announces that it has engaged Creative Direct Marketing Group, Inc. (‘CDMG’), an arm’s-length service provider, to provide creative services in accordance with the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange (‘TSXV’) and applicable securities laws. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, CDMG specializes in marketing, advertising, and public awareness across various sectors, including mining and metals.

Pursuant to a work order dated May 16, 2025 (the ‘Agreement’), the Company has retained CDMG’s for a one-time fee of approximately US$129,800. The Agreement represents a creative budget for marketing and advertising services (the ‘Services’), enabling CDMG to begin preparing content that may be used in future campaigns. No specific marketing campaign has been prepared, approved, or scheduled at this time. The engagement is subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

Qualified Person

The scientific and technical data contained in this news release was reviewed and approved by Isabelle Lépine, M.Sc., P.Geo., Apollo’s Director, Mineral Resources. Ms. Lépine is a registered professional geologist in British Columbia and a QP as defined by NI 43-101 and is not an independent of the Company.

About Apollo Silver

Apollo Silver has assembled an experienced and technically strong leadership team who have joined to advance quality precious metals projects in sought after jurisdictions. The Company is focused on advancing its portfolio of two prospective silver exploration and resource development projects, the Calico Project, in San Bernardino County, California and the Cinco de Mayo Project, in Chihuahua, Mexico.

Please visit www.apollosilver.com for further information.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Ross McElroy, President and CEO

For further information, please contact:

Amandip Singh, VP Corporate Development
Telephone: +1 (604) 428-6128
Email: info@apollosilver.com

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 release.

Cautionary Statement Regarding ‘Forward-Looking’ Information

This news release includes ‘forward-looking statements’ and ‘forward-looking information’ within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation. All statements included in this news release, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements including, without limitation the expected benefits and strategic rationale of the Mule claims acquisition; the timing, scope, and success of planned exploration activities, including mapping, sampling, and drilling at the Burcham prospect; the potential for silver, gold, and copper mineralization; and the Company’s ability to advance, develop, and permit the Calico Project. Forward-looking statements include predictions, projections and forecasts and are often, but not   always,   identified   by   the   use   of   words   such   as   ‘anticipate’,   ‘believe’,   ‘plan’,   ‘estimate’,   ‘expect’,   ‘potential’,   ‘target’, ‘budget’ and ‘intend’ and statements that an event or result ‘may’, ‘will’, ‘should’, ‘could’ or ‘might’ occur or be achieved and other similar expressions and includes the negatives thereof.

Forward-looking statements are based on   the reasonable assumptions,   estimates, analysis, and opinions of the management of the Company made in light of its experience and its perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors that management of the Company believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances at the date that such statements are made.   Forward-looking information is based on reasonable assumptions that have been made by the Company as at the date of such information and is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may have caused actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including   but   not limited to: risks associated with mineral exploration and development; metal and mineral prices; availability of capital; accuracy of the Company’s projections and estimates; realization of mineral resource estimates, interest and exchange rates; competition; stock price fluctuations; availability of drilling equipment and access; actual results of current exploration activities; government regulation; political or economic developments; environmental risks; insurance risks; capital expenditures; operating or technical difficulties in connection with development activities; personnel relations; and changes in Project parameters   as   plans   continue   to   be   refined. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions management believes to be reasonable, including   but   not   limited   to   the   price   of   silver,   gold   and   Ba;   the   demand   for   silver,   gold   and   Ba;   the   ability to   carry on exploration and development activities; the timely receipt of any required approvals; the ability to obtain qualified personnel, equipment and services in a timely and cost-efficient manner; the ability to operate in a safe, efficient and effective matter; and the regulatory framework regarding environmental matters, and such other assumptions and factors as set out herein. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results   not   to   be   as   anticipated,   estimated   or   intended.   There   can   be   no   assurance   that   forward-looking   statements   will prove to be accurate and actual results, and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward looking information contained herein, except   in   accordance   with   applicable   securities   laws.   The   forward-looking   information   contained   herein   is   presented   for the   purpose   of   assisting   investors   in   understanding   the   Company’s   expected   financial   and   operational   performance   and the   Company’s   plans   and   objectives   and   may   not   be   appropriate   for   other   purposes.   The   Company   does   not   undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws .

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Investorideas.com, a global investor news source covering mining and metals stocks releases a new episode of the Exploring Mining Podcast . Host Cali Van Zant talks with Andrew Bowering, Chairman of Apollo Silver Corp. (TSXV: APGO) (OTCQB: APGOF) (FSE: 6ZF0). Apollo Silver Corp. has assembled an experienced and technically strong leadership team who have joined to advance world class precious metals projects in tier-one jurisdictions.


Andrew Bowering, Chairman of Apollo Silver Corp

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Andy shares his background, his passion for the mining sector, how he defines success and his vision for Apollo Silver Corp. and its key projects.

Key takeaways from interview:

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    Podcast Overview
    Andrew Bowering, Chairman of Apollo Silver Corp shares his extensive background in the mining industry, which spans 35 years. Andy explains how he founded Apollo Silver at the request of investors, raising significant funds and acquiring assets from mid-tier to major companies in the silver space.

    The conversation then shifts to the recent appointment of Ross McElroy as CEO of Apollo Silver. Andy highlights Ross’ extensive experience in the industry, including his recent sale of Fission Uranium for $1.1 billion, and expresses enthusiasm about having Ross now lead the Apollo team. (Related news release)

    California Mining Landscape and Calico Project
    Andy discusses the mining landscape in California, highlighting the state’s complex history with mining and environmental concerns. He explains that while California has been less popular for mining in recent years due to environmental regulations and water scarcity, there are still areas like San Bernardino County where mining operations are active. Andrew then describes Apollo’s project, situated primarily on private land designated for mining, emphasizing its favorable location and historical significance. He also mentions the project’s geological advantages, including a 1:1 strip ratio and a straightforward geological formation.

    Calico Project
    Andrew discusses the Calico project, which consists of three deposits: two silver (Waterloo and Langtry) and an historical gold deposit, The Burcham Mine. The project contains approximately 160 million ounces of silver and 70,000 ounces of gold. Andrew also mentions the presence of barite, a critical mineral, which could be valuable for negotiations with the government. For the upcoming year, the company plans to announce a compliant barite resource, conduct a drill program to determine the size of the gold resource, and perform an economic study on the silver resource.

    Cinco De Mayo Mining Project
    Andrew discusses their large mining project called Cinco de Mayo, located northwest of Chihuahua City in North Mexico. He explains that the project, potentially the largest CRD (Carbonate Replacement Deposit) in North America, lost its social license in 2012 when local surface owners banned mining. Andrew’s company, Apollo, has been given a five-year option to resolve community issues and resume drilling. He draws parallels to his previous success with Prime Mining in Sinaloa, Mexico, where he restored community support and unlocked significant value. Andrew believes his team’s local connections and experience will help them resolve the social license issues at Cinco de Mayo, potentially turning it into a highly valuable project.

    Mining in Northern Mexico’s Economy
    Andrew shares the importance of mining in Northern Mexico’s economy and the recent changes in government policy. He explains that the previous government tried to restrict mining, but the new Sheinbaum government is now opening up the sector for foreign investment. Andrew emphasizes the positive impact of mineral exploration and mine development on local communities in Mexico. He mentions that officials from Chihuahua’s Ministry of Mines visited their office, expressing excitement about the potential reopening of the Cinco de Mayo project, which could bring significant economic benefits to the area.

    Mining Industry Success
    Andrew talks about the key elements for success in the mining industry, emphasizing the importance of good assets, a strong management team, and a solid shareholder base with a good capital structure. He stresses the value of teamwork and hiring smart, hardworking individuals. Andrew explains his role in raising money and promotion, while also highlighting his hands-on experience and personal financial commitment to Apollo. He says he believes that demonstrating leadership through personal investment attracts good supporters, which in turn brings more supporters and provides the patience needed for long-term projects.

    About Apollo Silver Corp.

    Apollo has assembled an experienced and technically strong leadership team who have joined to advance quality precious metals projects in sought after jurisdictions. The Company is focused on advancing its portfolio of two prospective silver exploration and resource development projects, the Calico Project, in San Bernardino County, California and the Cinco de Mayo Project, in Chihuahua, Mexico.

    Please visit www.apollosilver.com for further information.

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    May 2025 Presentation

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     FPX Nickel Corp. (TSX-V: FPX) (OTCQB: FPOCF) (‘ FPX ‘ or the ‘ Company ‘) is pleased to provide an update on the activities of its affiliate company, CO2 Lock Corp. (‘ CO2 Lock ‘).

    Background

    In 2022, FPX announced the formation of CO2 Lock as a self-funding subsidiary to pursue geoscience-related carbon capture and storage (‘ CCS ‘) opportunities via permanent mineralization of carbon dioxide. FPX retains 100% of the carbon credits associated with CCS on FPX’s own properties, and can use any intellectual property developed by CO2 Lock for the benefit of FPX’s own properties.

    Since its inception, CO2 Lock has completed multiple field programs at its flagship SAM site in central British Columbia , including a successful CCS field program in 2023, which included drilling an exploration well. This achievement marked a significant milestone in the development of CO2 Lock’s innovative in-situ CO 2 mineralization technology.

    Commercial Updates

    In recent months, CO2 Lock has achieved several commercial milestones, including the signing of preliminary agreements with key counterparties in the CCS value chain as follows:

    • Letter of Intent with Cielo Carbon Solutions (‘ Cielo ‘) and Carbon Quest outlining the framework for capturing and sequestering 100,000 tonnes of CO 2 per year, scaling up to a target of 1 million tonnes per year. This strategic relationship combines Cielo and Carbon Quest’s point-source carbon capture solution with CO2 Lock’s storage solution to create an end-to-end value chain from industrial emitters to the permanent storage of carbon dioxide.
    • Memorandum of Understanding with Ionada Carbon Solutions LLC (‘ Ionada ‘) to pursue a variety of commercial arrangements relating to the capture and storage of carbon dioxide and the related sale of carbon credits into the commercial market. The collaboration will integrate Ionada’s proprietary carbon capture technology with CO2 Lock’s permanent mineralization storage solutions, creating end-to-end carbon capture storage systems that are cost-effective and scalable.
    • Letter of Intent with a leading carbon marketplace platform (the ‘ Platform ‘), under which the Platform will purchase up to 33% of the carbon credits generated annually from CO2 Lock’s flagship SAM carbon sequestration site, representing the potential for over 300,000 verified carbon credits (tonnes) per year.

    Following the successful field program in 2023, CO2 Lock has submitted an application for a carbon capture and storage exploratory reservoir license with British Columbia’s Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions. Receipt of this license would provide CO2 Lock with the regulatory approval to advance the project towards commercial operations at the SAM project.

    CO2 Lock Financing and Restructuring

    CO2 Lock recently completed the final $600,000 tranche of its latest funding round, which raised a cumulative total of $1.7 million through a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (‘ SAFE ‘) from third-party investors. Since its inception, CO2 Lock has raised a total of approximately $3.4 million from third-party investors.

    In connection with the closing of the SAFE round, FPX and CO2 Lock have agreed to a restructuring of CO2 Lock’s capital structure such that FPX’s undiluted ownership interest in CO2 Lock has been reduced from approximately 88% (prior to the SAFE round) to 30% (on conclusion of the SAFE round). This restructuring better positions CO2 Lock to seek additional funding from third party investors going forward, while ensuring that FPX retains a meaningful ownership interest in CO2 Lock and enduring rights to utilize CO2 Lock’s intellectual property for the benefit of FPX’s own properties.

    About FPX Nickel Corp.

    FPX Nickel Corp.  is focused on the exploration and development of the Baptiste Nickel Project, located in central British Columbia , and other occurrences of the same unique style of naturally occurring nickel-iron alloy mineralization known as awaruite.  For more information, please view the Company’s website at https://fpxnickel.com/ or contact Martin Turenne , President and CEO, at (604) 681-8600 or ceo@fpxnickel.com .

    On behalf of FPX Nickel Corp.

    ‘Martin Turenne’
    Martin Turenne , President, CEO and Director

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    Certain of the statements made and information contained herein is considered ‘forward-looking information’ within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. These statements address future events and conditions and so involve inherent risks and uncertainties, as disclosed in the Company’s periodic filings with Canadian securities regulators. Actual results could differ from those currently projected. The Company does not assume the obligation to update any forward-looking statement.

    Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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    In reality, Rafael Devers is among the least of the Boston Red Sox’s worries.

    Devers’ reticence – or flat-out refusal – to move to first base after he agreed to a shift to designated hitter created plenty of headlines and prompted owner John Henry to fly to Kansas City and talk it out with his $313.5 million slugger.

    Unfortunately for the Red Sox, Henry didn’t pack any pitching reinforcements on the plane.

    Since that summit, Devers has been nearly unstoppable – with 15 hits in 34 at-bats, three homers and 13 RBIs in nine games. But the Red Sox are slowly slipping from shouting distance of the first-place New York Yankees, with 11 losses in their past 17 games to fall six spots in USA TODAY Sports’ power rankings.

    It might have been 12 losses in 17 games if not for Devers, who saved them with his first career walk-off homer against Atlanta on Saturday.

    A few hours later in the series finale, he erased an early deficit 3-0 with a grand slam. But the Red Sox gave up that lead and more, as they’ve done often lately. In losing five of its last six, Boston has twice given up 10 runs in a game and 14 in another. Their rotation ERA now languishes at 4.28, 22nd in the majors.

    And nowadays, that means it doesn’t much matter how many runs the Red Sox score.

    A look at our updated rankings:

    1. Los Angeles Dodgers (-)

    • Feeling the change of the guard: Stalwarts Chris Taylor, Austin Barnes cut as Dalton Rushing steps on the scene.

    2. Detroit Tigers (+2)

    • Tigers win Jackson Jobe’s first eight starts, setting franchise record.

    3. New York Mets (-1)

    • Edwin Diaz, now 10-for-10 in save chances, ramps his fastball back up to 99 mph.

    4. Philadelphia Phillies (+5)

    • At least Jose Alvarado’s PED suspension came well before the trade deadline.

    5. San Diego Padres (-2)

    • Almost mathematically eliminated in the Vedder Cup.

    6. San Francisco Giants (-)

    • Wilmer Flores, RBI machine, wins epic battle against Mason Miller for walk-off walk.

    7. Chicago Cubs (-1)

    • PCA vs. the White Sox was no match: 8-for-14, nine RBIs, four extra-base hits.

    8. New York Yankees (-1)

    • Jonathan Loaisiga’s return a nice boost for bullpen.

    9. Seattle Mariners (-)

    • There’s a new ace in town and his name is Bryan Woo.

    10. Cleveland Guardians (-)

    • Shane Bieber getting closer to a rehab assignment.

    11. Minnesota Twins (+7)

    • You win 13 in a row, you jump 14 spots in the standings. Them’s the rules.

    12. St. Louis Cardinals (-)

    • Started the year 1-10 on the road; just finished 7-2 road trip.

    13. Kansas City Royals (-2)

    • Those heavy footsteps you hear? Jac Caglianone is one step from the big leagues.

    14. Arizona Diamondbacks (+1)

    • Will be more than halfway done with Dodgers after three-game road set this week.

    15. Houston Astros (-1)

    • Thirteen come-from-behind wins.

    16. Texas Rangers (+3)

    • Evan Carter’s injury woes continue with quad strain.

    17. Cincinnati Reds (+3)

    • Is Will Benson happening? He slams five homers in four games.

    18. Atlanta Braves (+3)

    • They climb over .500, just in time to welcome back Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuña Jr.

    19. Boston Red Sox (-6)

    • Kristian Campbell sliding to first to create room for Marcelo Mayer would be a helluva fix.

    20. Toronto Blue Jays (-4)

    • Tigers show how far they have to go to be playoff team

    21. Milwaukee Brewers (-4)

    • Jackson Chourio dropped to sixth in order, promptly strikes out four times.

    22. Tampa Bay Rays (-)

    • Chandler Simpson survives unsettling slide at home plate.

    23. Athletics (-)

    • Yolo County vs. San Francisco doesn’t quite have the same ring.

    24. Washington Nationals (-)

    • Michael Soroka wins first game since July 2023.

    25. Los Angeles Angels (+1)

    • First three-game sweep over Dodgers since 2010.

    26. Baltimore Orioles (-1)

    • 15-30 record matches 2019 start, when they lost 108 games.

    27. Miami Marlins (-)

    • Sandy Alcantara drops his sixth straight decision, a career high.

    28. Pittsburgh Pirates (-)

    • Shut out in eight of their 32 losses.

    29. Chicago White Sox (-)

    • .University of Tampa product Jordan Leasure racking up 12.9 strikeouts per nine.

    30. Colorado Rockies (-)

    • 8-38, a pace that would knock the White Sox out of the record books.

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    The Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars are facing each other in the NHL Western Conference finals for the second year in a row, starting Wednesday night in Dallas.

    In the Eastern Conference finals, the Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes will meet in a rematch of the 2023 series. That series will open on Tuesday in Raleigh, North Carolina.

    That leaves four possible matchups in the Stanley Cup Final: Stars vs. Hurricanes, Stars vs. Panthers, Oilers vs. Hurricanes or Oilers vs. Panthers, last year’s championship round.

    Which matchup would be the best one to watch? All have their merits. USA TODAY ranks the four possibilities for the 2025 Stanley Cup Final:

    1. Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers

    Why not a rematch? Last year’s Stanley Cup Final certainly was entertaining, at least by the end. Florida won the first three games and appeared poised to sweep, only to be blown out 8-1 in Game 4. The Oilers forced a Game 7, but the Panthers found their game and won 2-1 at home for their first Stanley Cup title.

    Both teams are filled with stars and are deeper than they were last season. Edmonton and Florida have the top offenses of the four remaining teams. Plus, the storylines abound. Can the Panthers repeat, and would we call them a dynasty if they do after three consecutive trips to the final? Will the Oilers become the first Canadian team since the 1993 Montreal Canadiens to win the Stanley Cup? Will Edmonton’s Connor McDavid, last year’s playoff MVP, and Leon Draisaitl win their first championships? The Oilers would have home-ice advantage this time.

    2. Dallas Stars vs. Carolina Hurricanes

    Want some fresher faces? This one works. Dallas was last in the final in 2020, Carolina in 2006. Plus, there is the Mikko Rantanen factor. He already beat the Colorado Avalanche this postseason after that team surprisingly traded him to the Hurricanes earlier in the season. He would have a chance to knock off another former team because the Hurricanes dealt him to the Stars when they feared he wouldn’t sign in Carolina. He has been a force in the playoffs with a league-best nine goals and 19 points. The Hurricanes, though, have been good at neutralizing other teams’ stars. Carolina’s Andrei Svechnikov is right behind Rantanen with eight goals.

    3. Dallas Stars vs. Florida Panthers

    These teams were well-represented at the 4 Nations Face-Off, so there is top-end talent. The Finnish Olympic team certainly would be paying attention. These teams also have the best remaining power plays. Panthers coach Paul Maurice and Stars coach Peter DeBoer are friends and are highly quotable. We would want this to go to Game 7 because DeBoer is 9-0 in winner-take-all games and Maurice is 6-0.

    4. Edmonton Oilers vs. Carolina Hurricanes

    This would be the top remaining offense (Edmonton) vs. the best defense (Carolina), though the Hurricanes’ style isn’t always the most exciting to watch. This would also be a rematch of the 2006 Stanley Cup Final. The Hurricanes led that series 3-1, but the eighth-seeded Oilers fought back before Carolina won in Game 7. Rod Brind’Amour was the first player to lift the Stanley Cup as Hurricanes captain. Will he get to lift the trophy for the first time as a coach?

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