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December 02, 2024
Provaris Energy Ltd (Provaris, ASX.PV1) is pleased to provide an update to shareholders on the Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with Yinson Production Offshore Pte Ltd (Yinson), as announced on 1 October 2024.
Yinson has made a payment of USD 200,000 related to Technical Service Fees for Provaris’ provision of its background IP and other technical information and services for the CO2 Tank project scope of work under the JDA, which commenced in October 2024. The agreed project scope and timetable for concept design activities runs into Q1 2025 where an update will be provided in conjunction with Yinson.
Background to the JDA for new CO2 Tank design
As announced on 1 October 2024, Yinson and Provaris are jointly evaluating the technical and economic viability of adapting Provaris’ proprietary tank design for compressed hydrogen to develop innovative and cost competitive alternatives for bulk-scale storage and transport of liquid CO2. The collaboration will also assess the potential for other gases such as ammonia.
Currently, there is no ship transport of CO2 in a low pressure and temperature range suitable for long sailing distances and large cargo volumes. This collaboration aims to help develop a new CO2 Tank design solution that will address current CO2 transit and storage limitations.
The development of CO2 storage and transport infrastructure is crucial for the widespread deployment of carbon capture, which is a critical pillar in meeting global emission reduction targets. The design of bulk scale CO2 Tanks is important for maximizing the amount of CO2 that can be stored and transported in a single cargo.
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28 November 2024
Provaris Energy
Investor Insight
Provaris presents a unique and attractive investment proposition in the rapidly expanding green hydrogen sector in Europe. With its proprietary technology, strategic partnerships and integrated business model, Provaris is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for clean energy solutions.
Company Highlights
- Provaris is a leading innovator in the green hydrogen sector, leveraging its proprietary compressed hydrogen technology to develop sustainable, clean energy supply chains across Europe.
- The company combines proven technology and unique IP for cost-effective hydrogen storage and transport solutions, with a first-mover advantage through its proprietary ship design and low-cost delivery.
- Provaris has established strong strategic partners across Europe, enhancing its credibility in delivering hydrogen to market In addition to green hydrogen, the company is leveraging its tank IP for application into the established CO2 storage and shipping market.
Overview
Provaris (ASX:PV1), a leading innovator in the green hydrogen sector, is well-placed to become integral to the European green hydrogen supply chain through its groundbreaking compressed hydrogen solutions. The company focuses on developing regional projects that span the entire value chain, from production to export, with a particular emphasis on delivering hydrogen with the highest energy efficiency and the lowest cost.
With a vision to develop a portfolio of integrated green hydrogen projects, Provaris leverages its proprietary tank IP and innovative ship design, with a focus on collaborating with world-class partners.
Compression supports the development of simple, scalable and energy-efficient green hydrogen supply chains for the European market.
Provaris stands at the forefront of the green hydrogen revolution, dedicated to developing innovative and efficient supply chains for zero-carbon energy in the European region. With its rapid adoption of green hydrogen, the European market presents a golden opportunity for Provaris. As countries across the continent seek to decarbonize their economies, the demand for sustainable energy sources has skyrocketed. Provaris’ use of compressed hydrogen technology offers a compelling solution to the logistical challenges associated with hydrogen distribution, replacing complexity with simplicity to lower the delivered cost.
Core Product: H2Neo Carrier
At the heart of Provaris’ innovative H2Neo carrier solution is its proprietary compressed hydrogen technology. The H2Neo offers a more efficient and cost-effective alternative to traditional methods of hydrogen storage and transport. These carriers are designed to address the growing global demand for hydrogen while overcoming the logistical challenges associated with green hydrogen distribution.
Key Features and Benefits
- Enhanced Safety: Provaris’ compressed hydrogen technology prioritizes safety in storage and transportation.
- Cost-effectiveness: By eliminating the need for complex liquefaction or ammonia synthesis processes, the company's solutions reduce overall costs.
- Scalability: The technology is adaptable to various project sizes, from regional supply chains to large-scale international exports.
- Environmental Sustainability: Compressed green hydrogen aligns with global efforts to reduce carbon emissions and transition to cleaner energy sources.
Recent Concept Design Study reaffirms simplicity and efficiency of compressed hydrogen enables low-cost supply for Europe.
Innovative Vessel Designs
Complementing its innovative compressed hydrogen technology, Provaris is developing new vessel designs specifically tailored for hydrogen transport. These specialized ships are engineered to safely and efficiently carry compressed hydrogen across maritime routes, opening up new possibilities for international green energy trade.
CO2 Storage and Transport
As part of its commitment to sustainable energy solutions, Provaris is expanding its portfolio to include CO2 storage technologies. This strategic move aligns with the company's core competencies in gas handling and storage, while addressing the growing demand for large scale CO2 storage and transport solutions in the European market, and beyond.
Provaris is leveraging its expertise in compressed gas handling to develop innovative CO2 solutions, through the following strategies.
Adapting Hydrogen Tank Designs: The company is modifying its proprietary compression systems to efficiently capture and store CO2 from industrial processes.
Collaboration with Global Partner: Provaris announced a Joint Development Agreement with Yinson Product AS, a global energy infrastructure and technology company, which is developing CO2 infrastructure and supply chains.
Extension to Onshore Storage Solutions: Utilizing its experience in gas storage, Provaris is developing land-based facilities for intermediate CO2 storage before permanent sequestration.
Strategic Partnerships
At the forefront of Provaris Energy's European strategy is a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Norwegian Hydrogen and Germany-based international energy company Uniper Global Commodities. This tripartite agreement marks a pivotal step in developing hydrogen supply chains, leveraging each partner's unique strengths.
The collaboration strategically capitalizes on the Nordic region's geographical advantages, facilitating efficient hydrogen distribution across Europe, with a particular focus on the German market. Germany is reliant on the import of over 70 percent of its hydrogen demand by 2030. This partnership not only underscores Provaris' role as an enabler for hydrogen transport at scale, but also a commitment by Uniper to support the development of Provaris’ unique approach.
A significant milestone is expected in the December 2024 quarter, including a maiden Term Sheet for supply and offtake.
Provaris also has a joint development agreement with Yinson Production, a global energy infrastructure and technology company, to explore COâ‚‚ storage and marine transportation solutions, leveraging Provaris' hydrogen tank technology for enhanced carbon capture capabilities.
In The Netherlands, Provaris is collaborating with Global Energy Storage (GES) to develop a bulk-scale hydrogen import facility within Rotterdam’s global energy hub. The agreement involves the completion of a comprehensive prefeasibility study to demonstrate the technical and economic viability of berthing and unloading of Provaris’ H2Neo compressed hydrogen carriers. Provaris will be responsible for the transportation of the hydrogen in the H2Neo carriers and GES will be responsible for the discharge and injection into the hydrogen grid.
Management Team
Martin Carolan – Managing Director & CEO
Greg Martin – Chairman
Andrew Pickering – Non-executive Director
David Palmer – Non-executive Director
Per Roed – Chief Technical Officer
Mats Fagerberg – Business Development, Europe
Garry Triglavcanin – Product Development Director
Norman Marshall – Group Commercial Manager
John Stevenson – Group Financial Controller
Jessica Roed – Operations Manager, Norway
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06 March
6 US Biofuel Stocks in 2025
The global biofuels market was valued at US$64.06 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to reach US$106.02 billion in 2034. Despite previous dips, the outlook for the biofuels industry and US biofuel stocks is positive.
The driving forces behind rising demand for biofuels include the goal of reducing the carbon footprint of transport industries, as well as factors such as a growing need for alternatives to foreign oil and enhanced cost-competitiveness and efficiency of biofuel production technology.
The US is the largest biofuels-producing country in the world by far.
"Capacity at U.S. producers of renewable diesel and other biofuels totaled 4.3 billion gal/y in January 2024, 1.3 billion gallons more per year than in 2023. Fuel ethanol—primarily produced from corn kernel starch and blended with gasoline—accounts for most of U.S. biofuels production capacity," states the US Energy Information Administration.
Not surprisingly, the corn field state of Iowa is by far the leader in biofuels production in the nation, followed by agricultural powerhouses Nebraska and Illinois.
For investors interested in the biofuel industry, here are the 6 top US biofuels stocks by market cap. All figures are from TradingView’s stock screener and were current as of market close on March 5, 2025. Read on to learn more about these biofuels companies and their operations.
1. REX American Resources (NYSE:REX)
Market cap: US$644.36 million
REX American Resources has interests in six ethanol production facilities that together have the capacity to produce 730 million gallons of ethanol. The company is the majority owner of two of these facilities, One Earth Energy in Illinois and NuGen Energy in South Dakota, which combine for capacity of 300 million gallons. It is also a minority owner of holding company Big River Resources, which has four production plants across Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin.
REX is advancing its expansion campaign at its ethanol production facility at the One Earth Energy facility, which will increase annual ethanol production capacity from 150 million gallons to 175 million gallons. The company expects to complete the expansion in mid-2025. REX is also planning to obtain permits to further expand the facility to an annual production capacity of 200 million gallons.
2. Montauk Renewables (NASDAQ:MNTK)
Market cap: US$444.44 million
Montauk Renewables is a US renewable energy company specializing in the recovery and conversion of biogas derived from landfill methane into renewable natural gas (RNG) or electrical power for the electrical grid. The company has 14 operating projects and ongoing development projects located in California, Idaho, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina and Texas.
For its fiscal year 2024, Montauk’s RNG revenues are expected to come in at between US$175 million and US$185 million, while its renewable electricity revenues are expected to be between US$17 million and US$18 million. Its full year results will be available in mid-March.
3. OPAL Fuels (NASDAQ:OPAL)
Market cap: US$407.88 million
OPAL Fuels is another renewable energy company that specializes in capturing and converting biogas into RNG. The company’s fully integrated vertical waste-to-energy model takes biogas from landfills and dairies to create fuel for use in heavy- and medium-duty trucking fleets, as well as renewable power for sale to utilities.
In late February 2025, the company announced a series of 50/50 joint venture partnerships to develop four new landfill RNG production projects. OPAL's share represents 1.5 million MMBtu of aggregate annual design capacity.
4. Gevo (NASDAQ:GEVO)
Market cap: US$316.02 million
Gevo is a renewable chemicals and next-generation biofuels company with headquarters in Colorado. Gevo produces isobutanol, ethanol and high-value animal feed at its fermentation plant in Minnesota. Over in Texas, it operates a biorefinery that converts alcohols into products ranging from renewable jet fuel to octane and even ingredients for plastics.
Gevo owns and operates one of the largest dairy-based RNG facilities in the United States and operates an ethanol plant with an adjacent carbon capture and sequestration facility.
In February 2025, Gevo announced a partnership with French energy company Axens “to accelerate development and commercialization of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using the ethanol-to-jet (ETJ) pathway.” Gevo is currently developing the world's first ethanol-to-jet SAF commercial production facility, Net-Zero 1, which will be located in South Dakota.
5. FutureFuel (NYSE:FF)
Market cap: US$186.87 million
FutureFuel is a developer and producer of diversified chemical products, specialty organic chemicals, premium biodiesel and other biofuels, such as ethanol and biomass solids. FutureFuel launched its biofuels product platform in 2005 and now has a biodiesel production capacity of 60 million gallons per year.
FutureFuels announced a quarterly dividend program for 2025 that will distribute cash dividends of US$0.06 per share, with the first payment of the year on March 18.
6. Verde Clean Fuels (NASDAQ:VGAS)
Market cap: US$118.58 million
Verde Clean Fuels is a renewable gasoline technology company with projects under development in North America. The company converts biomass feedstocks such as agricultural byproducts into renewable, low-carbon gasoline compatible with standard car engines and refueling stations.
In the past two years, Cottonmouth Ventures LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Diamondback Energy (NASDAQ:FANG), has made US$70 million in investments into Verde Clean Fuels, indirectly making the multibillion dollar Texas-based oil and gas company the second largest shareholder of Verde. The most recent came in January 2025.
The two companies are collaborating on developing and constructing natural-gas-to-gasoline plants that will use Verde's technology to convert natural gas from Diamondback's Permian Basin operations.
FAQs for biofuel stocks
What is biofuel?
Biofuel is a type of renewable energy derived from living material known as biomass. Biomass includes algae, as well as plant and animal waste, and examples of biofuels are ethanol, biodiesel, green diesel and biogas. Biofuels can be solid, liquid or gaseous.
How are biofuels produced?
Depending on the type of biomass being used, biofuels can be produced in a variety ways.
The typical processes include chemical reactions, dry milling, fermentation and heat to break down starches, sugars and other molecules. The resulting products are then refined to produce the end-product fuel.
What is ethanol made of?
Ethanol can be produced from corn, as is common in the US. In Brazil, ethanol is produced from sugarcane.
This is an updated version of an article originally published by the Investing News Network in 2017.
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Securities Disclosure: I, Melissa Pistilli, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.
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03 March
Disrupting the Gold Standard: Eyeing Cyanide-free Alternatives in Resource Extraction
In a $2 billion cyanide market that underpins global gold extraction, a seismic shift is underway as environmental concerns and evolving investment standards push the industry towards safer, more sustainable alternatives.
For over a century, cyanide has been the gold standard in mining, driven by its simplicity, low-cost, and its ability to extract gold from low-grade ores. However, current environmental concerns are encouraging mining companies to evaluate sustainable alternatives. Although cyanide will likely continue its dominance over the near term, emerging technologies such Innovation Mining’s RZOLV formula, are promising to revolutionize the sector, offering both environmental stewardship and lucrative opportunities for forward-thinking investors.
Cyanide in gold mining: A historical perspective
The adoption of cyanide in gold mining dates back to the 1870’s, revolutionizing the industry with its ability to extract gold from low-grade ores. Its effectiveness, coupled with relatively low costs, quickly established cyanide leaching as the preferred method for gold recovery. This process, known as cyanidation, allowed for the profitable exploitation of previously uneconomical deposits, ushering in a new era of gold production.
Despite its efficacy, the use of cyanide has always been accompanied by environmental and safety concerns. Early regulatory efforts sought to mitigate risks associated with its toxicity, but the economic advantages of cyanide-based extraction continued to outweigh these considerations for many decades.
Today, the gold mining industry faces unprecedented scrutiny. The rise of ESG investment standards has placed significant pressure on mining companies to adopt more sustainable practices. Investors are also increasingly wary of the reputational and financial risks associated with environmentally harmful mining techniques.
In recent years, regulatory bodies worldwide have implemented stricter environmental regulations, directly impacting cyanide-dependent operations. These evolving standards not only pose compliance challenges but also threaten the long-term viability of traditional extraction methods. Several countries, including Costa Rica, Argentina, Germany, Hungary and the Czech Republic, have taken decisive action to ban or heavily regulate the use of cyanide in gold mining operations. This shift reflects a global trend towards more sustainable mining practices and stricter environmental protections. As a result, mining companies now find themselves navigating a complex landscape where environmental stewardship is as crucial as operational efficiency.
Ripe for industry disruption
The gold mining sector's search for cyanide alternatives is driven by a combination of environmental pressures, regulatory changes and economic incentives. Clean extraction technologies offer numerous benefits:
- Reduced environmental liabilities and associated costs
- Improved social license to operate in sensitive areas
- Enhanced compliance with evolving regulations
- Potential access to new deposits previously considered too environmentally sensitive for traditional mining methods
The transformation of the gold mining industry is well underway, driven by technological innovation and changing societal expectations. Investors play a crucial role in this transition, with their support accelerating the adoption of cleaner technologies. As ESG considerations become increasingly central to investment decisions, companies embracing sustainable practices are likely to see enhanced access to capital and improved market valuations.
Technology companies that present a viable and more sustainable alternative to cyanide-based mining have the potential to take a bite from the massive multi-billion cyanide industry.
“There's $2 billion worth of cyanide consumed every year with no current alternative. Even a small market share would result in significant revenues,” said Duane Nelson, CEO of Innovation Mining, in an interview with Investingnews.com.
He added, “We are developing the only cost-effective alternative to the extensive use of cyanide in gold extraction. With over 90 percent of global gold production relying on cyanide, there’s definitely a business model here that makes a lot of sense,” Nelson added.
Innovation mining: Pioneering clean gold extraction
Innovation Mining has developed a breakthrough technology that promises to revolutionize gold extraction. This eco-friendly chemical formula, called RZOLV, is designed for the efficient extraction of precious metals from ores, concentrates, and tailings. The cyanide-free solution is inexpensive, safe, stable and scalable, representing a paradigm shift and disrupting the status quo toward responsible and sustainable mining.
RZOLV is a water-based, non-toxic formula, effectively dissolving gold from ores, concentrates and tailings into a stable gold complex. RZOLV integrates seamlessly with existing mining infrastructure and is compatible with most leaching systems. Recent independent testing by SGS, the world's leading inspection, verification, testing, and certification firm, confirms that RZOLV delivered 85.69 percent gold recovery which is similar to cyanide, which achieved 84.90 percent under the identical conditions. The potential benefits include streamlined permitting processes, reduced contamination risk, improved compliance with regulations, lower insurance, monitoring, and remediation costs.
This innovative approach not only addresses the environmental concerns associated with cyanide use but also aligns with the industry's growing focus on sustainability.
Future of sustainable gold mining
Policy changes favoring green mining practices are anticipated to increase over the near term. Governments worldwide are exploring incentives for sustainable resource extraction, potentially creating a regulatory environment that further encourages the adoption of cyanide-free technologies. This shift not only benefits the environment but also opens new opportunities for mining companies to operate in previously restricted areas.
As cyanide-free extraction technologies mature and gain widespread adoption, the industry may witness a fundamental reshaping of the sector. This evolution promises not only to mitigate environmental risks but also to unlock new value for investors, communities and the planet as a whole.
Investor takeaway
The shift toward more environmentally friendly gold extraction represents both a challenge and an opportunity for the mining industry. Companies like Innovation Mining are leading the charge, demonstrating that profitability and sustainability are not mutually exclusive. As this golden revolution unfolds, it offers a compelling narrative of innovation, responsibility and sustainable growth in one of the world's oldest industries.
Innovation Mining is currently offering a private placement to qualified investors and anticipates an IPO in Q2 of 2025.
For more information, please email info@innovationmining.com or visit their website at innovationmining.comThis INNSpired article is sponsored by Innovation Mining. This INNSpired article provides information which was sourced by the Investing News Network (INN) and approved by Innovation Miningin order to help investors learn more about the company. Innovation Mining is a client of INN. The company’s campaign fees pay for INN to create and update this INNSpired article.
This INNSpired article was written according to INN editorial standards to educate investors.
INN does not provide investment advice and the information on this profile should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security. INN does not endorse or recommend the business, products, services or securities of any company profiled.
The information contained here is for information purposes only and is not to be construed as an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of securities. Readers should conduct their own research for all information publicly available concerning the company. Prior to making any investment decision, it is recommended that readers consult directly with Innovation Mining and seek advice from a qualified investment advisor.
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28 February
CoTec Holdings Corp. Announces Increase In Convertible Loan
CoTec Holdings Corp. (TSXV:CTH) (the "Corporation") is pleased to announce an amendment to its convertible loan agreement dated November 19, 2024 (the "Convertible Loan Agreement") with Kings Chapel International Limited ("Kings Chapel").
Pursuant to the amendment, the principal amount available to the Company under the Convertible Loan Agreement has been increased by up to $2.5 million. The outstanding principal amount of the loan bears interest at an annual rate of 10% and is repayable, together with accrued and outstanding interest, on December 31, 2027. The Corporation's obligations under the Convertible Loan Agreement are unsecured.
The outstanding principal amount under the Convertible Loan Agreement will be converted into common shares of the Corporation ("Common Shares") (i) at any time at Kings Chapel's election, at a price of CAD$0.75 per share and (ii) automatically at a price of CAD$0.75 per share, on the first day on which the volume weighted average trading price of the Common Shares on the principal stock exchange on which the Common Shares are then traded over the immediately preceding 15 trading days is equal to or greater than $1.00. No conversion of the outstanding principal amount will occur to the extent that, after giving effect to the conversion, Kings Chapel, its affiliates and any person with whom Kings Chapel or its affiliates would own more than 49% of the outstanding Common Shares.
Kings Chapel is an existing insider and Control Person (as defined by TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV") Rules) of the Corporation. Julian Treger, a director of the Corporation and its Chief Executive Officer, is a beneficiary of a family trust associated with Kings Chapel. As a result, the execution of the Convertible Loan Agreement is a related party transaction subject to Multilateral Instrument 61-101 - Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101"). The execution of the Convertible Loan Agreement is exempt from the formal valuation requirements of MI 61-101 pursuant to subsection 5.5(b) of MI-61-101 because the Common Shares are listed only on the TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV") and is exempt from the minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 pursuant to subsection 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101 because the fair market value of neither the Convertible Loan Agreement nor the Common Shares issuable pursuant to the conversion of the outstanding principal amount under the Convertible Loan Agreement exceed 25% of the Corporation's market capitalization as determined in accordance with MI 61-101.
The issuance of Common Shares upon any conversion of the outstanding principal amount under the Convertible Loan Agreement is subject to the Corporation obtaining all necessary TSXV approvals. All securities issued in connection with the Convertible Loan Agreement will be subject to a statutory hold period of four months plus a day from the date of the Convertible Loan Agreement in accordance with applicable securities legislation in Canada.
About CoTec
CoTec is a publicly traded investment issuer listed on the TSXV and the OTCQB and trades under the symbol CTH and CTHCF respectively. CoTec Holdings Corp. is a forward-thinking resource extraction company committed to revolutionizing the global metals and minerals industry through innovative, environmentally sustainable technologies and strategic asset acquisitions. With a mission to drive the sector toward a low-carbon future, CoTec employs a dual approach: investing in disruptive mineral extraction technologies that enhance efficiency and sustainability while applying these technologies to undervalued mining assets to unlock their full potential. By focusing on recycling, waste mining, and scalable solutions, the Company accelerates the production of critical minerals, shortens development timelines, and reduces environmental impact. CoTec's strategic model delivers low capital requirements, rapid revenue generation, and high barriers to entry, positioning it as a leading mid-tier disruptor in the commodities sector.
For further information, please contact:
Braam Jonker - (604) 992-5600
Forward-Looking Information Cautionary Statement
Statements in this press release regarding the Company and its investments which are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties, including statements relating to management's expectations with respect to its current and potential future investments and the benefits to the Company which may be implied from such statements. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature, they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results in each case could differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements. For further details regarding risks and uncertainties facing the Company please refer to "Risk Factors" in the Company's filing statement dated April 6, 2022, a copy of which may be found under the Company's SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca.
Neither TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.
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28 February
Troy Minerals Reports Drilling Results from the Lake Owen Project, Wyoming. Critical Minerals inclusive of Scandium (Rare Earths Element) Discovered
Troy Minerals Inc. ("Troy" or the "Company") (CSE:TROY)(OTCQB:TROYF)(FSE:VJ3) is pleased to announce that its two-hole maiden drilling program at Lake Owen Project has been completed and assays of the first pass of selective sampling have been received. The 100% owned Lake Owen Project (the "Project") is located 50 km southwest of Laramie, Wyoming, USA (see Figures 1,2).
The Project is a Proterozoic layered mafic intrusion complex with a long history of sporadic exploration primarily for Platinum Group Elements. Similar in style to the Stillwater Complex in USA and the Merensky Reef of South Africa, the Lake Owen Complex is a highly prospective North American based target with a strong potential for significant vanadium, titanium, PGE and associated metals mineralization.
In Q3 2024, the Company drilled two diamond holes totalling 607.77 metres (see Table 1). The holes were scouting in nature, drilled near the southwestern claims boundary and they represent the first holes drilled by Troy Minerals on the Project (see Figure 3). This release is for all initial selective core samples for which analytical results have now been received. Follow up infill / continuous sampling results are pending and once received and processed, reported intersections will be recalculated.
Key Highlights
- The two DDH holes at the Lake Owen Project targeted titanium (TiO2) and vanadium (V2O5) mineralization associated with magnetite in gabbro, as well as potential reef style PGE mineralization.
- Although sampling along the holes was visually selective, associated with high magnetite zones, several anomalous zones of Titanium (>1%) have been encountered.
- Elevated values of Vanadium are also associated with increased titanium enrichment.
- Most importantly, associated with these anomalous zones, is elevated concentration of Scandium (Sc), a rare critical metal belonging to the REE group with no domestic supply in the United States.
"The first hole drilled by Troy at our Lake Owen project, from historical data knowledge, was planned targeting to intersect magnetite, titanium and vanadium mineralization; beyond that, it also revealed seriously elevated Scandium, a rare-earth element (REE), classified by the USGS as a critical metal." said Yannis Tsitos, President of Troy Minerals. "Scandium has green-energy technologies applications, but additionally it is the most effective known microalloying element that can strengthen aluminium, while also offering improved flexibility, resistance to heat and corrosion, and lighter weight, therefore Scandium finds applications in the space, military and civilian aviation industries. We have recently expanded our total Claims footprint over the mafic layered intrusion at Lake Owen in Wyoming to 185 Claims and Troy is currently designing the 2nd Phase, summer 2025, exploration program."
Figure 1. Lake Owen, Location Map, Wyoming, USA
Figure 2. Lake Own Project, Troy's Claims on Topo Map
Drilling Results & Exploration Outlook
Several anomalous zones of titanium (>1%) were encountered. Elevated values of vanadium are correlative with the titanium. Sampling was highly selective to assess various lithological units and all zones with magnetite content up to 15-20% and or visible sulfide mineralization. Magnetite content in the gabbro in hole LO24-01 is consistently about 5-10%. In LO24-01, the limited sampling to date suggests a large zone of titanium and vanadium-enrichment and higher relative values correlate with the green gabbro.
Figure 3. Drill Hole Locations on top of Geology and Company's Claims
Associated with these anomalous zones are elevated concentration of scandium. Anomalous values of scandium were found in sampled Mag Gabbro and especially with Green Gabbro zones containing >10% magnetite. Scandium is considered a critical metal by the United States Geologic Survey (USGS) and a rare earth element (REE). This presents an additional critical element with no current domestic supply. The USGS recognizes the critical metal potential of the Lake Owen Complex and flew an airborne survey over the entire complex in 2023, including all of Troy's claims. The high value of scandium coupled with the total dependence on the metal from China and Russia makes scandium a potentially high-value critical metal target for the Lake Owen Project.
Table 1: Drill hole specifications
Drill hole LO24-01 was designed to test the extent of the Lower Mag Gabbro down to the basement contact. Drilling revealed a series of interlayered magnetic gabbro and a distinctive coarse-grained green gabbro. The green coloration is imparted by pyroxenes altering to chlorite. These layers are generally constrained to widths of less than 4 metres.
Table 2. Drill hole LO24-01 intersections
1: All intersections lengths are drill indicated thicknesses; insufficient work has been completed to reliably determine true thicknesses.
2: Analysis of titanium and vanadium converted to titanium oxide and vanadium oxide using conversion factor of 1.6681 and 1.7852, respectively.
3: The release is for all initial selective core samples for which analytical results have now been received. Follow up infill / continuous sampling results are pending and once received and processed, reported intersections will be recalculated.
Drill hole LO24-02 was also planned to test the extent of the Lower Mag Gabbro as well as the contact with basement rocks. This was collared lower in the stratigraphic sequence than hole LO24-01 starting in a weakly magnetite gabbro. At 28 metres, weak to strong foliation or schistosity was present. This schist is likely of gabbroic to slightly granitic in composition. It is speculated that these schists reflect basement rock ripped up into the intrusion as large xenoliths.
The drill program was managed on-site day-to-day by BRS Engineering Inc. of Riverton, WY under the supervision of Troy personnel. The drill core was quick-logged at the drill site by BRS staff including collection of geotechnical, magnetic susceptibility data and selective testing utilizing an XRF device. Upon completion of drilling, all drill core was shipped directly to BRS Engineering's secure facility in Riverton, WY.
Drill core was detail logged and sampled by Company staff. Core was selectively sampled based on lithology and mineralization with 45 samples taken. Core was split by saw with samples sent to ALS Global's laboratory in Reno, NV for preparation and analysis. Samples were analyzed for multi-elements (ME-MS61) and gold plus PGE's (PGM-MS23L).
The Company's quality control monitoring consisted of inserting certified reference material in the sample stream. No quality control issues were identified.
Figure 4. DDH Cross Section, LO24-01
Drill hole LO24-02 intersected gabbroic units that are weakly magnetic and contain no anomalous values of titanium, vanadium, or scandium.
Only a very small portion of the Lake Owen Complex has been drill-tested to date. As currently mapped, the prospective Lower Mag Gabbro unit continues along strike to the west. The Company has yet to drill test the stratigraphically higher Upper Mag Gabbro. Surface mapping and sampling in 2023 identified two massive magnetite rock samples that returned 8.812% TiO2 and 0.548% V2O5, and 15.505% TiO2 and 0.586% V2O5 (Figure 5) These represent priority drill targets for 2025. An historical drill hole was completed here but there was no assessment of titanium, vanadium, or scandium.
Figure 5. Rock Geochemistry, Titanium
Rock sampling also returned four anomalous scandium results (>59 ppm): three collected from gabbro-norite outcrop within the mapped "Layered Unit" which strikes across the Property and is stratigraphically situated between the Upper Mag and Lower Mag Gabbro units; and one from near the collar of LO24-02, within the Lower Mag Gabbro (Figure 6).
Figure 6. Rock Geochemistry, Scandium on top of Airborne Magnetics (1st Vertical Derivative)
A massive magnetic anomaly due to the very high magnetite content that covers Troy's claims and the interpretation of the airborne magnetic survey will be reported and discussed in another news release in due course.
* Cautionary Note
The reader is cautioned that grab samples are selective by nature and may not represent the true grade or style of mineralization across the property.
Qualified Person
The information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Ted Vander Wart, P.Geo., a consultant to the Company, who is a qualified person as defined under National Instrument 43-101.
About Troy Minerals
Troy Minerals is a Canadian based publicly listed mining company focused on building shareholder value through acquisition, exploration, and development of strategically located "critical" mineral assets. Troy is aggressively advancing its projects within the silica (silicon), vanadium, and rare earths industries within regions that exhibit high and growing demand for such commodities, in both North America and Central-East Asia. The Company's primary objective is the near-term prospect of production with a vision of becoming a cash-flowing mining company to ultimately deliver tangible monetary value to shareholders, state, and local communities.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD,
Rana Vig | CEO & Director
Telephone: 604-218-4766
Email: rana@ranavig.com
Forward-Looking Statements
Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information: This release includes certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements". All statements in this release, other than statements of historical facts, that address events or developments that Troy Resources Inc. (the "Company") expects to occur, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words "expects", "plans", "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "estimates", "projects", "potential" and similar expressions, or that events or conditions "will", "would", "may", "could" or "should" occur. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include results of exploration activities may not show quality and quantity necessary for further exploration or future exploitation of minerals deposits, volatility of commodity prices, and continued availability of capital and financing, permitting and other approvals, and general economic, market or business conditions. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, estimates and opinions of the Company's management on the date the statements are made. Except as required by applicable securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements in the event that management's beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors, should change.
The Canadian Securities Exchange has not reviewed this press release and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.
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28 February
Energy Technologies Limited 1H25 Results
Energy Technologies Limited (ASX: EGY or “the Company”), releases its 1H FY25 Results for the period ending 31 December 2024.
Key highlights:
- First sales in the new renewables division;
- Signed Distribution Agreement with Tratos Group; and
- Awarded first tender with Siemens Mobility.
The consolidated net loss after tax and excluding non-controlling interest of the Group for the half year ended 31 December 2024 was $4,981,753 (31 December 2023 Loss was $5,145,877).
EGY’s wholly owned subsidiary Bambach Wires and Cables Pty Ltd (the company) reported a loss after tax of $3,963,969 compared to December 2023 Half Year loss of $4,445,620.
During this period, the company continued to reposition both its offering and revenue profile. This resulted in changing both the product mix and margin on product sold and product accepted into the order book. This resulted in Revenue being down 34% and the order book, in effect, being replaced with new orders. Pleasingly, the order book has now been replaced and currently sits at $2.72m at margins well above those forecast in the most recent updates. However, the company continues to be hampered by a lack of resources to deliver on this plan, notwithstanding the expansion of product through both the Tratos and Gantner Distribution Agreements, as disclosed on 17 May 2024 and 5 September 2024. The 25 November 2024 announcement regarding the successful tender with Siemens Mobility added $0.86m to the order book. With the shortfall of the rights issue in September 2024, the company has pursued and is in negotiations to fund this order book to ensure that it can grow revenue off the sales that have already been secured.
Click here for the EGY Appendix 4D and HY Financial Report 31 December 2024
Click here for the full ASX Release
This article includes content from Energy Technologies Limited, licensed for the purpose of publishing on Investing News Australia. This article does not constitute financial product advice. It is your responsibility to perform proper due diligence before acting upon any information provided here. Please refer to our full disclaimer here.
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27 February
Innovation Mining Touts Non-Toxic Alternative in Gold Extraction, Eyes $2 Billion Cyanide Industry
Innovation Mining is set to revolutionize the gold extraction industry with a groundbreaking, non-toxic alternative to cyanide. The company claims its new solution matches cyanide’s gold recovery efficiency while eliminating its environmental and safety concerns.
“Ninety percent of the world’s gold is produced using cyanide, and there really is no alternative,” said Duane Nelson, CEO of Innovation Mining. “We made a discovery (in our Vancouver chemistry lab) of a particular formula that is now producing the same results as cyanide, same recoveries for the same price, but it's non-toxic.”
The company has conducted thousands of tests on different ores, tailings and concentrates, with independent validation from SGS Labs in Vancouver confirming the new solution's performance, Nelson said.
The potential economic benefits are also significant. The global cyanide market for gold mining is valued at approximately $2 billion annually, he explained.
Scalability has been a crucial focus for the company, as well. “We've gone from beaker to 1 kilo column test to 100 kilo column test to 250 kilo VAT leach tests. We're not seeing any change in the chemical composition or degradation, or any changes in the recovery on scale,” Nelson said, highlighting the technology’s ability to scale in a commercial mining environment.
With an initial public offering scheduled for the second quarter of the year, Innovation Mining is positioning itself as a leader in sustainable mining solutions. “We think it's time for a cleantech alternative … (and) we offer the only alternative to this $2 billion global problem,” the chief executive said.
Watch the full interview with Duane Nelson, CEO of Innovation Mining, above.
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