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TuesdayJul 29, 2025 12:14 pm

ESGBreaks – Ucore Rare Metals (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) Spotlighted by Bloomberg for Upcoming Launch of Louisiana Rare Earths Plant

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) has been featured in a Bloomberg article for its role in helping reshape North America’s critical minerals infrastructure with its landmark facility in Louisiana set to begin production in May 2026. Backed by $18.4 million in U.S. Department of Defense funding and located within a designated foreign-trade zone, the $80 million rare earths plant will handle materials used in defense, electric vehicles, and consumer electronics. CEO Pat Ryan described the site as a strategic hub that enables global feedstock inputs and tariff-free exports to partners in Japan and beyond. The article also…

FridayJul 25, 2025 3:30 pm

ESGBreaks – Ucore Rare Metals Inc.’s (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) RapidSX(TM) Core to Blueprint to Secure Rare Earth Independence

Ucore Rare Metals (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) is positioned as a key player in a strategy to build a secure, independent rare earth supply chain in North America. Triggered by China’s export restrictions on key elements, a potential blueprint includes diversifying rare earth sources, using modular refining with Ucore’s RapidSX(TM) technology, anchoring refining with magnet-making hubs, establishing stockpiles and off-take agreements, and proving the chain with traceability and ESG standards. Ucore’s RapidSX(TM) is central to reducing bottlenecks in chemical separation, helping to develop a resilient, transparent, and strategically independent supply chain. To view the full article, visit https://ibn.fm/96fz4 About Ucore…

ThursdayJul 24, 2025 9:47 am

ESGBreaks – SolarBank Corporation (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: GY2) Rebrands as PowerBank Corporation to Reflect Broader Energy Focus

Disseminated on behalf of SolarBank Corporation SolarBank (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: GY2), a North American energy infrastructure developer and asset owner, will change its name to PowerBank Corporation effective July 28, 2025. The rebranding reflects the company’s expanded strategy beyond solar into diversified power and energy solutions. Trading symbols will remain unchanged. The name change, approved by shareholders on July 23, involves no changes to share structure, CUSIP exchange, or shareholder rights. To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/XoN1j About SolarBank Corporation SolarBank Corporation is an independent renewable and clean energy project developer and owner focusing on…

ThursdayJul 24, 2025 9:10 am

ESGBreaks – Aston Bay Holdings Ltd. (TSX.V: BAY) (OTCQB: ATBHF) Reports New Copper Intercepts at Storm Project in Nunavut

Aston Bay (TSX.V: BAY) (OTCQB: ATBHF) today provided an update on the 2025 exploration program at the Storm Copper Project on Somerset Island, Nunavut, operated by joint venture partner American West Metals. Eight diamond drill holes totaling 1,786 meters have been completed, including geotechnical holes intersecting unexpected intervals of visual copper sulfide mineralization near the current resource boundary—suggesting strong potential for resource growth. Surface gossans aligned with conductivity anomalies from the MobileMT survey further support the project’s expanding prospectivity. With 80% of initial development costs now covered through an agreement with Ocean Partners, CEO Thomas Ullrich said the project is…

FridayJul 18, 2025 3:20 pm

ESGBreaks – SolarBank Corp. (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: GY2) Leveraging Crypto to Bridge New World and Classic Industry

Disseminated on behalf of SolarBank Corporation SolarBank (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: GY2) is a premier developer and owner of renewable and clean energy projects, specializing in distributed and community solar initiatives throughout Canada and the U.S. The company recently announced plans to begin holding bitcoin as part of its treasury reserves, marking SolarBank as one of the early adopters of what is becoming an increasingly common approach among publicly traded firms. “The concept of a bitcoin treasury strategy involves companies allocating a portion of their cash or reserves into the cryptocurrency. While it remains a relatively niche approach,…

ThursdayJul 17, 2025 3:43 pm

ESGBreaks – Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) Featured in Article Highlighting Louisiana Strategic Metals Complex as Rare Earth Supply Chain Game-Changer

The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded Ucore Rare Metals (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) an $18.4 million grant to accelerate its RapidSX(TM) rare-earth separation technology at the Louisiana Strategic Metals Complex (“SMC”), underscoring a decisive shift toward reshoring critical minerals production. With China currently controlling roughly 80% of global rare-earth refining, the SMC project (aided by Louisiana’s $15 million incentive package) aims to produce 2,000 tonnes of rare-earth oxides annually by late 2024 and expand to 7,500 tonnes by 2027. The facility's efficient RapidSX(TM) process delivers heavy rare-earth elements in days from a smaller footprint, directly challenging Chinese dominance and bolstering U.S. supply chain…

WednesdayJul 16, 2025 3:11 pm

ESGBreaks – Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) Poised to Play Pivotal Role in REE Supply Chain

Ucore Rare Metals (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) is positioning as the U.S. takes aggressive steps to secure domestic sources of rare earth elements (“REEs”)—materials essential for defense systems, electronics and clean energy. A recent article discusses Ucore’s significant milestone in this effort, indicating the company secured an $18.4 million funding agreement from the U.S. Department of Defense (‘DoD’) to support the development of its domestic rare earth processing facility. “The project represents a major step toward American independence in the global REE supply chain, which is currently dominated by China… Ucore’s Strategic Metals Complex (‘SMC’) in Alexandria, Louisiana, aims to become…

MondayJul 14, 2025 10:55 am

ESGBreaks – Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSXV: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) Advances $18.4M Phase 2 DoD-Funded Rare Earth Facility in Louisiana

Ucore Rare Metals (TSXV: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) announced the formal launch of its USD$18.4 million Phase 2 Award from the U.S. Department of Defense, supporting construction of the company’s first commercial-scale RapidSX(TM) rare earth processing unit at its Louisiana facility. The project focuses on heavy rare earth elements (HREEs), vital to defense and advanced technologies. In parallel with a USD$4 million Phase 1 Award, Ucore recently achieved key separation milestones and has received over $3.35 million to date. With near-term milestones underway, including facility and column design, Ucore aims to achieve early production of salable rare earth products, further strengthening…

ThursdayJul 10, 2025 11:19 am

ESGBreaks –SolarBank Corporation (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: GY2) Positions for Growth Under Shifting U.S. and Canadian Clean Energy Policies

Disseminated on behalf of SolarBank Corporation SolarBank (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: GY2), a North American solar and battery storage developer, announced strategic readiness to capitalize on clean energy incentives in both the U.S. and Canada. In response to the new “Big Beautiful Bill” federal legislation, which extends investment tax credits for projects started by July 4, 2026, SolarBank plans to accelerate construction on a 97 MW U.S. portfolio backed by $100 million in project financing from CIM Group. The company is advancing projects in key U.S. states with favorable permitting and interconnection progress to qualify under the new…

TuesdayJul 08, 2025 11:16 am

ESGBreaks – SolarBank Corporation (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: GY2) Advances 7.2 MW New York Solar Project Following Key Regulatory Approval

Disseminated on behalf of SolarBank Corporation SolarBank (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: GY2) announced that its 7.2 MW Hoadley Hill Road ground-mount solar project in upstate New York has cleared the Coordinated Electric System Interconnection Review (CESIR), a major regulatory milestone. The project, which will power approximately 850 homes through New York’s grid, is backed by the state’s VDER compensation mechanism and may qualify for up to US$0.395/W DC in NYSERDA NY-Sun incentives. Structured as a community solar project, it offers residents and businesses bill credits without on-site installations. With over 100 MW built and a pipeline exceeding 1…

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