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Understanding Antimony: A Critical and Strategic Metal Antimony is a lesser-known but highly strategic metal essential to modern industries, national security, and technological advancements. This silvery-gray metalloid is primarily used to strengthen alloys, improve fire resistance in materials, and as … Read more

What is Antimony? Antimony is a metalloid with the chemical symbol Sb and is primarily found in the mineral stibnite (Sb₂S₃). It has been used for thousands of years, dating back to ancient civilizations where it was applied in cosmetics … Read more

Over the past decade, the junior mining sector has languished under the radar of most investors. Cyclical declines in commodity prices, periodic funding crunches, and broader stock market euphoria in high-growth tech themes all combined to push resource equities to … Read more

The junior mining sector is known for its cyclicality, with periods of exuberance followed by valleys of stagnation. As we enter 2025, several converging factors suggest that we are on the brink of an up-cycle for junior mining stocks. From … Read more

Platinum Group Metals (PGMs)—platinum, palladium, rhodium, and others are critical resources for both traditional and emerging industries. Their unique properties, including resistance to corrosion, high melting points, and catalytic abilities, make them indispensable in a range of applications. Platinum and … Read more

Palladium, a precious metal essential for modern industries, has recently seen a decline in price from its all-time high. In March 2022, the price of spot palladium reached near Canadian $3400 per ounce. The precious metal currently trades at $1343 … Read more

In recent weeks, the lithium market has experienced significant turbulence, impacting prices, production strategies, and market dynamics. These changes are crucial for junior mining companies to understand, as they navigate this volatile environment. Here’s a detailed look at the latest … Read more

The recent surge in gold prices has captured the attention of investors and analysts alike, as the precious metal reached new highs amidst a backdrop of economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. This surge has significant implications for the junior mining … Read more

In the realm of artificial intelligence (AI), the quest for more efficient, faster, and smaller computing devices is unending. As AI technologies grow increasingly complex, the demand for advanced materials capable of pushing the boundaries of current computing hardware also … Read more