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PDAC 2026 broke attendance records with 32,155 participants and 1,326 exhibitors from 59 countries, marking the highest participation in the event's 94-year history. The convention showcased significant international interest in Canadian mining opportunities, with major technology adoption trends including AI companies and exoskeleton technology providers. Government commitment was highlighted by Minister Hodgson's announcement of $3.6 billion in new critical minerals programs.
Northisle Announces Closing of $115 million Financing
Northisle Copper and Gold Inc. announced the closing of a $115 million public offering led by Paradigm Capital. The financing consists of up to 32.8 million common shares at $3.05 per share, with an over-allotment option for additional proceeds of up to $15 million.
CONSOLIDATED LITHIUM METALS ANNONCE UNE MISE À JOUR DU FINANCEMENT PAR PLACEMENT PRIVÉ
Consolidated Lithium Metals announced updates to its private placement financing, now targeting up to $18.07 million through a combination of units and flow-through shares. The financing will fund exploration at the Kwyjibo rare earths project and lithium properties in Quebec, with closing expected around March 17, 2026.
CONSOLIDATED LITHIUM METALS ANNOUNCES UPDATE TO PRIVATE PLACEMENT FINANCING
Consolidated Lithium Metals announced an amended non-brokered private placement financing of up to $18.07 million through a combination of units, flow-through shares, and charity flow-through units. The proceeds will fund exploration on the Kwyjibo Rare Earth Project and lithium properties in Quebec, with closing expected around March 17, 2026.
Prismo Metals Closes Strategic Transaction with Blade Resources
Prismo Metals closed a strategic transaction with Blade Resources, assigning its Hot Breccia copper project in Arizona to Blade in exchange for 6.75 million Blade shares (24% ownership) and $185,000 cash. The company provided a drilling update from its Silver King project, where the first hole successfully intersected mineralized zones with visible silver minerals including native silver.
Ceasing to be a substantial holder
St Barbara Limited has announced that a party has ceased to be a substantial holder in the company. This is a regulatory disclosure regarding changes in shareholding structure, though specific details about the transaction are not provided in the brief notice.
Trigon Metals Announces Results of Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders
Trigon Metals shareholders approved all matters at their annual meeting, including a strategic name change to Safi Silver Corp. to reflect the company's renewed focus on polymetallic silver exploration in Morocco following the divestiture of their Namibian copper mine. The company will trade under the new ticker symbol 'SF' upon completion of the name change.
Voyageur Pharmaceuticals Confirms Pharmaceutical-Grade Purity of Barite from Frances Creek and Progresses to Health Canada Human Trial with Alberta Innovates Grant
Voyageur Pharmaceuticals has confirmed pharmaceutical-grade purity of barite from its Frances Creek project and received an Alberta Innovates grant to advance to Health Canada human trials. This represents a significant milestone in developing specialized pharmaceutical applications for industrial minerals.
Mosaic Conducts a Helicopter-Borne Magnetic Survey and Obtains Impact Work Permits on Golden Island
Mosaic Minerals completed an airborne magnetic survey on its Golden Island gold property in Quebec and obtained impact work permits from the provincial government. The company is preparing for a spring 2026 drilling campaign on the historically productive property that contains a non-compliant resource estimate of 391,000 tons at 2.8 g/t gold.
OSISKO METALS WELCOMES VICTORIA VARGAS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Osisko Metals appointed Victoria Vargas, a 25-year mining industry veteran, to its board of directors. Vargas brings extensive capital markets and ESG expertise, currently serving as CFO of VMS Mining and director of Lithium Universe Canada. The appointment strengthens governance at Osisko Metals as it advances the largest undeveloped copper resource in eastern North America at its Gaspé Copper project in Quebec.
MONUMENTAL ENERGY ANNOUNCES SUCCESSFUL INITIAL PRODUCTION FROM NGAERE-1 WELL AND PROVIDES OUTLOOK FOR 2026
Monumental Energy successfully perforated the Ngaere-1 well in New Zealand's Taranaki Basin, achieving immediate production of 580 barrels in the first six hours and stabilizing at 120 barrels per day. The workover costs were recovered within the first weeks of operation, with the company now planning similar operations at two additional wells.
Manganese X Energy Corp. Announces Interim Chief Financial Officer
Manganese X Energy Corp. has appointed Andrew Gainsbury as interim Chief Financial Officer, replacing James Richardson who stepped away for medical reasons. Gainsbury brings 16 years of financial management experience and will oversee the company's efforts to advance its Battery Hill manganese project toward production.
Graphano Announces Warrant Repricing
Graphano Energy announced it will reduce the exercise price of 12.3 million warrants from $0.52 to $0.33 per share to better reflect current market conditions, subject to TSXV approval. The company also appointed Andrew Gainsbury as interim CFO, replacing James Richardson who stepped away for medical reasons.
Sigma Lithium to Release Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Results on March 30, 2026
Sigma Lithium Corporation announced it will release Q4 2025 earnings results on March 30, 2026, followed by a conference call at 8:30 AM EST. The company operates one of the world's largest lithium production sites in Brazil with current capacity of 270,000 tonnes annually and is expanding to 520,000 tonnes.
Director Change
Jayden Resources Inc. announced a board change with Queenie Kuang resigning as director and Alexander McAulay, CPA, joining as her replacement effective immediately. McAulay brings extensive experience as CEO of Treewalk Ventures Inc., an accounting firm serving public companies.
Aero Energy, Urano Energy and Pegasus Resources Announce Upsize of Financing to $11.5 Million
Aero Energy, Urano Energy and Pegasus Resources announced they have upsized their joint financing to $11.5 million. The three companies appear to be uranium-focused given Urano's involvement, representing increased investor confidence in the uranium sector.
AMERIWEST – CORPORATE VIDEO
Ameriwest Critical Metals has released a corporate video. The announcement provides minimal details beyond directing viewers to the video content on Vimeo.
NioCorp to Host Live Webinar on Construction of Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project Mine Portal
NioCorp Developments is hosting a webinar on March 9, 2026, to provide an update on the construction of the mine portal at its Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project in Nebraska. The webinar will feature company executives and construction partners discussing development progress, timelines, and the portal's role in planned underground mining operations for niobium, scandium, titanium, and potentially rare earths.
Lithium Pilot Plant Commissioning Update and Processing Progress
St-Georges Eco-Mining Corp. announced successful commissioning progress of its lithium processing pilot plant, having processed 3 tonnes of Canadian spodumene concentrate with encouraging preliminary results. The company doubled filtration capacity with a new filter press installation and expects comprehensive pilot-scale results in Q2 2026.
Northisle Announces Total Financing of $115 million Including Wheaton Precious Metals Placement of $5 million and Update on Public Offering
Northisle Copper and Gold announced a $115 million financing package including a $100 million public offering led by Paradigm Capital and a $5 million placement from Wheaton Precious Metals. The brokered offering consists of up to 32.8 million common shares priced at $3.05 each, with an agents' option for an additional 4.9 million shares.
Congressman Adrian Smith Starts Dig of NioCorp’s Elk Creek Project Mine Portal
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) officially launched excavation of NioCorp's Elk Creek mine portal in Nebraska, marking the start of underground mine development. The project is expected to create over 400 jobs and generate more than $600 million in state and local tax revenue while producing multiple critical minerals including niobium, scandium, titanium, and rare earths from a single orebody.
Metalero Reports Soil and Geophysics Results at the Sundberg Target on the Benson Project, Quesnel Trough, British Columbia
Metalero Mining reported positive soil geochemical and geophysics results from the Sundberg target on its Benson Project in BC's Quesnel Trough. The company identified copper-in-soil anomalies covering ~5 km² that correlate with magnetic and conductivity highs, supporting the potential for porphyry-style mineralization. The anomalies remain open in multiple directions and warrant follow-up exploration.
The M&E DISPATCH // 154
A major geopolitical crisis erupted with military strikes on Iran, causing oil to surge from $67 to over $80 and shutting down 20% of global LNG supply. Energy Minister Tim Hodgson announced $18.5 billion in critical minerals investment at PDAC, positioning Canada as a stable alternative to volatile energy suppliers.
Investor’s Newsletter – March 2026
Bold Ventures Inc. has published their investor newsletter for March 2026. The article appears to be a brief announcement directing readers to subscribe to receive the newsletter content.