With tungsten in short supply outside China, Happy Creek Minerals Ltd. (TSX-V:HPY, OTC:HPYCF) sees a chance to turn a high-grade Canadian deposit into a mine under new CEO Stephen Gray's leadership.
Highland Critical Minerals Corp (CSE:HLND) and Highland Red Lake Gold have announced the completion of a previously announced Plan of Arrangement, under which Highland distributed a portion of its holdings in Highland Red Lake to its securityholders. Under the arrangement, each holder of Highland's pre-arrangement common shares received 0.5 Highland Red Lake Share and 0.5 Highland Red Lake Warrant for each share held.
Solis Minerals Ltd (ASX:SLM, TSX-V:SLMN, OTCQB:SLMFF) earlier this week released 3D geophysical modelling for the Cucho Project in Peru, confirming drill targets ahead of a planned 2026 campaign. The company said the model integrates historic datasets including seven drill holes, geochemical mapping, and geophysical surveys.
Hudbay Minerals (HBM) remains a strong copper cyclical play, despite a weak Q3 driven by temporary logistics and operational disruptions. HBM's fundamentals are robust: $60M in delayed revenue shifts to Q4, Manitoba mine is back online, Peru operations are stable, and costs are declining. Mitsubishi's $600M investment in Copper World validates asset value, reduces financing risk, and acts as a major catalyst for future growth.
Titan Minerals Ltd (ASX:TTM, OTC:TTTNF) earlier this week shared drilling results from the Dynasty gold project in Ecuador and confirmed its mineral resource update remains on track for the first quarter of 2026. The company said infill drilling had consistently intersected the predicted gold veins.
Tertiary Minerals PLC (AIM:TYM, OTC:TTIRF) earlier this week provided an update on recent drilling progress at the Mushima North Project. The company has completed four drill holes from a planned ten-hole programme after heavier-than-expected rains brought an early pause to field operations.
Happy Creek Minerals Ltd. (TSX-V:HPY, OTC:HPYCF) has been awarded a ‘Long' rating by Hallgarten & Company in their initial coverage of the company, with a price target of $0.32, which suggests upside of almost 150% from current levels.
Dorchester Minerals remains a buy, supported by a debt-free balance sheet, strong fundamentals, and a ~12% dividend yield. DMLP's solid cash flows and conservative financial structure position it well, despite recent earnings declines due to lower oil prices and higher non-cash expenses. Macro catalysts, including OPEC's latest moves, Russian sanctions, and potential US rate cuts, could drive oil price recovery and benefit DMLP's future growth.
Unicorn Mineral Resources PLC (LSE:UMR) shares rocketed some 45%, reaching as high as 4.79p in early deals, after announcing a conditional deal to acquire a 75% interest in the Klein Aub copper mine in Namibia. The proposed ZAR 26.5 million acquisition includes settlement of minor local liabilities and will be partly satisfied through new shares.
Tertiary Minerals PLC (AIM:TYM, OTC:TTIRF) has reported progress in its Phase 3 drilling at Target A1, part of the Mushima North project in Zambia, where it has so far completed four reverse circulation holes for a total of 481 metres. Field activities were, however, paused earlier than expected amid heavy rains.
HBM's Copper World project, backed by Mitsubishi, positions the miner at the heart of America's copper independence and clean-energy ambitions.
The U.S. and China seem to be aiming to settle their differences on tariffs and issues associated with trade. Both superpowers appear to have settled on a deal that could give critical minerals a boost following a high-stakes meeting.