Stop Playing Small – Canada’s Time is Now
February 14, 2025 | Read Online
The M&E Dispatch // 045
Stop Playing Small – Canada’s Time is Now
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Hello Everyone,
These tariffs are a big deal. But for many Canadian businesses, they’re also a wake-up call. This is not the time to play small.
Potash, coal, and oil are top of mind, but let’s not forget—Canada holds many of the critical minerals and resources that the U.S. and the world need. This trade war? It might just be the best opportunity in years to rally Canadian and global support behind our industries.
I know of a few Canadian Alternatives… But do they?
I’ve seen so many of my friends talking about pulling their money out of the U.S. stock market. You should be an option for them to invest in.
Now, let’s talk about another looming risk: What happens if these political decisions lead to Canadian businesses being blocked from Facebook—just like our news industry was?
Think that won’t happen? Go ahead and message your local newspaper on Facebook and ask them about it… oh wait, you can’t. They’re blocked.
If your business relies on social media for visibility and outreach, you need to start owning your audience now—before someone else decides who gets to see your content.
So let me ask you:
- How do potential investors and customers know about you?
- What can you show them about your future?
- Who’s your IR contact?
- Are you positioned as a leader in your industry, or are you still in the shadows?
- Do investors understand the long-term demand for what you produce?
- Have you secured media exposure to get in front of decision-makers?
- Is your company proactively sharing its wins and milestones?
- Are you making it easy for potential investors and partners to reach you?
- What’s your backup plan if social media becomes a dead zone for your business?
If you want a quick win that protects your audience and strengthens your reach, start building your newsletter now. It’s the one channel you control.
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Canada’s moment isn’t coming—it’s here. Don’t miss it.
// The Dirt
In the spirit of Global Expansion I’ve included some entries from companies with Canadian connections who have updates for projects spanning the globe.
At one point in time the sun never set on the British Empire, the same could be said for our Mining and Energy Empire now.
New Pacific Metals Maps Out 2025 Exploration Plans
New Pacific Metals outlines its 2025 strategy for its Silver Sand and Carangas projects in Bolivia, emphasizing stakeholder engagement and drilling expansion.
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Westwater Resources Commissions Battery Anode Facility
Westwater Resources successfully commissions its Kellyton Qualification Line, now capable of producing battery-grade anode material at a rate of ~1 metric ton per day.
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Homerun Resources Lands Solar Glass Offtake Deal
Homerun Resources signs an offtake agreement with Sengi Solar to supply high-quality solar glass for panel production in Brazil.
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NioCorp Pays Off $8M in Debt
NioCorp announces the full repayment of its $8M unsecured notes issued in April 2024, marking a key financial milestone.
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Osisko Metals Begins 2025 Drilling at Gaspé Copper
Osisko Metals kicks off its 2025 drill program at the Gaspé Copper Project, targeting deeper copper potential in eastern Quebec.
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Monumental Energy Updates on New Zealand Drilling
Monumental Energy shares an update on its Tariki-5A well in New Zealand, where it has intersected the target Tariki sands.
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NEO Battery Materials Partners with Rockwell Automation
NEO Battery Materials teams up with Rockwell Automation to integrate advanced automation solutions at its Windsor Silicon Anode Manufacturing Plant.
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Kutcho Copper Identifies New Intrusive Target
Kutcho Copper announces a new intrusive-related mineralization target at its high-grade copper-zinc project in British Columbia.
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Focus Graphite Advances Silicon-Enhanced Battery Tech
Focus Graphite provides an update on its silicon-enhanced spheroidized graphite technology, targeting battery anode performance improvements.
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Forge Resources Acquires 60% Stake in Aion Mining
Forge Resources finalizes its acquisition of a majority stake in Aion Mining Corp, bolstering its position in resource development.
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Bannerman Energy Advances Etango Uranium Project
Bannerman Energy moves toward a final investment decision for its Etango Uranium Project, a major step for the growing nuclear energy sector.
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Horizon Minerals Becomes Australia’s Newest Gold Producer
Horizon Minerals declares itself Australia’s latest gold producer and discusses its merger with Poseidon Nickel.
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St Barbara Ltd. to Process Cochrane Hill Ore at 15 Mile
St Barbara Ltd. announces plans to process Cochrane Hill Ore at its expanded 15 Mile Facility in Nova Scotia.
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i-80 Gold Releases Positive Economic Assessment for Cove Project
i-80 Gold publishes a strong economic assessment for its Nevada-based Cove Project, highlighting high-grade underground potential.
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Spearmint Resources Acquires Sisson North Tungsten Project
Spearmint Resources expands its critical minerals portfolio with the acquisition of the Sisson North Tungsten Project.
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Westwater Resources Strengthens Graphite Supply Agreements
Westwater Resources secures additional supply agreements amid growing demand for its natural graphite battery anode materials.
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Empress Royalty Eyes New Gold and Silver Streaming Deal
Empress Royalty is in advanced discussions for a new streaming opportunity in the U.S. focused on gold and silver.
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Homerun Resources Acquires High-Purity Silica Assets
Homerun Resources finalizes the acquisition of Guidoni Belmonte District silica mineral rights, securing key high-purity silica assets.
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Midland Exploration Grants 800,000 Stock Options
Midland Exploration issues 800,000 stock options to employees and executives as part of its incentive plan.
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Trigon Metals Revises Kombat Mine Sale Terms
Trigon Metals updates its terms for the sale of its interest in the Kombat Mine, ensuring continued project development.
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Piedmont Lithium Sets Q4 2024 Earnings Release Date
Piedmont Lithium announces it will release its Q4 and full-year 2024 financial results on February 20, 2025.
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Osisko Metals CEO Discusses Gaspé Copper Plans
Osisko Metals’ CEO Robert Wares shares insights on the Gaspé Copper Project and the company’s growth strategy.
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Prospector Podcast Features Osisko Metals’ Jeff Hussey
Osisko Metals’ Jeff Hussey discusses the revitalization of Pine Point and the future of the mining industry on The Prospector Podcast.
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I’m off to Calgary this long weekend for hockey and like we say to our kids when they’re heading into the corner to battle for the puck, play big and be hard to compete against.
Same goes for you.
Have a great weekend.
- Lee
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