Sigma Lithium continued to demonstrate its operational resilience delivering strong financial performance: Production of 68,308t of lithium oxide, above target and 26% higher than 1Q24. CIF China Cash Costs and All-In Sustaining Costs: US$458/t and US$622/t, respectively 8% and 6% better than FY 2025 targets. EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA for non-cash expenses: US$10m and US$11.4m, respectively, representing 21% and 24% EBITDA margins; and a significant 28% increase in revenues compared to 1Q24. The Compan ...

Core Insights - First National Bank Alaska reported a net income of $17.7 million for Q1 2025, an increase from $13.5 million in Q1 2024, translating to earnings per share of $5.60 compared to $4.26 in the previous year [1][2]. Financial Performance - Total loans reached $2.6 billion as of March 31, 2025, marking an increase of $137.1 million from Q1 2025 and $237.8 million from Q1 2024. Nonperforming loans were $4.2 million, representing 0.16% of outstanding loans, a slight improvement from 0.17% at the end of 2024 [2][13]. - Total interest and loan fee income for Q1 2025 was $56.0 million, down 5.9% from $59.5 million in Q1 2024. However, interest income to average earning assets increased to 4.61% from 4.28% year-over-year [3][6]. - Total assets were $4.9 billion as of March 31, 2025, a decrease of $322.9 million primarily due to repayments under the Federal Reserve Bank Term Funding Program [4]. - Deposits and repurchase agreements totaled $4.3 billion, showing a slight increase from $4.2 billion in Q1 2024 [5]. - Noninterest income rose to $6.8 million, a 3.5% increase compared to Q1 2024, with improvements noted in fiduciary, mortgage loan servicing, and bankcard activities [7]. Efficiency and Capital - The efficiency ratio improved to 49.70%, outperforming peer groups both in Alaska and nationally [7]. - Shareholders' equity increased to $535.1 million as of March 31, 2025, up from $516.6 million at the end of 2024, with a return on equity of 13.49% [8]. - The bank's Tier 1 leverage capital ratio stood at 11.72%, remaining above well-capitalized standards [8]. Recognition and Community Engagement - First National Bank Alaska was recognized as the sixth best bank on Forbes' America's Best Banks list in 2025 and received multiple accolades for being a top workplace and providing excellent customer service [10][11].

Financial Performance - The company reported a record free cash flow from operations of $111.3 million in Q1 2025, a 30% increase quarter over quarter [6][14] - Attributable net income from continuing operations was $61.7 million or $0.20 per share, a 131% increase compared to Q4 2024 [11][17] - Consolidated sales for Q1 2025 were $290.1 million, a 44% increase from $200.9 million in Q1 2024 [6][8] Cost Metrics - Consolidated cash cost per gold equivalent ounce from continuing operations was $929 in Q1 2025, up from $888 in Q4 2024 [8][15] - All-in sustaining costs (AISC) per gold equivalent ounce from continuing operations decreased to $1,640 in Q1 2025 from $1,690 in Q4 2024 [10][16] - The company achieved a free cash flow margin of 38% in Q1 2025, up from 31% in the previous quarter [6] Production and Operations - Gold equivalent production for Q1 2025 was 103,459 ounces, with a consolidated cash cost of $929 per ounce [6][8] - The Séguéla Mine produced 38,500 ounces of gold at an average grade of 2.76 g/t, a 12% increase in production compared to Q1 2024 [25][23] - The Yaramoko Mine produced 33,073 ounces of gold, with a cash cost of $1,059 per ounce, reflecting a 22% increase in tonnes milled [31][32] Strategic Developments - The company closed the sale of the San Jose Mine in Mexico and entered into a share purchase agreement to sell its interest in Roxgold Sanu SA, which is expected to provide $70 million in cash [6][14] - The divestment strategy aims to reallocate approximately $50 million in capital towards higher-value opportunities [6][7] Safety and Environmental Performance - The total recordable injury frequency rate (TRIFR) improved to 0.98 in Q1 2025 from 1.33 in Q4 2024, with zero lost time injuries reported [6][10] - Despite safety improvements, a fatal accident involving a subcontractor occurred at the Séguéla Mine in February [6]

CALGARY, Alberta, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enerflex Ltd. (TSX: EFX) (NYSE: EFXT) ("Enerflex" or the "Company"), announces that at its Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Meeting") held virtually on May 7, 2025, Enerflex’s shareholders approved the election of all 8 nominee directors presented in the Company’s Management Information Circular dated March 21, 2025. The shares represented at the Meeting voting on individual nominee directors were as follows: ApprovalAgainstDirectorVotes ForPercenta ...

Core Viewpoint - Calibre Mining Corp. reported strong financial and operational results for Q1 2025, with gold production of 71,539 ounces and a focus on cost discipline, positioning the company to potentially exceed its full-year production guidance of 230,000 to 280,000 ounces [2][10][22]. Financial Performance - Consolidated revenue for Q1 2025 was $202.6 million, compared to $131.9 million in Q1 2024, reflecting a significant increase [18]. - The company achieved net earnings of $22.6 million in Q1 2025, up from a net loss of $3.6 million in Q1 2024 [19]. - Adjusted net earnings for Q1 2025 were $40.1 million, compared to $5.6 million in Q1 2024 [44]. - The average realized gold price per ounce sold was $2,796, an increase from $2,092 in Q1 2024 [43]. Operational Highlights - Gold production was 64,469 ounces from Nicaragua and 7,070 ounces from Nevada, with a consolidated total of 71,539 ounces [10][20]. - The total cash cost (TCC) was $1,221 per ounce, while the all-in sustaining cost (AISC) was $1,389 per ounce [11][19]. - The Valentine Gold Mine is expected to produce approximately 200,000 ounces of gold annually, with first gold expected by the end of Q3 2025 [3][7]. Valentine Gold Mine Update - The initial project capital cost for the Valentine Gold Mine has increased to approximately C$854 million, with $203 million in cash fully funding the project as of April 30, 2025 [3][12]. - Construction is nearing completion, with the primary crusher commissioned and the coarse ore stockpile ready to receive material by the end of May [4][12]. - The largest pure exploration drill program in the property's history is underway, totaling 100,000 meters [10][22]. Merger with Equinox Gold - The merger with Equinox Gold is expected to close by the end of Q2 2025, creating a major Americas-focused gold producer with enhanced scale and diversification [8][14]. - The combined entity is projected to deliver greater value than either company could achieve independently, with a strong balance sheet and a pipeline of development projects [14][27].

Core Points - Western Forest Products Inc. held its Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders, where key voting results were announced [1] - Shareholders re-elected several directors to the Board, with Laura A. Cillis receiving 82.50% of votes for her re-election [2] - A special resolution for share consolidation was approved, allowing the Board to determine a ratio between one post-consolidation share for every 25 to 40 pre-consolidation shares [4] Group 1: Election of Directors - The following directors were re-elected: Laura A. Cillis (82.50%), Steven Hofer (82.43%), Randy Krotowski (78.89%), Fiona Macfarlane (80.86%), Noordin Nanji (65.81%), Daniel Nocente (80.08%), and Peter Wijnbergen (82.86%) [2] - All members of the Board Committees are 100% independent, with specific chairs assigned to each committee [3] Group 2: Share Consolidation - The share consolidation received 94.97% approval from shareholders, with 202,490,230 votes for and 10,728,473 votes withheld [4] - The Board will monitor market conditions and has one year to determine the exact consolidation ratio and timing [4][5] - The consolidation is subject to final approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange and other regulatory requirements [5] Group 3: Company Overview - Western Forest Products is an integrated forest products company focused on a margin-driven log and lumber business [6] - The company operates primarily in British Columbia and Washington State, with a lumber capacity of 780 million board feet from six sawmills [7] - Western sources timber from private lands, long-term licenses, First Nations arrangements, and market purchases, and also has a wholesale program for specialty products [7]

Core Insights - Cygnus Metals Limited has reported significant high-grade gold mineralization at the Golden Eye prospect within the Chibougamau Copper-Gold Project in Quebec, with the best intercepts to date being 60.8g/t AuEq over 0.4m, including 51.3g/t Au, 7.2% Cu, and 18.0g/t Ag [1][6][13] - The results indicate the potential for valuable resource growth, with additional assay results expected soon from ongoing drilling [5][9][10] Drilling Results - Recent drilling results include: - 7.4m @ 5.7g/t AuEq (4.6g/t Au, 0.9% Cu, 5.6g/t Ag) from 405.6m, with a notable interval of 3.1m @ 9.6g/t AuEq [6][13] - 2.9m @ 10.2g/t AuEq (8.3g/t Au, 1.4% Cu, 3.3g/t Ag) from 463.8m, including the high-grade 0.4m @ 60.8g/t AuEq [6][13] - Historical drilling has shown significant intersections, such as 5.9m @ 34.1g/t AuEq and 4.5m @ 21.6g/t AuEq, indicating a strong potential for resource estimation [7][14] Project Development - The Golden Eye prospect is strategically located 3km from Cygnus' central processing plant, with existing dual ramp access within 150m of the mineralization [8][10] - Cygnus plans to compile new drilling results with historical data from 77 holes totaling 21,371m to complete an initial Mineral Resource Estimate for Golden Eye [10][15] Historical Context - The Chibougamau district has a rich history of gold and copper production, with over 3.5 million ounces of gold produced historically at an average grade of 2.1g/t Au [11][12] - Golden Eye has never been mined and was last drilled in the early 1990s when gold prices were significantly lower [6][10] Future Outlook - Cygnus aims to leverage ongoing exploration and data compilation to identify additional drill targets and enhance resource growth, focusing on low-risk brownfield exploration [15][12] - The company is positioned to benefit from historically high gold prices, making Golden Eye a potential growth driver [8][9]

Core Insights - Athabasca Oil Corporation reported strong Q1 2025 results, showcasing robust operational execution and a successful completion of its second annual share buyback program, positioning the company well to navigate market volatility [1][5][9] Financial Performance - Average production reached 37,714 boe/d, with 98% being liquids, marking a 13% year-over-year growth [5] - Adjusted Funds Flow was $130 million ($0.25 per share), reflecting a 63% increase per share year-over-year [5] - Free Cash Flow amounted to $71 million from Thermal Oil operations [5] - Operating Income for the quarter was $145.6 million, up from $105.1 million in Q1 2024 [11][44] Operational Highlights - Leismer production was approximately 28,000 bbl/d as of April 2025, following the startup of six redrills [5][14] - Hangingstone production increased to about 8,900 bbl/d, benefiting from new well pairs [5][17] - Duvernay Energy's production was 2,972 boe/d, with a focus on completing multi-well pads [19][21] Capital Expenditures and Growth Plans - Total capital expenditures for Q1 2025 were $63 million, with $44 million allocated to Leismer for its growth project [5][20] - The company plans to maintain production rates at facility capacity through additional well pairs in H2 2025 [5][15] - The 2025 capital program for Duvernay Energy is estimated at $75 million, reflecting disciplined execution [23] Market Position and Strategy - Athabasca is well-positioned to withstand macro volatility, with a net cash position of $115 million and liquidity of $438 million [5][12] - The company has a long-term thermal oil operating break-even estimated at approximately $32/bbl WTI [5] - Athabasca's capital allocation strategy emphasizes returning 100% of Free Cash Flow to shareholders through buybacks [9][38] Shareholder Returns - The company completed its second annual Normal Course Issuer Bid, returning $289 million to shareholders by purchasing and canceling 55 million shares [9] - Athabasca has reduced its fully diluted share count by approximately 20% since March 31, 2023 [9] - The company anticipates a compounded annual cash flow per share growth of around 20% from 2025 to 2029 [9][38]

Core Viewpoint - Rubicon Organics Inc. has successfully closed a non-brokered private placement offering, raising approximately $4.5 million through the issuance of 10,227,265 units at a price of $0.44 per unit [1][2]. Group 1: Offering Details - Each unit consists of one common share and one-half of a common share purchase warrant, with warrants priced at $0.70 and valid for 24 months [2]. - The company paid finders' fees totaling approximately $100,467 and issued 228,335 finder warrants, also exercisable at $0.70 for 24 months [3]. - All units issued are not subject to a hold period under Canadian securities laws due to the exemption utilized [4]. Group 2: Board Participation - Members of the Board subscribed for a total of 3,410,545 units, generating approximately $1.5 million in gross proceeds [5]. - The participation of Board members is classified as a related party transaction, with the company relying on exemptions from formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements [5]. Group 3: Use of Proceeds - The net proceeds from the offering will be allocated for start-up and acquisition costs of the Hope Facility, pre-roll automation, capital investments, and general working capital [6]. - If the acquisition of the Hope Facility does not proceed, the funds may be redirected to other projects or working capital needs [6]. Group 4: Ownership Changes - Following the offering, Jesse McConnell's ownership increased from 21.13% to approximately 18.65% of the undiluted common shares outstanding [8][9]. - McConnell's total holdings now include 12,745,118 common shares, 325,000 stock options, 450,000 restricted share units, 140,459 deferred share units, and 250,000 warrants [9]. Group 5: Company Overview - Rubicon Organics Inc. is a leader in premium organic cannabis products, vertically integrated through its subsidiary Rubicon Holdings Corp [12]. - The company focuses on profitability through its premium cannabis flower and brand management, featuring brands like Simply Bare™ Organic and Wildflower™ [12][13].

New Results Continue to Build on Resource Size12.4 g/t gold over 10.7 m including 27.9 g/t gold over 4.5 m Discovery of a New Exploration Corridor at Depth6.2 g/t gold over 7.8 m CW and 4.4 g/t gold over 16.0 m CW Exploration Driving Production Growth for the Future TORONTO, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- McEwen Mining Inc. (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX) is pleased to announce an update on activity at the Fox Complex’s Grey Fox Project. Included in this press release are some of the best drill results we have see ...