The oil and gas market was punctuated with volatility in 2025. Oil prices softened as supply outpaced demand and inventories built. Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude slipped in late 2025, with Brent dipping below US$60 per barrel and WTI hovering at US$55. Production increases from non-OPEC producers — including record US output — and higher OPEC+ quotas have contributed to a notable supply overhang, pressuring crude toward four year lows. Starting the year above US$70, both Brent and WTI prices have now seen steep declines of more than 20 percent amid signs of weaker demand in major economies like China and elevated global stocks. Meanwhile, the natural gas market saw price shifts driven by weather and storage dynamics. Prices started the year at US$3.64 per million British thermal units and slipped to a seasonal low of US$2.74 in August. Values peaked at US$5.31 on December 5, and have…

The uranium market moved through 2025 with less drama than the previous year, but the quieter tone masked a sector still tightening beneath the surface. After 2024’s surge to two-decade highs, in 2025, U3O8 prices traded in a narrower US$20 range in 2025, slipping to a low of US$63.71 in March before climbing back toward the mid-US$80s by late September. In December, spot prices had settled near US$75, a level that has acted as a floor since late summer. Despite the muted price action, uranium’s underlying drivers strengthened. Long-term demand projections, renewed government backing for nuclear power and rising concerns over supply security all helped support the market. Investor appetite also played a defining role. Continued buying from the Sprott Physical Uranium Trust (SPUT) (TSX:U.U,OTCQX:SRUUF) and retail investors added steady pressure to the spot market, absorbing millions of pounds of material and lifting prices above where utility demand alone would…

IRIS Metals Limited (ASX: IR1, “IRIS” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce it has executed a binding Heads of Agreement (HOA) with Finley Mining Inc for the exclusive right to farm-in to the Finley Basin Tungsten Project (Tungsten Project) located in Granite County, Montana, USA. This strategic farm-in opportunity further expands IRIS’ exposure to critical minerals beyond lithium, positioning the Company in a key tungsten district with historical production potential and untapped high-grade tungsten potential in a jurisdiction primed for revival under U.S. critical minerals policies. HIGHLIGHTS IRIS Metals has signed a binding Heads of Agreement with Finley Mining Inc and its shareholders, granting IRIS an exclusive right to farm-in to the high-grade Finley Basin Tungsten Project, located in Granite County, Montana, USA, subject to the execution of full form farm-in agreements to be negotiated in good faith on the agreed key terms within 40 business days (unless extended).…

Uranium prices stayed fairly steady in 2025, but experts agree its long-term outlook is compelling, Demand picked up from reactor restarts, new nuclear construction projects and growing interest in small modular reactors. Meanwhile, supply constraints continued as miners faced issues ramping up. 1. Trump Admin Pushes for Uranium Stockpile Boost to Secure Nuclear Power Future Publish date: September 16, 2025 In September, the Trump administration zeroed in on its plan to reduce uranium reliance on Russia. A report by Bloomberg outlined that Russia still accounts for approximately a quarter of the fuel used in America’s 94 nuclear reactors, which generate roughly 20 percent of the nation’s electricity. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright said that the Department of Energy was working to reduce that dependence by rebuilding domestic uranium and enrichment supply chains. The concept of a federal uranium reserve dates back to 2020, when the first Trump administration sought US$150…

Skyharbour Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: SYH ) (OTCQX: SYHBF ) (Frankfurt: SC1P ) (‘Skyharbour’, ‘SYH’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce the closing of the definitive repurchase agreement (the ‘Strategic Agreement’) with Denison Mines Corp. (‘Denison’ or ‘DML’), whereby Denison has acquired an initial project interest in Skyharbour’s Russell Lake Uranium Project (‘Russell’ or the ‘Project’) and the parties have entered into four separate joint venture agreements on various claims making up Russell (the ‘Transaction’). The Project is strategically located in the central portion of the Eastern Athabasca Basin of northern Saskatchewan, with access to regional infrastructure, including an exploration camp, all-weather road and powerline. Russell Lake Project Location Map: http://www.skyharbourltd.com/_resources/images/2025-11-14%20SKY-RussellLake-Updated.jpg Highlights: Strategic Agreement represents combined total project consideration of up to CAD $61.5 million consisting of cash payments to Skyharbour totalling $10.0 million, additional consideration of $8.0 million payable in cash and shares before year end, and expenditures and…

Investor Insight Sankamap Metals offers exposure to new copper–gold discovery potential in one of the last underexplored regions of the Ring of Fire, with two fully owned, drill-ready assets positioned along a world-class mineral belt. Company Highlights Two 100 percent owned copper and gold properties – Kuma and Fauro – within a highly prospective copper-gold trend in the Solomon Islands. Drill-ready targets supported by strong historical sampling, including grab samples up to 11.7 percent copper, 13.5 grams per ton (g/t) gold at Kuma, and 173 g/t gold; plus, drill intercepts of 35 m at 2.08 g/t gold at Fauro. Strategically located along the same mineral belt as major deposits, including Newmont’s 71.9 Moz Lihir gold mine. Underexplored mining-friendly jurisdiction with strong government support and established local workforce. Large-scale system potential, including a km-scale copper-gold anomaly at Kuma and multiple high-grade epithermal and porphyry-style targets at Fauro. Inaugural drilling at Kuma,…

Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Monday (December 15) as of 9:00 p.m. UTC. Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ether and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrency market news. Bitcoin and Ether price update Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$85,873.25, down by 3 percent over 24 hours. Bitcoin price performance, December 15, 2025. Chart via TradingView. A bruising bout of weekend volatility pushed Bitcoin to a two week low near US$87,500 amid thin liquidity. Buyers emerged early on Monday to briefly lift prices toward the US$89,500 to 89,700 range, but both DeFi and traditional markets slipped in early trading after Greg Jensen, co-CIO of hedge fund giant Bridgewater Associates, issued a client note warning that Big Tech’s heavy reliance on external capital for artificial intelligence (AI) investments has entered a “dangerous” phase, amplifying AI bubble fears and exacerbating last week’s tech selloff into Monday.…

Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Friday (December 12) as of 9:00 p.m. UTC. Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ether and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrency market news. Bitcoin and Ether price update Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$90,250.03, down by 2.6 percent over 24 hours. It has extended its bullish tone this week as markets absorbed the US Federal Reserve’s interest latest rate cut and reassessed risk sentiment across assets. Bitcoin price performance, December 12, 2025. Chart via TradingView. The Fed has now cut rates three times in three months, bringing the target range down to 3.5 to 3.75 percent. Bitcoin dipped to US$89,000 to US$90,000 lows at the US market open, echoing post-Fed pullback patterns noted by Santiment across all three cuts since September. Ether (ETH) was priced at US$3,084.18, down by 5 percent over the last 24 hours. Altcoin price…

Perth, Australia (ABN Newswire) – Locksley Resources Limited (ASX:LKY,OTC:LKYRF) (FRA:X5L) (OTCMKTS:LKYRF) announced the appointment of Lieutenant General (Ret.) Mark C. Schwartz as Strategic Advisor – U.S. Government Initiatives, strengthening the Company’s engagement across U.S. defense, national security, and federal funding programs. HIGHLIGHTS – Lieutenant General (Ret.) Mark C. Schwartz appointed as Strategic Advisor to advance U.S. Government Initiatives – Brings 33+ years of senior U.S. military leadership, including JSOC, SOCOM-Europe and U.S. Security Coordinator roles – Appointment of new strategic advisor supports Locksley’s pursuit of DPA Title III, DoD, and DOE funding pathways for critical mineral onshoring – Provides strategic guidance on integrating Locksley’s antimony supply into defence, aerospace, and prime contractor applications – Enhances Locksley’s standing within U.S. national security circles during a period of heightened focus on reducing Chinese dependency for critical minerals – Appointment supports Locksley’s positioning of the Desert Antimony Project as an immediate and credible…

2026 is poised to be transformative for uranium as tightening supply converges with robust demand from new reactor builds and life extensions, plus data center construction and a broader shift to clean energy. Despite these tailwinds, the U3O8 spot price remained muted for most of 2025, locked between US$63 and US$83 per pound; meanwhile, long-term contracting prices spent the majority of the year inching incrementally higher. For Justin Huhn of Uranium Insider, the long-term contracting price rise paired with a V-shaped recovery exhibited by equities during the second half of the year has set the stage for bullish growth. “In the background, the long-term U3O8 price, the three year forward, the five year forward price are all moving up. In fact, the long-term price is up from US$80 to US$86 on the year. That’s a very nice move.” He went on to explain that long-term uranium pricing usually goes through…