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NorthMin’s Tynagh Strategy: Tailings Cash Flow First, Copper Exploration Next

NorthMin’s Tynagh Strategy: Tailings Cash Flow First, Copper Exploration Next

August 19, 2026

Recorded on August 18 2026 at NRS Studios TSXV: NMB NorthMin Corporation President, CEO & Director Julian Vickers joins Andy Millette to explain the investment thesis behind the 100 percent owned Tynagh Project in County Galway, Ireland. Vickers outlines a two-track strategy: advance a surface tailings recycling project toward potential cash flow while systematically testing the shallow hard-rock polymetallic and copper opportunity beneath the historic Tynagh mine. The discussion covers Tynagh's existing power, water, road access and strengthened bridges, along with Ireland's permitting path and why NorthMin sees the brownfield setting as a development advantage. Vickers discusses the NI 43-101 tailings resources, silver, zinc, lead and copper exposure, baryte, metallurgical work and the company's plan to evaluate processing options. He also walks through the Tynagh Fault copper target, Zone 2 and Zone 3, the Gortdrum analogue, Ballywire comparison and the company's current ten-hole drill program. The interview closes with NorthMin's

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Latin Metals’ Lacsha Deal: Up to US$42.62M Cash + a 1% Royalty

Latin Metals’ Lacsha Deal: Up to US$42.62M Cash + a 1% Royalty

August 19, 2026

Recorded on August 18 2026 at NRS Studios Latin Metals Inc. — TSXV LMS | OTCQB LMSQF Andy Millette sits down with Keith Henderson, President, CEO & Director of Latin Metals Inc., to break down the company’s Lacsha Copper Project in Peru and its new partnership structure with Minsur. Henderson explains how Minsur can earn an initial 75% interest through partner-funded drilling, including up to 60,000 metres over six years, and discusses additional options that he says could ultimately deliver approximately US$42.5 million in aggregate cash consideration while leaving Latin Metals with a 1% NSR royalty if all applicable options are exercised. He explains why Lacsha represents the prospect-generator model Latin Metals is building around: advance projects at relatively low corporate cost, bring in larger partners to fund drilling, and preserve shareholder exposure to discovery. The conversation also covers the neighboring Newmont joint venture, why Minsur’s regional knowledge matters, asset-level

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Why copper and nickel prices are moving today: key market drivers (August 18, 2026)

August 19, 2026

Copper and nickel are both lower today as traders reassess supply, demand, inventory trends, and policy risks across the base-metals complex. Copper is pulling back after trading near record territory, but the long-term story remains supported by AI/data-center demand, electrification, tight supply, and tariff uncertainty. Nickel is also weaker as improved Indonesian supply expectations and RKAB quota developments continue to weigh on sentiment. Today’s pricing snapshot According to the latest Trading Economics CFD benchmarks, copper traded around $6.46/lb, down on the day. Copper remains strongly higher year over year and is still trading near historically elevated levels after recently reaching record highs. Nickel traded around $16,678/metric ton, also lower on the day. Nickel remains positive year over year, but near-term momentum has softened as traders focus on Indonesian supply, stainless steel demand, EV battery demand, and ore availability. 5 key drivers behind today’s move 1) Copper is pulling back after

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